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YUNGBLUD delivers an energetic performance at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards in New York. (Photo: Christopher Polk) Yungblud’s arrival in Australia to kick off the latest leg of his IDOLS World Tour has been nothing short of explosive. The British rocker, born Dominic Harrison, has wasted no time making his presence felt in Sydney,...
A dedicated fan-led movement to revive the development of the film The Hunt for Ben Solo is rapidly gaining traction. Last year, Adam Driver—who portrayed the complex Kylo Ren, or Ben Solo, in the Star Wars sequel trilogy—revealed in an interview that he had spent several years collaborating with acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh on a...
Image credit: Madhouse The indelible mark Satoshi Kon left on the world of animation is truly profound. Before rising to fame as the visionary director of Perfect Blue and Tokyo Godfathers, Kon sharpened his craft in the early ’90s as a layout artist and screenwriter for Koji Morimoto’s Magnetic Rose and Mamoru Oshii’s Patlabor 2:...
Representatives from Mangmi have revealed new technical details regarding the battery capacity of the Pocket Max handheld console and finalized its official color palette. Mangmi has shared fresh insights into the upcoming Pocket Max portable gaming device. To ensure gamers spend less time tethered to a wall outlet, the company confirmed that the console will...
Initial critical assessments suggest that Code Violet is unlikely to be the breakout hit of 2026. Despite heavy promotion from PlayStation and frequent spotlights across Sony’s social media channels promising a deep, atmospheric horror experience, the reception from reviewers has been overwhelmingly negative. Following its debut, the game was immediately lambasted for its lackluster visuals,...
Towerborne is officially preparing to graduate from Early Access. Stoic Studio has announced that the definitive version of the game will launch on February 26, 2026, alongside a massive 1.0 update that fundamentally overhauls the gameplay loop and content distribution. Published by Xbox Game Studios, the title is set to arrive on Xbox Series X|S,...
Recent performance metrics for the Epic Games Store offer a revealing look at the platform’s trajectory as it approaches 2026. According to data compiled by a Reddit user, the store’s registered user base skyrocketed by 173% over a six-year period, reaching 295 million by the end of 2024. However, revenue from third-party titles grew by...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has emerged as one of the most significant JRPGs in recent months. Despite its overall success, the team at Sandfall Interactive acknowledges that the game’s conclusion failed to satisfy a portion of the fanbase. Lead designer Michel Nora shared with Edge magazine his regrets regarding the player experience during the finale....
In 2026, Hearthstone enthusiasts will have the opportunity to enhance their collections with a stunning new Jaina Proudmoore statue, courtesy of HEX Collectibles. Standing at 39 centimeters, this collectible masterpiece features integrated LED illumination and a meticulously detailed thematic pedestal. A collaborative effort between HEX Collectibles and Blizzard Entertainment, this 1/6 scale rendition of the...
The critically acclaimed and highly impactful detective drama Mare of Easttown has received a significant update regarding its potential future as reports indicate that a second season could begin filming in 2027. Following the massive success of the first chapter which earned numerous awards and a dedicated global following the possibility of returning to the...
