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Active GTA+ members—priced at $8 per month for players on Enhanced PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S—gain unrestricted entry to a rotating curated library of classic Rockstar Games titles, alongside an exclusive array of high-value perks within GTA Online. Exclusive GTA Online Perks Alongside permanent member benefits, a fresh batch of monthly rewards is now...
At the beginning of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) has spent years operating entirely on his own as Spider-Man. Following the events of No Way Home, his best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon) and MJ (Zendaya) retain no memory of him, while Aunt May (Marisa Tomei) has died. Early in the film, Peter...
A teenage girl, a high school, vampire love interests, an expanding cast of heroes, and overarching Big Bads and plots. None of these elements are novel, but nearly 30 years ago, Buffy the Vampire Slayer played a key role in establishing this vocabulary, which continues to reappear in supernatural stories today. Developed by Joss Whedon...
Twitch is facing backlash over its new data privacy rules. The platform has begun using streams, VODs, audio, and chat messages to train Amazon generative AI models. The new feature is enabled by default for all accounts. The data collection came to light after support published an opt-out guide. Twitch Chief Product Officer Mike Minton...
Sprite Spree Week arrives in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 on Saturday, August 15, bringing dramatically boosted spawn rates for select sprites leading up to the season’s finale. The celebration kicks off right alongside the Unstable Story Moment live event, after which individual categories—including Galaxy, Holo, Cube, and Gem sprites—will take turns in the spotlight...
Epic Games is rolling out an immersive Unstable Story Moment live event to wrap up Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3, setting the stage for the upcoming “Override” update. Unlike standalone game modes, this cinematic spectacle unfolds directly inside standard Battle Royale matches. To witness the narrative shift firsthand, players will need to sync their schedules...
As Onimusha: Way of the Sword takes center stage as the latest cover star of Game Informer, we are rolling out a wave of exclusive insights. While subscribers can immediately dive into the main cover feature right here, our dedicated game hub is steadily filling up with in-depth interviews, behind-the-scenes features, and video content. During...
Attack on Titan finished its run in 2023, but more pain and suffering may be on the horizon. WIT Studio revealed that it has an Attack on Titan-related announcement coming on Aug. 20. The company posted a cryptic message stating, “It seems that they, during ‘that period,’ will be holding a special dinner.” A promotional...
Boasting vibrant, sprawling fields, the Hokuryu Sunflower Farm in Forza Horizon 6 is not only a breathtaking backdrop for virtual photography, but also a must-visit destination during your travels. However, sightseeing isn’t the sole reason to make the trip. Tracking down the Hokuryu Sunflower Farm is a strict requirement if you aim to conquer the...
According to his essays in the 10th anniversary collection of Calvin and Hobbes, Bill Watterson deliberately chose to not give Calvin’s parents actual names. Readers occasionally glimpse their inner lives through Dad’s cycling habit or Mom’s love of reading, but both characters primarily relate to Calvin. Calvin is still at an age where he might...
