The latest news from games, film, technology and digital culture. The stories that matter, without the noise.
The international film community is reacting with deep concern to reports that the acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi has been sentenced in absentia to one year in prison. This significant development highlights the ongoing challenges faced by visionary filmmakers who continue to use their art to address complex social and political issues within restrictive environments....
Greetings to all the creative minds in the inZOI community! The development team at Krafton has officially released the updated directory of documented technical issues for the month of December providing fans with a transparent and detailed look at the current status of the games early access phase. This list is a vital tool for...
Kirill Bubenko shared hands-on strategies for scaling small studios. Indie developers frequently struggle to hire because they use specialized tools and pipelines, which narrows the pool of suitable candidates. Kirill Bubenko of Orc Group discussed this at the session “Game Dev Professions 2025: Who’s Being Hired Right Now” during the inaugural Moscow International Video Games...
SZA Denounces Online Abuse of Cynthia Erivo, Citing “Misogynoir” By Billboard Staff SZA performing at the 2025 LACMA Art+Film Gala, Los Angeles, Nov. 1, 2025. Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images SZA publicly pushed back against a wave of online harassment aimed at Cynthia Erivo, arguing that the attacks reflect an enduring blend of racism and sexism directed...
Paramount has scheduled a new Sonic-branded film for the 2028 holiday season. Paramount Pictures has unveiled plans for a new live-action Sonic feature set to debut during the 2028 holiday season. Marketed as part of a “Sonic universe,” the announcement implies this could be a character-focused spinoff rather than a direct numbered sequel. Reports from...
Madonna Condemns Administration’s Move to Curtail World AIDS Day Observances December 1, 2025 Madonna performing a set from The Celebration Tour on Copacabana Beach, May 4, 2024 — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. WireImage for Live Nation Long an outspoken supporter of AIDS awareness, Madonna has said she will not retreat from that work — regardless...
In a significant move aimed at enhancing digital safety for younger audiences the UK regulator has officially launched a comprehensive review of ten popular mobile games to ensure better protection for children. This investigation focuses on the psychological mechanics and the implementation of monetization features such as loot boxes which have long been a topic...
Charlie Puth Pushes Back on Criticism After Super Bowl National Anthem Announcement Published December 1, 2025 Charlie Puth at the GRAMMY Hall of Fame Gala held at the Beverly Hilton on May 16, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. JC Olivera Charlie Puth has responded to online criticism after being tapped to perform the national anthem...
The holding, which once experienced rapid growth, is now going through a difficult period. Embracer Group has now permanently divested two more companies acquired during its aggressive expansion — a stretch that collapsed after a failed $2 billion deal. Leaving the Swedish group’s umbrella are Arc Games, the publisher behind Remnant II, and Cryptic Studios,...
The live-action adaptation of the Norse saga God of War is steadily accumulating new details. Deadline reports that Prime Video has enlisted Emmy winner Frederic Tua to direct the first two episodes of the God of War series. He previously directed episodes of Shōgun, Fallout and The Boys. The project remains under the stewardship of...
