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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...
Michelle Obama and Michelle Williams Join Brandy & Monica on The Boy Is Mine Tour Stop in Washington, D.C. Published: December 1, 2025 Michelle Obama and Michelle Williams. Arturo Holmes/Getty Images; Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Two high-profile Michelles made for a memorable night in Washington, D.C. On Sunday, November 30, former First Lady Michelle Obama and...
Overall, more than four thousand titles have received price reductions, including several fairly recent releases. The PlayStation Store has launched a year-end sale, offering discounts of up to 85% on a wide selection of games — including some that came out recently. Assassin’s Creed Shadows Digital Deluxe Edition (50% off — now 1,749 lira, down...
Daniel Radcliffe has passed the torch to the new actor portraying Harry Potter. Dominic McLaflin, who will play Harry Potter in HBO’s upcoming series, described the moment he received a letter from Daniel Radcliffe. The actor said the note was handed to him on a train while he was traveling home to Glasgow. In an...
Billboard Live Taipei @Billboard Live TAIPEI Trending on Billboard Credo Holdings Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based hospitality group led by CEO Koichi Shirai, officially opened Billboard Live TAIPEI on the seventh floor of ATT 4 FUN in Taipei’s Xinyi District on November 18, 2025. The venue’s inauguration featured headline performances by Mika Nakashima; all four sets...
Greetings, Pioneers! FICS*MAS returns — now on PS5 and Xbox The festive season is upon us, and this year FICS*MAS is launching for the first time on PS5 and Xbox so everyone can join the celebrations. The event runs from December 1, 2025 through January 18, 2026. Watch the FICS*MAS trailer on YouTube If you...
Paramount intends to unveil several family-friendly releases in late 2028. Paramount has announced release dates for two films based on beloved franchises — Sonic the Hedgehog and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Both are slated for the holiday season: a live-action/CGI hybrid Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles feature will arrive in theaters on November 17, 2028, while...
Lorde Names Justin Bieber’s “Daisies” Her Pick for 2025’s Song of the Summer Published December 1, 2025 Lorde at the LACMA Art+Film Gala on November 1, 2025. Amy Sussman/Getty Images for LACMA Lorde picked Justin Bieber’s “Daisies” as her personal favorite for the summer’s standout track in 2025, saying the single came the closest this...
Paul Anka Finds New Audiences via TikTok as Documentary, Album and Musical Take Shape At 84, Paul Anka is experiencing a resurgence: his classic songs are fueling viral moments on TikTok while a new HBO documentary, an upcoming album and a jukebox musical bring his story back into the spotlight. Paul Anka: His Way —...
