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The saga of the conflict between Rockstar Games and the union continues (parts one, two, and three). True to their promise, on November 17th protesters convened on a rainy Monday evening outside Rockstar North’s headquarters in Edinburgh. As they gathered beneath the evocative score from the first trailer (listen here), they chanted slogans before marching...
The experimenter devised a distinctive tactic. Recently, an ARC Raiders enthusiast using the handle 17prozent revealed the results of a social experiment he called “the naked man.” He began joining raids “naked” — without weapons, without a shield, without augmentations (inventory enhancements) and without any healing items. When he met other players he explained over...
Dishonorable players can now end up listed on a dedicated watchlist. ARC Raiders doesn’t force players into PvP — you can negotiate via voice chat or use signal exchanges to join forces for looting and fighting the robots. That said, some individuals act in bad faith and betray the trust of teammates — even shooting...
The customary PlayStation Plus game roundup is imminent. A new batch of titles for PlayStation Plus subscribers is set to begin soon. In December 2025, Sony plans to make five games available to players. LEGO Horizon Adventures — PS5 Killing Floor 3 — PS5 The Outlast Trials — PS4, PS5 The December selection also features:...
A popular AI concept has captured the attention of more than just everyday gamers. A concept video for a “role-playing” game created with AI recently went viral online. It impressed so many viewers that calls began to emerge to develop a game in a similar style. In November, OMW Game Studio released a pre-alpha teaser...
EFT nearly received Witcher-themed content. Recently, the YouTube channel «Проходимец» published an interview with the creator of Escape from Tarkov. During the conversation with the head of Battlestate Games they touched on collaborations. Nikita Buyanov confirmed that “there will be collaborations.” The developer couldn’t specify which ones yet, but he shared a story about a...
Image: Scanbox Entertainment Emilie Blichfeldt’s fracture-of-a-fairy-tale, The Ugly Stepsister, has arrived on Hulu — a film that’s as visually arresting as it is grim. I expected a faithful turn toward the Brothers Grimm’s harsher contours (the original tale includes grotesque attempts by stepsisters to force themselves into a prince’s shoe), but Blichfeldt delivers something richer:...
Bethesda Game Studios has officially released a significant technical update for the highly successful RPG Fallout 4 focusing on resolving several persistent issues within the Anniversary Edition and the next gen version of the title. This patch is essential for maintaining the stability and the visual quality of the experience for all residents of the...
Simon Cowell on His Last Meeting with Liam Payne and the Questions That Followed By Billboard • Nov 2025 Simon Cowell at the America’s Got Talent Season 20 winner’s red carpet on September 24, 2025 in Pasadena, California. Amanda Edwards/Getty Images Simon Cowell recently reflected on the final time he saw Liam Payne — roughly...
African Fresh Picks — November 2025 Tems — Photo: Bet Bettencourt November arrives with a batch of compelling releases from across Africa and its diaspora. Odeal — fresh off his recognition as Billboard’s African Rookie — returned with The Fall That Saved Us, a moody neo-soul/R&B EP that deepens the introspective atmosphere he cultivated on...
