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Zombie cinema rarely changes its baseline rules. Across nearly a century of cinematic history, the undead have mostly remained simple corpses that rot, crave flesh, and bring down human civilization. While filmmakers regularly update the societal themes behind these stories, altering the monsters themselves happens far less often. Notable shifts usually require rethinking the condition...
Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has reaffirmed her ambition to portray a lead antagonist in the upcoming James Bond installment. Ronan first voiced her interest in playing a Bond villain back in 2020, and it appears her desire to take on such a role remains undiminished. “I want some grit. I mentioned wanting to play a...
Sandbox games generate the highest estimated revenue on Steam, while platformers rank among the weakest performers on Valve’s storefront, according to a market study by We Love It. Steam hosts a vast catalog spanning dozens of genres. While survival titles appear frequently across the storefront and often seem like the primary earners, data shows a...
Battlestate Games has shared new details about the upcoming ranked league system for Escape from Tarkov, which will place seasonal characters into weekly experience-point competitions. Battlestate Games head Nikita Buyanov previously published the list of ranks and has now explained how players will advance through the brackets. After completing their first raid, players are placed...
According to a report from Variety, production has officially commenced on the eighth season of the acclaimed dystopian series “Black Mirror.” Specific plot details and the cast lineup remain under wraps. The upcoming episodes are projected to debut on Netflix in 2027, with series creator Charlie Brooker once again helming the project as showrunner. Since...
Developer Crux Games has launched Combolands: Roguelike Citybuilder on PC via Steam, offering a bite-sized city-building roguelike centered on fast-paced runs and strategic synergy building. Positioned as a miniature strategy title, the game challenges players to build flourishing mini-megapolises across short runs. Core mechanics revolve around placing structures, developing powerful synergies, and setting off chain...
Reggie Watts photographed at a film premiere in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo: Mark Von Holden/Variety) Prominent live events and the long-running comedy podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! have begun severing professional ties with Reggie Watts following the publication of a harrowing investigative report by Rolling Stone. The article outlines disturbing allegations of coercive control, psychological mistreatment,...
Paramount Pictures has officially greenlit a follow-up to the hit romantic comedy “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.” While it remains unclear whether Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey will reprise their iconic lead roles, the studio has expressed a strong desire for their involvement. For now, Hudson is exclusively signed on to serve...
France and Saudi Arabia are partnering to construct a €6 billion ($7 billion) manga amusement park inspired by Dragon Ball Z. The Élysée Palace announced the plans on Monday, confirming that the complex will be built northwest of Paris. According to a report from Reuters, the concept originated during a 2025 meeting between French President...
Eclipse Glow Games announced that its action game Tides of Annihilation will receive a new story trailer during Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live. The presentation is scheduled for August 25, and attendees will also be able to try the game in person through a series of live demonstrations. In a published teaser, the studio included...
