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I audibly yelped when I realized what was really going on in Netflix’s The Last House. As I learned later talking with friends and colleagues, the movie’s Cloverfield-esque mystery box may have gotten a little soggy by the third act twist. Was this a Chubby Rain alien invasion situation? Not quite. The story of a...
Whether you love or hate it, you can’t deny that showrunner Ryan Condal and writer Sara Hess’s adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s Targaryen history book, Fire & Blood, has been entertaining from start to finish. The House of the Dragon season 3 finale proved to be no exception, even if it also introduced a number...
The second season of the anime adaptation of the manga by writer Joumyaku and artist Mizuki Yoda remains scheduled for the winter 2027 season. Bones President and Producer Masahiko Minami discussed why the studio decided to adapt the manga “Marrietoxin”. During a panel at Otakon 2026, he highlighted the work’s unusual approach to action and...
Microsoft has released a list of more than twenty games coming to Xbox next week, ranging from the major release EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 to dozens of smaller indie projects, including simulators, shooters, and horror games. The year is entering an increasingly busy phase, with nearly every week bringing new releases. Major publishers are...
Splatoon Raiders for Nintendo Switch 2 has topped the Famitsu sales chart again, selling nearly 74,000 more copies and surpassing the 500,000 sales milestone since its release. High demand for Nintendo games continues in Japan. According to the latest Famitsu sales ranking for the week of July 27 to August 2, Splatoon Raiders for Nintendo...
Almost everyone knows the Moomins. Once part of the childhood of an entire generation, the brand is now attempting a return to the top, and players can expect a new adventure this fall. Moomin: Midsummer Madness is a point-and-click adventure game based on the works of Tove Jansson. Players take control of Moomintroll and Little...
Morning light illuminates the Manhattan skyline and Central Park landscape Spencer Platt/Getty Images We Belong Here Reveals Star-Studded Lineup for Central Park Return The acclaimed electronic music festival We Belong Here has officially unveiled its highly anticipated headliners for the third annual Central Park showcase, slated for early October. Kicking off the weekend on Friday,...
Pentatonix Founding Member Scott Hoying and Husband Mark Release Family-Inspired Children’s Album Featuring Newborn Daughter Scott and Mark Hoying alongside their infant daughter, Birdie. Photo: Courtesy of Jenny Quicksall/Mayers Consulting Few recording artists can claim to have launched their professional discography before completing their first full day of life, but Birdie James Hoying has set...
Following Microsoft’s July layoffs, id Software’s staff is now smaller than it was during the development of Doom (2016), according to programmer Chris Hayes. Microsoft carried out layoffs at id Software in July, and the consequences of the decision continue to cause discontent within the studio. Doom programmer Chris Hayes harshly criticized the Xbox owners,...
Netflix has staked a lot on an adaptation costing over $300 million and decided not to take any risks following initial test screenings. Greta Gerwig’s film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is facing additional reshoots. According to insider Jeff Sneider, the decision was made by Netflix executives after test screenings yielded results that...
