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User-created mods constitute a meaningful portion of the game, but dissecting the game’s code has long been a nontrivial challenge. Mojang Studios recently delighted the Minecraft modding community by announcing changes to the Java Edition intended to simplify mod creation. Minecraft Java Edition is having obfuscation removed — going forward the game will be distributed...
Cate Groubert for Billboard This article was created in partnership with BetterHelp. Noah Cyrus has long woven openness about her mental health into both her music and public conversations. Ahead of the Brooklyn stop on her I Want My Loved Ones to Come with Me Tour, Billboard partnered with BetterHelp for an intimate conversation with...
The artist envisioned a different key art for the game’s cover. In October, fans celebrated the anniversary of Fallout 2 — the game reached its 27th year. Renowned writer Chris Avellone joined the tribute, posting artwork on social media and addressing the community: Happy anniversary, Fallout 2. Below is the cover art I would have...
Graphic: Polygon/Shonen Jump/Kodansha/Wit Studio/Mappa On the surface, Chainsaw Man and Attack on Titan look like two distinct kinds of violent anime: Chainsaw Man marries urban capitalism and shonen energy, while Attack on Titan evolves into a bleak, genre-questioning study of power and human cruelty more commonly associated with seinen stories. Yet beneath those differences the...
eill Discusses Her New EP ACTION, Anime Tie‑Ins and an Ambitious Asia Tour eill — Courtesy Photo Since her major‑label debut in April 2024, eill has captivated listeners with a distinctive voice and an adventurous musical sensibility. On November 5, 2025 she will release her second EP, ACTION, her first physical release in three and...
The 25 Biggest Halloween-Themed Hits, Ranked by Billboard Michael Jackson — “Thriller”. MCA/Universal / Courtesy Everett Collection Across generations, spooky songs have periodically crept onto the Billboard Hot 100, proving that macabre subject matter can be as chart-friendly as any love ballad. From classic Halloween staples to modern pop hits, tracks about monsters, witches, ghosts...
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will soon receive more than just a new map. Saber Interactive has published a developer diary outlining upcoming content for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Update 11.0 is expected to arrive “in a few weeks.” The team will introduce a new PvE map featuring a fresh boss encounter: the Tyranid...
Alright — we were wrong. Embark Studios’ new extraction shooter is genuinely impressive. ARC Raiders has officially launched, and many players are absolutely thrilled. The livestream starts at 21:00 Moscow time on our YouTube channel, VK Play, and Twitch. Source: iXBT.games
Selena Gomez’s Third Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit Raises Over $600,000 for Youth Mental Health October 29, 2025 — Los Angeles, CA Selena Gomez and Laufey (center) with Josh Conway, María Zardoya, Edward James and Jesse Perlman of The Marías at the Third Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit, October 29, 2025. Amy Sussman/Getty Images for...
“Sony may be annoyed at having to follow the proper procedures.” Tencent has filed a formal response to Sony’s lawsuit alleging that the Horizon series was cloned. In its filings, Tencent stresses that “popularity does not create a trademark,” referring to the character Aloy from the Horizon games. Sony accuses Tencent of copyright and trademark...
