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Sony opted not to continue the Patapon franchise, leaving the series without a follow-up. Its creator, growing impatient, took matters into his own hands — and Ratatan emerged as the spiritual heir to the cult rhythm-action originally on the PlayStation Portable. Like the original, TVT’s new title centers on rhythm-based encounters, putting the player in...
George Clooney Recalls Being Chided by Frank Sinatra During Early Hollywood Days At the Los Angeles premiere of his new film Jay Kelly on Thursday, Oct. 23. George Clooney at the American Film Institute’s 46th Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute, June 7, 2018. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic. George Clooney reflected on a surprisingly vivid memory from the...
The developers are preparing fresh content for the shooter. Recently the game director of DOOM: The Dark Ages hosted a stream and revealed a few details about the upcoming expansion. The expansion will introduce Marok with a more prominent role, and players can expect a journey into a cosmic realm. First-person cutscenes will be given...
Thom Yorke: Grief and Burnout Behind Radiohead’s Touring Hiatus Published by Billboard Thom Yorke performing at Sidney Myer Music Bowl on October 29, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. Naomi Rahim / WireImage Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has explained that a combination of personal bereavement and emotional exhaustion played a major role in the band’s seven-year absence...
Hailey Bieber says she wants more children but isn’t rushing By Billboard • Podcast appearance published October 24, 2025 Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber embrace while watching games from the sidelines at “The League” on August 28, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. — Cassy Athena/Getty Images Hailey Bieber says she and her husband, Justin Bieber,...
Image: HBO Max It: Welcome to Derry arrives on HBO this weekend, transporting viewers to a frost-bitten January in 1962 where a fresh group of children confronts an ancient, shape-shifting menace. The series returns to the franchise’s core — the terror faced by kids and adolescents — but it leans into a darker, more unflinching...
New exploration content and characters are coming soon to Honkai: Star Rail — miHoYo has begun previewing the updates. The developers behind Honkai: Star Rail recently hosted a presentation for the 3.7 update, titled “Become Yesterday’s Tomorrow.” Following the showcase, miHoYo (HoYoverse) posted a customary set of screenshots highlighting the new material. The gallery includes...
A feature from American Truck Simulator is set to arrive in ETS 2 soon. The Euro Truck Simulator 2 team published a development blog covering update 1.57. This entry focuses on a newly implemented mechanic. The highlight is dynamic cargo loading and unloading — a system first introduced in American Truck Simulator. In ETS 2...
Carly Rae Jepsen performing at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 16, 2024, in Manchester, Tennessee. Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images Carly Rae Jepsen Marries Producer Cole M.G.N. Carly Rae Jepsen and producer Cole M.G.N. have married in a private ceremony. The 39-year-old pop artist and 40-year-old producer exchanged vows on October 4, 2025, at...
Not everyone is pleased to see classic Halo return in a refreshed form. Halo Campaign Evolved — a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved — was announced recently. The original game’s lead designer has reviewed the promotional material. Jamie Griesemer shared his thoughts — he isn’t particularly enthusiastic about the remake itself and suggested Halo Studios...
