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We suspected Ghost of Yotei’s narrative was weak — but not this severely. Sucker Punch’s newest release has drawn near-universal acclaim from critics — hardly surprising for one of Sony’s flagship titles. After Ghost of Tsushima launched, Sucker Punch was often compared to Naughty Dog at its peak. The two studios remain comparable today, though...
Zac Brown and Joe Walsh Join The Voice Season 28 as Mega Mentors By Tyler Lord Zac Brown — Photo: Tyler Lord Three-time Grammy winner Zac Brown and Eagles guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Joe Walsh will serve as Mega Mentors on season 28 of NBC’s The Voice. Both artists will provide...
Joe Jonas Calls Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl ‘Catchy’ in New Interview By Billboard Staff — Published Monday, October 20, 2025 Joe Jonas performs on NBC’s Today at Rockefeller Plaza on August 8, 2025. John Nacion/FilmMagic Speaking with Esquire alongside his brothers Nick and Kevin, Joe Jonas offered a measured reaction to Taylor...
Wrapping up the past week: we review and comment on the standout moments from the gaming industry. ARC Raiders has been praised by many creators, but we think the game is overhyped and unlikely to become a major hit. Bloodlines 2 launched and left critics disappointed — the long wait from fans ultimately didn’t pay...
Sombr Responds After Viral TikTok Slams His Concert as “Cringe” Photo: Gilbert Flores — MTV Video Music Awards, UBS Arena, September 7, 2025 Sombr at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025, UBS Arena — September 7, 2025. Gilbert Flores Artist Pushes Back Sombr has spoken out after a TikTok creator’s critical clip about his live...
Вчера вышла демонстрационная версия долгожданного мода Futurama: Hit & Run. Почему это заслуживает внимания? Прежде всего потому, что авторы используют в качестве основы легендарную игру Simpsons: Hit & Run (2003) — настоящий клон GTA, признанный лучшей и наиболее успешной экранизацией «Симпсонов». Фанаты (и мы в их числе) продолжают возвращаться к ней и спустя более двух...
New arrivals include Ninja Gaiden 4, The Outer Worlds 2, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, Painkiller, and several other titles. This week the PlayStation Store will add more than 35 new games. Among the standout releases are Ninja Gaiden 4, The Outer Worlds 2, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, and Painkiller. ILA: A...
Image: Critical Role / Wizards of the Coast / Ben Oliver Affection and camaraderie have long anchored the narratives of Critical Role’s Exandria campaigns, but sorrow and mortality are equally central. From Vax’s ultimate sacrifice in Campaign 1 to Molly’s pivotal role in Campaign 2 and Laudna’s tragic arc in Campaign 3, death has shaped...
The new game clearly showcases classic elements. Recently, Krasnodar-based studio Rockbee Team launched Lessaria Fantasy Kingdom Sim on Steam. The developers openly describe it as a real-time strategy inspired by the Majesty franchise. We’re bringing back the indirect-control RTS. You construct a kingdom and recruit heroes who live their own lives and act as they...
A vast number of PC games have been released, and critics have compiled a selection of the very best. Recently, the team at PC Gamer published an updated “Top 100 PC Games” list, which includes both recent releases and a wide range of classics. They apply the following method when assembling the list: “Before voting,...
