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For some of the people involved in making the game, their first encounter with video games came only after they joined Sandfall. Lead writer Jennifer Svedberg-Yen recently told Lits Play about some of her inspirations and about her experience with games prior to working on Clair Obscur Expedition 33. As it turned out, she had...

The developers continue to refine the strategy game and introduce new features. The team behind the real-time strategy title Tempest Rising has released the “Customization Update.” The update brings several balance tweaks, along with: Expanded customization options and Skirmish mode settings (including speed controls) Enhancements to the AI and multiple AI behavior profiles (Standard, Aggressive,...

The game’s success hasn’t changed how Iron Gate organizes its work. Representatives from Automaton Japan spoke with Jonathan Smars, lead engineer and game designer at Iron Gate. The developer explained why they chose not to expand Iron Gate’s team: “We’re often asked why we don’t hire more staff. Our team members operate like close friends,...

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Rehearse “Popular” Ahead of Wicked: For Good Posted Oct. 6 — Video shared by Ariana Grande on Instagram Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande at the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards, February 7, 2025 — Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association Even veterans polish their performances. With Wicked: For Good...

Balance Changes and Feature Updates Nightfarers — Class Adjustments Wylder Claw Shot now grants greater poise during its cast animation. Claw Shot inflicts increased stamina damage against enemies who are blocking. Guardian Strength and Dexterity gains from level-ups have been raised. The Steel Guard passive now covers a wider angle. The weapon portion of the...

Even after the release of PoE 2, the team remains committed to the original title. Grinding Gear Games is preparing to showcase new content for the original Path of Exile. The studio announced a livestream scheduled for October 23 — during it they promise to reveal details of the upcoming expansion. “The Mercenaries League will...

The promotional push for the fourth chapter of Netflix’s The Witcher saga is now in full swing. With fewer than four weeks remaining before the new season of The Witcher — in which Liam Hemsworth takes over the role from Henry Cavill — Netflix has intensified its marketing efforts, releasing stills and short clips. Now...

Image: DreamWorks Animation/Aardman Studios As a Brit who spends time online, I know the stock British clichés well — and I happily embrace a few of them. We drink tea (I’m team peach when it comes to flavor), weather the rain with a certain stoicism, and, perhaps most tellingly, hold a special place in our...

DHS Official Rebukes Zach Bryan Over Lyric Referencing ICE Published October 7, 2025 Zach Bryan performing at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on September 27, 2025. — Photo: Jacob Giampa Zach Bryan’s supporters may be eagerly awaiting his next release, but some officials at the Department of Homeland Security have voiced sharp objections to a...

Image: Netflix The Witcher edges closer to its penultimate chapter, and a fresh trailer released Tuesday offers a first look at where this season will take the characters. Following the events of season 3, which left Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri scattered, the new trailer follows each on separate paths. Ciri (Freya Allan) has joined the...