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Back in June, I journeyed to Osaka, Japan, to visit Capcom’s headquarters and delve into Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the featured cover story of Game Informer. While subscribers can read the primary feature right here, I am rolling out a series of exclusive pieces over the coming weeks. These stem from my in-depth discussions...
Preorders begin on August 11. Developer S-GAME has announced that development on the action game Phantom Blade Zero is essentially complete. At the same time, the developers revealed that preorders will open on August 11, with the game scheduled for release on October 29. Alongside the launch of preorders, the creators will debut a new...
The creators behind Critical Role tell stories across multiple genres. They have produced high-fantasy adventures through three campaigns exceeding 100 episodes each, along with gothic horror in Candela Obscura and the Age of Umbra miniseries, Sallowlands. Matthew Mercer led the latter project as Dungeon Master after stepping away from the main campaign series. In October...
Drake and Karol G Unite for the Summery Collaboration “Ahí” Drake at h.wood Group & Revolve’s ‘Homecoming Weekend’ at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, Calif. Photo: Roger Kisby/PMC Drake’s affinity for a certain Colombian superstar has officially materialized into a brand-new musical partnership. Karol G’s highly anticipated album, No Me Arrepiento de Sentir...
Sophia Laforteza of KATSEYE attending the 52nd American Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 25, 2026. Gilbert Flores/Dick Clark Productions Another member of KATSEYE has temporarily stepped back from group promotions. On Friday, August 7, HYBE released an official statement announcing that Sophia Laforteza will be taking...
Ubisoft is preparing to re-reveal Beyond Good & Evil 2 under a new title, according to reports from insider Attack The Backlog. An official showcase could take place at a gaming event before the end of the year. The announcement will most likely happen during The Game Awards 2026. The informant also states that the...
Noah Wyle, star of the HBO medical drama The Pitt, will play Captain James T. Kirk of the U.S.S. Enterprise for one night. The Writers Guild Foundation is hosting a benefit reading of a famous Star Trek episode featuring several cast members from The Pitt. WGF RetroReads Presents: Star Trek 60th happens on August 30...
Mecha anime comes in many styles. A grounded franchise like Mobile Suit Gundam explores the consequences of mass-produced military hardware in a war-torn civilization. A coming-of-age story like Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann takes a stylized and over-the-top approach to a shonen adventure. Some shows blend fighter-jet mechs with pop music, while others filter the adolescent...
Netflix has officially released the gripping new sci-fi horror film, “The Last House.” The project features an Oscar-nominated performance by Wagner Moura, known for his work in “Wasp Network.” The story follows a family of four who find themselves inexplicably trapped within their own home by mysterious forces. As the tension mounts, they embark on...
Daniel Davies, Cody Carpenter, John Carpenter Sophie Gransard/Photo courtesy Biz3 Publicity Trending on Billboard It has been 16 years since legendary filmmaker John Carpenter directed a feature film, and a quarter of a century since the influential auteur composed an original score for his own cinematic universe. That drought ends this week with the release...
