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John McLellan explained that moving the setting to Scotland allowed the Scottish studio Screen Burn to recreate a familiar environment more authentically than an unfamiliar American town. Silent Hill: Townfall will be the first game in the series set on the coast of Scotland. Director John McLellan explained why studio Screen Burn chose a new...
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced retains the original game’s Easter egg featuring a scene with the bodies of hanged pirates at the entrance to a bay. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has kept one of the original game’s most subtle Easter eggs. Players can once again view a scene reminiscent of the film Pirates of...
The Odyssey features a cast combining long-time Christopher Nolan collaborators with new additions. To play Odysseus and Penelope, Christopher Nolan and casting director John Papsidera turned to Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway to embody the filmmaker vision of the epic poem. When casting their son Telemachus, Christopher Nolan chose Tom Holland of Spider-Man fame. In...
Moby performs live at the Rustavi International Motorpark near Tbilisi, Georgia, on July 30, 2026. Ninutsa Kakabadze / Billboard Georgia On July 30, electronic music pioneer Moby made his historic debut in Georgia as part of his sweeping 2026 global tour. Hosted at the Rustavi International Motorpark just outside Tbilisi, the landmark concert was brought...
Players will return to H.P. Lovecraft’s universe when the board game Kingsport: Guidebook goes on sale in early 2027. This time, participants must map out ideal routes through the grim city for both tourists and cultists. Publisher Crowd Games announced that it will release Kingsport: Guidebook, the next installment in its Lovecraftian roll-and-write guidebook series...
Flying Wild Hog and Crystal Dynamics have released a new trailer for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis focusing on puzzles and traps. The developers are leaning into world exploration, secret hunting, and the satisfaction of solving riddles independently as they show a bolder vision of Lara Croft’s adventure. The video features intricate mechanisms, ancient chambers,...
Minecraft is officially making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 this autumn, providing Mojang’s iconic sandbox phenomenon with a dedicated, custom-built version designed to harness Nintendo’s next-generation hardware alongside a breathtaking visual overhaul. Mojang announced on Wednesday that the upcoming Switch 2 edition will feature the “Vibrant Visuals” graphical package right out of the...
Photographer Kira “KIRA photoarts” Mitenkova has released new photos inspired by the Blood and Wine expansion for the action RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. During the photoshoot, cosplayers Ekaterina “Waters” Kozina, Nata “Nat” Shurygina, and Yura “Rebellion_San” Sangalov transformed into Orianna, Regis, and Dettlaff, who are powerful vampires from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt...
Main Menu Overhaul The primary goal of the main menu is to bridge the gap between players and the experiences they want to dive into with minimal friction. We have implemented several foundational updates this week, and we will continue iterating on the design until it delivers maximum utility. Refined Friends List The friends list...
Mrs. GREEN APPLE lighting up the stage during the ZENJIN MITO TO IM/MUTABLE stadium tour. Photo: Jordan Munns Mrs. GREEN APPLE brought their monumental ZENJIN MITO TO IM/MUTABLE stadium tour to a breathtaking close on July 4 and 5, delivering unforgettable final performances at Tokyo’s prestigious MUFG Stadium (National Stadium). Spanning six massive dates—four at...
