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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...
The creators of the blockbuster tested several options before finding a character that suited Peter Parker’s story. Kevin Feige discussed the challenges of writing the script for Spider-Man: Brand New Day and finding a main adversary for Peter Parker. According to the head of Marvel Studios, the team considered several characters who could have served...
Tyla Serves Culture and Candor on Quen Blackwell’s ‘Feeding Starving Celebrities’ Tyla joins Quen Blackwell for an immersive cooking and conversation episode. Courtesy of Sam Muller Grammy-winning sensation Tyla brought more than just culinary curiosity to the kitchen during her recent appearance on Quen Blackwell’s popular YouTube series, Feeding Starving Celebrities. The South African powerhouse...
The development team has pulled back the curtain on the exciting post-launch roadmap for Mafia: The Old Country, specifically focusing on what awaits players following the debut of the “Man of Honor” narrative expansion. Alongside a batch of fresh teaser clips, the creators have finally dropped the official gameplay trailer, giving fans a deeper look...
Ubisoft will soon host a broadcast dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the tactical series Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon. After several years of silence, the Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon franchise is back in the spotlight. This year marks 25 years since the release of the first Ghost Recon installment, and Ubisoft plans to celebrate the...
SAGA Barcelona Game Fest has confirmed three international speakers for its 2026 event, led by Japanese composers Manami Matsumae and Miki Higashino. The festival will take place at Fira Barcelona Montjuic from October 9 to 11. Matsumae composed music for the original Mega Man and worked on other Capcom titles before contributing to games such...
Lost Token and publisher Dionous Games will release Theropods on PC on August 20, 2026. The hand-drawn point-and-click adventure will be available through Steam, GOG and the Epic Games Store. The story follows a young hunter trying to free her tribe from barbarians. Her path crosses with a stranded space traveler whose escape pod is...
