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Before you can rescue Princess Ruto in the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, you must make an offering to Jabu-Jabu. The game doesn’t spell out what he wants, but one of his devoted followers offers a clue. Here’s where to find the right offering and how to present it to Jabu-Jabu. Where to...
XIAOJUN in ‘Billboard China’s SPOTLIGHT Artist Book Issue 02’ Billboard China WayV member XIAOJUN appears on the cover of Billboard China’s SPOTLIGHT Artist Book Issue 02, released Oct. 31. The issue features his debut solo EP, Hey, Somebody, across four themed visual chapters. Billboard China launched the SPOTLIGHT print and digital publication project in April...
NVIDIA has toned down the effect of DLSS 5 in the official version for Hogwarts Legacy, leaving some players struggling to see a difference and asking for the ability to adjust its intensity. Hogwarts Legacy is the third game to support DLSS 5, which now works without user-made mods. War Thunder and Where Winds Meet...
Several major genre TV releases are on the way this month, including the new season of The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, billed as a soft reboot, the final season of Yellowjackets, and Netflix’s new exorcist-teen horror comedy The Body. In the meantime, Bass X Machina is available on Netflix, with Brian Tyree...
This weekend belongs to the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, one of the few games I consider a genuine masterpiece. The remake does it justice, too. While reviewing it, I collected every heart piece and Gold Skulltula, earned the Goron Sword, and upgraded every item pouch to its largest size. Even...
Macklemore performs at the Rolling Stone Future of Music Showcase at TEST Folder during the SXSW Conference & Festivals held at the Alamo Draft House on March 12, 2026, in Austin, Texas. Benedict Jones/SXSW Conference & Festivals A Madison Square Garden spokesperson has responded to Macklemore’s allegation that the arena blocked him from performing there...
God of War and Twisted Metal creator David Jaffe has weighed in on IGN China’s criticism of Western game developers following the release of Phantom Blade Zero. In response, some players accused him of missing the journalists’ point. IGN China’s editorial team said developers in Europe and North America had become “hostages to political correctness”...
Ridley Scott says a third Alien prequel film is in the works, offering hope for a resolution to the cliffhanger ending of Alien: Covenant. His description does not suggest a direct follow-up to 2024’s Alien: Romulus. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times this summer, Scott said the new Alien movie will follow Michael...
Rockstar Games will let players upgrade a physical copy of GTA VI to the Ultimate Edition by purchasing a digital upgrade through the PlayStation or Xbox store. The physical edition will include an activation code that lets players download the game and prepare for launch. After registering the base game to a PlayStation or Xbox...
JENNIE of BLACKPINK at Lollapalooza 2026 held at Grant Park on Aug. 1, 2026, in Chicago. Victoria Sanders/Rolling Stone JENNIE of BLACKPINK has released “Someone to Hold,” a disco-tinged song for the soundtrack of Netflix’s upcoming musical comedy Steps. The film reimagines Cinderella from her stepsisters’ perspective. Other singles on the first New Music Friday...
