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Baldur’s Gate 3 offers countless ways to dive deep into Faerûn, the iconic Dungeons & Dragons continent that forms the heart of Larian Studios’ masterpiece. However, a newly released camera modification introduces a genuine third-person perspective that might just be the most immersive gameplay enhancement yet. Veterans of modern fantasy epics like Dragon Age or...
Friends icon Jennifer Aniston has been tapped to star in Naughty, an upcoming holiday comedy helmed by director Olivia Wilde (Don’t Worry Darling), as reported by Deadline. First announced in 2023, the project was originally pitched as Bridesmaids set at the North Pole. Aniston is set to portray Mallory, a determined single mother fighting to...
Did Steve Lacy Accidentally Just Drop a Major ‘Spider-Man’ Spoiler? Published on July 28, 2026 • Music News Steve Lacy at the “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Gilbert Flores/Variety Grammy-winning genre-bender Steve Lacy might have inadvertently earned himself a spot on Marvel’s permanent watchlist. The alternative sensation raised...
Австралийские поклонники GTA Online столкнулись с жесткими сетевыми ограничениями. Местным пользователям урезали доступ к развлекательному комплексу: теперь посещение казино потеряло всякий смысл, поскольку разработчики заблокировали все интерактивные опции, связанные с азартными играми: колесо удачи; трёхкарточный покер; блэкджек; рулетка; автоматы с мини-играми; ставки на виртуальные скачки (Inside Track). При попытке взаимодействовать с контентом геймеры видят стандартное...
Renowned game development studio Double Fine—celebrated for creative titles like Psychonauts 2, Keeper, and Kiln—has announced the painful decision to lay off 23 staff members following its recent divestment from Xbox. “As a small, tightly-knit team, these actions are not taken lightly,” shared studio founder Tim Schafer via an official statement on the developer’s Bluesky...
BAND-MAID Talks European Tour, New Single “ENERGETIC,” and Upcoming Hiatus BAND-MAID. Ayaka Horiuchi / Courtesy of Billboard Japan Rock sensation BAND-MAID dropped their first release of 2026, the high-octane single “ENERGETIC,” on June 24. With the group announcing a brief pause from their signature “OKYU-JI” (live performances) in 2027 to recharge, their newest music carries...
Renowned developer Double Fine Productions has been directly impacted by Xbox’s recent corporate restructuring, which involved spinning off five distinct studios. Although the beloved studio successfully avoided total closure, this sudden transition to independence has unfortunately necessitated significant workforce reductions, resulting in 23 staff members losing their positions. In a heartfelt statement published on social...
As Onimusha: Way of the Sword takes center stage as our latest cover story, I’m thrilled to roll out weeks of exclusive coverage following last month’s trip to Capcom headquarters in Osaka, Japan, where I had the chance to interview the developers and go hands-on with the game. While subscribers can dive into the full...
Jean-Michel Jarre Michael Buckner/PMC Renowned electronic music visionary Jean-Michel Jarre is expanding his legendary creative repertoire to include published author, as the French maestro prepares to launch his debut book this coming autumn. Scheduled for release on November 24, Machines: A History of Electronic Music serves as a comprehensive chronicle of Jarre’s extraordinary private collection...
Madison Beer Announces Engagement to NFL Star Justin Herbert Following a Whirlwind Romance Madison Beer and Justin Herbert spotted at Dodger Stadium during the 2025 World Series. Patrick Smith/Getty Images July has proven to be an unforgettable month for Madison Beer. Just a fortnight after headlining a triumphant sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden, the...
