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Kelly Osbourne at The BRIT Awards 2026, Manchester. (Credit: Zak Hussein/Billboard) A year has passed since the world lost heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, and his daughter, Kelly Osbourne, has marked the somber anniversary with a poignant and deeply personal tribute. Sharing her reflections via Instagram, Kelly offered a window into her ongoing journey of...
The Duskbloods network test, scheduled to run from Friday, August 21, through Sunday, August 23, provides an exclusive preview for players eager to experience FromSoftware’s latest title. Selected participants will gain access to a pre-release build, featuring intense multiplayer combat sessions supporting up to eight players simultaneously. If you are hoping to secure a spot...
While the premiere of Avengers: Doomsday is rapidly approaching, speculation is already centering on its successor, Avengers: Secret Wars. Rather than a total reboot, the 2027 film appears poised to usher in a transformative era for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has recently offered a glimpse into how the landscape of...
Your Shot Courtesy of Your Shot Calling all aspiring DJs: the premier novice talent search, Your Shot, is officially returning to the United States. If you’ve been waiting for your moment to step behind the decks, now is the time to prepare. To join the ranks, candidates must complete the registration process before attending an...
The gears are always turning here at the studio, and today we’re thrilled to offer a glimpse into our next major project for American Truck Simulator. We’re currently hard at work developing a brand-new U.S. state, and we want to see if you can solve the mystery before we make the official reveal. Put your...
Mall Together will launch on Steam on July 24, 2026, at 14:00 CEST. The first-person management game supports solo play and online co-op for up to four players. Players build a shopping centre and manage its daily operation. The game includes 16 store types, staff recruitment, stock control, pricing, logistics and negotiations with brands. Each...
The Enigma of “Helen”: A Relic of the Exclusion Zone Within the desolate reaches of the Zone, the name “Helen” carries a weight far heavier than a mere moniker. It refers to the reactor’s upper biological shield—the colossal “Scheme H.” Prior to the catastrophe, this massive steel structure spanned 17 meters in diameter, serving as...
The annual tradition continues: NBA 2K27 is officially gearing up for its September 4 release across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, the new Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Eager fans looking to hit the hardwood early can secure premium editions of the game, granting access beginning August 28. To build anticipation, 2K has unveiled the...
Image: Luciano Vecchio for Marvel Comics A scandalous demise has rippled through the Marvel Universe. Following weeks of anticipation surrounding the X-Men: The Hellfire Murder one-shot, the victim of this high-profile crime has finally been revealed. Yet, before Wolverine could dive into his latest investigation, the gala proved to be an unusually hedonistic affair. The...
The campaign for Shenmue 4 just secured an unlikely, albeit celestial, advocate. Count Binface, the satirical candidate currently running for Parliament in Clacton, England, has officially added a call for the next installment of Sega’s legendary saga to his political platform. Since the 2019 arrival of Shenmue 3—which was made possible through dedicated crowdfunding and...
