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Dave Kendall at the Limelight club in New York City, 1993. (Credit: Steve Eichner/WireImage) Dave Kendall, the quintessential British presenter who served as a cultural compass for the alternative rock movement, has passed away at 68. As the long-time face of MTV’s seminal program 120 Minutes, Kendall was instrumental in bringing underground sounds to the...
Interactive NPC Dialogue We’ve implemented a robust system for NPC dialogue that adds integrated subtitles and synchronized lip-syncing to your audio files. Think of it as a modernized, refined evolution of the classic Half-Life 2 approach. Watch Demo Enhanced Sound Processing You can now define import-time processing directly within a sound’s .meta file. These settings...
Physical media enthusiasts have cause to celebrate: Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is receiving a sophisticated, deluxe physical release from the Criterion Collection this autumn. The timing is perfect, allowing you to seamlessly integrate this haunting masterpiece into your upcoming Halloween viewing rotation. Before diving into the comprehensive suite of supplemental material, feast your eyes on...
Cast your mind back to 2021, when TikTok was suddenly swept away by an unexpected wave of sea shanties. It remains one of the more delightful anomalies of the pandemic era: a digital phenomenon where bearded men in cozy sweaters layered intricate harmonies over age-old maritime work songs. For a fleeting moment, these unaccompanied folk...
Image: Pocketpair via Polygon Ancient bones are a vital resource in Palworld for players aiming to forge top-tier endgame equipment. Much like coralum ore, these bones are exceptionally scarce and restricted to high-level, dangerous territory. However, the risk of venturing into these zones is well-rewarded, as they are essential for creating some of the game’s...
Kanye West | Credit: Stephen Lovekin/WWD/PMC Melvin Benn, the managing director of Festival Republic, has finally addressed the intense backlash surrounding his choice to book Ye—formerly Kanye West—as the headline act for the 2026 Wireless Festival. In a candid conversation, he also weighed in on the future of the event following its total cancellation earlier...
Image: Paramount Plus The world of Avatar: The Last Airbender is officially heading back to the big screen. Following a whirlwind of scheduling uncertainty, production delays, and a significant security breach, Paramount and Nickelodeon have confirmed that the animated feature Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender will receive a theatrical run alongside its digital debut on...
Back in November, PlayStation introduced Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble, an ambitious mobile hero shooter that brings the iconic Insomniac Games series to a new platform. Following a limited soft-launch in select international markets, a fresh official developer blog has surfaced, shedding light on the gameplay mechanics and features arriving with the eventual global release....
Post Malone takes the stage at the 2026 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks celebration. (Credit: Maarten de Boer/NBC via Getty Images) The anticipation surrounding the 2026 World Cup Final has reached a fever pitch. On Wednesday, July 15, FIFA officially announced that global superstar Post Malone will headline the tournament’s closing ceremony, set to take...
Image: Fans First Entertainment Even if the name “Savannah Bananas” doesn’t immediately ring a bell, you’ve almost certainly encountered their vibrant yellow uniforms and high-energy antics on your social media feeds. This exhibition baseball squad has evolved into the “Harlem Globetrotters” of the diamond, consistently packing legendary venues like Yankee Stadium. Known for their gravity-defying...
