The latest news from games, film, technology and digital culture. The stories that matter, without the noise.
There is a prevailing sentiment in the gaming community that if a title carries enough prestige, developers can effectively name their own price. But does this logic apply to the Pokémon franchise? With its sprawling empire of video games, high-value merchandise, and lucrative licensing deals, the series operates on a scale that dwarfs Grand Theft...
The 2026 Fan Army Face-Off Has Arrived: Cast Your Votes for Round 1 Which musical powerhouse commands the most devoted fanbase? July 15, 2026 The wait is over—the 2026 edition of the Billboard Fan Army Face-Off is officially underway. Every year, this high-stakes competition pits the fanbases of 64 iconic artists against one another to...
Infinity Ward has officially pulled the curtain back on a fresh, high-intensity competitive mode for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4: Kill Block. This “adaptive battleground” pushes players into modular, ever-changing arenas, forcing them to constantly reinvent their tactical approach, sightlines, and movement paths. In a recent official developer update, the studio described Kill Block...
Overwatch‘s Stadium mode is reaching the end of the road. Blizzard Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it will cease the development of new maps and heroes for the MOBA-inspired format. In a recent Director’s Take update, game director Aaron Keller clarified why the studio is sunsetting what was once intended to be a foundational pillar...
Denshattack is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. The skating action game from developer Undercoders and publisher Fireshine Games costs $19.99, EUR 17.99 or GBP 15.99. The Steam version has a 10% launch discount for two weeks. Console editions include a seasonal skin pack and an additional platform-specific...
An Elusive Sight in the Zone It has been an eternity since anyone reported seeing a dove in the Zone. Yet, word from a reliable associate suggests at least one remains. Though I haven’t witnessed it myself, the description of its perch is unmistakable. Perched atop the administrative wing of the CNPP sits a sprawling...
The Return of Naval Warfare in Season 4 Introducing Tsuru Reef Battlefield 6: The State of the Game Player Favorites & Community Highlights Season 3 Metrics Recommended Community Experiences Driven by Player Feedback Combat Refinement Quality of Life Upgrades Empowering Your Playstyle Ranked Battle Royale Future Content & Updates Welcome Back Greetings, everyone. As we...
Peter Jackson, the visionary director behind The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, has officially completed the script for the sequel to The Adventures of Tintin. Jackson has confirmed that he intends to step into the director’s chair for this long-awaited follow-up. […] Fifteen years ago, Steven Spielberg directed the first Tintin film,...
As the adage famously captured in The Dark Knight suggests, a legacy is defined by how long one persists before shifting from inspiration to antagonist. In a recent, wide-ranging discussion with A Rabbit’s Foot, Star Wars architect George Lucas posited that the integration of generative AI into cinematic production is a foregone conclusion. “Artificial intelligence...
Savannah Bananas Ansley White Pasek & Paul are teaming up with Atlantic Records for a grand slam: the debut of the Savannah Bananas’ first original single, “Show Starts Now.” Announced today, July 15, this creative partnership flourishes through Ampersand, the multimedia powerhouse established by the EGOT-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the duo behind...
