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Mark your calendars: both Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II are slated to arrive on the Switch 2 on October 1, coinciding perfectly with the franchise’s eighth anniversary. Square Enix is offering these acclaimed RPGs as standalone purchases—available in both physical and digital formats—alongside a digital-exclusive bundle. Originally launched in 2018 and 2023 respectively, both...
Greetings, Generals! I’m Zwirbaum, a Game Designer for Hearts of Iron. I’m thrilled to welcome you to the first update of our Open Beta SE™ (not officially trademarked, of course). I’ll keep this brief to spare you the fatigue, as I suspect many of you are already scrolling straight to the patch notes. For those...
Visionary filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu, known for the stark intensity of Birdman and The Revenant, is finally pulling back the veil on his latest project, Digger. While the film has been shrouded in mystery for months—with previous marketing teasers focusing more on celebrating Tom Cruise’s iconic filmography than the plot itself—the first official trailer finally...
This article is presented in partnership with our sponsor, Bushiroad. Following the monumental success of Palworld, Pocketpair is set to translate its addictive mechanics into the physical realm. The Palworld Official Card Game is slated for release on July 30, 2026, and we have compiled a comprehensive guide to help you master the rules and...
Back in May, Wizards of the Coast unveiled a Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair release titled “Goblin Storm.” Featuring the distinct, chaotic style of renowned illustrator and goblin aficionado Dakota Cates—better known as Wizard of Barge—the collection was a hit with the community. However, as is often the case with these limited drops, the product...
Typically, the momentum of a successful manga translates into an anime adaptation while the source material is still hitting the shelves. Occasionally, however, audiences must endure a grueling 16-year wait to see their favorite series finally make the leap to the screen. Such is the journey of Toshiaki Iwashiro’s Psyren, an enigmatic supernatural thriller that...
Image: Warner Bros. / courtesy Everett Collection Certain cinematic moments possess a gravitational pull that transcends the films they belong to. Whether it’s a singular, iconic line of dialogue, a jaw-dropping action beat, or a twist so abrupt it leaves an audience reeling, some scenes become cultural touchstones—even for those who haven’t seen the movie...
Hong Kong actress Wai Ching Ho has passed away at the age of 82, according to Deadline. The cause of death was reported as a stroke. The actress gained widespread recognition for her work in Marvel television series, where she portrayed Madame Gao, a formidable leader of the criminal organization known as “The Hand,” appearing...
Renowned New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died at the age of 79, his family confirmed to the media. While the specific cause of death remains undisclosed, Neill had been battling stage-three blood cancer following his 2023 diagnosis, eventually entering remission in 2026. Born in Northern Ireland in 1947, Neill spent his formative years in...
Mia Goth, the star of Pearl and the upcoming Frankenstein, has officially wrapped filming on The Foundations. This project marks the English-language debut of Oscar-winning French filmmaker Justine Triet, best known for her acclaimed work on Anatomy of a Fall. The director confirmed the completion of principal photography via social media. Goth joins an impressive...
