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The biographical drama “Michael,” centered on the legendary “King of Pop” Michael Jackson, has officially shattered records to become the highest-grossing biopic in cinematic history, with global earnings reportedly reaching $977 million. “Michael” has surpassed Christopher Nolan’s Academy Award-winning “Oppenheimer,” which previously held the title with $975 million. The film is now poised to cross...
Some players worried the developers were distributing viruses. The real-time strategy game Syrian Warfare has been available on Steam for years. When the Valve summer sale began in late June, users noticed the main game disappeared from the store. The downloadable content remained available for purchase. Cats Who Play studio stated that Valve halted sales...
Katy Perry commanding the stage during the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026. Stu Forster/Getty Images Katy Perry’s blistering new anthem, “Watch It Burn,” has officially dominated this week’s new music poll, resonating deeply with fans. In a reader poll hosted on Billboard this past Friday (June 26), music...
The fifth installment of the beloved Toy Story franchise has officially eclipsed the $500 million mark in worldwide box office receipts, according to recent industry reports. The film has amassed a total of $585 million, with $297 million generated from North American theaters and an additional $288 million contributed by international markets. The movie is...
Bungie began laying off staff. Current and former employees are speaking out and criticizing the studio leadership. The cuts arrived following the end of Destiny 2 support. Staff members are sharing farewell messages across social media, with some openly condemning the company management. Former activity designer Blaise Markley shared his departure. Senior artist Lyndon Willoughby...
Tensions are rising at Quantic Dream. Employees have launched a strike to protest working conditions and management practices. Staff claim the action aims to highlight issues threatening the completion of Star Wars Eclipse. The labor representatives report growing organizational challenges, a lack of communication from leadership, heavy workloads, staff turnover, and questionable management decisions. Workers...
A 90% discount during the Steam Summer Sale drove The Binding of Isaac to a new concurrent player record of over 109,000 people. Few indie games maintain such popularity years after launch. The Binding of Isaac remains an outlier, currently experiencing a significant surge in interest. Edmund McMillen’s game surpassed 100,000 concurrent players for the...
Fans built a detailed interactive map of the game world using trailers and official screenshots from Rockstar Games. Grand Theft Auto VI enthusiasts continue to analyze every release from the studio. They compiled these materials into a growing interactive map of the upcoming game. The project serves as a fan-led reconstruction of the GTA VI...
Not all RPG side quests are created equal. For every captivating detour that rewards you with a legendary blade or offers a glimpse into a character’s hidden past, there are countless mundane chores asking you to slay slimes or gather herbs on a desolate peak. However, a well-crafted side quest can transform an epic journey...
Sony Interactive Entertainment president Hideaki Nishino confirmed that the company remains committed to live-service games. Despite the commercial failure of Concord, Sony plans to continue developing these titles through both internal studios and external partners. Nishino discussed this strategy in an interview with Famitsu. He explained that Sony intends to keep investing in the live-service...
