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Image: Marvel Studios After a two-year hiatus, the highly anticipated second season of X-Men ’97 is finally upon us. Following the runaway success of its 2024 debut and that jaw-dropping finale, the series returns on July 1 with a three-episode premiere. Having caught an early glimpse of the first four installments, we can confirm the...
Spectators gather at the Great American State Fair rally on the National Mall, June 24, 2026. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Just before Donald Trump took the stage at Wednesday’s Great American State Fair rally—an event commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary—the estate of Leonard Cohen issued a formal protest. The representatives for the late legendary songwriter explicitly...
Former Halo Studios art director Glenn Israel is one of the employees who says they were targeted by management. Ahead of another wave of layoffs at Xbox, former employees warn that managers may use staff cuts to retaliate against those who reported toxic behavior. Four former staff members spoke to Game Developer and described a...
The Palworld + Windrose Steam bundle launched with a 10% Complete the Set discount. Learn what existing owners pay for, what remains separate and why checkout savings vary.
Buyers of the PlayStation 5 version receive one free month of GTA+. Rockstar Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment expanded their partnership ahead of the Grand Theft Auto VI launch. Both companies described the PlayStation 5 as the preferred platform for the new action game. Rockstar has yet to detail the PS5 Pro version, but they...
The Ultimate Edition for Grand Theft Auto VI offers more than just cosmetic items. It includes exclusive missions and gameplay features for an additional cost. Beyond outfits for Jason and Lucia, this version unlocks five specialized in-game shops. Players are discussing this decision because it restricts specific content to the premium edition. These exclusive locations...
Steve Stevens and Billy Idol at their Hollywood Rockwalk induction on June 23, 2026. (Photo: Katie Flores/Variety) In a prelude to their upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, rock icon Billy Idol and his longtime guitar virtuoso Steve Stevens were honored on Tuesday, June 23, at the legendary Hollywood Rockwalk. The ceremony, held...
SoftLab-NSK developed the truck driving simulator Hard Truck 2, which first launched in 2001. The game—a cult classic combining driving simulation with economic strategy—is now available on Steam. The creators emphasize that this release is not a remaster or a content overhaul. Steam offers the original version, updated only with the patches necessary for stability...
Enhanced Discovery Features We’ve overhauled the menu homepage to help you find content more effectively. On the right, a new social feed displays your friends’ interactions with games, provided they aren’t marked as private on Steam. In the top-left spotlight, we’re curating a rotating selection of new and overlooked titles to give hidden gems the...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards. (Credit: Christopher Polk/Billboard) As the highly anticipated wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce approaches, San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle has shared a unique detail regarding the couple’s plans for their big day: a strict “no gifts” policy. “They explicitly requested absolutely no...
