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When Hideo Kojima first unveiled OD in 2023, the trailer—featuring a harrowing, visceral performance by Sophia Lillis (Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves)—left an indelible mark, signaling that the visionary behind Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid was crafting a truly unsettling experience. However, Kojima recently revealed that he is designing a specialized mechanic to...
Lisa captured at the 97th Oscars in Hollywood, March 2, 2025. Gilbert Flores/Penske Media As LISA pivots toward her next chapter as a solo artist, she is taking a reflective look at the path that brought her here. In a revealing new cover feature for Vanity Fair, the BLACKPINK sensation opened up about the early...
Epic Games veteran Sjoerd De Jong is leaving the company. He suggests the gaming industry has reached a turning point. Early details about Unreal Engine 6 recently emerged. This iteration of the engine focuses on generative AI, sparking debate across the industry. De Jong announced his departure on LinkedIn. He joined Epic Games in 2014...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 4 Reloaded is preparing to drop a massive content update for the hit shooter, highlighted by the arrival of Hollywood icon Nicolas Cage as a playable operator. Players can secure this legendary skin through the premium tier of the event pass once the mid-season update goes live. Alongside...
Netflix subscribers are in for a unique experience on June 30 with the launch of Unhinged, the streaming giant’s most ambitious foray into experimental gaming yet. Developed by Night School Studio—the creative force behind Oxenfree—this 30-minute horror title feels like a bold reimagining of Resident Evil 7, tailored with the intuitive, immersive interactivity once championed...
Every June, the global animation community converges on the picturesque French lakeside town of Annecy, momentarily transforming it into the heartbeat of the industry. From high-powered studio executives chasing the next blockbuster to independent auteurs unveiling intimate, handcrafted narratives, the town becomes a melting pot. Here, anime visionaries, legendary television animators, and emerging digital artists...
Nearly 17 years after Pixar’s Up famously tugged at our heartstrings with its iconic opening sequence, the magic of Carl Fredricksen, Russell, and the legendary Paradise Falls is finally arriving in the Disney Lorcana trading card game. Pleasingly, Ravensburger has captured the emotional depth that turned the film into an enduring masterpiece, focusing more on...
The Toys for Bob development team designed Spyro: A Realm Beyond to feature fluid flight mechanics. They built the game around seamless transitions between ground movement and aerial travel, emphasizing exploration and interconnected mechanics. Spyro: A Realm Beyond debuted at the Xbox Games Showcase. It marks the first mainline entry in the franchise since The...
Olivia Rodrigo taking the stage during her exclusive American Express concert in NYC, October 2025. Christopher Polk/Billboard It’s no coincidence that Olivia Rodrigo is channeling her creative energy into a monumental new project: her own all-women music festival. This vision, rooted in artistic camaraderie, is set to become a reality this August, featuring a stellar...
Après une décennie de domination sur le marché, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 tire enfin sa révérence pour laisser place à son successeur tant attendu : Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3. Annoncé officiellement en février dernier, le titre s’est récemment dévoilé sous un nouveau jour, révélant des ambitions bien plus vastes qu’une simple mise à jour technique....
