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Journalists and content creators have shared their first hands-on impressions of FromSoftware’s upcoming game, The Duskbloods, ahead of its scheduled closed playtest. Early coverage confirms that the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive departs from traditional cooperative soulslike design, functioning instead as a PvPvE experience. Players explore the map, collect items, and complete objectives to accumulate points....

Former Rockstar Games staff members who were dismissed last October are pursuing fresh avenues to finance their ongoing legal disputes with the studio. Rather than urging enthusiasts to boycott GTA 6—a landmark title they dedicated years to developing—the group is appealing directly to the gaming community for support via solidarity merchandise and direct contributions. Supporters...

Mark Wahlberg has built much of his film career around two distinct styles. On one hand, he plays gritty action leads in movies such as Shooter, Lone Survivor, Deepwater Horizon, and the Transformers franchise. On the other hand, he leans into comedy in titles like The Other Guys, Ted, and Daddy’s Home, where his tough...

Game director Mike Daly has addressed the online criticism surrounding Marvel’s Wolverine following the recent release of new gameplay footage, noting that Insomniac Games is accustomed to such reactions. In an interview, Daly explained that the studio has operated under the weight of intense fan expectations for years. He called this a “good problem” to...

A Sonic Odyssey: Masayoshi Takanaka, Junko Yagami, and Himiko Kikuchi Ignite London’s Inaugural City Pop Waves Masayoshi Takanaka commands the stage at City Pop Waves in South London. Photo: Jamie MacMillan Nestled within the verdant expanse of South London’s Crystal Palace Park, the Palace Bowl Presents festival launched its twelve-day summer residency with an eclectic...

Last month, Chinese studio Eclipse Glow Games revealed that acclaimed voice actor Jennifer English—celebrated for her standout performances in Baldur’s Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33—had officially stepped down from portraying the lead protagonist, Gwendolyn, in Tides of Annihilation. Her abrupt exit sparked intense curiosity across the gaming community, further fueled this past week...

Sam Smith commands the stage during the opening night of the “To Be Free: San Francisco” residency at The Castro Theatre. (Photo: Steve Jennings/Getty Images for Capitol Records) Music fans have plenty to celebrate this Friday, as an eclectic lineup of heavyweights, rising stars, and genre-blending artists unleash a wave of dynamic new projects. Headlining...

Keigo Higashino’s Posthumous Masterpiece ‘Eien no Kioku’ Shatters Records to Claim No. 1 on Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 Keigo Higashino’s Eien no Kioku | Photo courtesy of Billboard Keigo Higashino’s final literary work, Eien no Kioku (loosely translated as “Eternal Memory”), has ascended to the pinnacle of the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100, capturing...

Nintendo has intensified its aggressive campaign to eradicate Nintendo Switch emulation. As initially reported by TorrentFreak, the gaming giant executed a massive DMCA sweep across GitHub, resulting in the abrupt removal of more than 400 software repositories. The coordinated takedowns primarily targeted projects connected to high-profile emulators, including Suyu, Skyline, and Yuzu. The latest enforcement...

HBO has released the first teaser for season 3 of The Pitt, offering viewers their first look at the medical drama since season 2 wrapped in mid-April. The 90-second preview delivers a rapid sequence of clips featuring hospital staff, crowded wings, and patients facing various medical crises. The teaser opens on Shen and Abbot discussing...