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Microsoft’s decision to sharply increase Xbox Game Pass subscription fees in October 2025 triggered a massive exodus of users, according to Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball. Speaking at Monday’s The Game Business Live event, Ball provided a candid look at the fallout from the company’s controversial pricing strategy. “We saw millions of subscribers walk...

Ariana Grande during the “Wicked For Good” Q&A event in North Hollywood, California, on November 15, 2025. Unique Nicole/Getty Images for Universal Pictures Ariana Grande has officially joined the elite ranks of the “tens club.” The pop powerhouse took to Instagram on Monday, June 8, to express her sheer disbelief and gratitude after her latest...

The whirlwind of announcements from this year’s summer showcase season is finally winding down, leaving us with only the Nintendo Direct on the horizon. Over the past few days, we’ve dissected everything from the PlayStation State of Play and the main Summer Game Fest event to the Xbox Games Showcase and a multitude of smaller...

Olivia Rodrigo performing at the Resonator Awards, January 2026. Christopher Polk/Billboard Olivia Rodrigo is still reeling from the surreal experience of collaborating with her musical hero, Robert Smith. The pop sensation recently shared a poignant letter with her fans, expressing her sheer disbelief and excitement regarding their new duet, “What’s Wrong With Me,” which serves...

Keymailer and Game.Press have opened a Steam Bullet Fest 2026 collection built around fast shooters, bullet hell combat and survivors-like runs. The selection is aimed at creators and players who want quick access to action-heavy games during the festival window. The headline entry is Night Swarm from Mad Mushroom. It mixes vampire fantasy with roguelite...

Polygon Summer Game Fest 2026 Live game reveals, world premiere trailers, and what’s next from 40+ developers, publishers, and hardware makers. Dive in→ While Infold has long dominated the virtual fashion scene with Infinity Nikki and its predecessors, a formidable new contender emerged during the June 6 Wholesome Direct: Dressmaker. The title functions as a...

Image: Warner Bros. Animation This past Monday provided our initial glimpse of the canine star of Netflix’s upcoming live-action project, Scooby-Doo: Origins. As a contemporary reimagining of the beloved animation, the series appears to be taking a darker, more supernatural route, much like Riverdale did for the Archie Comics universe. Notably, the production has opted...

Image: Asahi Production With its official July premiere just weeks away, Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You has already carved out a significant niche on Crunchyroll. The series has rapidly ascended to become the platform’s highest-rated anime, maintaining a flawless 5.0 score backed by over 20,000 user reviews at the time of writing. It is...

Stepping into the Dungeon Master’s chair for an official Dungeons & Dragons actual play series is a daunting prospect, but breathing new life into the gothic horror of Ravenloft and one of the game’s most legendary villains is an entirely different beast. Throughout the inaugural season of Dungeon Masters, Jasmine Bhullar guided a troupe of...

Following yesterday’s reveal at the 2026 Summer Xbox Games Showcase, where fans received an official July 28 launch date, Halo Studios has treated us to a deeper dive into Halo: Campaign Evolved. This latest cinematic story trailer provides a gripping look at the Spartan’s iconic journey, notably showcasing the game running natively on PlayStation 5....