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Before launching his hit deck-building franchise Ascension in 2011, Justin Gary cut his teeth as a professional Magic: The Gathering competitor. Now, having shepherded his original fantasy realm of Vigil through 17 expansions, Gary is pivoting toward a strategy popularized by Magic: external licensing. Much like Magic’s successful Tales of Middle-earth expansion, Stoneblade Entertainment is...
The finest armaments in Mina the Hollower demand a delicate balance of brute force, reach, agility, and tactical utility. Because mastering and fully upgrading your gear requires a significant investment of time and hard-earned bones, knowing which tools deserve your resources is vital. To help you streamline your progression, we have evaluated all five weapons...
Remedy Entertainment pulled back the curtain on its upcoming action title, Control: Resonant, during the latest PlayStation State of Play. The presentation confirmed a September 24 release date, but shortly after the showcase, keen-eyed fans spotted a controversial detail within the PlayStation Store’s Digital Deluxe Edition listing: 48-hour early access. Beginning September 22, those who...
ATARASHII GAKKO! | Photography: Yukitaka Amemiya Billboard Japan’s esteemed “Women in Music” series continues its tradition of honoring the visionaries—artists, producers, and executives—who are actively reshaping the cultural landscape. Following the spirit of the global Billboard Women in Music honors, this initiative spotlighting Japan’s female trailblazers remains a cornerstone of the industry. Ahead of the...
Following the immediate commercial success of 007 First Light, further James Bond titles appear to be a foregone conclusion. Developer IO Interactive revealed that its latest project achieved 1.5 million sales within its opening 24 hours—a velocity that significantly outpaced the debut of any previous entry in the studio’s celebrated Hitman franchise. Although IO Interactive...
Lauv performing during the 2022 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in Atlanta. Derek White/Getty Images Lauv has officially stepped away from his role on Khalid’s “It’s Always Summer Somewhere” tour, citing the need to prioritize his mental well-being. In a heartfelt message posted to Instagram this past Tuesday (June 2), the singer-songwriter, born Ari Staprans Leff, shared...
The Pokémon community is currently in a state of disbelief following reports that Target, a major retail hub for the Trading Card Game, is adopting aggressive tactics to combat the rampant issue of scalping. The controversy ignited after a video surfaced showing a Target manager preemptively unsealing new Pokémon card boxes before they even hit...
A$AP Rocky Sets Sights on City Hall: Open to Rap Battle with Mayor Mamdani A$AP Rocky at The 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” in New York. (Credit: Gilbert Flores/Variety) A$AP Rocky has never been one to shy away from a challenge, whether he’s commanding a stage or eyeing a future in politics. The Harlem-born...
Image: Green Picture Studios, Netflix Devotees of the surreal, imaginative animation found in Scavengers Reign and Common Side Effects have plenty to look forward to. Joe Bennet and Green Street Pictures are teaming up with Netflix for Dealies, a new adult-oriented animated comedy set within the chaotic ecosystem of a big-box retail store. Given the...
PlayStation capped off its June 2026 State of Play with a 20-minute deep dive into God of War Laufey, the latest entry in the franchise. To put it mildly, the gameplay looks spectacular—and, true to form, it has instantly ignited a firestorm within the internet’s relentless culture war. God of War Laufey serves as a...
