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Strikerz Inc. has expanded the soft launch of UFL on mobile to global access. The second stage opened on May 22, letting players in most regions try the mobile version through the game’s app link. UFL has already reached more than 7 million players across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The mobile version...
Graphic: Polygon | Grant Walkup The year 2026 has already delivered a spectacular run for film enthusiasts, anchored by science-fiction triumphs like Project Hail Mary and the delightful family spectacle of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Fortunately, the momentum shows no signs of slowing down, with an impressive slate of features arriving just in time...
Bungie, the renowned studio behind Destiny 2 and Marathon, is preparing for a wave of significant staff reductions, according to a recent report from Bloomberg. This development follows the company’s decision to conclude active work on its long-standing live-service shooter, Destiny 2, after nine years of consistent updates. Sources familiar with the studio’s operations indicate...
Academy Award winner Joaquin Phoenix is reportedly filming his directorial debut in New York City, according to recent media reports. The project, currently titled Exit Right, remains shrouded in mystery with no plot details available at this time. Phoenix was last seen on the big screen in last year’s western Eddington. He also famously exited...
Lionsgate has officially confirmed that a sequel to the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, is currently in development. “We have the flexibility to tell this story both forward and backward. There are numerous events that occurred within the original film’s timeframe that were left unexplored. We are confident that once all the pieces come together, we...
Olivia Rodrigo Adrian Martin Welcome to our weekly curation of essential releases. Each Friday, we spotlight the tracks and projects destined to define the conversation, dominate your favorite playlists, and set the tone for the weekend ahead. Following last week’s highlights from Gracie Abrams, Drake, and Maluma, we turn our attention to a fresh batch...
Sony Pictures has unveiled fresh posters and a behind-the-scenes featurette for the upcoming Resident Evil horror film. Directed by Zach Cregger (known for “Barbarian” and “Weapons”), the movie is scheduled for an international theatrical release on September 18. This adaptation of the iconic video game follows a courier tasked with delivering a classified package to...
Following the recent release of the The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales prologue demo, Square Enix and Team Asano have peeled back the curtain on the game’s narrative roots. The spotlight is currently on the game’s earliest era—a setting that feels strikingly reminiscent of the legendary ’90s RPG Chrono Trigger. While time-travel mechanics often...
Actors Danila Kozlovsky and Oksana Akinshina have joyfully announced the arrival of their son, Leo. “We have waited so long for you — Leo Danilovich Kozlovsky, welcome to this world!” the actor shared on his social media channels. This marks the second child for Kozlovsky, who also has a daughter, Oda Valentina, from his previous...
Christopher Nolan’s epic, The Odyssey, has been officially confirmed to have a runtime of 2 hours and 52 minutes. This makes it the director’s second longest feature film, surpassed only by Oppenheimer, which clocked in at three hours. The adaptation of Homer’s classic epic features a star-studded ensemble cast, including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne...
