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Image: Orbit Ann Leckie ascended to science fiction stardom with her 2013 debut, Ancillary Justice, a celebrated novel that swept the Hugo, Nebula, Arthur C. Clarke, and BSFA awards. The story—a gripping space opera centered on an artificial consciousness inhabiting a human frame to avenge her destroyed ship—launched a seminal trilogy that continued with Ancillary...
Hilary Duff at The 2026 TIME100 Gala, April 2026. Credit: Kristina Bumphrey/WWD Hilary Duff is actively dismantling outdated stigmas surrounding motherhood and body positivity. As announced by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit on Tuesday, May 12, the celebrated actress and musician has been tapped as one of the 2026 cover stars for their iconic annual edition. Duff...
Railway to Golmud: A Map Reimagined Experience a fan-favorite map, meticulously revitalized and expanded into our largest battlefield to date. Navigate through a decaying village, traverse sweeping landscapes defined by dramatic peaks and valleys—perfect for intense armored clashes—or dominate the bustling industrial complex designed for high-octane close-quarters combat. Central to the action is a dynamic,...
Subnautica 2 is nearly upon us. Twelve years have passed since the original title first plunged into early access, and seven years have elapsed since Below Zero made its debut. Adhering to the strategy that served both predecessors so well, developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment is once again opting for an early access launch. According to...
SNK Corporation, the powerhouse behind iconic franchises like Fatal Fury, The King of Fighters, and Metal Slug, has officially unveiled a new development subsidiary: VS Studio. The venture is being led by legendary developer Katsuhiro Harada, who made headlines last December when he concluded his long tenure at Bandai Namco as the producer and director...
Regardless of your stance on Marvel Rivals—whether you view it as a derivative of Overwatch or simply criticize its overtly provocative character designs—you have to credit NetEase Games for its ambitious commitment to the roster. The developers are bringing a dinosaur from a parallel-universe Earth into the fray. This Tuesday, the studio officially confirmed that...
Are you hunting for all 10 grave locations in the Far Far North map? You’re likely well aware that every map in this cowboy-themed shooter—from the dusty plains of the Desert and Canyon to the dense Woodlands and the mysterious Area 41—contains 10 hidden graves. Once you’ve navigated the trainwreck quest line to unlock Far...
Image: Wikimedia Commons A new iteration of Westworld is on the horizon, though likely in a form quite distinct from what audiences might expect. With the Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy television series remaining incomplete and ultimately canceled, industry reports suggest Warner Bros. is pursuing a cinematic reboot that leans more heavily into the source...
Sega has officially shelved its “Super Game” initiative, a high-profile project unveiled in 2021 with a staggering $882 million budget. While initial industry buzz suggested the term referred to a single, massive title, it later became clear that “Super Game” was actually a internal label for a portfolio of large-scale, high-budget endeavors. Over the past...
G’day! The development trenches have been busy, and we—Punchrullar and Mordred Viking—have finally emerged to share the news. The time has arrived to overhaul the Australian landscape, giving nine-year-old content a much-needed, fresh coat of war paint. Whether you’re a veteran of the southern front or a newcomer ready to test your mettle, we hope...
