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Few companies have ever approached console design with the unbridled, experimental spirit that defined Sega throughout the 1990s. The firm was famous for its restless innovation, frequently pushing boundaries with unconventional peripherals like the Sega CD and the 32X, which transformed the humble Genesis into a platform for constant reinvention. Over a span of less...
Image: Netflix The original Stranger Things captivated viewers by masterfully blending 1980s nostalgia with gripping supernatural horror. Now, the animated offshoot Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85 aims to recapture that same electrifying spirit. Showrunner Eric Robles shared with Polygon that he drew heavy inspiration from classic ‘80s staples like The Goonies and The Lost Boys,...
Image Comics and Capcom Whether it’s the looming threat of rogue AI, the crushing isolation of the cosmos, or the poignant spirit of Lone Wolf and Cub, Capcom’s upcoming sci-fi spectacle Pragmata seems to pack a little bit of everything into its lunar-bound adventure. While the main campaign is expected to clock in at a...
James Valentine Models The Australian music and broadcasting industries are mourning the loss of James Valentine, with high-profile figures—including Jimmy Barnes and Iva Davies—leading an outpouring of tributes for the late musician and presenter. Valentine, a saxophonist celebrated for his tenure with the band Models and later as a fixture of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s...
Happy Friday, everyone! It has been an incredibly productive week at the studio as we put the finishing touches on our upcoming build. Throughout this month, our primary focus has been integrating the Unreal Engine 5.6 update—an endeavor many of you contributed to during our testing phase—with a dedicated emphasis on enhancing overall stability and...
Two weeks have passed since the security breach at Rockstar Games. While the perpetrators have refrained from releasing any information regarding GTA 6, they successfully exfiltrated a wealth of sensitive internal documents that have already triggered significant fallout. Among these files is a comprehensive breakdown of player engagement and monetization data. On October 1st, GTA...
Photo: Jasper Savage/Prime Video The doors at Godolkin University have officially closed. The Boys spin-off Gen V has been scrapped after two seasons, though the story of its superhuman students is far from over. While the narrative threads will weave into the fifth and final season of The Boys, the campus alumni have yet to...
Mrs. GREEN APPLE — Courtesy Photo Every year, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) publishes its Global Artist Chart, a definitive ranking of the world’s most successful recording acts. In the most recent report, Taylor Swift reclaimed the top spot, bolstered by the record-breaking success of The Life of a Showgirl. However, amidst...
Image: Lucasfilm/Disney Have you wandered through Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge yet? Disney certainly hopes you have. If you needed an extra nudge to book a trip, Marvel’s latest release, Star Wars: Echoes of the Empire, serves as a narrative invitation. This five-part miniseries is penned by Ethan Sacks—returning to the setting he helped establish in...
It is a bit of a bittersweet week for our team; while we have spent the last few days diving deep into highly anticipated titles like Saros and the Lord of Hatred expansion for Diablo IV, we realize you have to wait just a little longer to experience them yourselves. We aren’t trying to brag,...
