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Image: Neon/Everett Collection Park Chan-wook spent over a decade meticulously crafting his vision for an adaptation of Donald Westlake’s 1997 thriller, The Ax. Given the winding production path and the several creative shifts required to bring it to fruition, it is remarkably jarring how current and urgent the final product feels. On reflection, the film’s...
Madonna Joins Forces With Grindr for Exclusive ‘Confessions II’ Launch Madonna | Credit: Rafael Pavarotti The bond between Madonna and the LGBTQ+ community is nothing short of legendary. Long before pop stardom and queer advocacy were widely aligned, the Queen of Pop was already championing the rights and visibility of the queer community. Now, she...
Shōjo manga, a genre traditionally aimed at young women, began its evolution at the dawn of the 20th century. While the 1950s and ’60s provided the foundational spark for artistic experimentation, the category truly blossomed by the 1980s. Yet, any historical examination of shōjo would be hollow without acknowledging Osamu Tezuka’s seminal work, Princess Knight,...
The reviews for Saros, the eagerly awaited successor to Housemarque’s punishing PS5 roguelite Returnal, have officially arrived. The prevailing consensus is that while Saros is decidedly more accessible than its notorious predecessor, it is far from a walk in the park. Critics remain somewhat divided on whether this shift in difficulty serves the game or...
SXSW London Tim P. Whitby/Artforum With just over a month remaining until the festivities begin, SXSW London has officially unveiled the complete musical roster for its highly anticipated 2026 showcase, running from June 1st through June 6th. Now entering its sophomore year, the festival will transform a variety of vibrant creative hubs across East London—including...
SoulGame Studio (creators of Minishoot’ Adventures) and developers Lance have announced Guns ‘n Goblins, a unique blend of incremental progression and fast-paced first-person shooter action. The game’s standout feature is its massive scale. Powered by a custom engine, Guns ‘n Goblins can render thousands of monsters simultaneously, creating overwhelming tides of enemies that players must...
Developer Above the Desk and publisher Wandering Wizard have announced the Steam release of their unique title, Above the Snow. This narrative-driven tycoon game transports players to the snowy Alps of the 1960s, challenging them to take over and run a mountain shelter. In Above the Snow, players do more than just provide a warm...
Greetings, Expeditioners! We are thrilled to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! To mark this milestone, we’ve prepared a special update. Here is a breakdown of what’s included in this patch: New Additions Commemorative Anniversary Hairstyles: Celebrate the occasion with new looks for the team! Gustave: Acquire his anniversary haircut from the...
Arjun Devraj is locked in a struggle that defies brute strength. As the beleaguered protagonist of Saros—the latest science-fiction shooter from Returnal creator Housemarque—he finds himself trapped in a harrowing, cyclical nightmare. On a planet where psychological decay sets in faster than physical injury, Devraj faces hordes of hostile creatures and rogue machines. Failure isn’t...
Xbox’s newly appointed leadership is aggressively overhauling Microsoft’s gaming division. In a company-wide memo distributed this past Thursday, Chief Content Officer Matt Booty and CEO Asha Sharma announced that the “Microsoft Gaming” branding is being retired in favor of a unified identity, while signaling a critical strategic pivot regarding exclusivity, release timing, and the integration...
