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XIN LIU takes the stage for the XANADU 2.0 Tour in Shenzhen. Photo courtesy of Billboard China Chinese singer-songwriter and producer XIN LIU has officially launched “STRANGE,” the electrifying lead single from her forthcoming full-length studio project. The track heralds an ambitious new chapter in her artistic evolution, seamlessly synthesizing vintage funk grooves, authentic live...

Moon Studios would like to regain control of the Ori franchise, according to studio head and series creator Thomas Mahler. Both Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps earned strong reviews and built a dedicated fanbase. Some fans have been waiting for a new entry for years, and recent...

Mariko Hayashi’s bestselling essay volume, 80-dai ni Naru to Taitei Bokeru ka Shinu. 70-dai wa Kamisama kara Ataerareta Tokubetsuna Jikan. Photo Courtesy Mariko Hayashi has clinched the premier position on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 (dated Aug. 20) with her reflective essay collection, 80-dai ni Naru to Taitei Bokeru ka Shinu. 70-dai wa Kamisama...

Nearly a week into the unprecedented Grand Theft Auto 6 data breach, the perpetrators show no intention of relenting. The unfolding crisis has forced developer Rockstar Games into uncharted operational territory. Meanwhile, the shadowy collective operating under the moniker “Cyberleek” has grown increasingly audacious, capitalizing on both anonymity and digital leverage. Standard damage-control protocol dictates...

Developer Running With Scissors has warned that players offended by the original Postal 2 will find Postal 2 Redux just as offensive. The controversial classic is preparing for an updated return. Running With Scissors, Flat2VR, Team Beef, and Impact Reality recently outlined the release window for the Postal 2 Redux project. Postal 2 Redux was...

Mutiny star Jason Statham built an extensive action filmography despite entering the movie business in his thirties. During his younger years, Statham competed in diving and swimming. That athletic background led to work with a sports-modeling agency, which he balanced with selling jewelry on the street like his father. Filmmaker Guy Ritchie spotted Statham during...

Update Details & Build Version Steam: 1.430.771.0 Patch Notes & Key Adjustments General Fixes Road Discovery Progression: Addressed a bug (ID 4521159) introduced in the Series 4 release that inadvertently reset or reduced mapped road discovery progress for certain users. Developer Insight: Applying this restoration may cause some players to observe a marginally higher road...

J.R.R. Tolkien helped define modern high fantasy through Middle-earth, creating an imaginary world with its own languages, lore, and apocalyptic conflicts in The Lord of the Rings. While some fantasy stories place supernatural elements into the real world or send ordinary people through portals into hidden realms, high fantasy takes place entirely within a secondary...

Valve moderators are insisting on an adults-only rating for the indie title Future? No Thanks! while refusing to explain their decision to developer Paolo Pedercini. Earlier this summer, indie developer Paolo “Molleindustria” Pedercini spoke about release obstacles for Future? No Thanks! on PC via Steam, where Valve moderators placed the project under intense scrutiny. In...

Stella Lefty | Photo: Jack Balaban Stella Lefty devotees will soon have the chance to see the rising star live in action, whether by catching a train into Boston or securing a spot in any of the 17 other cities featured on her newly announced Long Way Home Tour. The country sensation took to Instagram...

Patience has become second nature to Witcher enthusiasts. More than a decade has passed since The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt redefined the open-world RPG landscape, leaving fans eager for the saga’s next chapter. While the arrival of The Witcher 4 is still years away, CD Projekt Red has finally provided a tangible timeline for when...

CD Projekt Red has officially set the launch trajectory for The Witcher 4, earmarking 2028 for the next grand chapter in the storied dark fantasy franchise. The announcement arrived via a video broadcast across the studio’s social channels, featuring joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski sharing critical production milestones ahead of Gamescom festivities. While tempering expectations by clarifying...

Grinding Gear Games has announced a new livestream event, surprising fans with its chosen date. The studio plans to share some new details regarding Path of Exile 2 alongside update 0.5.5. According to an announcement shared with the game’s community, the broadcast is scheduled for Thursday. Game director Jonathan Rogers will also participate in answering...

If you need a definitive two-word critique, look no further: Blood Dungeon. That encapsulates the entire experience. Frankly, elaboration feels almost redundant. The title is Blood Dungeon. Developer Messhof—celebrated for indie darlings like Nidhogg and Wheel World—deserves credit for absolute transparency. With this lo-fi take on the Vampire Survivors formula, what you see is precisely...