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Insider: Valve Moves Team Fortress 2 to New Source 2 Engine
It looks like Valve may be preparing a major update for Team Fortress 2. Valve previously migrated Counter-Strike 2 to Source 2, and many fans have hoped for a similar overhaul for Team Fortress 2. Evidence now suggests such an update could be in development. Prominent insider-blogger Tyler McVicker recently addressed TF2. Dataminers have uncovered...
Path of Exile 2 developers show off a “stinky” gift — “The Last of the Druids” update coming soon
The development team at Grinding Gear Games is officially preparing for a major reveal as the highly anticipated update for Path of Exile 2 titled The Last of the Druids is set to be showcased in a special live stream. This new content expansion promises to deliver a wealth of fresh mechanics and lore providing...
Fan-Made RTX Remaster of GTA IV’s Graphics Compared to the Original
The technical community is reacting with immense enthusiasm to a detailed new visual comparison featuring the fan made RTX remaster of GTA IV alongside the original 2008 release. This ambitious project which utilizes advanced ray tracing and high resolution textures aims to provide the definitive way to experience the gritty and atmospheric story of Niko...
Creative Assembly Releases Teaser — The Future of Total War to Be Revealed on December 4
The studio is preparing new projects for the franchise. Creative Assembly has announced an upcoming special livestream celebrating Total War’s 25th anniversary. The team says it will reveal information about new franchise projects — they are developing titles not only in historical settings but also within fantasy universes. This event will give you the chance...
Is Cyberpunk 2077 About to Get One Last Update? CDPR Released a Mysterious Teaser
The anniversary of CD Projekt RED’s hit is approaching. This December marks the fifth anniversary of Cyberpunk 2077. Some fans think CD Projekt RED might commemorate the occasion with a special update release. In a social media post the developers shared an events calendar for December 2025 and added the following: “SECURE COMMUNICATION CHANNEL ESTABLISHED....
Looks Like Nikita Buyanov Is Considering an Easier Mode for Escape from Tarkov
In the unforgiving world of Escape from Tarkov (EFT), players face a wide range of trials. The full version of Escape from Tarkov was released recently, including on PC via Steam. The title is known for its steep difficulty and a variety of hardcore mechanics. Some people are drawn to the core concept of the...
Ariana Grande Urges People to Stop Commenting on Others’ Bodies, Calling It ‘Dangerous’
Ariana Grande Reposts Interview Urging People to Stop Commenting on Others’ Bodies November 29, 2025 — Billboard Ariana Grande at the “Wicked: For Good” European premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square, London — November 10, 2025. Samir Hussein/WireImage Ariana Grande’s appearance has been scrutinized repeatedly by the public through the years. As the promotional cycle for...
Hades II Steam Points Shop items and the Frinos plush
Supergiant added Hades II profile items, stickers and a Steam Deck startup video to the Points Shop, while Fangamer launched an official Frinos plush and Melinoë poster.
After 18 months of silence, BattleBit Remastered gets a major update — players unhappy with its quality
Performance improvements are still disappointing players. Nearly two years after release, the creators of BattleBit Remastered returned to the shooter with a major update, Operation Overhaul. The initial testing phase has just ended and players are sharing their impressions — many report optimization problems, including FPS drops and memory leaks. The studio addressed the community:...
Star of HBO’s New Harry Potter Series Talks About Letter from Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe has passed the torch to the new actor portraying Harry Potter. Dominic McLaflin, who will play Harry Potter in HBO’s upcoming series, described the moment he received a letter from Daniel Radcliffe. The actor said the note was handed to him on a train while he was traveling home to Glasgow. In an...
Billboard Live Taipei Debuts with Mika Nakashima’s Electrifying Grand Opening Performance
Billboard Live Taipei @Billboard Live TAIPEI Trending on Billboard Credo Holdings Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based hospitality group led by CEO Koichi Shirai, officially opened Billboard Live TAIPEI on the seventh floor of ATT 4 FUN in Taipei’s Xinyi District on November 18, 2025. The venue’s inauguration featured headline performances by Mika Nakashima; all four sets...
FICS*MAS Now Available!
Greetings, Pioneers! FICS*MAS returns — now on PS5 and Xbox The festive season is upon us, and this year FICS*MAS is launching for the first time on PS5 and Xbox so everyone can join the celebrations. The event runs from December 1, 2025 through January 18, 2026. Watch the FICS*MAS trailer on YouTube If you...
Paramount Reveals Release Dates for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 and New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie
Paramount intends to unveil several family-friendly releases in late 2028. Paramount has announced release dates for two films based on beloved franchises — Sonic the Hedgehog and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Both are slated for the holiday season: a live-action/CGI hybrid Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles feature will arrive in theaters on November 17, 2028, while...
Lorde Calls Justin Bieber’s ‘Daisies’ Her 2025 Song of the Summer: “It Checked All the Boxes for Me”
Lorde Names Justin Bieber’s “Daisies” Her Pick for 2025’s Song of the Summer Published December 1, 2025 Lorde at the LACMA Art+Film Gala on November 1, 2025. Amy Sussman/Getty Images for LACMA Lorde picked Justin Bieber’s “Daisies” as her personal favorite for the summer’s standout track in 2025, saying the single came the closest this...
Paul Anka, 84, Shares Longevity Secrets for Personal Health and the Music World: “You Gotta Write”
Paul Anka Finds New Audiences via TikTok as Documentary, Album and Musical Take Shape At 84, Paul Anka is experiencing a resurgence: his classic songs are fueling viral moments on TikTok while a new HBO documentary, an upcoming album and a jukebox musical bring his story back into the spotlight. Paul Anka: His Way —...
Rihanna Responds as “Anti” Becomes First Album by a Black Female Artist to Spend 500 Weeks on the Billboard 200
Rihanna at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards at The American Museum of Natural History on November 3, 2025. John Nacion Rihanna’s 2016 album Anti has reached a remarkable milestone: it has now spent 500 nonconsecutive weeks on the Billboard 200, making it the first album by a Black female solo artist in Billboard chart history...
Insider: Valve Moves Team Fortress 2 to New Source 2 Engine
It looks like Valve may be preparing a major update for Team Fortress 2. Valve previously migrated Counter-Strike 2 to Source 2, and many fans have hoped for a similar overhaul for Team Fortress 2. Evidence now suggests such an update could be in development. Prominent insider-blogger Tyler McVicker recently addressed TF2. Dataminers have uncovered...
Path of Exile 2 developers show off a “stinky” gift — “The Last of the Druids” update coming soon
The development team at Grinding Gear Games is officially preparing for a major reveal as the highly anticipated update for Path of Exile 2 titled The Last of the Druids is set to be showcased in a special live stream. This new content expansion promises to deliver a wealth of fresh mechanics and lore providing...
Fan-Made RTX Remaster of GTA IV’s Graphics Compared to the Original
The technical community is reacting with immense enthusiasm to a detailed new visual comparison featuring the fan made RTX remaster of GTA IV alongside the original 2008 release. This ambitious project which utilizes advanced ray tracing and high resolution textures aims to provide the definitive way to experience the gritty and atmospheric story of Niko...
Creative Assembly Releases Teaser — The Future of Total War to Be Revealed on December 4
The studio is preparing new projects for the franchise. Creative Assembly has announced an upcoming special livestream celebrating Total War’s 25th anniversary. The team says it will reveal information about new franchise projects — they are developing titles not only in historical settings but also within fantasy universes. This event will give you the chance...
Is Cyberpunk 2077 About to Get One Last Update? CDPR Released a Mysterious Teaser
The anniversary of CD Projekt RED’s hit is approaching. This December marks the fifth anniversary of Cyberpunk 2077. Some fans think CD Projekt RED might commemorate the occasion with a special update release. In a social media post the developers shared an events calendar for December 2025 and added the following: “SECURE COMMUNICATION CHANNEL ESTABLISHED....
Looks Like Nikita Buyanov Is Considering an Easier Mode for Escape from Tarkov
In the unforgiving world of Escape from Tarkov (EFT), players face a wide range of trials. The full version of Escape from Tarkov was released recently, including on PC via Steam. The title is known for its steep difficulty and a variety of hardcore mechanics. Some people are drawn to the core concept of the...
Ariana Grande Urges People to Stop Commenting on Others’ Bodies, Calling It ‘Dangerous’
Ariana Grande Reposts Interview Urging People to Stop Commenting on Others’ Bodies November 29, 2025 — Billboard Ariana Grande at the “Wicked: For Good” European premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square, London — November 10, 2025. Samir Hussein/WireImage Ariana Grande’s appearance has been scrutinized repeatedly by the public through the years. As the promotional cycle for...
Hades II Steam Points Shop items and the Frinos plush
Supergiant added Hades II profile items, stickers and a Steam Deck startup video to the Points Shop, while Fangamer launched an official Frinos plush and Melinoë poster.
After 18 months of silence, BattleBit Remastered gets a major update — players unhappy with its quality
Performance improvements are still disappointing players. Nearly two years after release, the creators of BattleBit Remastered returned to the shooter with a major update, Operation Overhaul. The initial testing phase has just ended and players are sharing their impressions — many report optimization problems, including FPS drops and memory leaks. The studio addressed the community:...