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Must-Play Video Games This Weekend — October 17, 2025
Weekend picks from the editors — games worth firing up now. Publishers and developers show no sign of slowing down — this month’s release calendar is overflowing. Two weeks into October we’ve already run multiple reviews per week, and the variety of new titles has been nonstop. Recently we published impressions of Double Fine’s whimsical...
Imogen Heap Says Ariana Grande ‘Kept Alive’ Her Album ‘Speak for Yourself’ After Praising It
Ariana Grande Praises Imogen Heap’s Speak for Yourself on Its 20th Anniversary Published October 17, 2025 Ariana Grande at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, UBS Arena, Elmont, New York. Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic Ariana Grande marked the 20th anniversary of Imogen Heap’s Speak for Yourself by publicly celebrating the album’s enduring influence. In an Instagram Story...
Warframe Gives Away Reworked Oberon for Free — ‘Valley Subconscious’ Update Released
You can now add another Warframe to your collection. The Warframe team recently rolled out a content update. Alongside the launch of “Subconscious of the Valley,” they unveiled a refreshed version of Oberon. Oberon and his Prime now boast significantly higher armor (358 and 450, up from 185 and 240), together with updated effects and...
New Compilation Showcases Vintage Pop from the Iranian Diaspora: “The Scene’s Musical Depth Can Feel Unfathomable”
Tehrangeles Vice: A Vinyl Tribute to Iranian Diaspora Pop, 1983–1993 Category: Music News Tehrangeles Vice: Iranian Diaspora Pop 1983–1993 — Courtesy of Discotchari After the 1979 Iranian Revolution, millions left the country and many settled in Los Angeles. Among them were musicians and industry professionals who had helped shape Iran’s pre‑revolution entertainment world. Out of...
I Know What You Did Last Summer, The Twits, and Every New Movie Streaming This Weekend
Image: Matt Kennedy / © Columbia Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection This week delivers a heavy dose of horror sequels and genre fare across streaming platforms. The legacy sequel I Know What You Did Last Summer arrives on Netflix with a fresh cast whose cover-up of a fatal accident draws the attention of a vengeful...
Kylie Jenner Clarifies Whether She’s Switching to Music Full-Time: ‘I Don’t Think I’m Like Adele or Anything’
Kylie Jenner Reveals a Lifelong Aspiration to Make Pop Music After Debut Single Published: October 16, 2025 Kylie Jenner at the 2025 Met Gala celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” — May 5, 2025. Mike Coppola/MG25/Getty Images Kylie Jenner surprised many this week by releasing her first single, a collaboration with Terror Jr. titled “Fourth Strike.”...
Friday Dance Roundup: This Week’s Best New Tracks from Bob Moses, Kaskade, Floorplan & More
Best New Dance Tracks of the Week This week in dance music brought high-profile moments and fresh releases: Fred again.. played the second night of his 10-shows-in-10-weeks run, Kylie Jenner surfaced with an electro-pop single under the alias King Kylie, and Alok elevated his Tomorrowland Brasil set with a staggering 1,000 drones. Industry moves included...
Nothing Good Awaits the Call of Duty Series Under Xbox, Says Glen Schofield
A veteran of the games industry is deeply concerned about the franchise’s future. Glen Schofield, a former director on the Call of Duty series, has voiced significant concern about the franchise’s trajectory under Microsoft’s ownership. He warns that the company’s corporate culture could, over time, clash with the teams responsible for the series. Look at...
Taylor Swift-Inspired Fans Raise Over $2 Million for Otter Conservation by Wearing a T-Shirt
Taylor Swift Sparks $2M+ for Sea Otter Conservation After Wearing Aquarium Tee Published: October 16, 2025 Taylor Swift at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards, February 2, 2025. Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images A simple wardrobe choice by Taylor Swift set off a remarkable wave of support for sea otters: after the pop superstar briefly appeared...
Battlefield 6 Developers Promise Faster Progression and Action Against Bot Operators Occupying Portal Servers
Challenges to unlock weapons will be made easier. Battlefield Studios has announced plans to speed up progression in Battlefield 6. The update is scheduled to roll out next week. +10% XP for completing a match +40% XP from daily bonuses Reduced XP required to unlock attachments on the first 20 weapon ranks The community had...
Seven Years Later, an Online Quest Grows 1,600% on Steam — Gamers Rush into Return of the Obra Dinn
Some have only just discovered this peculiar mystery. In October, Return of the Obra Dinn saw a sudden surge in popularity. The title set a new concurrent-player record on Steam seven years after its release. Until recently, the game’s active player count hovered around 70–100, but it has now climbed past 1,300 simultaneous users. What...
“Drama” Starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson Gets Release Date
Новости «Драма» с Зендеей и Робертом Паттинсоном получила дату релиза Добавить в закладки Проект студии A24 «Драма» выйдет в США 3 апреля 2026 года. Главные роли в проекте исполнили Зендея и Роберт Паттинсон. Сюжет расскажет про пару, которая ссорится накануне важного для себя события. Режиссёром и сценаристом выступил Кристоффер Боргли («Герой наших снов»). Среди продюсеров значится...
Sony intensifies legal pressure on Tencent, accusing the Chinese company of stealing ideas from Horizon
The matter is being handled by the same judge who oversaw the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s case against Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. According to Games Fray and the court filings, Sony has sought a preliminary injunction to prevent Tencent from using elements allegedly copied from Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West, including content from...
The Crew 2 Quickly Hacked — Hackers Make Offline Mode Publicly Available
The race now firmly belongs to the gamers. Seven years after its release, The Crew 2 received an offline mode — and that immediately drew the attention of hackers. They soon managed to breach the game’s offline mode. The offline experience carries restrictions: players cannot access user-generated content or any material linked to microtransactions. The...
New Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Teaser — Dungeon Faction Profile Revealed
The Olden Era development team continues to unveil new details about the game. The Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era team has been releasing a stream of teasers. Recently they turned the spotlight on one of the game’s factions. This time attention falls on the Dungeon faction — the developers shared a brief profile:...
Winged Call of Duty: War Thunder Fans Criticize Gaijin Over Revealing Anime Girls From Senrai Maidens
Not every player appreciated the aesthetics — even a revealing neckline failed to calm the gamers’ ire. The developers of War Thunder recently announced a crossover with Senrai Maidens, releasing promotional material that features anime-style characters. Players can add several dakimakuras to their collections, and can also purchase themed Senrai Maidens bundles (vehicles + currency...
Must-Play Video Games This Weekend — October 17, 2025
Weekend picks from the editors — games worth firing up now. Publishers and developers show no sign of slowing down — this month’s release calendar is overflowing. Two weeks into October we’ve already run multiple reviews per week, and the variety of new titles has been nonstop. Recently we published impressions of Double Fine’s whimsical...
Imogen Heap Says Ariana Grande ‘Kept Alive’ Her Album ‘Speak for Yourself’ After Praising It
Ariana Grande Praises Imogen Heap’s Speak for Yourself on Its 20th Anniversary Published October 17, 2025 Ariana Grande at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, UBS Arena, Elmont, New York. Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic Ariana Grande marked the 20th anniversary of Imogen Heap’s Speak for Yourself by publicly celebrating the album’s enduring influence. In an Instagram Story...
Warframe Gives Away Reworked Oberon for Free — ‘Valley Subconscious’ Update Released
You can now add another Warframe to your collection. The Warframe team recently rolled out a content update. Alongside the launch of “Subconscious of the Valley,” they unveiled a refreshed version of Oberon. Oberon and his Prime now boast significantly higher armor (358 and 450, up from 185 and 240), together with updated effects and...
New Compilation Showcases Vintage Pop from the Iranian Diaspora: “The Scene’s Musical Depth Can Feel Unfathomable”
Tehrangeles Vice: A Vinyl Tribute to Iranian Diaspora Pop, 1983–1993 Category: Music News Tehrangeles Vice: Iranian Diaspora Pop 1983–1993 — Courtesy of Discotchari After the 1979 Iranian Revolution, millions left the country and many settled in Los Angeles. Among them were musicians and industry professionals who had helped shape Iran’s pre‑revolution entertainment world. Out of...
I Know What You Did Last Summer, The Twits, and Every New Movie Streaming This Weekend
Image: Matt Kennedy / © Columbia Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection This week delivers a heavy dose of horror sequels and genre fare across streaming platforms. The legacy sequel I Know What You Did Last Summer arrives on Netflix with a fresh cast whose cover-up of a fatal accident draws the attention of a vengeful...
Kylie Jenner Clarifies Whether She’s Switching to Music Full-Time: ‘I Don’t Think I’m Like Adele or Anything’
Kylie Jenner Reveals a Lifelong Aspiration to Make Pop Music After Debut Single Published: October 16, 2025 Kylie Jenner at the 2025 Met Gala celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” — May 5, 2025. Mike Coppola/MG25/Getty Images Kylie Jenner surprised many this week by releasing her first single, a collaboration with Terror Jr. titled “Fourth Strike.”...
Friday Dance Roundup: This Week’s Best New Tracks from Bob Moses, Kaskade, Floorplan & More
Best New Dance Tracks of the Week This week in dance music brought high-profile moments and fresh releases: Fred again.. played the second night of his 10-shows-in-10-weeks run, Kylie Jenner surfaced with an electro-pop single under the alias King Kylie, and Alok elevated his Tomorrowland Brasil set with a staggering 1,000 drones. Industry moves included...
Nothing Good Awaits the Call of Duty Series Under Xbox, Says Glen Schofield
A veteran of the games industry is deeply concerned about the franchise’s future. Glen Schofield, a former director on the Call of Duty series, has voiced significant concern about the franchise’s trajectory under Microsoft’s ownership. He warns that the company’s corporate culture could, over time, clash with the teams responsible for the series. Look at...
Taylor Swift-Inspired Fans Raise Over $2 Million for Otter Conservation by Wearing a T-Shirt
Taylor Swift Sparks $2M+ for Sea Otter Conservation After Wearing Aquarium Tee Published: October 16, 2025 Taylor Swift at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards, February 2, 2025. Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images A simple wardrobe choice by Taylor Swift set off a remarkable wave of support for sea otters: after the pop superstar briefly appeared...