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Microsoft lost $300 million in Call of Duty sales because of Xbox Game Pass — Bloomberg
Microsoft’s Chief Financial Officer, Amy Hood, has instructed the Xbox team to identify alternative ways to increase profitability. Microsoft recorded substantial losses last year, largely tied to adding the Call of Duty franchise to the Game Pass subscription. A former employee who asked to remain anonymous said that moving away from traditional retail sales resulted...
Obsidian Pulls Several of Its Games from Sale Over Unity Problems
The studio says it has identified a security vulnerability. Obsidian has temporarily pulled several of its Unity-based titles from sale, citing an unexpectedly discovered vulnerability. Until the studio patches the issue, the following titles will be unavailable on digital storefronts: Grounded 2 Founders Edition Grounded 2 Founders Pack Avowed Premium Edition Avowed Premium Edition Upgrade...
Kingmakers, a medieval game featuring firearms and tanks, postponed indefinitely
The project’s release had been slated for October 8. Independent developer Redemption Road Games and publisher tinyBuild have announced a delay for Kingmakers, which was scheduled to launch on PC on October 8. The release has been pushed back indefinitely, though the team assures players the extra time will be worth it. In an official...
Listen to Neil Frances’ Portola 2025 Afterparty Set: “Some DJ Sets Are Just Way Better Than Others”
Neil Frances’ Portola Afterparty Set Turns Public Works Into a Celebration Trending on Billboard • Pia Riverola Neil Frances — Photo: Pia Riverola Among the flurry of afterparties that followed Portola 2025, Neil Frances’ late-night appearance at Public Works rose above the rest — an especially memorable night for the duo themselves. “Frankly some DJ...
Taylor Swift, Luke Combs and More — Vote: Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week?
Taylor Swift Headlines a Big Week of New Releases — Cast Your Vote Published October 3, 2025 Taylor Swift — photo by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott The first Friday of October 2025 brought a wave of new music, with Taylor Swift’s latest album release standing out as the biggest event of the week. Released...
Friday Dance Music Guide: This Week’s Best New Tracks from Fred again.., Skrillex, Chris Lake & More
This Week’s Standout Dance Releases A roundup of the most compelling new tracks, albums and industry news shaping dance music right now. Cercle has announced a one-night DJ performance with Tame Impala in Mexico City tied to the band’s new dance-influenced album Deadbeat. Veteran DJ Lee Burridge offers a reflective clip from his upcoming documentary...
Taylor Swift Appears to Reference Candace Owens’ Quote About Blake Lively in New Song “Cancelled!”
Taylor Swift’s “Cancelled!” May Echo a Phrase Used by Candace Owens Published Oct. 3, 2025 Candace Owens on the set of “Candace,” April 19, 2022. Photo: Jason Davis/Getty Images. Artists often borrow inspiration from unexpected corners, and Taylor Swift may have done just that on a line from “Cancelled!,” a song released on Oct. 3,...
12 Film Soundtracks Featuring Original Songs by African Artists
12 Movie Soundtracks Featuring Original Songs by African Artists Artists from across Africa have lent their voices and compositions to a wide array of films — from superhero epics and action sports dramas to westerns and intimate, locally rooted stories. These collaborations have expanded the sonic palette of mainstream soundtracks while amplifying African perspectives on...
chilldspot on ‘handmade’: How the Band Used Each Member’s Strengths to Capture Its Present Moment (Interview)
chilldspot on growth, collaboration and their new album handmade Interview by Tomohiro Ogawa — originally published on Billboard Japan chilldspot — Photo: Ayaka Horiuchi chilldspot released their third full-length, handmade, on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Since signing with MODERN SKY last year, the three-piece has widened its footprint across Asia, moving from intimate club dates to...
Ozark Star to Film Thriller “Partner” with Tom Holland
Новости Звезда «Озарка» снимет триллер «Партнёр» с Томом Холландом Добавить в закладки Актёр и режиссёр Джейсон Бейтман («Озарк») выступит постановщиком остросюжетного фильма «Партнёр» (The Partner). Главную роль в картине исполнит Том Холланд. «Партнёр» станет экранизацией одноимённого Джона Гришэма (1997). Сюжет рассказывает о юристе Патрике Лэнигане, который крадёт у клиента своей фирмы 90 млн долларов, после чего...
Adam Driver and Anne Hathaway to Star in Ron Howard’s New Film
Новости Адам Драйвер и Энн Хэтэуэй возглавят новый фильм Рона Ховарда Добавить в закладки Оскароносец Рон Ховард («Игры разума») выбрал главных актёров своего следующего фильма Alone at Dawn (Один на рассвете). Роли исполнят Адам Драйвер и Энн Хэтэуэй. Проект основан на одноимённой книге и посвящён американскому сержанту Джону Чэпмену. Весной 2002 года он проявил героизм во время...
Stars of “Split” and “True Detective” to Appear in New “Resident Evil”
Новости Звёзды «Разделения» и «Настоящего детектива» сыграют в новой «Обители зла» Добавить в закладки Зак Черри («Разделение») и Кали Реис («Настоящий детектив») пополнили актёрский состав хоррора «Обитель зла». Режиссёром выступит Зак Креггер («Орудия»). Ранее к ленте присоединились Остин Абрамс и Пол Уолтер Хаузер. Warner Bros. выпустит картину в США 18 сентября 2026 года. По слухам, сюжет проследит...
Director Found for “Final Destination 7”
Новости «Пункту назначения 7» нашли режиссёра Добавить в закладки Warner Bros. определилась с постановщиком седьмой части хоррора «Пункт назначения». Им выступит бельгиец Михил Бланшар («Ночной вор»). Детали сюжета и релиза неизвестны. Сценаристкой назначена Лори Эванс Тейлор («Узы крови»). Одним из продюсеров значится Джон Уоттс («Человек-паук»). Производство курирует студия New Line. «Пункт назначения» стартовал в 2000...
“The Testament of Anna Lee,” Starring Amanda Seyfried, Gets Release Date
Новости «Завет Анны Ли» с Амандой Сайфред получил дату релиза Добавить в закладки Компания Searchlight Pictures анонсировала дату релиза фильма «Завет Анны Ли». Исторический мюзикл выйдет в ограниченный прокат США 25 декабря. Главную роль исполнила номинантка на «Оскар» Аманда Сайфред («Mamma Mia!»). Это второй проект с участием актрисы после «Горничной» Lionsgate, который выйдет на той же...
Microsoft–Activision merger harms the entire gaming industry, says former chair of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission
At one point, Lina Khan attempted to block the deal but was unsuccessful. According to Lina Khan, the former chair of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the Microsoft–Activision Blizzard acquisition is damaging to the broader gaming industry. In the wake of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision, the industry saw steep price increases and widespread layoffs, which...
Peter Molyneux Considers God‑Sim Masters of Albion His Last Chance to Restore His Reputation
As the 66-year-old developer remarked, he no longer has the energy for another project. Veteran game designer Peter Molyneux, the creator of the Fable series with more than 40 years in the industry, hinted in an interview with Edge that the upcoming god-simulator Masters of Albion may be the final game of his career. Molyneux,...
Microsoft lost $300 million in Call of Duty sales because of Xbox Game Pass — Bloomberg
Microsoft’s Chief Financial Officer, Amy Hood, has instructed the Xbox team to identify alternative ways to increase profitability. Microsoft recorded substantial losses last year, largely tied to adding the Call of Duty franchise to the Game Pass subscription. A former employee who asked to remain anonymous said that moving away from traditional retail sales resulted...
Obsidian Pulls Several of Its Games from Sale Over Unity Problems
The studio says it has identified a security vulnerability. Obsidian has temporarily pulled several of its Unity-based titles from sale, citing an unexpectedly discovered vulnerability. Until the studio patches the issue, the following titles will be unavailable on digital storefronts: Grounded 2 Founders Edition Grounded 2 Founders Pack Avowed Premium Edition Avowed Premium Edition Upgrade...
Kingmakers, a medieval game featuring firearms and tanks, postponed indefinitely
The project’s release had been slated for October 8. Independent developer Redemption Road Games and publisher tinyBuild have announced a delay for Kingmakers, which was scheduled to launch on PC on October 8. The release has been pushed back indefinitely, though the team assures players the extra time will be worth it. In an official...
Listen to Neil Frances’ Portola 2025 Afterparty Set: “Some DJ Sets Are Just Way Better Than Others”
Neil Frances’ Portola Afterparty Set Turns Public Works Into a Celebration Trending on Billboard • Pia Riverola Neil Frances — Photo: Pia Riverola Among the flurry of afterparties that followed Portola 2025, Neil Frances’ late-night appearance at Public Works rose above the rest — an especially memorable night for the duo themselves. “Frankly some DJ...
Taylor Swift, Luke Combs and More — Vote: Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week?
Taylor Swift Headlines a Big Week of New Releases — Cast Your Vote Published October 3, 2025 Taylor Swift — photo by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott The first Friday of October 2025 brought a wave of new music, with Taylor Swift’s latest album release standing out as the biggest event of the week. Released...
Friday Dance Music Guide: This Week’s Best New Tracks from Fred again.., Skrillex, Chris Lake & More
This Week’s Standout Dance Releases A roundup of the most compelling new tracks, albums and industry news shaping dance music right now. Cercle has announced a one-night DJ performance with Tame Impala in Mexico City tied to the band’s new dance-influenced album Deadbeat. Veteran DJ Lee Burridge offers a reflective clip from his upcoming documentary...
Taylor Swift Appears to Reference Candace Owens’ Quote About Blake Lively in New Song “Cancelled!”
Taylor Swift’s “Cancelled!” May Echo a Phrase Used by Candace Owens Published Oct. 3, 2025 Candace Owens on the set of “Candace,” April 19, 2022. Photo: Jason Davis/Getty Images. Artists often borrow inspiration from unexpected corners, and Taylor Swift may have done just that on a line from “Cancelled!,” a song released on Oct. 3,...
12 Film Soundtracks Featuring Original Songs by African Artists
12 Movie Soundtracks Featuring Original Songs by African Artists Artists from across Africa have lent their voices and compositions to a wide array of films — from superhero epics and action sports dramas to westerns and intimate, locally rooted stories. These collaborations have expanded the sonic palette of mainstream soundtracks while amplifying African perspectives on...
chilldspot on ‘handmade’: How the Band Used Each Member’s Strengths to Capture Its Present Moment (Interview)
chilldspot on growth, collaboration and their new album handmade Interview by Tomohiro Ogawa — originally published on Billboard Japan chilldspot — Photo: Ayaka Horiuchi chilldspot released their third full-length, handmade, on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Since signing with MODERN SKY last year, the three-piece has widened its footprint across Asia, moving from intimate club dates to...