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Actor and comedian Peter Serafinowicz, known for his work in Guardians of the Galaxy, has been cast as the mischievous poltergeist Peeves for the inaugural season of HBO’s Harry Potter series, which adapts The Sorcerer’s Stone. A permanent resident of Hogwarts since the castle’s inception, Peeves has long been a source of chaos and annoyance...

Anya Taylor-Joy, known for her roles in “Furiosa” and “The Queen’s Gambit,” has officially joined the cast of “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” scheduled for theatrical release on December 17, 2027. Taylor-Joy is set to portray Seren, an elf serving under King Thranduil (played by Lee Pace). She joins a stellar...

Speculation is mounting regarding the future of several prominent Xbox-owned studios. Following an earlier report by Kotaku suggesting that South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games may be facing closure, new details have surfaced indicating that the potential consolidation goes much further. This comes on the heels of recent warnings from leadership regarding a massive “Xbox...

Fans Crown BTS as the Most Anticipated Act for the 2026 FIFA World Cup BTS set to headline the 2026 World Cup festivities. (Photo credit: BIGHIT MUSIC) According to a recent Billboard poll, BTS stands at the forefront of fan expectations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Their upcoming showcase is officially the most highly...

Game.Press and Keymailer have shared a new batch of games available for review, with strategy, co-op action, survival engineering and VR mech combat all in the same newsletter. The headline pick is Clan and Crown from Wise Games. The strategy simulation starts with a family and grows into a wider political game. Players raise children,...

Image: 20th Century Fox Warner Bros. has officially confirmed that Anya Taylor-Joy will be joining the ensemble cast for the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. The actress is set to portray Seren, an entirely new character written specifically for this project. According to reports from Variety, Seren is a formidable...

Electronic Arts has officially unveiled EA Advertising, a sophisticated new platform designed to bridge the gap between global brands and gaming communities. By weaving digital and real-world marketing into EA’s massive library of titles, the company aims to move beyond traditional interruption, favoring instead a model of organic, immersive brand integration. According to the official...

Swimming Paul | Courtesy of Unity Group During a childhood getaway to the French Riviera, a six-year-old boy found himself in a precarious situation. As the artist now known as Swimming Paul recounts, his youthful swimming skills were non-existent, leading to a frightening moment of flailing and sinking in his hotel pool. A stranger named...

The Sound of 2026: Musical Highlights from the FIFA World Cup Openings Major Lazer and Diplo energizing the crowd at the Crypto.com Arena for the World Cup countdown. Joe Scarnici/FIFA via Getty Images The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially arrived, and with it, a vibrant, star-studded soundscape that reflects the global spirit of the...

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry at the Tribeca Festival’s world premiere of “Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris,” June 8, 2026. Stephanie Augello/Variety Justin Trudeau’s patriotism is well-documented, but his devotion to his “California Gurl” appears to be taking precedence this week. After choosing to forgo Canada’s World Cup opening festivities to...

Experience the legendary return of a genre-defining titan: Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is currently available for a limited time at a 25% discount. As the official prequel to the celebrated strategy saga, Olden Era invites you to revisit the foundations of the turn-based masterpiece. Command vast, formidable armies, master potent arcane arts,...

Image: Zade Rosenthal/Marvel Studios/Everett Collection While I am certainly looking forward to seeing the Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four collide on the big screen in Avengers: Doomsday this winter, Marvel just unveiled a crossover event that feels tailor-made for my inner child. Arriving this September, the one-shot comic The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe will...

Steam Next Fest, returning three times annually, serves as a treasure trove for gamers eager to uncover hidden gems. It is the premier venue to preview your next obsession, ranging from high-budget AAA blockbusters to imaginative indie projects that might otherwise fly under the radar. With the current event now live, we’ve waded through the...

Version: 375.327 General Improvements & Bug Fixes System Stability: Implemented various refinements to boost overall performance and game stability. Launch Optimization: Resolved an issue where starting the game following a Benchmark Mode session resulted in unusually long load times. Artificial Intelligence Difficulty Tuning: Refined AI balancing for a more consistent challenge. Drivatar Behavior: Corrected a...

Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter have turned up the heat, transforming the dance floor into their personal stage in the vibrant new music video for their latest collaboration. The pair exude pure star power, commanding the nightlife scene alongside a surprise high-profile cameo. Released this past Monday (June 15), the visual for “Bring Your Love” captures...

June has been an absolute whirlwind for gaming announcements, with the excitement stretching from Summer Game Fest to the Tribeca Festival. Now, one of the most iconic names in couch co-op is joining the fray. Jackbox Games is taking one of its most beloved hits, Trivia Murder Party, and transforming it into a standalone experience....