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Twitch CEO apologized after a serious incident at TwitchCon
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy publicly admitted the company mishandled the case involving streamer Emiru, who was subjected to harassment at TwitchCon 2025 in San Diego. On October 17, 2025, during a fan meet-and-greet, an attendee breached the barriers, grabbed Emiru’s face and attempted to kiss her without her consent. “Let me be clear: we failed...
Ping-Pong-Style Game “BALL x PIT” Becomes Steam Hit, Sells 400,000 Copies in a Week
The indie scene keeps delivering surprises — almost every week brings a new breakout. One of the latest sensations is BALL x PIT, an unexpected fusion of classic Pong and Arkanoid with light city-builder mechanics. The mix proved so effective that more than 400,000 people experienced the game during its first week after release. For...
Thirty Years Ago, Wes Craven and Eddie Murphy Teamed Up for an Underrated Horror Masterpiece
Photo: Paramount Pictures Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has reintroduced Black vampires to contemporary audiences, but the genre’s lineage reaches back into the Blaxploitation era — most famously with 1972’s Blacula. In that film, William Marshall refused to play a one-note caricature and instead gave his character, Mamuwalde, dignity and a tragic 18th-century origin that rewired the...
Spiritual successor to Patapon captivates players; Ratatan sales announced
Sony opted not to continue the Patapon franchise, leaving the series without a follow-up. Its creator, growing impatient, took matters into his own hands — and Ratatan emerged as the spiritual heir to the cult rhythm-action originally on the PlayStation Portable. Like the original, TVT’s new title centers on rhythm-based encounters, putting the player in...
George Clooney Remembers the Time Frank Sinatra Yelled at Him
George Clooney Recalls Being Chided by Frank Sinatra During Early Hollywood Days At the Los Angeles premiere of his new film Jay Kelly on Thursday, Oct. 23. George Clooney at the American Film Institute’s 46th Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute, June 7, 2018. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic. George Clooney reflected on a surprisingly vivid memory from the...
New details revealed about the story DLC for DOOM: The Dark Ages
The developers are preparing fresh content for the shooter. Recently the game director of DOOM: The Dark Ages hosted a stream and revealed a few details about the upcoming expansion. The expansion will introduce Marok with a more prominent role, and players can expect a journey into a cosmic realm. First-person cutscenes will be given...
Thom Yorke Explains Why Radiohead Haven’t Toured Since 2018
Thom Yorke: Grief and Burnout Behind Radiohead’s Touring Hiatus Published by Billboard Thom Yorke performing at Sidney Myer Music Bowl on October 29, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. Naomi Rahim / WireImage Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has explained that a combination of personal bereavement and emotional exhaustion played a major role in the band’s seven-year absence...
Hailey Bieber Reveals Whether She Wants More Children with Justin Bieber
Hailey Bieber says she wants more children but isn’t rushing By Billboard • Podcast appearance published October 24, 2025 Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber embrace while watching games from the sidelines at “The League” on August 28, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. — Cassy Athena/Getty Images Hailey Bieber says she and her husband, Justin Bieber,...
HBO’s “It” Tortures Its Child Characters More Than Game of Thrones
Image: HBO Max It: Welcome to Derry arrives on HBO this weekend, transporting viewers to a frost-bitten January in 1962 where a fresh group of children confronts an ancient, shape-shifting menace. The series returns to the franchise’s core — the terror faced by kids and adolescents — but it leans into a darker, more unflinching...
Battlefield 3 Turns 14 — Some Still Play and Complain About Cheaters
The franchise keeps growing with new releases, yet aficionados sometimes return to the classics. This October, Battlefield 3 enthusiasts mark the shooter’s 14th anniversary. Even after many years the game still draws attention and can astonish with its visuals. As of 2025, some players continue to enjoy Battlefield 3’s multiplayer on maps like “Metro”, “Caspian...
Sam Rockwell to Star in Thriller from the Creator of “Stranger Things”
Новости Сэм Рокуэлл сыграет в триллере от автора «Очень странных дел» Добавить в закладки Оскароносный Сэм Рокуэлл сыграет главную роль в триллере под названием «Опухоль». Сюжет фильма развернется вокруг частного детектива, который отправляется на поиски пропавшей девушки в Лос-Анджелесе. Ситуация ухудшается тем, что она страдает от поздней стадии опухоли мозга. Постановщиком фильма выступил Уильям Бриджес, один...
Callum Turner and Adria Arjona to star in a romantic drama
Новости Каллум Тернер и Адриа Архона сыграют в любовной драме Добавить в закладки Каллум Тернер и Адриа Архона исполнят главные роли в любовной драме под названием Alone Together. Сюжет фильма развернется вокруг режиссера Сэма, который отправляется в Аравийскую пустыню, для съемок очередного проекта. Мужчина тяжело переживает развод и не может выбраться из творческого кризиса. Все...
‘Bridgerton’ Creator to Release New Series for Netflix
Новости Создатель «Бриджертонов» выпустит новый сериал для Netflix Добавить в закладки Шоураннер «Бриджертонов» Крис Ван Дьюсен стал главным сценаристом сериала «Калабас» от Netflix. Ранее на этом посту значилась И. Марлен Кинг из «Милых обманщиц». Ожидается, что Дьюсен выступит не только сценаристом, но и продюсером проекта. «Калабас» основан на книге «Если бы ты жила здесь, то была бы уже знаменита» Вии...
Small Indie “RV There Yet?” Tops All of Microsoft’s 2025 Games on Steam in Online Players
RV There Yet? has proven that an indie with an original concept can surpass major releases. Quietly developed by the small studio Nuggets Entertainment, the title posted astonishing numbers in just a few days. The team spent more than a year on Among The Wild, where players run a farm of magical creatures. Before that...
Xbox Exceeded Growth Targets for the First Time Since 2020; Microsoft Executives Received Bonuses
For the first time since 2020, Xbox exceeded its planned growth targets for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, according to Microsoft’s latest report to shareholders. The unit’s performance positively affected executive bonuses for the first time in years, including those awarded to CEO Satya Nadella. According to the filings, the target required more...
Xbox Helps Create Gameplay for Hideo Kojima’s Horror OD
Speaking at the Tokyo Game Show 2025, Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft Gaming, outlined Xbox’s role in the project. Teams from Xbox are contributing more than technical support — they’re working directly with Kojima Productions on gameplay design to help make the horror experience genuinely distinctive and chilling. Spencer said the studio’s tenth-anniversary trailer left...
Twitch CEO apologized after a serious incident at TwitchCon
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy publicly admitted the company mishandled the case involving streamer Emiru, who was subjected to harassment at TwitchCon 2025 in San Diego. On October 17, 2025, during a fan meet-and-greet, an attendee breached the barriers, grabbed Emiru’s face and attempted to kiss her without her consent. “Let me be clear: we failed...
Ping-Pong-Style Game “BALL x PIT” Becomes Steam Hit, Sells 400,000 Copies in a Week
The indie scene keeps delivering surprises — almost every week brings a new breakout. One of the latest sensations is BALL x PIT, an unexpected fusion of classic Pong and Arkanoid with light city-builder mechanics. The mix proved so effective that more than 400,000 people experienced the game during its first week after release. For...
Thirty Years Ago, Wes Craven and Eddie Murphy Teamed Up for an Underrated Horror Masterpiece
Photo: Paramount Pictures Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has reintroduced Black vampires to contemporary audiences, but the genre’s lineage reaches back into the Blaxploitation era — most famously with 1972’s Blacula. In that film, William Marshall refused to play a one-note caricature and instead gave his character, Mamuwalde, dignity and a tragic 18th-century origin that rewired the...
Spiritual successor to Patapon captivates players; Ratatan sales announced
Sony opted not to continue the Patapon franchise, leaving the series without a follow-up. Its creator, growing impatient, took matters into his own hands — and Ratatan emerged as the spiritual heir to the cult rhythm-action originally on the PlayStation Portable. Like the original, TVT’s new title centers on rhythm-based encounters, putting the player in...
George Clooney Remembers the Time Frank Sinatra Yelled at Him
George Clooney Recalls Being Chided by Frank Sinatra During Early Hollywood Days At the Los Angeles premiere of his new film Jay Kelly on Thursday, Oct. 23. George Clooney at the American Film Institute’s 46th Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute, June 7, 2018. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic. George Clooney reflected on a surprisingly vivid memory from the...
New details revealed about the story DLC for DOOM: The Dark Ages
The developers are preparing fresh content for the shooter. Recently the game director of DOOM: The Dark Ages hosted a stream and revealed a few details about the upcoming expansion. The expansion will introduce Marok with a more prominent role, and players can expect a journey into a cosmic realm. First-person cutscenes will be given...
Thom Yorke Explains Why Radiohead Haven’t Toured Since 2018
Thom Yorke: Grief and Burnout Behind Radiohead’s Touring Hiatus Published by Billboard Thom Yorke performing at Sidney Myer Music Bowl on October 29, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. Naomi Rahim / WireImage Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has explained that a combination of personal bereavement and emotional exhaustion played a major role in the band’s seven-year absence...
Hailey Bieber Reveals Whether She Wants More Children with Justin Bieber
Hailey Bieber says she wants more children but isn’t rushing By Billboard • Podcast appearance published October 24, 2025 Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber embrace while watching games from the sidelines at “The League” on August 28, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. — Cassy Athena/Getty Images Hailey Bieber says she and her husband, Justin Bieber,...
HBO’s “It” Tortures Its Child Characters More Than Game of Thrones
Image: HBO Max It: Welcome to Derry arrives on HBO this weekend, transporting viewers to a frost-bitten January in 1962 where a fresh group of children confronts an ancient, shape-shifting menace. The series returns to the franchise’s core — the terror faced by kids and adolescents — but it leans into a darker, more unflinching...