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Megan Thee Stallion, Bruce Springsteen and More: Which New Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!
New Releases for Spooky Season: Megan Thee Stallion, Springsteen, Miguel and More A roundup of this week’s most notable hip-hop, R&B and pop releases. Megan Thee Stallion at the premiere of the Prime Video documentary about her life, TCL Chinese Theatre — October 30, 2024. Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images. With Halloween weekend approaching, a flood...
Assassin’s Creed 3 creator says Desmond was killed because of the franchise’s nitpicky fans
Not all fans welcomed the storytelling choice, but the developers saw a potential threat to the franchise’s future and felt compelled to act. For Assassin’s Creed 3 the team made the controversial decision to kill Desmond Miles. The protagonist’s death sparked significant backlash within the fan community. In an interview with FRVR, creative director Alex...
Titan Quest 2 Developers Reveal Full Character Editor and Hades 2‑Style Heroine
Players will be able to craft a stylish look. The team behind the ARPG Titan Quest 2 is polishing multiple aspects of the game. Work is also underway on a full-featured character editor. Recently they shared a set of screenshots that showcase its capabilities — you can create a female character resembling Melina from Hades...
New Skyblivion Screenshots Reveal New Biome in Oblivion Remake on Skyrim Engine
An alternate edition of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion — upgraded and featuring new content — is coming soon. The Skyblivion team has reemerged with an update. The developers behind the fan-made remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, rebuilt on the TES V: Skyrim engine, have shared a couple of new screenshots. This time...
Fast & Furious Arcade Edition Launches — Release Trailer
The Fast & Furious franchise is no longer confined to the silver screen. A new racing title, Fast & Furious Arcade Edition, has just been launched as part of the famed franchise. The game employs a distinctive physics model that captures the franchise’s over-the-top spirit. Tracks feature destructible scenery and frequent explosive set pieces. Currently,...
Ariana Grande Says Madonna and Beyoncé Were First to Reach Out After She Became Famous: ‘It Made Me Feel Safe’
How Madonna, Beyoncé and Mariah Carey Welcomed Ariana Grande Early in Her Career Excerpted from Grande’s interview on the Shut Up Evan podcast (posted Oct. 24). When Ariana Grande broke out as a defining pop artist in the early 2010s, she already looked up to several established superstars. In a recent appearance on the Shut...
![[STREAM] RPG of the Year? The Outer Worlds 2 + Yandex Station 2 Giveaway](https://media.se7en.ws/fit-in/1920x1080/ixbt-data/780040/01K8BKM8FPHD6KFP3MZD4XDFW4.jpg "[STREAM] RPG of the Year? The Outer Worlds 2 + Yandex Station 2 Giveaway")
[STREAM] RPG of the Year? The Outer Worlds 2 + Yandex Station 2 Giveaway
It looks like Osidian accomplished what Starfield couldn’t. Critics claim the sequel significantly surpasses the original The Outer Worlds. We’re putting that verdict to the test. The stream is already available on our YouTube channel, VK Play and Twitch. Source: iXBT.games
Honkai: Star Rail Promo Codes from the 3.7 Update Presentation — How to Claim Developer Gifts
The Honkai: Star Rail team revealed what’s coming in version 3.7 and assembled a small gift pack for players. Recently, the developers of Honkai: Star Rail hosted a presentation for the upcoming 3.7 update, titled “Become Yesterday’s Tomorrow,” where they showcased the new content. As is customary, miHoYo (HoYoverse) has prepared a set of promo...
PvE in Escape from Tarkov Is No Longer Hardcore — Softcore Patch Released and Bots Nerfed
The hardcore intensity in EFT is gradually easing. The Escape from Tarkov team has rolled out update 0.16.9.5. Balance adjustments introduced since the start of the wipe in PvP are being applied to the PvE zone, taking recent softcore changes into account. For example: aim‑punch has been reduced by 60%; the weight threshold for becoming...
Battlefield 6 to Receive Major Update on October 28 Aimed at Fixing Nearly All Player Complaints
The first season will launch on all platforms that same day. Next week Battlefield 6 will receive a substantial 1.1.1.0 update, delivering a range of enhancements designed to improve gameplay, visual effects, audio, and the user interface. Developers refined movement mechanics — making landings smoother, stance transitions quicker, and jump-and-obstacle traversal more consistent. The weapon...
Former BARB Employees: “Benzis Accused Saboteurs of MindsEye’s Failure
Издание BBC пообщалось с несколькими уволенными сотрудниками студии Build A Rocket Boy — дата-аналитиком Беном Ньюбоном, аудиопрограммистом Айзеком Хаддом, помощницей продюсера Марджеритой «Марг» Пелосо и ещё одним анонимным источником. Из 448 человек в компании сократили от 250 до 300, и бывшие разработчики поделились деталями работы над MindsEye. Изначально MindsEye задумывался лишь как один из разделов...
Ranking Every Track on BOYNEXTDOOR’s The Action EP
BOYNEXTDOOR — The Action: Every Track, Ranked On their fifth mini-album, BOYNEXTDOOR lean into a cinematic concept that stretches their sound from acid-jazz textures to intimate balladry. BOYNEXTDOOR returned with their fifth mini-album, The Action. During last August’s Lollapalooza stop in Chicago, fans noticed the group filming scenes that hinted at a filmic concept for...
Hornets, Ticks, Thumpers and Flamethrowers: ARC Raiders Gets a New Trailer Introducing Its Enemies
Players won’t face only other players. Embark Studio has released a new trailer for its extraction shooter ARC Raiders, revealing a variety of robots that hunt humans. From airborne drones to springing, spider-like machines — these mechanical predators will present a serious danger to any raider. Only ruins remain of the old world. Surface settlements...
The Outer Worlds 2 Hacked 5 Days Before Release Thanks to Premium Early Access
Another game has been hit by hackers before its official launch. The Outer Worlds 2 is set to launch on October 29, but the title offers paid early access for owners of the “Premium Edition.” Obsidian Entertainment released the new game without the notorious Denuvo DRM, and shortly after release a cracked copy of The...
7 Highlights From the 2025 Musicians on Musicians Concert Featuring Hayley Williams, Jack Antonoff, Role Model & María Zardoya
Rolling Stone’s Musicians on Musicians Lights Up the Beacon — October 23, 2025 A night of candid conversations and roaring performances, presented by Sonesta International Hotels. On October 23, 2025, Rolling Stone brought its Musicians on Musicians series to the Beacon Theatre in New York City for the event’s third annual installment. Comedian James Austin...
Steam Support Denies Ban on Releasing Adult Games in Early Access
It appears Valve is applying a case-by-case approach. Recently, several developers began claiming that Steam has supposedly banned adult games from launching in Early Access. For instance, Dammitbird reported this. One developer reached out to Steam Support directly — the representative rejected the reports of a blanket “ban” and said each title is evaluated individually:...
Megan Thee Stallion, Bruce Springsteen and More: Which New Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!
New Releases for Spooky Season: Megan Thee Stallion, Springsteen, Miguel and More A roundup of this week’s most notable hip-hop, R&B and pop releases. Megan Thee Stallion at the premiere of the Prime Video documentary about her life, TCL Chinese Theatre — October 30, 2024. Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images. With Halloween weekend approaching, a flood...
Assassin’s Creed 3 creator says Desmond was killed because of the franchise’s nitpicky fans
Not all fans welcomed the storytelling choice, but the developers saw a potential threat to the franchise’s future and felt compelled to act. For Assassin’s Creed 3 the team made the controversial decision to kill Desmond Miles. The protagonist’s death sparked significant backlash within the fan community. In an interview with FRVR, creative director Alex...
Titan Quest 2 Developers Reveal Full Character Editor and Hades 2‑Style Heroine
Players will be able to craft a stylish look. The team behind the ARPG Titan Quest 2 is polishing multiple aspects of the game. Work is also underway on a full-featured character editor. Recently they shared a set of screenshots that showcase its capabilities — you can create a female character resembling Melina from Hades...
New Skyblivion Screenshots Reveal New Biome in Oblivion Remake on Skyrim Engine
An alternate edition of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion — upgraded and featuring new content — is coming soon. The Skyblivion team has reemerged with an update. The developers behind the fan-made remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, rebuilt on the TES V: Skyrim engine, have shared a couple of new screenshots. This time...
Fast & Furious Arcade Edition Launches — Release Trailer
The Fast & Furious franchise is no longer confined to the silver screen. A new racing title, Fast & Furious Arcade Edition, has just been launched as part of the famed franchise. The game employs a distinctive physics model that captures the franchise’s over-the-top spirit. Tracks feature destructible scenery and frequent explosive set pieces. Currently,...
Ariana Grande Says Madonna and Beyoncé Were First to Reach Out After She Became Famous: ‘It Made Me Feel Safe’
How Madonna, Beyoncé and Mariah Carey Welcomed Ariana Grande Early in Her Career Excerpted from Grande’s interview on the Shut Up Evan podcast (posted Oct. 24). When Ariana Grande broke out as a defining pop artist in the early 2010s, she already looked up to several established superstars. In a recent appearance on the Shut...
[STREAM] RPG of the Year? The Outer Worlds 2 + Yandex Station 2 Giveaway
It looks like Osidian accomplished what Starfield couldn’t. Critics claim the sequel significantly surpasses the original The Outer Worlds. We’re putting that verdict to the test. The stream is already available on our YouTube channel, VK Play and Twitch. Source: iXBT.games
Honkai: Star Rail Promo Codes from the 3.7 Update Presentation — How to Claim Developer Gifts
The Honkai: Star Rail team revealed what’s coming in version 3.7 and assembled a small gift pack for players. Recently, the developers of Honkai: Star Rail hosted a presentation for the upcoming 3.7 update, titled “Become Yesterday’s Tomorrow,” where they showcased the new content. As is customary, miHoYo (HoYoverse) has prepared a set of promo...
PvE in Escape from Tarkov Is No Longer Hardcore — Softcore Patch Released and Bots Nerfed
The hardcore intensity in EFT is gradually easing. The Escape from Tarkov team has rolled out update 0.16.9.5. Balance adjustments introduced since the start of the wipe in PvP are being applied to the PvE zone, taking recent softcore changes into account. For example: aim‑punch has been reduced by 60%; the weight threshold for becoming...