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The servers decided to “take a nap” on Friday evening. Fans of Escape from Tarkov were ready to head into the weekend, but joining a raid didn’t go smoothly — the servers went offline. Battlestate Games issued a message to players: “We are currently experiencing interruptions at the data center that supports Escape from Tarkov,...

Let’s examine how authentic the sponsored streams and reviews for this game truly were — everyone seems excited, but how much of that is genuine? Embark’s latest extraction shooter is arriving between Battlefield 6 and Black Ops 7. It’ll be interesting to see how many FPS enthusiasts manage to squeeze it into their schedules. The...

Alison Brown and Steve Martin Unveil Collaborative Banjo Album “Safe, Sensible and Sane” By Beth Herzhaft Alison Brown and Steve Martin — Photo: Beth Herzhaft Banjo virtuosos Alison Brown and Steve Martin have released a joint album titled Safe, Sensible and Sane on Brown’s Compass Records. What began as casual, small-scale collaborations evolved naturally into...

YOASOBI’s “Gekijyo”: A Theatrical New Single Marking Their First Drama Theme and Dual Vocals Released Oct. 2 — Theme for Fuji TV drama “Pray Speak What Has Happened” (screenplay by Koki Mitani; starring Masaki Suda) YOASOBI — Courtesy Photo YOASOBI unveiled their new single “Gekijyo” on Oct. 2, composed as the theme for Fuji TV’s...

Gracie Abrams’ Song Leaves Cyndi Lauper in Tears during Rolling Stone Conversation Published October 17, 2025 Cyndi Lauper onstage at The O2 Arena, February 11, 2025. Joseph Okpako/WireImage Joyful pop and quiet heartbreak can coexist in the same song — and that’s exactly what happened when Cyndi Lauper heard Gracie Abrams’ music. In a new...

Marc-Alexis Côté said he would never have voluntarily left the company where he spent so many years. It emerged that the head of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Marc-Alexis Côté, did not choose to abruptly depart Ubisoft, where he had worked for 20 years. The company asked him to step aside after he declined an offer...

A concise roundup of everything that happened across the global entertainment industry over the past day. Sweet Baby’s head argues that agenda-driven criticism is stifling innovation in games. “Scare Team Cherry with this”: the creator of roguelike Soulgrave proposed an alternative to the contact-damage mechanic from Hollow Knight Silksong. Tomonobu Itagaki has passed away —...

Image: HBO HBO’s It: Welcome to Derry transports viewers to 1960s Maine, a town poisoned by grudges and communal suffering. As a group of children pry into strange disappearances and the adults around them sense a gathering darkness, the series foregrounds Pennywise’s terrifying shape‑shifting more than the 1990 miniseries or the recent Muschietti films—while remaining...

Image: Critical Role Brennan Lee Mulligan, the new Dungeon Master for Critical Role’s Campaign 4, has energized the show since its premiere — weaving extensive lore, introducing a striking roster of new characters, and steering an early plotline rich with angels, demons, and mounting threats in the city of Dol-Makjar. Yet episode three may have...

Across two consecutive nights, Celia Imrie has emerged as the standout presence on The Celebrity Traitors. The celebrity edition — currently airing internationally — boasts notable names such as Alan Carr and Stephen Fry, yet it’s the Bridget Jones alum whose antics have dominated conversation. In a matter of days Imrie has produced a string...

Image: Peter Steigerwald / Aspen Comics David Maisel — the executive who helped launch the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2008 — is now spearheading a new effort to assemble a shared mythology around characters created by Michael Turner (co-creator of Witchblade and cofounder of Aspen Comics) and Geoff Johns (later president of DC Comics). The...

Yeonjun to Release Solo Album “No Labels: Part 01” on November 7, 2025 Announced October 17, 2025 Yeonjun at the Miu Miu Womenswear S/S 2026 show, Palais d’Iena — October 6, 2025. Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images YEONJUN — best known as a member of TOMORROW X TOGETHER — will step into the spotlight as a solo...

EA accused of pandering to the Call of Duty audience. The developers of Battlefield 6 reverted changes from the latest patch following widespread backlash. On October 16 the shooter received update 1.0.1.6, which reduced the number of tickets in Conquest mode on all maps. Players reacted negatively, taking to social media to criticize the team...

Next year, fans of the virtual girl group K/DA, the All Out mini‑album, and League of Legends will be able to add a new Ahri statue from Apex‑Toys to their collections. Apex‑Toys has announced that pre‑orders for a new 1/7‑scale Ahri statue from the League of Legends universe will open on October 20, 2025. The...

The game is also beset by downright unbelievable technical problems. On October 17 the first reviews of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 began to appear. According to critics, the title is a disappointment that fails to meet fans’ expectations. A gripping story, intriguing characters and a strong atmosphere are undermined by poor optimization and...

Arguably one of the year’s standout shooters — if not the standout. The gunplay feels exceptional. Each weapon handles distinctly, and unlocking new modules is consistently rewarding. Battlefield 6 delivers a spectacle many other shooters lack — sheer scale. Maps constantly teem with action: explosions and chaos all around, bullets whizzing overhead, teammates shouting. See...