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Billboard Launches Daily Crosswords — Includes Taylor Swift–Themed Week for Music and Puzzle Fans
Billboard Launches Free Daily Crossword on Billboard.com Billboard — Oct. 3, 2025 Billboard Love music, pop culture or a clever brain-teaser? Billboard is rolling out a complimentary Daily Crossword on Billboard.com beginning today, Oct. 3, 2025. The new feature is designed for casual solvers and superfans alike — quick, entertaining puzzles you can finish during...
Seven Years Later, Red Dead Redemption 2 Outshines Modern Releases — A Graphics and Physics Comparison with Ghost of Yotei
Sucker Punch’s latest release continues to be compared to a variety of other games. Shortly after Ghost of Yotei launched, some fans began likening the title to another Japan-set game — Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Now the creator behind the YouTube channel Realistic GameZ has suggested focusing on a different benchmark: Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption...
PlayStation Plus subscribers worry about Xbox Game Pass price hike — Sony may follow Microsoft’s lead
The recent shifts in Game Pass pricing are causing concern even among users of other services. Xbox Game Pass has just seen another round of price increases. The move has drawn widespread criticism online, with many urging subscribers to cancel. Meanwhile, the PlayStation community is on edge: users worry Sony might follow Microsoft’s lead and...
Game Pass to remove Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action game and three more titles in mid‑October
Games on Xbox Game Pass are not available forever. Microsoft periodically refreshes the catalog. It was recently reported that a number of titles will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in October. The lineup includes a game from the well-known Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, among others. The following games are scheduled to leave Xbox...
Science and Chaos Bundle – Sale
Unlock Massive Savings with the Science and Chaos Bundle In search of your next gripping sci-fi obsession? The newly launched Science and Chaos Bundle unites three critically acclaimed titles—Black Mesa, Abiotic Factor, and The Entropy Centre—into one extraordinary collection at a fraction of the cost. Not only are all three games currently marked down, but...
Science & Chaos Bundle Sale
Unlock Three Sci-Fi Epics with the Science & Chaos Bundle—Massive Savings Await! Eager for an exhilarating sci-fi odyssey? The Science & Chaos Bundle melds the pulse-pounding adventures of Black Mesa, Abiotic Factor, and The Entropy Centre into one irresistible package. Each title is already on sale, and by opting for the bundle, you’ll enjoy an...
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 demo released on Steam with playable Necrons and more
You can explore a portion of the project before its release. The creators of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II have resurfaced recently. Bulwark Studios has released a PC demo of the tactical title on Steam. Players can sample two playable factions — the Necrons and the Adeptus Mechanicus. “Download, jump into the game, and put your...
Nicki Minaj Praises Taylor Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’ Album: “This Writing Will Go Over Y’all’s Heads”
Nicki Minaj Praises Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl, Names Favorite Tracks Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj backstage at the 2023 Video Music Awards. — John Shearer/Getty Images Nicki Minaj celebrated Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, in a string of posts on X on Oct. 3 — the record’s release...
Vulnerability Found in Unity Engine — Genshin Impact and Other Games Released in the Last 8 Years at Risk
Unity has encountered a security issue. Unity’s team recently disclosed a vulnerability that could impact a variety of projects.The engine powers many well-known games, including miHoYo (HoYoverse)’s Genshin Impact. Unity’s developers urge users to update their software because the security flaw affects Unity 2017.1 and newer releases. The issue is relevant across platforms — Windows,...
“Gothic Mommy”: Lords of the Fallen 2 Developers Ask Players to Name Sorceress
Not everyone took the creators’ request seriously. The developers of Lords of the Fallen 2 asked the gaming community to suggest a name for a sorceress who will be one of the new characters in the upcoming Soulslike. While many participants engaged thoughtfully, devising elaborate names and attaching meaning to them, it was inevitable that...
Nashville’s Museum of Christian and Gospel Music Highlights Faith, Cultural Impact and Artists Like CeCe Winans, Keith Green and Amy Grant
Museum of Christian & Gospel Music Opens in Nashville, Offering a Permanent Home for the Genre October 3, 2025 — 402 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN Exterior view of the Museum of Christian & Gospel Music. Courtesy of the Museum of Christian and Gospel Music. The Gospel Music Association has celebrated a major milestone with the...
50 Cent Celebrates Taylor Swift’s Shout-Out on ‘The Life of a Showgirl’: “BIG TIMERS ONLY”
50 Cent Cheers After Taylor Swift Name-Checks Him on New Album Published October 3, 2025 Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson attends the Grand Opening of the brand new Planet Hollywood NYC on March 11, 2025 in New York City. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Trending on Billboard Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is celebrating after pop superstar Taylor Swift...
Microsoft Removes Add‑On Discounts for Game Pass Subscribers
Earlier, Call of Duty fans noticed that Game Pass no longer provides discounts on CoD Points. Reporters observed that after discounts on in-game currency disappeared, the price reductions that Xbox Game Pass subscribers used to receive for add‑on content have also been removed. The 10% discount on certain downloadable content for Game Pass members has...
Fan-made Baldur’s Gate 3 campaign not canceled and is expanding — Path to Menzoberranzan developers break their silence
Modders are ultimately producing more content than originally anticipated. Baldur’s Gate 3 features official mod support, and some creators are developing their own narrative campaigns. Many fans are focused on the Path to Menzoberranzan project — a mod that will invite players to explore the Underdark. Developers had fallen silent recently, raising concerns about the...
Action Game Based on “City Hunter” Anime Returns After 35 Years — Steam Page Appears
The franchise has remained a beloved property for many years. Over its lifespan, the City Hunter brand has taken on numerous forms, including a full-fledged video game. Recently, the 1990 City Hunter release for the PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) was highlighted for modern players. Thirty-five years on, City Hunter is poised to return, introducing contemporary audiences...
Steam Adds Secure Boot Check, Blocks Game Launches When Unity Exploit Attempts Are Detected
Developers are steadily rolling out popular, in-demand features to Steam. Valve has released another update for the Steam client. The team responded to reports about a Unity vulnerability and implemented various browser and other improvements. Notable changes and improvements include: Mitigations for the Unity vulnerability CVE-2025-59489 have been added; the client will block a game...
Billboard Launches Daily Crosswords — Includes Taylor Swift–Themed Week for Music and Puzzle Fans
Billboard Launches Free Daily Crossword on Billboard.com Billboard — Oct. 3, 2025 Billboard Love music, pop culture or a clever brain-teaser? Billboard is rolling out a complimentary Daily Crossword on Billboard.com beginning today, Oct. 3, 2025. The new feature is designed for casual solvers and superfans alike — quick, entertaining puzzles you can finish during...
Seven Years Later, Red Dead Redemption 2 Outshines Modern Releases — A Graphics and Physics Comparison with Ghost of Yotei
Sucker Punch’s latest release continues to be compared to a variety of other games. Shortly after Ghost of Yotei launched, some fans began likening the title to another Japan-set game — Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Now the creator behind the YouTube channel Realistic GameZ has suggested focusing on a different benchmark: Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption...
PlayStation Plus subscribers worry about Xbox Game Pass price hike — Sony may follow Microsoft’s lead
The recent shifts in Game Pass pricing are causing concern even among users of other services. Xbox Game Pass has just seen another round of price increases. The move has drawn widespread criticism online, with many urging subscribers to cancel. Meanwhile, the PlayStation community is on edge: users worry Sony might follow Microsoft’s lead and...
Game Pass to remove Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action game and three more titles in mid‑October
Games on Xbox Game Pass are not available forever. Microsoft periodically refreshes the catalog. It was recently reported that a number of titles will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in October. The lineup includes a game from the well-known Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, among others. The following games are scheduled to leave Xbox...
Science and Chaos Bundle – Sale
Unlock Massive Savings with the Science and Chaos Bundle In search of your next gripping sci-fi obsession? The newly launched Science and Chaos Bundle unites three critically acclaimed titles—Black Mesa, Abiotic Factor, and The Entropy Centre—into one extraordinary collection at a fraction of the cost. Not only are all three games currently marked down, but...
Science & Chaos Bundle Sale
Unlock Three Sci-Fi Epics with the Science & Chaos Bundle—Massive Savings Await! Eager for an exhilarating sci-fi odyssey? The Science & Chaos Bundle melds the pulse-pounding adventures of Black Mesa, Abiotic Factor, and The Entropy Centre into one irresistible package. Each title is already on sale, and by opting for the bundle, you’ll enjoy an...
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 demo released on Steam with playable Necrons and more
You can explore a portion of the project before its release. The creators of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II have resurfaced recently. Bulwark Studios has released a PC demo of the tactical title on Steam. Players can sample two playable factions — the Necrons and the Adeptus Mechanicus. “Download, jump into the game, and put your...
Nicki Minaj Praises Taylor Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’ Album: “This Writing Will Go Over Y’all’s Heads”
Nicki Minaj Praises Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl, Names Favorite Tracks Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj backstage at the 2023 Video Music Awards. — John Shearer/Getty Images Nicki Minaj celebrated Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, in a string of posts on X on Oct. 3 — the record’s release...
Vulnerability Found in Unity Engine — Genshin Impact and Other Games Released in the Last 8 Years at Risk
Unity has encountered a security issue. Unity’s team recently disclosed a vulnerability that could impact a variety of projects.The engine powers many well-known games, including miHoYo (HoYoverse)’s Genshin Impact. Unity’s developers urge users to update their software because the security flaw affects Unity 2017.1 and newer releases. The issue is relevant across platforms — Windows,...








