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Op-Ed Proposes Banning Child Actors and Replacing Them With CGI
Actor Hayden Panettiere led a difficult life in the public eye before her death on Sunday at the age of 36. Panettiere was best known for her roles in Nashville, Heroes, and the Scream films. In her recent memoir, she described spending virtually her entire life in front of cameras. She booked her first commercial...
Ex Machina Is Now Streaming on Hulu
Artificial intelligence once belonged purely to science fiction. Ever since the 1960s, the concept has fueled memorable screen stories, from the rogue HAL 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey to the tragic replicants of Blade Runner. While those movies hold up as classics, modern society now encounters machine learning in daily life rather than in...
Retrospective Highlights Iconic Calvin and Hobbes Comic Strip Panel
Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes ran in daily newspapers for a decade, blending humor, heart, philosophy, and adventure through the lives of a six-year-old boy and his stuffed tiger. Watterson gave his simple character designs expressive vitality while packing lush environmental detail into panels less than two inches tall. Selecting the single greatest panel from...
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Fan Festival 2026
A Historic Gathering in the Heart of Bohemia On Saturday, August 15, more than 3,000 passionate adventurers from across the globe converged upon the picturesque village of Malešov. Together, we celebrated all things Kingdom Come with a lively festival brimming with authentic folk music, spirited rounds of Farkle, spontaneous improv comedy, and unforgettable fellowship. Our...
Crimson Desert Update 1.18.01 Fixes Menu Slowdown Caused by Lantern
Pearl Abyss has released hotfix 1.18.01 for Crimson Desert, addressing several technical issues shortly after the launch of major update 1.18.00. The hotfix targets a bug that delayed interaction menus when speaking to NPCs while holding an active lantern. It also resolves a problem where interior items placed in version 1.12.00 or earlier failed to...
Ubisoft Previews New Operator, Rank, and Map Update for Rainbow Six Siege Operation Split Fire
Ubisoft showcased upcoming content for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege during an August presentation, detailing what players can expect from Operation Split Fire. The upcoming update brings a new operator, adjustments to an existing map, and additional competitive features to the tactical shooter. The new defender, Noor, specializes in countering shield-bearing operators. Using the Horus...
GTA VI Map Recreated in Cities: Skylines II and Compared to Trailers
Players can now take a virtual tour across a community-built recreation of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI world. Following official screenshots and trailer footage shared by Rockstar Games, community enthusiasts organized the “State of Leonida” project to map out the setting and pinpoint every location seen in the promotional material. YouTuber noasden showcased a...
Fan Shows Fallout 3 Locations with Classic Isometric Camera
A creator known as Dreaming_of_Rlyeh has shared a creative experiment reimagining iconic locations from Fallout 3 in the style of the franchise’s classic isometric entries. The showcase includes isometric perspectives of Tenpenny Tower, Big Town, Canterbury Commons, Germantown Police HQ, and Paradise Falls: Image source: Dreaming_of_Rlyeh The concept caught the attention of community members. Reddit...
Microsoft Names 20 Games Coming to Xbox This Week
Microsoft has announced the lineup of games arriving on Xbox and the Microsoft Store from August 17 to August 21, highlighted by a new soulslike title and a World War I shooter. The scheduled weekly releases primarily feature smaller indie and lesser-known projects, alongside several higher-profile additions. Black Flower — August 17 The Sinking City...
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Developers Host Modding Event with Over €30,000 Prize Pool
TaleWorlds Entertainment has launched the War Sails Modding Competition for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord in collaboration with modding hubs ModDB and Nexus Mods, offering a prize pool exceeding €30,000. The event follows the recent release of War Sails, a free DLC containing naval tools designed to assist mod creators. The competition runs through November...
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Physical Edition Appears to Require Additional Download to Play
A recent physical edition unboxing video for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy indicates that the game disc will not include all necessary installation files, drawing disappointment from players. Ahead of the release, developer Asobo Studio published a social media clip showcasing the boxed edition. Attentive viewers paused the video and noticed a warning label on...
Beabadoobee, Jorja Smith, and Nemzzz to Headline Spotify’s New ‘Hometown’ Series
Spotify Unveils ‘Hometown’ Showcase Featuring Intimate Gigs from Beabadoobee, Jorja Smith, and Nemzzz Beabadoobee performing during a major festival set. Spotify has introduced a brand-new live initiative titled Hometown, inviting British visionaries Beabadoobee, Jorja Smith, and Nemzzz to return to their formative roots for a series of intimate, one-off performances across the United Kingdom. The...
Guillermo del Toro’s Mimic Is Now Streaming for Free on Tubi
Guillermo del Toro has spent four decades building a reputation as a master of monster cinema. His career spans projects in Mexico, Spain, and the United States, consistently delivering layered creatures that can terrify an audience or step into the role of romantic leads. His Hollywood debut, the 1997 sci-fi horror film Mimic, endured a...
Saber Interactive Boss Apologizes for Saying He Would Replace Writer with AI
Saber Interactive head Matt Karch has apologized to game writer Stella Sacco after publicly dismissing her claims regarding the use of artificial intelligence. The dispute began when Saber Interactive announced plans to publish Rideshare “Stimulator”. Following the reveal, Sacco stated that the company had replaced her with AI tools during development. Karch initially confirmed that...
007 First Light Earns Nomination
007 First Light Earns World Soundtrack Awards Nomination for Best Game Music We are thrilled to share that the original score for 007 First Light has received a prestigious nomination in the Game Music category at this year’s World Soundtrack Awards. Final Call: Cast Your Vote Today! Time is running out to make your voice...
Jonathan Blow Responds to Order of the Sinking Star Credits Controversy and Reveals Release Date
The autumn gaming lineup just became considerably more crowded. Thekla Inc., the studio behind the critically acclaimed The Witness, has officially scheduled Order of the Sinking Star for launch on October 8. The monumental puzzle experience is slated for Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and the Nintendo Switch 2. Conceived and directed by Jonathan Blow (famed...
Op-Ed Proposes Banning Child Actors and Replacing Them With CGI
Actor Hayden Panettiere led a difficult life in the public eye before her death on Sunday at the age of 36. Panettiere was best known for her roles in Nashville, Heroes, and the Scream films. In her recent memoir, she described spending virtually her entire life in front of cameras. She booked her first commercial...
Ex Machina Is Now Streaming on Hulu
Artificial intelligence once belonged purely to science fiction. Ever since the 1960s, the concept has fueled memorable screen stories, from the rogue HAL 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey to the tragic replicants of Blade Runner. While those movies hold up as classics, modern society now encounters machine learning in daily life rather than in...
Retrospective Highlights Iconic Calvin and Hobbes Comic Strip Panel
Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes ran in daily newspapers for a decade, blending humor, heart, philosophy, and adventure through the lives of a six-year-old boy and his stuffed tiger. Watterson gave his simple character designs expressive vitality while packing lush environmental detail into panels less than two inches tall. Selecting the single greatest panel from...
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Fan Festival 2026
A Historic Gathering in the Heart of Bohemia On Saturday, August 15, more than 3,000 passionate adventurers from across the globe converged upon the picturesque village of Malešov. Together, we celebrated all things Kingdom Come with a lively festival brimming with authentic folk music, spirited rounds of Farkle, spontaneous improv comedy, and unforgettable fellowship. Our...
Crimson Desert Update 1.18.01 Fixes Menu Slowdown Caused by Lantern
Pearl Abyss has released hotfix 1.18.01 for Crimson Desert, addressing several technical issues shortly after the launch of major update 1.18.00. The hotfix targets a bug that delayed interaction menus when speaking to NPCs while holding an active lantern. It also resolves a problem where interior items placed in version 1.12.00 or earlier failed to...
Ubisoft Previews New Operator, Rank, and Map Update for Rainbow Six Siege Operation Split Fire
Ubisoft showcased upcoming content for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege during an August presentation, detailing what players can expect from Operation Split Fire. The upcoming update brings a new operator, adjustments to an existing map, and additional competitive features to the tactical shooter. The new defender, Noor, specializes in countering shield-bearing operators. Using the Horus...
GTA VI Map Recreated in Cities: Skylines II and Compared to Trailers
Players can now take a virtual tour across a community-built recreation of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI world. Following official screenshots and trailer footage shared by Rockstar Games, community enthusiasts organized the “State of Leonida” project to map out the setting and pinpoint every location seen in the promotional material. YouTuber noasden showcased a...
Fan Shows Fallout 3 Locations with Classic Isometric Camera
A creator known as Dreaming_of_Rlyeh has shared a creative experiment reimagining iconic locations from Fallout 3 in the style of the franchise’s classic isometric entries. The showcase includes isometric perspectives of Tenpenny Tower, Big Town, Canterbury Commons, Germantown Police HQ, and Paradise Falls: Image source: Dreaming_of_Rlyeh The concept caught the attention of community members. Reddit...
Microsoft Names 20 Games Coming to Xbox This Week
Microsoft has announced the lineup of games arriving on Xbox and the Microsoft Store from August 17 to August 21, highlighted by a new soulslike title and a World War I shooter. The scheduled weekly releases primarily feature smaller indie and lesser-known projects, alongside several higher-profile additions. Black Flower — August 17 The Sinking City...