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United States Senators Josh Hawley and Dick Durbin have launched a bipartisan congressional inquiry into Roblox, escalating federal scrutiny over widespread allegations of child sexual exploitation and illicit content hosted on the popular digital gaming platform. The investigation, spearheaded by the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, centers on a formal letter addressed directly...

This weekend’s curated selections lean heavily into nostalgic, retro-inspired experiences. Titles like Agent 64 and Wild Blue Skies serve as deliberate love letters to classic Nintendo 64 shooters and aerial combat adventures, respectively. Meanwhile, Duskfade channels the vibrant, whimsical energy of early Kingdom Hearts titles, offering a charming spin on the action-platformer genre. We are...

During a viewing of the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Halloween special “Mickey’s Treat” with my young daughter, a familiar visual stopped me in my tracks. While Mickey and Minnie donned classic magician and witch attire and Donald played the cowboy, Goofy arrived clad as “Sir Goofy”—wielding a metal garbage can lid as a makeshift buckler. For...

Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Daniela Avanzini, and Yoonchae Jeong of KATSEYE attend the special Los Angeles screening of Katseye: Wild Hearts at AMC The Grove 14. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Variety) August maintains its vibrant momentum across the global music landscape, unveiling an eclectic surge of releases traversing pop, hip-hop, Latin, Afrobeats, indie rock, and beyond—anchored by...

Capcom’s legendary samurai franchise, Onimusha, boasts a legacy spanning over two decades. Following the triumphant debut of Onimusha: Warlords in 2001, the studio rapidly expanded the series with three additional mainline entries. However, after the fourth installment launched in 2006, the franchise slipped into a prolonged 20-year hiatus. That silence is finally breaking with the...

Following a frenetic release slate that brought heavy-hitters like Beast of Reincarnation, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and Big Walk, the release calendar has finally offered a welcome reprieve. While a lighter schedule provides a much-needed opportunity to tackle ever-growing backlogs, the PC ecosystem rarely sits idle. This week’s Steam highlights lean heavily into nostalgia, delivering...

The highly anticipated “Man of Honor” narrative expansion for Mafia: The Old Country has officially arrived across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Available for $10, this fresh downloadable content brings plenty of compelling additions to the table. Gamers can dive into two brand-new story chapters offering roughly two hours of cinematic gameplay, alongside...

Missy Elliott Honors the 30-Year Legacy of Aaliyah’s Groundbreaking Masterpiece, ‘One in a Million’ August 14, 2026 In Music News, R&B, Hip-Hop Missy Elliott speaks onstage during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for RRHOF) Three decades after reshaping the sonic landscape of modern R&B, the late Aaliyah’s...

There is an irresistible allure to a well-crafted temporal loop. Whether it is charting the cosmic collapse of Outer Wilds or resetting the impending catastrophe of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask for the twentieth time, the appeal lies in the cycle itself: the freedom to test boundaries without permanent ruin, to orchestrate elaborate, layered...

A disappointing box-office run or subpar reviews does not mean a movie is finished. Streaming platforms have become an increasingly reliable place for films to find the audience they missed the first time around. Liam Neeson’s 2024 crime thriller In the Land of Saints and Sinners, for example, recently surged into Netflix’s top 10 two...

Patch notes are generally considered one of the driest, most routine elements of gaming culture. Whenever a development team patches an exploit, recalibrates weapon tuning, or rolls out fresh content, they publish an exhaustive changelog for dedicated fans to dissect. Now, an inventive web-based guessing game turns that exhaustive documentation into a brain-bending trivia challenge,...

The Zone is Evolving The highly anticipated Free Update 2.0, titled “Back to the Zone,” launches on August 20. This major patch introduces a transitioned engine version, enhanced artificial intelligence routines, reliable binoculars, an expanded arsenal, atmospheric fog conditions, comprehensive in-game statistics, bespoke difficulty configurations, and a wealth of additional improvements. Watch the official release...

The Zone awaits your return. The release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope is right around the corner on August 20. Consult the regional map below to pinpoint the exact launch time in your area. When it drops, this major expansion will be included automatically for owners of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Ultimate...

Following last week’s initial reveal of the innovative Atlas gameplay mechanic arriving alongside the American Truck Simulator Road Trip update, we are thrilled to present an official, dedicated video trailer highlighting this feature! Tailored specifically for wanderlust and discovery, this upcoming system encourages drivers to track down, visit, and uncover fascinating landmarks scattered across the...

Tokyo-based studio Shapefarm will release its cooperative puzzle game Orbitals for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3, 2026. Nintendo showcased the cooperative project Orbitals in a new episode of Creator’s Voice, which details the game’s creation. Tokyo-based studio Shapefarm is developing Orbitals. The team includes Jakob Lundgren, who previously worked at Hazelight Studios on A...