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Sophia to Take Hiatus From KATSEYE to Focus on Mental Health, 6 Months After Manon Did the Same
Sophia Laforteza of KATSEYE attending the 52nd American Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 25, 2026. Gilbert Flores/Dick Clark Productions Another member of KATSEYE has temporarily stepped back from group promotions. On Friday, August 7, HYBE released an official statement announcing that Sophia Laforteza will be taking...
Rumor: Ubisoft Plans to Reintroduce Beyond Good and Evil 2 Under a New Title This Year
Ubisoft is preparing to re-reveal Beyond Good & Evil 2 under a new title, according to reports from insider Attack The Backlog. An official showcase could take place at a gaming event before the end of the year. The announcement will most likely happen during The Game Awards 2026. The informant also states that the...
Noah Wyle to Play Captain Kirk in One-Night Star Trek Reading
Noah Wyle, star of the HBO medical drama The Pitt, will play Captain James T. Kirk of the U.S.S. Enterprise for one night. The Writers Guild Foundation is hosting a benefit reading of a famous Star Trek episode featuring several cast members from The Pitt. WGF RetroReads Presents: Star Trek 60th happens on August 30...
Patlabor 2 Remains a Prescient Political Thriller 33 Years Later
Mecha anime comes in many styles. A grounded franchise like Mobile Suit Gundam explores the consequences of mass-produced military hardware in a war-torn civilization. A coming-of-age story like Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann takes a stylized and over-the-top approach to a shonen adventure. Some shows blend fighter-jet mechs with pop music, while others filter the adolescent...
“The Last House” is now on Netflix
Netflix has officially released the gripping new sci-fi horror film, “The Last House.” The project features an Oscar-nominated performance by Wagner Moura, known for his work in “Wasp Network.” The story follows a family of four who find themselves inexplicably trapped within their own home by mysterious forces. As the tension mounts, they embark on...
John Carpenter on the ‘Elaborate’ Dream That Inspired His First Graphic Novel & Its Heavy Metal Soundtrack: ‘It’s Unbelievable’
Daniel Davies, Cody Carpenter, John Carpenter Sophie Gransard/Photo courtesy Biz3 Publicity Trending on Billboard It has been 16 years since legendary filmmaker John Carpenter directed a feature film, and a quarter of a century since the influential auteur composed an original score for his own cinematic universe. That drought ends this week with the release...
Apex Legends Passes Counter-Strike 2 to Lead Steam Charts
Apex Legends has taken the top spot on the Steam top sellers chart, surpassing Counter-Strike 2, driven by a surge in player interest following the launch of the new Marked season. Respawn Entertainment, known for Titanfall 2 and Star Wars Jedi, has achieved success once again. Since August 4, Apex Legends has held first place...
Lindsey Buckingham Says He and Stevie Nicks Are ‘Talking All the Time Now’ After Fleetwood Mac Fallout
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac perform on NBC’s TODAY show in New York, October 9, 2014. Noam Galai/Getty Images Reflecting on the turbulent chapters of the past has ultimately provided Lindsey Buckingham with a renewed path forward alongside his Fleetwood Mac bandmates, most notably Stevie Nicks. In a recent interview with E!...
World of Warcraft: Midnight’s First Major Patch Restores Challenge to World Bosses
If you’ve ever explored the sprawling landscapes of World of Warcraft only to stumble upon a chaotic mass of spell effects and player avatars obliterating a towering foe, you’ve witnessed a world boss in action. True to their name, these formidable adversaries have traditionally roamed open-world zones rather than residing within dedicated instances. While open-world...
Where to find the Thunderbird drift zone in Forza Horizon 6
Navigating the Thunderbird Drift Zone in Forza Horizon 6 requires you to tackle a rugged off-road track that sweeps directly past Hotel Thunderbird. Distinguished by its loose gravel surface and extended straightaways, this particular segment poses a formidable test of car control. Novice drifters might initially find hitting the target scores discouraging, but pairing the...
From Karol G to Stray Kids, Stella Lefty & More: Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!
Fresh Soundtracks to Close Out the First Week of August: Vote for Your Favorite Release Karol G Photo: Vito Fernicola Spanning everything from Latin rhythms and K-pop to country twang and hard-hitting rap, the opening week of August delivered an exceptional wave of fresh tracks, anchored by heavyweights like Karol G, Stray Kids, Stella Lefty,...
Shueisha Launches 100th-Anniversary MANGA MILLION Project Featuring 400 Titles, Including ‘ONE PIECE’ Free in Over 100 Languages
Shueisha Celebrates Century Milestone with Global “MANGA MILLION” Initiative MANGA MILLION — Courtesy Photo Marking its monumental 100th anniversary, legendary publishing powerhouse Shueisha has officially unveiled “MANGA MILLION,” an ambitious worldwide digital initiative. Launched on August 6, the groundbreaking platform grants international readers free, unhindered access to an astounding collection of roughly 400 manga masterpieces,...
How Capcom Created Its Own Version of Legendary Samurai Miyamoto Musashi in Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Back in June, I journeyed to Osaka, Japan, to visit Capcom’s headquarters and delve into Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the featured cover story of Game Informer. While subscribers can read the primary feature right here, I am rolling out a series of exclusive pieces over the coming weeks. These stem from my in-depth discussions...
Action Game Phantom Blade Zero Development Completed
Preorders begin on August 11. Developer S-GAME has announced that development on the action game Phantom Blade Zero is essentially complete. At the same time, the developers revealed that preorders will open on August 11, with the game scheduled for release on October 29. Alongside the launch of preorders, the creators will debut a new...
Critical Role Campaign 4 to Premiere in Three Weeks
The creators behind Critical Role tell stories across multiple genres. They have produced high-fantasy adventures through three campaigns exceeding 100 episodes each, along with gothic horror in Candela Obscura and the Age of Umbra miniseries, Sallowlands. Matthew Mercer led the latter project as Dungeon Master after stepping away from the main campaign series. In October...
Drake Cleverly Samples His Own ‘MAID OF HONOUR’ on New Karol G Collaboration ‘Ahí’
Drake and Karol G Unite for the Summery Collaboration “Ahí” Drake at h.wood Group & Revolve’s ‘Homecoming Weekend’ at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, Calif. Photo: Roger Kisby/PMC Drake’s affinity for a certain Colombian superstar has officially materialized into a brand-new musical partnership. Karol G’s highly anticipated album, No Me Arrepiento de Sentir...
Sophia to Take Hiatus From KATSEYE to Focus on Mental Health, 6 Months After Manon Did the Same
Sophia Laforteza of KATSEYE attending the 52nd American Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 25, 2026. Gilbert Flores/Dick Clark Productions Another member of KATSEYE has temporarily stepped back from group promotions. On Friday, August 7, HYBE released an official statement announcing that Sophia Laforteza will be taking...
Rumor: Ubisoft Plans to Reintroduce Beyond Good and Evil 2 Under a New Title This Year
Ubisoft is preparing to re-reveal Beyond Good & Evil 2 under a new title, according to reports from insider Attack The Backlog. An official showcase could take place at a gaming event before the end of the year. The announcement will most likely happen during The Game Awards 2026. The informant also states that the...
Noah Wyle to Play Captain Kirk in One-Night Star Trek Reading
Noah Wyle, star of the HBO medical drama The Pitt, will play Captain James T. Kirk of the U.S.S. Enterprise for one night. The Writers Guild Foundation is hosting a benefit reading of a famous Star Trek episode featuring several cast members from The Pitt. WGF RetroReads Presents: Star Trek 60th happens on August 30...
Patlabor 2 Remains a Prescient Political Thriller 33 Years Later
Mecha anime comes in many styles. A grounded franchise like Mobile Suit Gundam explores the consequences of mass-produced military hardware in a war-torn civilization. A coming-of-age story like Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann takes a stylized and over-the-top approach to a shonen adventure. Some shows blend fighter-jet mechs with pop music, while others filter the adolescent...
“The Last House” is now on Netflix
Netflix has officially released the gripping new sci-fi horror film, “The Last House.” The project features an Oscar-nominated performance by Wagner Moura, known for his work in “Wasp Network.” The story follows a family of four who find themselves inexplicably trapped within their own home by mysterious forces. As the tension mounts, they embark on...
John Carpenter on the ‘Elaborate’ Dream That Inspired His First Graphic Novel & Its Heavy Metal Soundtrack: ‘It’s Unbelievable’
Daniel Davies, Cody Carpenter, John Carpenter Sophie Gransard/Photo courtesy Biz3 Publicity Trending on Billboard It has been 16 years since legendary filmmaker John Carpenter directed a feature film, and a quarter of a century since the influential auteur composed an original score for his own cinematic universe. That drought ends this week with the release...
Apex Legends Passes Counter-Strike 2 to Lead Steam Charts
Apex Legends has taken the top spot on the Steam top sellers chart, surpassing Counter-Strike 2, driven by a surge in player interest following the launch of the new Marked season. Respawn Entertainment, known for Titanfall 2 and Star Wars Jedi, has achieved success once again. Since August 4, Apex Legends has held first place...
Lindsey Buckingham Says He and Stevie Nicks Are ‘Talking All the Time Now’ After Fleetwood Mac Fallout
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac perform on NBC’s TODAY show in New York, October 9, 2014. Noam Galai/Getty Images Reflecting on the turbulent chapters of the past has ultimately provided Lindsey Buckingham with a renewed path forward alongside his Fleetwood Mac bandmates, most notably Stevie Nicks. In a recent interview with E!...
World of Warcraft: Midnight’s First Major Patch Restores Challenge to World Bosses
If you’ve ever explored the sprawling landscapes of World of Warcraft only to stumble upon a chaotic mass of spell effects and player avatars obliterating a towering foe, you’ve witnessed a world boss in action. True to their name, these formidable adversaries have traditionally roamed open-world zones rather than residing within dedicated instances. While open-world...