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Nicolas Winding Refn Returns to Cannes with “Her Personal Hell” and Is Moved to Tears
The Cannes Film Festival’s out-of-competition lineup featured the premiere of Petite Amie. This marks Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn’s first feature-length project since 2016 and a poignant return to the French Riviera. Refn’s previous work, The Neon Demon starring Elle Fanning, was showcased in the festival’s main competition in 2016. Petite Amie unfolds within a...
He Turned His Canceled Japan Vacation Into a Board Game
Josh Wood, the creative mind behind tabletop hits like Cat Lady and Santa Monica, originally planned a journey to Japan in April 2020. When the pandemic necessitated a cancellation, Wood repurposed his detailed travel notes into a new board game, Let’s Go! To Japan, which debuted in 2024. “I often joke that everyone had their...
Experimental Hotfix 1.2.2.2
Greetings, Pioneers! We have just released a new hotfix patch designed to resolve the remaining high-priority issues. Our team has been working hard to iron out these kinks, and we appreciate your patience. The problem involving blocked inputs has proven to be quite elusive. If you encounter this or any other persistent bugs, please report...
Tattoo Shop Simulator demo is now available on Steam
RockGame has released a public Steam demo for Tattoo Shop Simulator. The demo gives players a first look at the studio-management loop before the full game arrives. Players run a tattoo studio, serve clients, create tattoos and piercings, customize the shop and build a reputation in an open city environment. The game also includes skill...
The Mandalorian and Grogu Continues a 49-Year Star Wars Tradition
Image: Lucasfilm In a cinematic landscape dominated by the Marvel model—where every blockbuster feels incomplete without a teaser for the next major installment—it is only natural to wonder if the first Star Wars feature film in seven years follows suit. As The Mandalorian and Grogu acts as the definitive theatrical bridge into the “Mandoverse,” a...
Sebastian Stan’s “The Apprentice” receives 12-minute standing ovation at Cannes
The 79th Cannes Film Festival featured the premiere of “Fjord,” the latest cinematic work from acclaimed Romanian director Cristian Mungiu. Following the screening, the audience honored the film with a 12-minute standing ovation—the longest reception for any entry in the main competition thus far. The film stars Academy Award nominees Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve...
How The Mandalorian and Grogu Fits Into the Star Wars Timeline
Image: Lucasfilm For the first time since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker, the Star Wars saga has returned to the big screen. This cinematic chapter spotlights two of the franchise’s most cherished icons: the stoic Din Djarin, known to the galaxy as the Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal), and his diminutive companion, Grogu. Following three seasons defined...
Developer Diary | Alt-stralia
G’day! Punchrullar and Mordred Viking are back to delve into the more radical political undercurrents of Australia during the interwar period: Fascism and Communism. While Australia remained a remarkably stable democracy, fringe movements were actively vying to steer the nation down a drastically different path. How do these marginalized ideologies gain a foothold in a...
Demon Lord: Just a Block offers tactical roguelite combat on Steam
Demon Lord: Just a Block is already available on PC, and JF Games PR is offering review codes for the indie roguelite. The game was developed by a solo creator over one year. The hook is turn-based movement with combat that still feels fast. The world moves when the player moves, so every step changes...
Marvel’s Wolverine to Officially Leave Millions of Players Behind
The gaming industry has been thrown for another loop as major players continue to shuffle their strategic priorities. On Monday, Hermen Hulst, head of PlayStation Studios, informed staff that the company is pivoting back to a strict exclusivity model, declaring that “narrative single-player games will now be PlayStation exclusive.” This development, first reported by Jason...
Act fast: The best streaming service is tripling in price
Graphic: Polygon | Source images: Plex The current streaming landscape is a fractured map of subscriptions. I rely on Netflix for essentials like Pop Culture Jeopardy! and Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, while Hulu remains my go-to for sitcom reruns and Disney Plus holds down the Star Wars fort with Maul. While I...
All Bio-Reactor Locations in Subnautica 2
Tracking down every biobed location in Subnautica 2 is a substantial undertaking, but it is well worth the effort. There is nothing more frustrating than having to leave behind valuable resources because your pockets are full; however, each biobed you uncover significantly expands your carrying capacity. By securing every available unit, you can nearly double...
Join the Community Stream
Join Chris and Tom from our Community team as they continue their journey through Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Whether you’re here to dive deep into the gameplay or simply want to hang out and chat, we’d love to have you with us! Stream Schedule 🗓️ Thursday, May 21st ⏱️ 8:00 AM PST / 5:00 PM...
Mandy Moore Addresses “Upsetting” Mom Group Drama, Wishes Ashley Tisdale Had Spoken “Face-to-Face”
Mandy Moore is finally breaking her silence regarding the “toxic” social circle drama that made headlines earlier this year. The controversy ignited after Ashley Tisdale penned an essay that seemingly criticized the This Is Us star and her inner circle of friends. During a conversation on the Monday, May 18 episode of SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen...
Hot Springs, South Dakota
Searching for the perfect blend of natural beauty, rich history, and tranquil vibes? Hot Springs, South Dakota, is calling your name. Nestled at the southern edge of the breathtaking Black Hills, this historic town is a standout destination featured in our upcoming South Dakota DLC for American Truck Simulator. Join us as we take a...
Nintendo’s New Mobile Game Pictonico Turns Your Photos Into Silly Minigames
Nintendo has officially pulled back the curtain on Pictonico, an inventive new mobile title set to arrive next week. This whimsical party game breathes new life into your personal photo library by transforming your images into chaotic, WarioWare-inspired minigames. The announcement trailer showcases the app’s playful potential; for instance, a standard portrait might be repurposed...
Nicolas Winding Refn Returns to Cannes with “Her Personal Hell” and Is Moved to Tears
The Cannes Film Festival’s out-of-competition lineup featured the premiere of Petite Amie. This marks Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn’s first feature-length project since 2016 and a poignant return to the French Riviera. Refn’s previous work, The Neon Demon starring Elle Fanning, was showcased in the festival’s main competition in 2016. Petite Amie unfolds within a...
He Turned His Canceled Japan Vacation Into a Board Game
Josh Wood, the creative mind behind tabletop hits like Cat Lady and Santa Monica, originally planned a journey to Japan in April 2020. When the pandemic necessitated a cancellation, Wood repurposed his detailed travel notes into a new board game, Let’s Go! To Japan, which debuted in 2024. “I often joke that everyone had their...
Experimental Hotfix 1.2.2.2
Greetings, Pioneers! We have just released a new hotfix patch designed to resolve the remaining high-priority issues. Our team has been working hard to iron out these kinks, and we appreciate your patience. The problem involving blocked inputs has proven to be quite elusive. If you encounter this or any other persistent bugs, please report...
Tattoo Shop Simulator demo is now available on Steam
RockGame has released a public Steam demo for Tattoo Shop Simulator. The demo gives players a first look at the studio-management loop before the full game arrives. Players run a tattoo studio, serve clients, create tattoos and piercings, customize the shop and build a reputation in an open city environment. The game also includes skill...
The Mandalorian and Grogu Continues a 49-Year Star Wars Tradition
Image: Lucasfilm In a cinematic landscape dominated by the Marvel model—where every blockbuster feels incomplete without a teaser for the next major installment—it is only natural to wonder if the first Star Wars feature film in seven years follows suit. As The Mandalorian and Grogu acts as the definitive theatrical bridge into the “Mandoverse,” a...
Sebastian Stan’s “The Apprentice” receives 12-minute standing ovation at Cannes
The 79th Cannes Film Festival featured the premiere of “Fjord,” the latest cinematic work from acclaimed Romanian director Cristian Mungiu. Following the screening, the audience honored the film with a 12-minute standing ovation—the longest reception for any entry in the main competition thus far. The film stars Academy Award nominees Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve...
How The Mandalorian and Grogu Fits Into the Star Wars Timeline
Image: Lucasfilm For the first time since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker, the Star Wars saga has returned to the big screen. This cinematic chapter spotlights two of the franchise’s most cherished icons: the stoic Din Djarin, known to the galaxy as the Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal), and his diminutive companion, Grogu. Following three seasons defined...
Developer Diary | Alt-stralia
G’day! Punchrullar and Mordred Viking are back to delve into the more radical political undercurrents of Australia during the interwar period: Fascism and Communism. While Australia remained a remarkably stable democracy, fringe movements were actively vying to steer the nation down a drastically different path. How do these marginalized ideologies gain a foothold in a...
Demon Lord: Just a Block offers tactical roguelite combat on Steam
Demon Lord: Just a Block is already available on PC, and JF Games PR is offering review codes for the indie roguelite. The game was developed by a solo creator over one year. The hook is turn-based movement with combat that still feels fast. The world moves when the player moves, so every step changes...