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I Accidentally Made Saros Too Easy With A Few Simple Tweaks
If your experience with Returnal left you feeling slightly apprehensive about tackling Saros, you aren’t alone. On the surface, Housemarque’s latest PlayStation 5 exclusive mirrors the intense, bullet-hell roguelike DNA of its predecessor. You will spend your time darting through kaleidoscopic clouds of projectiles while dismantling aggressive alien machines and hostile bots. Balancing these split-second...
How the War Plans System Works in Diablo 4
In the challenging endgame of Diablo 4, the War Plan system acts as your essential strategic tool for conquering Sanctuary. Once you’ve wrapped up the campaign, your focus shifts to optimizing your build and pushing through the Torment ranks. Advancing toward Torment XII is a grueling process that demands a formidable character. To secure superior...
Iconic RPG Developers Allow Fans to Keep Game Accidentally Released for Free
Every so often, a digital frenzy erupts when a game is inadvertently offered for free, only for the publisher to quickly shutter the loophole and disappoint expectant fans. When the retro RPG Wasteland Remastered suddenly appeared with a zero-dollar price tag on the Microsoft and Xbox stores earlier this April, many anticipated the usual corrective...
Get 50% Off PSVR 2 Before It Becomes the Next Virtual Boy
Long before the industry pivoted toward generative AI, social simulation, digital collectibles, and the metaverse, virtual reality was the defining frontier of gaming. By the time the PlayStation VR 2 arrived in 2023, it already felt like a late arrival to the party. The tail end of the 2010s had made one thing clear: there...
PlayStation DRM Issue Raises Concerns Over the Future of PS4 and PS5 Games
Sony has finally stepped in to clarify the confusion surrounding a digital rights management (DRM) controversy that ignited across social media this past weekend. While the company has managed to quell the immediate panic, the entire ordeal serves as a stark reminder of the precarious nature of digital game ownership and the opaque inner workings...
City of None, a Metroidvania from a Celeste Co-Creator, Launches Next Year
Extremely OK Games—the studio formerly known as Maddy Makes Games, renowned for the 2018 masterpiece Celeste—has pulled back the curtain on their next major project. Titled City of None, this upcoming metroidvania platformer is slated for release in 2027. The title is being crafted by Celeste co-creator Noel Berry alongside his brother, Liam Berry, and...
Marihiko Hara on His Artistic Vision and the Culmination of ‘KOKUHO’: Billboard Japan Monthly Feature
Marihiko Hara Hinako Kimoto In this exclusive installment of our Monthly Feature series, Billboard Japan sits down with acclaimed composer Marihiko Hara, the creative force behind the hauntingly beautiful score for the cinematic milestone, KOKUHO. KOKUHO has firmly etched its name into the annals of Japanese cinema. With box office receipts surpassing...
Fans are roasting The Weeknd over his awkward attempt to flirt with a Persona 5 character
Navigating the heartbreak of a missed connection in a video game is a universal rite of passage—even if you happen to be a global superstar. Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye recently gave fans a glimpse into his personal gaming struggles via his Instagram Stories, revealing he’s deep in the trenches of Persona 5 Royal. The chart-topping...
The First Horror Masterpiece of 2026 Was Ten Years in the Making
Image: Neon At the turn of the decade, Irish filmmaker Damian McCarthy was virtually unknown. That changed rapidly with a string of chilling, highly acclaimed horror projects. He first made waves with Caveat, a low-budget exercise in tension centered on a drifter tasked with guarding a fragile woman in a desolate estate. He followed that...
Atomfall game to be adapted into a TV series
The British video game Atomfall is set to be adapted for the small screen, according to recent reports. Independent production houses Rebellion and Two Brothers are collaborating on the television series. The narrative of Atomfall centers on a fictional nuclear catastrophe in late 1950s England. The protagonist, afflicted with amnesia, ventures into the resulting quarantine...
Creators of the original The Blair Witch Project to produce horror reboot
In 2024, Lionsgate and Blumhouse announced a revival of The Blair Witch Project. Now, the creative minds behind the iconic 1999 original have officially joined the project. The original film’s directors, Eduardo Sánchez, Dan Myrick, and Gregg Hale, are set to serve as executive producers, alongside stars Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams. Following Lionsgate’s...
New ‘Scrubs’ Renewed for a Second Season
ABC has officially greenlit a second season of the revived “Scrubs” sitcom, according to recent media reports. The reboot premiered late in February, featuring the return of original cast members, most notably Zach Braff. Bill Lawrence, the creative force behind the hit series “Ted Lasso,” serves as the show’s creator once again. The story follows...
‘Ready or Not’ Sequel Gets Digital Release Date
Searchlight Pictures has announced that the horror-comedy Ready or Not 2 is set to arrive on international digital streaming platforms on May 5th. The sequel hit theaters in late March, accumulating $38 million at the global box office. Samara Weaving reprises her lead role as Grace, who this time must protect not only herself but...
Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci Receive Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Devil Wears Prada co-stars Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci have been honored with their own individual stars on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame. The prestigious induction ceremony took place in Los Angeles. The actors were joined by their spouses, John Krasinski and Felicity Blunt (Emily’s sister), along with an impressive lineup of industry...
GTA Online Bonuses: Old-School Hits, Big Minimus Energy, and More
The latest array of GTA Online bonuses, rewards, and exclusive discounts are now live and will remain available through April 22. Quick Navigation What’s New Rotation Updates Bonus Payouts Lucky Wheel LS Car Meet Dealership Showrooms Weekly Discounts Gun Van Inventory Weekly Challenges Additional Perks What’s New The highly anticipated Community Mission Series has officially...
How Olivia Rodrigo Transformed Pop Songwriting, According to Niall Horan
Niall Horan commanding the stage during iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball at The Kia Forum. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Shortly after celebrating her fourth chart-topping single, “Drop Dead,” Olivia Rodrigo has received a glowing endorsement from pop staple Niall Horan. In an insightful April 30 interview with Rolling Stone, the former One Direction standout discussed his evolving songwriting...
I Accidentally Made Saros Too Easy With A Few Simple Tweaks
If your experience with Returnal left you feeling slightly apprehensive about tackling Saros, you aren’t alone. On the surface, Housemarque’s latest PlayStation 5 exclusive mirrors the intense, bullet-hell roguelike DNA of its predecessor. You will spend your time darting through kaleidoscopic clouds of projectiles while dismantling aggressive alien machines and hostile bots. Balancing these split-second...
How the War Plans System Works in Diablo 4
In the challenging endgame of Diablo 4, the War Plan system acts as your essential strategic tool for conquering Sanctuary. Once you’ve wrapped up the campaign, your focus shifts to optimizing your build and pushing through the Torment ranks. Advancing toward Torment XII is a grueling process that demands a formidable character. To secure superior...
Iconic RPG Developers Allow Fans to Keep Game Accidentally Released for Free
Every so often, a digital frenzy erupts when a game is inadvertently offered for free, only for the publisher to quickly shutter the loophole and disappoint expectant fans. When the retro RPG Wasteland Remastered suddenly appeared with a zero-dollar price tag on the Microsoft and Xbox stores earlier this April, many anticipated the usual corrective...
Get 50% Off PSVR 2 Before It Becomes the Next Virtual Boy
Long before the industry pivoted toward generative AI, social simulation, digital collectibles, and the metaverse, virtual reality was the defining frontier of gaming. By the time the PlayStation VR 2 arrived in 2023, it already felt like a late arrival to the party. The tail end of the 2010s had made one thing clear: there...
PlayStation DRM Issue Raises Concerns Over the Future of PS4 and PS5 Games
Sony has finally stepped in to clarify the confusion surrounding a digital rights management (DRM) controversy that ignited across social media this past weekend. While the company has managed to quell the immediate panic, the entire ordeal serves as a stark reminder of the precarious nature of digital game ownership and the opaque inner workings...
City of None, a Metroidvania from a Celeste Co-Creator, Launches Next Year
Extremely OK Games—the studio formerly known as Maddy Makes Games, renowned for the 2018 masterpiece Celeste—has pulled back the curtain on their next major project. Titled City of None, this upcoming metroidvania platformer is slated for release in 2027. The title is being crafted by Celeste co-creator Noel Berry alongside his brother, Liam Berry, and...
Marihiko Hara on His Artistic Vision and the Culmination of ‘KOKUHO’: Billboard Japan Monthly Feature
Marihiko Hara Hinako Kimoto In this exclusive installment of our Monthly Feature series, Billboard Japan sits down with acclaimed composer Marihiko Hara, the creative force behind the hauntingly beautiful score for the cinematic milestone, KOKUHO. KOKUHO has firmly etched its name into the annals of Japanese cinema. With box office receipts surpassing...
Fans are roasting The Weeknd over his awkward attempt to flirt with a Persona 5 character
Navigating the heartbreak of a missed connection in a video game is a universal rite of passage—even if you happen to be a global superstar. Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye recently gave fans a glimpse into his personal gaming struggles via his Instagram Stories, revealing he’s deep in the trenches of Persona 5 Royal. The chart-topping...
The First Horror Masterpiece of 2026 Was Ten Years in the Making
Image: Neon At the turn of the decade, Irish filmmaker Damian McCarthy was virtually unknown. That changed rapidly with a string of chilling, highly acclaimed horror projects. He first made waves with Caveat, a low-budget exercise in tension centered on a drifter tasked with guarding a fragile woman in a desolate estate. He followed that...





