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Report: Spiders Studio Laying Off Staff Six Weeks After GreedFall 2 Early Access Launch
The future of Spiders, the Paris-based studio behind the recently launched RPG GreedFall 2: The Dying World, looks increasingly grim. Just six weeks after the title’s March release, a report from the French outlet Origami suggests that the developer is on the brink of permanent closure. According to Origami, the studio faces total shutdown after...
April Driver’s Diary
Greetings, Runners! 👋 While April was a relatively calm period for our trucking simulations, we have a packed schedule ahead for May and the months following. RoadCraft is gearing up for the Crawler Pack and the upcoming vehicle modding feature, while SnowRunner is shifting gears toward Season 18. First and foremost, happy birthday to SnowRunner!...
The Punisher’s late creator had a blunt message for those misusing the skull symbol
Image: Marvel The comic book industry recently mourned the loss of legendary writer Gerry Conway, who passed away on Monday. While his bibliography is vast and storied, few of his contributions have left a mark as indelible as Marvel’s The Punisher. Debuting in Amazing Spider-Man #129—a character brought to life alongside artists John Romita and...
New Steam Game is the Unofficial Zelda Maker 64 Nintendo Refuses to Make
Following the massive success of Super Mario Maker, many anticipated that Nintendo would eventually provide a similar creative toolkit for its other legendary franchises. With the company yet to venture in that direction, independent developers are stepping up to fill the void. While the current landscape is saturated with 2D suites designed to mimic the...
Ariana Grande Announces New Album ‘Petal,’ Focused on Growth Through ‘Challenging’ Times
Ariana Grande, captured at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes at The Beverly Hilton, January 2026. Ariana Grande is officially entering a vibrant new chapter of her career. On Tuesday (April 28), the global pop sensation delighted fans by announcing her eighth studio album, Petal, sharing both the official release date and a striking cover reveal...
Bizarre Tomodachi Life meme sparks strange new player trend
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream hands players a blank canvas, allowing them to render virtually any object and import it into the Nintendo Switch’s latest life simulation. However, it seems the community has developed a singular, rather unconventional obsession: cigarettes. Since the title’s debut on April 16, players have flooded social media with their wildest...
When Megan Thee Stallion Met Nickelback: The Wild Story Behind “Pickle’s Back”
Music fans are buzzing over the year’s most surreal—and undeniably infectious—collaboration: Megan Thee Stallion and Nickelback have joined forces for a high-octane anthem titled “Pickle’s Back.” The accompanying music video is a whirlwind of pure, unadulterated mischief, centered around a daring heist at Cheetos® headquarters. The visual spectacle follows the duo as they infiltrate a...
New Truck Spotted in ATS!
Lately, a persistent buzz has been circulating throughout the virtual highways of American Truck Simulator. From bustling truck stops to remote weigh stations, long-haul drivers have been swapping anecdotes about an enigmatic rig spotted patrolling the open road—and naturally, our interest is piqued. This elusive vehicle is proving difficult to pin down. Characterized by a...
Pokémon Go ‘Steeled Resolve: Taken Over’ 2026 Event Guide
The Pokémon Go “Steeled Resolve” event is set to take place from April 28 through May 4, 2026. This metallic-themed celebration shines a spotlight on Steel-type creatures and marks the long-awaited arrival of Orthworm, the Earth Eater Pokémon native to the Paldea region. In addition to the event bonuses detailed below, don’t miss the chance...
Dawnwalker, the Vampire RPG from Former Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 Devs, Launches This September
Bandai Namco has officially confirmed that The Blood of Dawnwalker—the highly anticipated vampire RPG helmed by industry veterans behind The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077—is set to arrive on September 3 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. To celebrate the announcement, the team at Rebel Wolves has unveiled an atmospheric new story trailer,...
Klay Thompson Roasted in ‘The Sims’ After Megan Thee Stallion Breakup: ‘You Can’t Handle a Hottie’
The Sims Takes a Playful Jab at Klay Thompson Following Megan Thee Stallion Split In the wake of the highly publicized breakup between Megan Thee Stallion and NBA star Klay Thompson, the iconic life-simulation game The Sims has waded into the drama, humorously showing the rapper the way out in “Simlish.” On Monday, April 27,...
Bungie is Now Giving Away Free Marathon Gear
Reaching Runner rank 25 in Bungie’s Marathon unlocks the raid-inspired Cryo Archive mode. To ease the transition into this challenging content, the game provides a complimentary Cryo Archive Sponsored Kit, brimming with blue-tier gear. After suffering a brutal run where I forfeited thousands of credits’ worth of equipment, I begrudgingly equipped the kit—only to realize...
4 Near-Perfect RPG Books to Read If You Need a Dungeon Crawler Carl Replacement
Image: Harcourt Childrens Books, Tor, and HarperCollins While Matt Dinniman’s Dungeon Crawler Carl certainly catapulted LitRPG—a subgenre where game mechanics and leveling systems define the narrative—into the mainstream, it’s not the only way to weave the spirit of role-playing games into fiction. Beyond the stat-heavy power fantasies, several authors are finding clever, innovative ways to...
Nintendo’s Next Mario Movie Slated for 2028 Release in Leaked Schedule
Image: Nintendo, Illumination/Universal Pictures Following the monumental success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie—both of which surged past the $2 billion mark at the global box office—it was only a matter of time before Nintendo and Illumination joined forces once again. Thanks to a recently updated release calendar from...
One of the best fight scenes in anime history proves Kagurabachi will be a masterpiece
Image: Studio Pierrot Good news for Kagurabachi devotees: one of Shonen Jump’s most breakout modern hits is officially receiving an anime adaptation next year. Even more promising is the roster of talent behind the curtain. The project is being spearheaded by the masterful animator Tetsuya Takeuchi, a veteran whose illustrious career includes heavy-hitting titles such...
Dancer Ryota Takaji on His Journey to U.S. Entertainment and Performing in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: An Unbound Japan Interview
Ryota Takaji — Courtesy Photo Unbound Japan is a fresh interview series dedicated to shining a light on entertainment professionals who have successfully carved out paths on the global stage. For our inaugural feature, we sat down with Los Angeles-based professional dancer Ryota Takaji. A lifelong performer, Takaji recently captivated audiences as part of Bad...
Report: Spiders Studio Laying Off Staff Six Weeks After GreedFall 2 Early Access Launch
The future of Spiders, the Paris-based studio behind the recently launched RPG GreedFall 2: The Dying World, looks increasingly grim. Just six weeks after the title’s March release, a report from the French outlet Origami suggests that the developer is on the brink of permanent closure. According to Origami, the studio faces total shutdown after...
April Driver’s Diary
Greetings, Runners! 👋 While April was a relatively calm period for our trucking simulations, we have a packed schedule ahead for May and the months following. RoadCraft is gearing up for the Crawler Pack and the upcoming vehicle modding feature, while SnowRunner is shifting gears toward Season 18. First and foremost, happy birthday to SnowRunner!...
The Punisher’s late creator had a blunt message for those misusing the skull symbol
Image: Marvel The comic book industry recently mourned the loss of legendary writer Gerry Conway, who passed away on Monday. While his bibliography is vast and storied, few of his contributions have left a mark as indelible as Marvel’s The Punisher. Debuting in Amazing Spider-Man #129—a character brought to life alongside artists John Romita and...
New Steam Game is the Unofficial Zelda Maker 64 Nintendo Refuses to Make
Following the massive success of Super Mario Maker, many anticipated that Nintendo would eventually provide a similar creative toolkit for its other legendary franchises. With the company yet to venture in that direction, independent developers are stepping up to fill the void. While the current landscape is saturated with 2D suites designed to mimic the...
Ariana Grande Announces New Album ‘Petal,’ Focused on Growth Through ‘Challenging’ Times
Ariana Grande, captured at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes at The Beverly Hilton, January 2026. Ariana Grande is officially entering a vibrant new chapter of her career. On Tuesday (April 28), the global pop sensation delighted fans by announcing her eighth studio album, Petal, sharing both the official release date and a striking cover reveal...
Bizarre Tomodachi Life meme sparks strange new player trend
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream hands players a blank canvas, allowing them to render virtually any object and import it into the Nintendo Switch’s latest life simulation. However, it seems the community has developed a singular, rather unconventional obsession: cigarettes. Since the title’s debut on April 16, players have flooded social media with their wildest...
When Megan Thee Stallion Met Nickelback: The Wild Story Behind “Pickle’s Back”
Music fans are buzzing over the year’s most surreal—and undeniably infectious—collaboration: Megan Thee Stallion and Nickelback have joined forces for a high-octane anthem titled “Pickle’s Back.” The accompanying music video is a whirlwind of pure, unadulterated mischief, centered around a daring heist at Cheetos® headquarters. The visual spectacle follows the duo as they infiltrate a...
New Truck Spotted in ATS!
Lately, a persistent buzz has been circulating throughout the virtual highways of American Truck Simulator. From bustling truck stops to remote weigh stations, long-haul drivers have been swapping anecdotes about an enigmatic rig spotted patrolling the open road—and naturally, our interest is piqued. This elusive vehicle is proving difficult to pin down. Characterized by a...
Pokémon Go ‘Steeled Resolve: Taken Over’ 2026 Event Guide
The Pokémon Go “Steeled Resolve” event is set to take place from April 28 through May 4, 2026. This metallic-themed celebration shines a spotlight on Steel-type creatures and marks the long-awaited arrival of Orthworm, the Earth Eater Pokémon native to the Paldea region. In addition to the event bonuses detailed below, don’t miss the chance...