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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!...

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...

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, 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...

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...

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...

Taylor Swift accepting the Pop Album of the Year award at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles. Michael Buckner/Billboard Taylor Swift has been formally recognized as a titan of American songwriting. A fresh feature from The New York Times, published this Monday (April 27), identifies the most influential voices currently shaping the U.S....

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Billboard Country Live Returns to Nashville: A Star-Studded Summer Celebration Billboard Country Live takes center stage at Category 10 in Nashville this June 4–5. While the excitement of Stagecoach has settled, the momentum for this year’s country music festivities is only accelerating. Billboard officially announced on Tuesday, April 28, that its acclaimed “Billboard Country Live”...