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Netflix Reportedly Looking to Acquire the Last Remaining Good Social Media Platform
Attention movie lovers: there is a major industry rumor circulating that Netflix is positioning itself to acquire Letterboxd. According to a report from Puck, the streaming giant is currently in the preliminary stages of acquisition talks, facing stiff competition from Hollywood heavyweights like Sony Pictures and Paramount, alongside various private equity firms and independent investors...
After Two Years, Marvel Rivals Has Finally Transformed One of Its Worst Characters Into a Top Tier Pick
Marvel Rivals has finally overhauled Black Widow, and the difference is night and day. Since the hero shooter’s launch in late 2024, the iconic spy occupied a bizarre, polarizing space on the roster, struggling to mirror her comic book legacy while offering little utility to the team. However, the arrival of season 9 on July...
Pete Tong Denies John Summit Remix Theft Claims: ‘Allegations Are Not Supported by the Facts’
Pete Tong Courtesy of Anglo Management A heated dispute erupted in the electronic music scene earlier this week when producer John Summit leveled serious allegations against industry veteran Pete Tong, accusing him of misappropriating an unreleased remix of “Missing” by Everything But the Girl. On July 8, Summit took to X (formerly Twitter) to express...
Ellie Goulding to Perform at World Cup Quarterfinal Halftime: ‘I Know the Boys Will Make England Proud’
Ellie Goulding at The Fashion Awards 2025, Royal Albert Hall, London. Matt Crossick/WWD With the World Cup quarterfinals heating up, Ellie Goulding is officially stepping into the spotlight. The British pop sensation announced this Friday that she will headline the halftime entertainment for the highly anticipated clash between England and Norway. Goulding shared her excitement...
Steam Is Offering 3 Games for Free Until July 13, Including One Must-Play Title
While Steam enthusiasts are well-accustomed to a constant influx of affordable sales and permanent free-to-play titles, the platform also hosts temporary free-access events. Through July 13, you can jump into three distinct games for free on Steam, ranging from a prehistoric survival epic to a critically acclaimed masterpiece of city-building. If your weekend plans involve...
Doom returns with a 10/10 masterpiece hampered by Xbox baggage
Doom: The Dark Ages’ latest expansion, Revelations, presents a complex critical challenge. The issue isn’t the quality of the gameplay—which stands as a sophisticated refinement of the base game’s core mechanics—but rather the somber corporate climate currently shrouding its creator, Id Software. Following a recent fiscal reset, Microsoft initiated significant staff reductions, impacting 1,600 employees...
GSC Game World Summer Sale
The summer heat is in full swing, and so are our sizzling seasonal savings. We are thrilled to offer a 30% discount on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Additionally, you can secure other iconic titles from the GSC Game World catalog at up to 75% off. Whether you are preparing to brave the treacherous expanse...
The Most Underrated Batman Show Returns Nearly Two Years After Its Epic Finale
Image: Warner Bros. Animation Many fans assumed Bruce Timm had perfected his vision of the Dark Knight during the 1990s. With Batman: The Animated Series, he established the definitive blueprint for the hero, his allies, and his rogues’ gallery. By blending an Art Deco visual flair with moody, noir-inspired storytelling, he created a version of...
Disney Plus May Launch a Free, Ad-Supported Tier to Compete with YouTube
Image: Disney Disney Plus may soon be accessible at no cost. Reports indicate that Disney is exploring the introduction of a free, ad-supported tier for its streaming platform—first introduced in 2019—in a strategic effort to better contend with major rivals like Tubi and YouTube. According to Business Insider, Adam Smith, the company’s chief product and...
Rockstar Confirms New Grand Theft Auto Release Date for July 14
Rockstar Games has unveiled the latest high-stakes operation coming to Grand Theft Auto Online: The Kortz Center Heist. This upcoming update invites players to step into the world of high-end art, offering the chance to become elite thieves or curators of a personal masterpiece collection. Whether you are looking to pull off a daring, cinematic...
When is the Holofoil Power Hour in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3?
The highly anticipated Power Hour event is making a comeback in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 3. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 11, as the spawn rates for the elusive Holofoil Sprites are set to skyrocket. Throughout these designated windows, your chances of encountering specific sprites are significantly improved. Holofoil Sprites are distinct not only...
Must-Play Video Games for the Weekend – July 10, 2026
The gaming industry is currently navigating a tumultuous period. Recent announcements, including Sony’s shift away from physical media and the staggering news that Microsoft is laying off over 3,000 developers, have cast a long shadow over the medium. You can find detailed coverage of these industry shifts below, alongside our latest review of Assassin’s Creed:...
Evil Dead Rise Saves Its Most Shocking Surprise for After the Credits
Image: Warner Bros Evil Dead Burn has arrived in theaters, offering franchise enthusiasts another gruesome serving of Deadite mayhem. Helmed by director Sébastien Vaniček, this visceral film centers on a fractured family fighting for survival against demonic forces, while simultaneously paving the way for the series’ future. Following in the footsteps of the 2013 Evil...
Team Fortress 2 Update from July 10, 2026
A fresh update for Team Fortress 2 has been deployed. Restart your client to automatically download and apply these changes. Key highlights include: Beachcomber’s Brim: Corrected a texture material error. Taunt: The Circuit Breaker: Rectified an incorrect team color applied to the prop. Resolved an issue with orphaned particle effects. Inglorious Patriot: Refined the color...
After Three Years, Pokémon’s Biggest Rival Officially Releases a New Game
Back in early 2024, Pocketpair CEO and co-founder Taukuro Mizobe described the inception and eventual launch of his studio’s flagship title as nothing short of a “miracle.” Despite navigating escalating production costs, repeated creative pivots, and a complete lack of a traditional budget, Pocketpair successfully transformed the “Pokémon with guns” concept into one of the...
id Software issues official response to Xbox layoffs
Following a week of sweeping layoffs and organizational restructuring across Microsoft’s Xbox division, id Software has stepped forward to clarify its status. Despite industry speculation that the legendary studio behind Doom and Quake had been hollowed out—with rumors suggesting nearly all of its engineering staff had been let go—the Texas-based developer insisted on Friday that...
Netflix Reportedly Looking to Acquire the Last Remaining Good Social Media Platform
Attention movie lovers: there is a major industry rumor circulating that Netflix is positioning itself to acquire Letterboxd. According to a report from Puck, the streaming giant is currently in the preliminary stages of acquisition talks, facing stiff competition from Hollywood heavyweights like Sony Pictures and Paramount, alongside various private equity firms and independent investors...
After Two Years, Marvel Rivals Has Finally Transformed One of Its Worst Characters Into a Top Tier Pick
Marvel Rivals has finally overhauled Black Widow, and the difference is night and day. Since the hero shooter’s launch in late 2024, the iconic spy occupied a bizarre, polarizing space on the roster, struggling to mirror her comic book legacy while offering little utility to the team. However, the arrival of season 9 on July...
Pete Tong Denies John Summit Remix Theft Claims: ‘Allegations Are Not Supported by the Facts’
Pete Tong Courtesy of Anglo Management A heated dispute erupted in the electronic music scene earlier this week when producer John Summit leveled serious allegations against industry veteran Pete Tong, accusing him of misappropriating an unreleased remix of “Missing” by Everything But the Girl. On July 8, Summit took to X (formerly Twitter) to express...
Ellie Goulding to Perform at World Cup Quarterfinal Halftime: ‘I Know the Boys Will Make England Proud’
Ellie Goulding at The Fashion Awards 2025, Royal Albert Hall, London. Matt Crossick/WWD With the World Cup quarterfinals heating up, Ellie Goulding is officially stepping into the spotlight. The British pop sensation announced this Friday that she will headline the halftime entertainment for the highly anticipated clash between England and Norway. Goulding shared her excitement...
Steam Is Offering 3 Games for Free Until July 13, Including One Must-Play Title
While Steam enthusiasts are well-accustomed to a constant influx of affordable sales and permanent free-to-play titles, the platform also hosts temporary free-access events. Through July 13, you can jump into three distinct games for free on Steam, ranging from a prehistoric survival epic to a critically acclaimed masterpiece of city-building. If your weekend plans involve...
Doom returns with a 10/10 masterpiece hampered by Xbox baggage
Doom: The Dark Ages’ latest expansion, Revelations, presents a complex critical challenge. The issue isn’t the quality of the gameplay—which stands as a sophisticated refinement of the base game’s core mechanics—but rather the somber corporate climate currently shrouding its creator, Id Software. Following a recent fiscal reset, Microsoft initiated significant staff reductions, impacting 1,600 employees...
GSC Game World Summer Sale
The summer heat is in full swing, and so are our sizzling seasonal savings. We are thrilled to offer a 30% discount on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Additionally, you can secure other iconic titles from the GSC Game World catalog at up to 75% off. Whether you are preparing to brave the treacherous expanse...
The Most Underrated Batman Show Returns Nearly Two Years After Its Epic Finale
Image: Warner Bros. Animation Many fans assumed Bruce Timm had perfected his vision of the Dark Knight during the 1990s. With Batman: The Animated Series, he established the definitive blueprint for the hero, his allies, and his rogues’ gallery. By blending an Art Deco visual flair with moody, noir-inspired storytelling, he created a version of...
Disney Plus May Launch a Free, Ad-Supported Tier to Compete with YouTube
Image: Disney Disney Plus may soon be accessible at no cost. Reports indicate that Disney is exploring the introduction of a free, ad-supported tier for its streaming platform—first introduced in 2019—in a strategic effort to better contend with major rivals like Tubi and YouTube. According to Business Insider, Adam Smith, the company’s chief product and...