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Operation Augur drops you into a high-stakes, sector-by-sector conflict where you must pledge allegiance to either the NATO Battalion or the steadfast defenders of Pax Armata. The core objective is simple yet grueling: NATO forces must systematically seize control points held by the defending Pax Armata to secure dominance over the battlefield. Stage One: Contaminated...

Image: NEON Rarely do filmmakers find the opportunity to craft novelizations of their own work. The mediums of directing and prose are distinct disciplines, and few artists bridge the gap successfully. However, Exit 8 writer-director Genki Kawamura defies this convention; he is both an internationally acclaimed author and a visionary producer behind hits like Your...

Image: Paramount This week, one of the most polarizing entries in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise enjoys a resurgence with the release of IDW Publishing’s The Art of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Authored by superfan Colin Stein, this 300-page volume documents the evolution of the series that aired from 2018 to...

4A Games, in collaboration with Deep Silver and Xbox, has officially pulled back the curtain on Metro 2039, the highly anticipated fourth installment in the celebrated Metro franchise. While specific gameplay details remain under wraps, fans won’t have to wait long for a deeper look: a full reveal event is locked in for Thursday, April...

Image: Netflix Although the curtains officially closed on Stranger Things this past New Year’s Eve, the Duffer Brothers have been meticulously planning the franchise’s expansion for years. If you’re itching to venture back into the eerie streets of Hawkins, circle April 23 on your calendar. That’s when Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85, an ambitious animated...

Graphic: Polygon | Source image: Chris Long/Unsplash; Warner Bros. Pictures When Warner Bros. Discovery signaled its intent to put the company on the auction block, the reaction across Hollywood was one of immediate alarm. To borrow the cynical sentiment from Alien vs. Predator: “Whoever wins, we lose.” The anxiety isn’t rooted merely in which corporate...

Image: Toei Animation Despite his status as an enduring fan favorite, Piccolo has long been relegated to the sidelines of the Dragon Ball franchise, consistently overshadowed by the Saiyan protagonists. While he was pivotal during the early Dragon Ball Z conflicts—standing firm against Saiyan invaders and battling Frieza on Namek—he gradually transitioned into a secondary,...

Earlier this month, a crew of astronauts completed a lunar orbit, marking the first human-crewed expedition beyond Earth’s influence since 1972. While they didn’t touch down on the surface, the mere spectacle of pushing past our atmosphere into the void is inherently mesmerizing. In a world often overshadowed by conflict, there is something profoundly inspiring...

Sophia Laforteza, KATSEYE, Daniela Avanzini, Megan Skiendiel, and Lara Raj at the Interscope and Capitol Records Coachella party on April 11, 2026. Credit: Christopher Polk/Billboard The global sensation KATSEYE has officially claimed the top spot in this week’s fan-voted music poll, with their infectious new single, “Pinky Up,” capturing the hearts of listeners everywhere. Following...

For the rising stars of Katseye, taking the stage at Coachella marks a major milestone they can finally cross off their bucket list. The K-pop sensation—currently performing as a quintet featuring Daniela, Lara, Megan, Sophia, and Yoonchae while bandmate Manon takes a short break—sat down with Billboard the morning after their electrifying debut on the...

Image: Walt Disney/Everett Collection Every holiday season, Henry Selick’s The Nightmare Before Christmas becomes mandatory viewing for audiences everywhere. His other masterpiece, Coraline, recently celebrated its 15th anniversary with a high-profile return to cinemas and a never-ending stream of collectible merchandise. Yet, a third stop-motion gem from Selick’s filmography remains curiously overlooked despite its equal...

Justin Bieber performing at Coachella 2026 Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for Coachella Justin Bieber’s headlining performance at Coachella 2026 has become the talk of the industry, leaving fellow stars thoroughly entertained by his unconventional set design. On Saturday night (April 11), the 32-year-old pop icon commanded the main stage in Indio, California. Rather than...

Offset Returns to the Stage Following Shooting Incident Offset pictured in Atlanta on August 28, 2025. Credit: Prince Williams/WireImage Offset has made his first public performance since sustaining injuries in a shooting incident in Florida earlier this month. On Saturday, April 11, the 34-year-old artist made a dramatic appearance at the University of Arkansas’s Rowfest....

Image: 20th Century Fox/Disney A pair of star-crossed teenagers cruising down a desolate highway find their evening interrupted when their vehicle stalls beneath a hovering UFO. As gray aliens descend upon them, their abduction is suddenly upstaged by the arrival of another craft—this one depositing a hairy, cyclopean beast. In a moment of pure, mundane...