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Epic Games veteran Sjoerd De Jong is leaving the company. He suggests the gaming industry has reached a turning point. Early details about Unreal Engine 6 recently emerged. This iteration of the engine focuses on generative AI, sparking debate across the industry. De Jong announced his departure on LinkedIn. He joined Epic Games in 2014...

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 4 Reloaded is preparing to drop a massive content update for the hit shooter, highlighted by the arrival of Hollywood icon Nicolas Cage as a playable operator. Players can secure this legendary skin through the premium tier of the event pass once the mid-season update goes live. Alongside...

Netflix subscribers are in for a unique experience on June 30 with the launch of Unhinged, the streaming giant’s most ambitious foray into experimental gaming yet. Developed by Night School Studio—the creative force behind Oxenfree—this 30-minute horror title feels like a bold reimagining of Resident Evil 7, tailored with the intuitive, immersive interactivity once championed...

Every June, the global animation community converges on the picturesque French lakeside town of Annecy, momentarily transforming it into the heartbeat of the industry. From high-powered studio executives chasing the next blockbuster to independent auteurs unveiling intimate, handcrafted narratives, the town becomes a melting pot. Here, anime visionaries, legendary television animators, and emerging digital artists...

Nearly 17 years after Pixar’s Up famously tugged at our heartstrings with its iconic opening sequence, the magic of Carl Fredricksen, Russell, and the legendary Paradise Falls is finally arriving in the Disney Lorcana trading card game. Pleasingly, Ravensburger has captured the emotional depth that turned the film into an enduring masterpiece, focusing more on...

Olivia Rodrigo taking the stage during her exclusive American Express concert in NYC, October 2025. Christopher Polk/Billboard It’s no coincidence that Olivia Rodrigo is channeling her creative energy into a monumental new project: her own all-women music festival. This vision, rooted in artistic camaraderie, is set to become a reality this August, featuring a stellar...

Après une décennie de domination sur le marché, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 tire enfin sa révérence pour laisser place à son successeur tant attendu : Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3. Annoncé officiellement en février dernier, le titre s’est récemment dévoilé sous un nouveau jour, révélant des ambitions bien plus vastes qu’une simple mise à jour technique....

Today, we’re thrilled to pull back the curtain on one of the most breathtaking and distinctive regions arriving in the South Dakota DLC for American Truck Simulator: the majestic Badlands National Park. Located along the fringes of the Great Plains in southwestern South Dakota, this vast expanse covers 244,000 acres of dramatic, wind-swept geology. It...

Fred again.. Courtesy of Huxley Fred again.. is set to make history this December as he embarks on his inaugural tour across India. The acclaimed producer shared the exciting news this past Tuesday (June 23), revealing a highly anticipated three-city circuit. He is scheduled to perform at the Leisure Valley Ground in Delhi NCR on...

The former director of Eidos Montreal warns that the gaming industry is losing its creative DNA as spreadsheets replace passion in decision-making. Stephane D’Astous argues that gaming industry executives now prioritize data over creativity. Market consolidation—led by companies like Tencent, NetEase, and Saudi investment groups—concentrates power among fewer people with deeper resources. This shift directly...

Clive Davis: Decades of Musical Wisdom Clive Davis onstage at the 68th GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala, honoring Avery and Monte Lipman. (Photo: Getty Images) Since the 1960s, Billboard has documented the extraordinary journey of music mogul Clive Davis. Throughout his illustrious career, he has consistently offered profound insights into the industry’s evolution and the art...

The 20th International Festival of Cinema, Music, and Architecture, “Zerkalo: Tarkovsky’s Philosophy,” has unveiled its official jury panel and non-competitive program lineup. The festival will take place from June 26 to June 30 across Ivanovo and several regional cities, including Yuryevets and Shuya. Attendance for all screenings is complimentary, though prior registration is required. This...

Capcom has officially confirmed a 30-minute spotlight presentation scheduled for this Thursday, June 25. The broadcast promises fresh insights and updates on three major titles: Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. The stream is slated to begin at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m....

Manuela Martelli’s gripping drama *The Meltdown*, which premiered in the prestigious “Un Certain Regard” section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, is set to arrive in Russian theaters under the local title *Исчезновение* (“The Disappearance”). Set against the backdrop of 1992 Chile, the mystery drama follows nine-year-old Inés (Maya O’Rourke) as she visits her grandparents’...

Kevin Bacon is set to star in the upcoming horror-thriller “Summoner,” a project from Amazon MGM Studios. Bacon will portray Jefferson Haddock, an exorcist summoned to a secluded safe house—part of the witness protection program—to confront a malevolent demonic entity. The film marks the directorial debut of Jeremy Slater, the creative mind behind scripts for...