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A high school student ported Half-Life 2 to the browser over the course of three months. Players can now run the Valve shooter for free directly on a website without any installation. The developer, known as slqnt, spent three months building the browser version. Users simply open the site, wait for the files to load,...

Prime 1 Studio will open pre-orders for a new Atreus statue in the third quarter of 2026. This release joins the premium Real Elite Masterline series inspired by God of War: Ragnarok. Staff at the Next Level Showcase XVIII revealed the 1/3 scale figure during their presentation. The statue includes several interchangeable parts. Collectors can...

Bungie underwent a leadership change following major restructuring and layoffs within its Destiny 2 and Marathon teams. Poria Torkan, formerly a producer for Killzone at Guerrilla Games, has taken over as the head of the studio. Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier reported that Justin Truman, who replaced Pete Parsons last year, is now resigning. Forbes contributor...

The developers of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 outlined their support plans for the game’s third year, alongside details on patch 14, modding tools, and a release for the Nintendo Switch 2. Year three introduces the Absolvor Bolt pistol for a new class and a one-handed Thunder Hammer. Players can also expect two additional bosses...

What to Play This Weekend: June 26, 2026 Star Fox has returned! And by that, I mean the legendary 1997 Nintendo 64 classic has been resurrected. While we are still left waiting for a truly original entry in the franchise, this recent remake—fittingly titled Star Fox—is surprisingly impressive. It turns out that a meticulous, respectful...

The next generation of PlayStation consoles faces a difficult outlook. Memory and storage prices could double by late 2027, potentially driving up hardware costs. Microsoft highlighted these trends while explaining price hikes for the Xbox Series X and S. The company reported that console memory costs have already risen 2.5 times and expects another doubling...

With GTA 6 pre-orders officially live, Rockstar Games is poised to accelerate its promotional momentum, signaling the start of an aggressive marketing rollout. Rockstar has begun distributing official promotional posters to major retailers worldwide. The artwork serves as an evolution of the previously unveiled cover design, now polished with bold new branding along the upper...

Journalists are currently playing Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. Ubisoft will lift the review embargo on July 8 at 13:00 Moscow time. Ubisoft Singapore rebuilt the 2013 original with updated combat, stealth, and mission design. The developer added new parry mechanics, finishers, and a system for switching between swords and pistols. Naval combat received similar...

Phoebe Bridgers | Photo: Frank Ockenfels June is wrapping up with an impressive influx of fresh tracks, featuring highly anticipated releases from Phoebe Bridgers, Sombr, and several other standout artists. On Friday, June 26, Phoebe Bridgers officially broke her six-year hiatus from solo material with the debut of “Lost Boys.” A poignant precursor to her...

The incredible cosplayers bringing Dispatch to life have energized the AdHoc team for months. With convention season now in full swing, we wanted to return the favor and support our amazing creative community! Over the next few Fridays, we will be releasing a series of official cosplay guides, organized by the order in which characters...

Prime 1 Studio will open pre-orders for a large statue of Merry, Pippin, and Treebeard in the third quarter of 2026. The company unveiled the 1/4 scale collectible during their Next Level Showcase XVIII event. The statue stands 163 centimeters tall and depicts Merry and Pippin riding Treebeard as they throw rocks at orcs. Prime...

The acclaimed series Snowball Earth is officially returning for a second season. The renewal was confirmed shortly after the conclusion of the first season’s 13-episode run this past Friday. Fans can stream the series on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Disney Plus. The announcement arrived alongside a teaser trailer featuring a glimpse of kaiju, imposing mechs, a...

The Nintendo Switch 2 has overtaken the PlayStation 5 in Japanese sales. Despite the Sony console having a longer time on the market, the Switch 2 holds the lead in the domestic region. Data from Gematsu shows the Nintendo Switch 2 reached 5,940,500 units sold in Japan. The PlayStation 5 sits at 5,920,682 units. The...

Image: Skydance Animation/Netflix Brad Bird has nurtured the vision for his neo-noir project, Ray Gunn, since long before his 1999 animated debut, The Iron Giant. After a nearly three-decade journey, the film—described by Bird as a stylistic fusion of The Maltese Falcon and Buck Rogers—is finally set to arrive on Netflix this December 18. “This...

ATEEZ finds themselves utterly captivated by Chase Infiniti in the music video for their latest single, “BAD,” which premiered this Friday (June 26) alongside the release of their new mini-album, GOLDEN HOUR Part.5. The cinematic narrative kicks off at a wedding, where the One Battle After Another actress looks radiant in her bridal gown. A...