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Billie Eilish performing during the “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour at the Kia Forum, December 2024. Christopher Polk/Billboard For those who experienced Billie Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour, the concert’s opening sequence was an unforgettable surge of adrenaline. Now, the pop icon is inviting fans to relive that electrifying atmosphere by officially...

As development on the Isle of Ireland expansion for Euro Truck Simulator 2 gains momentum, we wanted to pull back the curtain and offer a glimpse into the vital work performed by our research team. Today, we’re sitting down with Adam, a core member of the SCS Software research crew, to discuss the intricate process...

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 marked its first anniversary today, April 24, 2026. Since its arrival, the title has solidified its reputation as a defining experience of this console generation. While its meteoric rise caught many off guard, looking back at the game’s meticulous design, that overwhelming success feels less like a stroke of luck and...

The universe of Larian Studios’ critically acclaimed Baldur’s Gate 3 is poised for a significant expansion. As the first title to sweep all five prestigious Game of the Year honors in 2023, the RPG redefined the genre within the Dungeons & Dragons ecosystem. In an exclusive revelation, it has been confirmed that Wizards of the...

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 celebrates its first anniversary this Friday, and the team at Sandfall Interactive is marking the milestone in style. To honor the occasion, the developers have released a festive update for their celebrated turn-based RPG, introducing a collection of commemorative cosmetics for the cast. All six playable characters have received exclusive “1st...

Greetings, Mayors! With the last traces of winter snow finally retreating from Tampere, Finland, the timing couldn’t be better to unveil our latest update: Spring Cleaning. This patch brings a fresh wave of content, refined gameplay mechanics, UI enhancements, and visual polish. True to the “Spring Cleaning” theme, we’ve also scrubbed away a variety of...

While the original Hell Let Loose has never boasted massive, mainstream player counts, it has achieved something far more enviable: a steady, upward trajectory of active users over its five-year lifespan. According to SteamDB, the game hit a peak of just over 21,000 players in early 2025. For a niche, high-fidelity tactical shooter, this consistent...

Image: Popular Library Two decades have passed since the world lost Octavia Butler, a visionary force in science fiction and fantasy. Yet, her literary legacy remains profoundly influential—save for one specific title she spent over 40 years deliberately keeping out of print. According to reports from the L.A. Times, that disavowed novel, 1978’s Survivor, is...

Two weeks after the high-profile security breach at Rockstar Games, the perpetrators have yet to divulge any concrete details regarding GTA 6. Nevertheless, the cache of sensitive internal documents they managed to exfiltrate has already triggered significant repercussions. Among the stolen data is a comprehensive analytical breakdown of player spending across three key metrics. It...

Image: Neon/Everett Collection Park Chan-wook spent over a decade meticulously crafting his vision for an adaptation of Donald Westlake’s 1997 thriller, The Ax. Given the winding production path and the several creative shifts required to bring it to fruition, it is remarkably jarring how current and urgent the final product feels. On reflection, the film’s...

Madonna Joins Forces With Grindr for Exclusive ‘Confessions II’ Launch Madonna | Credit: Rafael Pavarotti The bond between Madonna and the LGBTQ+ community is nothing short of legendary. Long before pop stardom and queer advocacy were widely aligned, the Queen of Pop was already championing the rights and visibility of the queer community. Now, she...

The reviews for Saros, the eagerly awaited successor to Housemarque’s punishing PS5 roguelite Returnal, have officially arrived. The prevailing consensus is that while Saros is decidedly more accessible than its notorious predecessor, it is far from a walk in the park. Critics remain somewhat divided on whether this shift in difficulty serves the game or...

SXSW London Tim P. Whitby/Artforum With just over a month remaining until the festivities begin, SXSW London has officially unveiled the complete musical roster for its highly anticipated 2026 showcase, running from June 1st through June 6th. Now entering its sophomore year, the festival will transform a variety of vibrant creative hubs across East London—including...

Developer Above the Desk and publisher Wandering Wizard have announced the Steam release of their unique title, Above the Snow. This narrative-driven tycoon game transports players to the snowy Alps of the 1960s, challenging them to take over and run a mountain shelter. In Above the Snow, players do more than just provide a warm...