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Online Shooter Announced, Launched, and Shuttered in the Time It Took to Write This Headline
A studio’s brief foray into the live-service market ended before the first patch could be coded. A premier studio, long celebrated for its cinematic, single-player epics, underwent a drastic identity crisis following a brief boardroom encounter. The catalyst? An executive who scrawled “Fortnight [sic]” on a whiteboard, circled it three times with manic intensity, and...
Nintendo and NVIDIA Partner for Migraine-Inducing 3DLSS 5 Technology
Last month, NVIDIA pulled back the curtain on DLSS 5, a polarizing new suite of AI-driven visual enhancements. Clearly threatened by another developer infringing on its territory of “technology that causes physical ocular strain,” Nintendo has struck back. Today, the Kyoto-based giant announced a partnership with NVIDIA to launch its own proprietary version of the...
Game Infarcer: New Xbox Patent for Project Helix Hints at DNA Splicing Tech: ‘Now You Are An Xbox’
Legal researchers have unearthed a startling new patent filed by Microsoft earlier this month, offering a glimpse into the company’s vision for its next-generation hardware, codenamed “Project Helix.” While last year’s “This is an Xbox” marketing campaign was eventually shelved by Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma—who assumed leadership following Phil Spencer’s retirement and Sarah Bond’s...
Palworld’s ‘Windy and Wavy’ Update Adds Three New Pals
Pocketpair, the creative force behind the survival sensation Palworld, has unveiled a trio of unprecedented creatures slated to join the game’s roster. These novel Pals are scheduled to debut in 2027 as the centerpiece of a massive expansion titled “Windy and Wavy.” This upcoming update introduces three distinct entities: Eyebrowt (Grass-type), SoBecqua (Water-type), and Bonpom...
Jon Bon Jovi Receives 2026 James Beard Impact Award for JBJ Soul Kitchen and Soul Foundation
Jon Bon Jovi attends the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony for Def Leppard on October 9, 2025. Jesse Grant/Variety While Jon Bon Jovi’s mantle is already crowded with accolades from his legendary rock career, the Hall of Famer recently secured a different kind of hardware. This week, the musician was honored with the prestigious James...
Fifteen Years of Insidious: The Makeup Artist Behind ‘Black Within Blackness’ Looks Back
For over a decade, Joseph Bishara carved out a career as a film composer, scoring underground horror titles such as The Convent and The Gravedancers. However, in 2011, his career took a theatrical turn when he stepped in front of the camera to portray one of modern horror’s most enduring nightmares. Bishara first crossed paths...
RAYE, PinkPantheress, and Lewis Capaldi Set to Headline Massive 2026 Montreux Jazz Festival Lineup
Raye captured at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. | Gilbert Flores/Billboard The Montreux Jazz Festival has pulled back the curtain on a stellar lineup for its landmark 60th anniversary, featuring headlining turns from RAYE, PinkPantheress, and Lewis Capaldi. Celebrating six decades of musical excellence, the prestigious Swiss event...
Director of ‘Serf’ is preparing a new ‘Cinderella’ adaptation
Постановщики Клим Шипенко (трилогия «Холоп») и Соня Карпунина («Лотерея») работают над полнометражной сказкой «Золушка». Новая адаптация сказки Шарля Перро выйдет в российский прокат 10 февраля 2028 года. В производстве участвуют студия Yellow, Black and White, телеканал «Россия» и кинокомпания ТЕМП. Исполнительница главной роли пока неизвестна. Наиболее узнаваемыми советскими экранизацами «Золушки» является фильм 1947 года и анимационная лента 1979-го. В...
Hotfix Version 1.2.5-4
Greetings, Fellow Merchants! We have just deployed Hotfix 1.2.5-4, which specifically addresses a technical glitch that caused the mouse cursor to become invisible during gameplay. This release marks the conclusion of our current cycle of immediate hotfixes. Moving forward, our development focus will shift toward delivering more comprehensive scheduled updates and routine maintenance patches. Bug...
Pokémon Legends: Z-A to Finally Add Pokémon Home Support Six Months After Launch
Roughly half a year after its debut, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is finally preparing to bridge the gap with Pokémon Home. This week’s scheduled update will enable trainers to migrate their long-time companions from legacy titles into the urban sprawl of Lumiose City. However, this connectivity suite includes several critical restrictions and technical caveats that players...
Opening film of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival announced
Историческая комедия «Электрическая Венера» (La Vénus électrique) Пьера Сальвадори откроет 79-й Каннский кинофестиваль, сообщили в дирекции смотра. Действие сюжета фильма будет развиваться в Париже конца 1920-х годов. Молодой художник проживает утрату жены. Герой встречает самозванку-медиума, которая обещает ему устроить спиритический сеанс с почившей супругой. Постепенно между вдовцом и девушкой возникают чувства. Главные роли исполнят Пио...
Super Mario Galaxy: We had a great time despite obvious flaws (Review)
Hardly three years have passed since the Super Mario Bros. Movie shattered global records, hauling in a staggering $1.3 billion. Such a gargantuan triumph made a sequel inevitable, yet the speed with which Nintendo and Illumination have delivered this second installment is a testament to their industrial prowess. Adhering to the philosophy of striking while...
I’m Obsessed with Hozy: The Perfect Cozy Decorating Game on Steam
A peculiar rhythm took hold of me shortly after I began Hozy, the tranquil interior design title from Come On Studio. After purging a space of its grime and unburdening boxes that seem to possess a Mary Poppins-esque defiance of physics, I often found myself needing a reprieve. Confronting dozens of decor pieces in a...
April Fools’ Snow Arrives in GTA Online
The creators of GTA Online are pulling a festive prank on the community by reintroducing a wintry chill to Los Santos. For a limited time, snow has blanketed the map, allowing players to engage in snowball fights or utilize the specialized Snowball Launcher for those who already have it in their collection. Furthermore, the predatory...
Grieving Man Accidentally Summons Cubone While Laying Flowers at Wife’s Grave
The journey through grief is a deeply personal one. For John Johnson, following a devastating accident that claimed his wife’s life, solace was found in a daily ritual: visiting her headstone at the Lavender Town Cemetery. However, Johnson’s routine was upended this March when a simple gesture of affection went cosmically wrong. After surrounding the...
Super Monkey Ball Developers to Replace All Future Human Characters With AiAi: ‘Humans Shouldn’t Be Involved’
The development team behind Super Monkey Ball at RGG Studio left the industry stunned this week after announcing a radical shift away from human-centric design. According to leadership, the future of the franchise belongs to a singular vision. “The breakthroughs in our upcoming titles will be powered entirely by AiAi,” the series director declared. “AiAi...
Online Shooter Announced, Launched, and Shuttered in the Time It Took to Write This Headline
A studio’s brief foray into the live-service market ended before the first patch could be coded. A premier studio, long celebrated for its cinematic, single-player epics, underwent a drastic identity crisis following a brief boardroom encounter. The catalyst? An executive who scrawled “Fortnight [sic]” on a whiteboard, circled it three times with manic intensity, and...
Nintendo and NVIDIA Partner for Migraine-Inducing 3DLSS 5 Technology
Last month, NVIDIA pulled back the curtain on DLSS 5, a polarizing new suite of AI-driven visual enhancements. Clearly threatened by another developer infringing on its territory of “technology that causes physical ocular strain,” Nintendo has struck back. Today, the Kyoto-based giant announced a partnership with NVIDIA to launch its own proprietary version of the...
Game Infarcer: New Xbox Patent for Project Helix Hints at DNA Splicing Tech: ‘Now You Are An Xbox’
Legal researchers have unearthed a startling new patent filed by Microsoft earlier this month, offering a glimpse into the company’s vision for its next-generation hardware, codenamed “Project Helix.” While last year’s “This is an Xbox” marketing campaign was eventually shelved by Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma—who assumed leadership following Phil Spencer’s retirement and Sarah Bond’s...
Palworld’s ‘Windy and Wavy’ Update Adds Three New Pals
Pocketpair, the creative force behind the survival sensation Palworld, has unveiled a trio of unprecedented creatures slated to join the game’s roster. These novel Pals are scheduled to debut in 2027 as the centerpiece of a massive expansion titled “Windy and Wavy.” This upcoming update introduces three distinct entities: Eyebrowt (Grass-type), SoBecqua (Water-type), and Bonpom...
Jon Bon Jovi Receives 2026 James Beard Impact Award for JBJ Soul Kitchen and Soul Foundation
Jon Bon Jovi attends the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony for Def Leppard on October 9, 2025. Jesse Grant/Variety While Jon Bon Jovi’s mantle is already crowded with accolades from his legendary rock career, the Hall of Famer recently secured a different kind of hardware. This week, the musician was honored with the prestigious James...
Fifteen Years of Insidious: The Makeup Artist Behind ‘Black Within Blackness’ Looks Back
For over a decade, Joseph Bishara carved out a career as a film composer, scoring underground horror titles such as The Convent and The Gravedancers. However, in 2011, his career took a theatrical turn when he stepped in front of the camera to portray one of modern horror’s most enduring nightmares. Bishara first crossed paths...
RAYE, PinkPantheress, and Lewis Capaldi Set to Headline Massive 2026 Montreux Jazz Festival Lineup
Raye captured at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. | Gilbert Flores/Billboard The Montreux Jazz Festival has pulled back the curtain on a stellar lineup for its landmark 60th anniversary, featuring headlining turns from RAYE, PinkPantheress, and Lewis Capaldi. Celebrating six decades of musical excellence, the prestigious Swiss event...
Director of ‘Serf’ is preparing a new ‘Cinderella’ adaptation
Постановщики Клим Шипенко (трилогия «Холоп») и Соня Карпунина («Лотерея») работают над полнометражной сказкой «Золушка». Новая адаптация сказки Шарля Перро выйдет в российский прокат 10 февраля 2028 года. В производстве участвуют студия Yellow, Black and White, телеканал «Россия» и кинокомпания ТЕМП. Исполнительница главной роли пока неизвестна. Наиболее узнаваемыми советскими экранизацами «Золушки» является фильм 1947 года и анимационная лента 1979-го. В...
Hotfix Version 1.2.5-4
Greetings, Fellow Merchants! We have just deployed Hotfix 1.2.5-4, which specifically addresses a technical glitch that caused the mouse cursor to become invisible during gameplay. This release marks the conclusion of our current cycle of immediate hotfixes. Moving forward, our development focus will shift toward delivering more comprehensive scheduled updates and routine maintenance patches. Bug...