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Love Rocks Producers Reflect on 10 Years of New York’s Most Iconic Benefit Concert
A Decade of Decibels: How Love Rocks NYC Redefined the Charity Gala Founders John Varvatos, Nicole Rechter, and Greg Williamson. Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty for DKC The New York City skyline thrums with the constant rhythm of live music. On any given evening, the city offers everything from underground experimental sets to sold-out arena tours. Simultaneously,...
IGN Impacted: One of the UK’s Largest Gaming Publications to Conduct Layoffs
The impact of job losses is spreading across the Gamer Network, affecting staff at Eurogamer and several sister publications. The games media landscape is facing another period of instability as Eurogamer and other outlets under the IGN-owned Gamer Network banner began a series of significant staff reductions this week. According to sources familiar with the...
Project Helix: Everything We Know About the Next Xbox
The last five years have served as a period of radical transformation for the Xbox brand. While Microsoft’s gaming aspirations reached new heights with the monumental $67.9 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the hardware side of the business has faced significant headwinds. Despite the Xbox Series X and Series S representing arguably the most refined...
Critical Role’s Latest Hire Signals Strategic Expansion
Image: Critical Role The transformation of Critical Role—from a grassroots Dungeons & Dragons stream led by voice-acting friends to a formidable global media titan—is accelerating. This evolution is underscored by a significant new executive hire, a move poised to fundamentally enhance how the “Critter” community engages with their favorite content. As detailed in a recent...
Invincible VS: Powerplex Gameplay Reveal Trailer
Developer Quarter Up has officially pulled back the curtain on the latest addition to the Invincible VS roster. Joining the fray is Powerplex, the electricity-wielding, emotionally volatile antagonist who harbors a deep-seated vendetta against Mark Grayson. He brings his frantic, high-voltage combat style to the upcoming 3v3 tag-team fighter. Powerplex dominates the arena with a...
Xbox would be better off without Microsoft, claims analyst—without specifying where the funding would come from
Alinea Analytics expresses confidence that Asha Sharma, the newly appointed head of Microsoft Gaming, can successfully navigate the division out of its current period of stagnation. In a recent industry briefing, Rhys Elliott, Lead Market Analyst at Alinea Analytics, observed that game development is fundamentally an artistic endeavor rather than a standard tech operation. He...
FarmCon 26: Join us at Volvo on August 1st & 2nd!
Организаторы ежегодного фестиваля FarmCon официально объявили место и даты проведения мероприятия в 2026 году. В этот раз фанаты симуляторов фермерства соберутся на производственной площадке компании Volvo первого и второго августа. Это событие обещает стать самым масштабным за всю историю проекта предлагая гостям уникальный опыт знакомства с современной сельскохозяйственной техникой и новейшими игровыми технологиями.\n\n**Что ждет посетителей...
How Pokémon Inspired the Next Generation of Game Developers and Their Work
Nearly three decades after it first captivated the world in 1996, Pokémon remains a juggernaut of global entertainment, showing no signs of fatigue. Recent data from Gamesight highlights this enduring dominance: since 2018, Pokémon-related gaming content has amassed a staggering 1.4 billion hours of live viewership across YouTube and Twitch. Furthermore, a library of over...
11 Tips From the Marathon Game Director for Today’s Server Slam
Bungie’s highly anticipated extraction shooter, Marathon, is nearly upon us. The game is slated for a March 5 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. To gear up for the launch, the studio is hosting a “Server Slam”—an open playtest designed to stress-test the infrastructure while giving the community a hands-on preview of...
Move Forward Music Announces Full Lineup for New Brooklyn Festival, Sounds That Move
Hope Tala performing during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival in Indio, California. (Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety) Move Forward Music—the visionary team credited with supporting the early live careers of superstars like Kendrick Lamar, Doja Cat, and Juice WRLD—has officially revealed the full roster for its inaugural independent festival, Sounds That Move. The event...
Teyana Taylor Reflects on Retiring From Music After Feeling Undervalued: ‘Everyone Said It Was Dumb’
Teyana Taylor at the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards held at The Royal Festival Hall on Feb. 22, 2026, in London. James McCauley/Variety Teyana Taylor’s return to the recording studio was never a guaranteed chapter in her career. After stepping away from the music industry in 2020, the multihyphenate star found her way back with...
Payday 3 removes criticized mechanic in February gameplay update nearly 3 years later
The era of “Wi-Fi circles” has finally come to an end. The development team behind Payday 3 has rolled out Update 3.2, introducing a series of “quality of life” enhancements specifically designed to refine the game’s overall flow and responsiveness. Starbreeze Studios is tackling several gameplay frustrations head-on; for instance, players can now reload shotguns...
The Chapter Voice Pack 1 is Now Available!
Attention, Battle-Brothers! The Techmarine Update has officially launched, introducing the highly anticipated Chapter Voice Pack 1 for Space Marine 2. This expansion brings over 1,300 lines of dialogue, meticulously recorded to embody the distinct warrior cultures of the Blood Angels, Space Wolves, and Black Templars. Accompanying the new audio are three unique character heads. In...
The Techmarine Update Has Arrived!
The Techmarine Update Has Arrived: Bolster Your Arsenal in Space Marine 2 Greetings, Battle-Brothers, The Techmarine Update is officially live, introducing a powerful new playable class for all Space Marine 2 players, alongside a fresh PvE mission, dual Season Pass 2 DLCs, and significant gameplay enhancements. We are thrilled to deploy this major expansion for...
Grab This Retro Pixel Survival Horror for Free on the Epic Games Store Now
The Epic Games Store continues its tradition of supporting independent developers by offering a unique and highly atmospheric retro pixel survival horror game for free this week. This project stands out in the crowded market with its striking visual style and clever puzzles that serve as a direct homage to the genre classics of the...
Rumor: Bluepoint Games wanted to work on Bloodborne and Resistance remakes, but Sony refused
Sony has reportedly deemed Bluepoint Games’ remake and remaster pitches as financially underwhelming. Bluepoint Games reportedly presented Sony with various remake and remaster concepts for the PlayStation 5, but none successfully transitioned into active development. This information comes from former employees via Green Zone Bites. According to these sources, the studio pitched revivals for Jak...
Love Rocks Producers Reflect on 10 Years of New York’s Most Iconic Benefit Concert
A Decade of Decibels: How Love Rocks NYC Redefined the Charity Gala Founders John Varvatos, Nicole Rechter, and Greg Williamson. Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty for DKC The New York City skyline thrums with the constant rhythm of live music. On any given evening, the city offers everything from underground experimental sets to sold-out arena tours. Simultaneously,...
IGN Impacted: One of the UK’s Largest Gaming Publications to Conduct Layoffs
The impact of job losses is spreading across the Gamer Network, affecting staff at Eurogamer and several sister publications. The games media landscape is facing another period of instability as Eurogamer and other outlets under the IGN-owned Gamer Network banner began a series of significant staff reductions this week. According to sources familiar with the...
Project Helix: Everything We Know About the Next Xbox
The last five years have served as a period of radical transformation for the Xbox brand. While Microsoft’s gaming aspirations reached new heights with the monumental $67.9 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the hardware side of the business has faced significant headwinds. Despite the Xbox Series X and Series S representing arguably the most refined...
Critical Role’s Latest Hire Signals Strategic Expansion
Image: Critical Role The transformation of Critical Role—from a grassroots Dungeons & Dragons stream led by voice-acting friends to a formidable global media titan—is accelerating. This evolution is underscored by a significant new executive hire, a move poised to fundamentally enhance how the “Critter” community engages with their favorite content. As detailed in a recent...
Invincible VS: Powerplex Gameplay Reveal Trailer
Developer Quarter Up has officially pulled back the curtain on the latest addition to the Invincible VS roster. Joining the fray is Powerplex, the electricity-wielding, emotionally volatile antagonist who harbors a deep-seated vendetta against Mark Grayson. He brings his frantic, high-voltage combat style to the upcoming 3v3 tag-team fighter. Powerplex dominates the arena with a...
Xbox would be better off without Microsoft, claims analyst—without specifying where the funding would come from
Alinea Analytics expresses confidence that Asha Sharma, the newly appointed head of Microsoft Gaming, can successfully navigate the division out of its current period of stagnation. In a recent industry briefing, Rhys Elliott, Lead Market Analyst at Alinea Analytics, observed that game development is fundamentally an artistic endeavor rather than a standard tech operation. He...
FarmCon 26: Join us at Volvo on August 1st & 2nd!
Организаторы ежегодного фестиваля FarmCon официально объявили место и даты проведения мероприятия в 2026 году. В этот раз фанаты симуляторов фермерства соберутся на производственной площадке компании Volvo первого и второго августа. Это событие обещает стать самым масштабным за всю историю проекта предлагая гостям уникальный опыт знакомства с современной сельскохозяйственной техникой и новейшими игровыми технологиями.\n\n**Что ждет посетителей...
How Pokémon Inspired the Next Generation of Game Developers and Their Work
Nearly three decades after it first captivated the world in 1996, Pokémon remains a juggernaut of global entertainment, showing no signs of fatigue. Recent data from Gamesight highlights this enduring dominance: since 2018, Pokémon-related gaming content has amassed a staggering 1.4 billion hours of live viewership across YouTube and Twitch. Furthermore, a library of over...
11 Tips From the Marathon Game Director for Today’s Server Slam
Bungie’s highly anticipated extraction shooter, Marathon, is nearly upon us. The game is slated for a March 5 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. To gear up for the launch, the studio is hosting a “Server Slam”—an open playtest designed to stress-test the infrastructure while giving the community a hands-on preview of...