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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended invitations to 529 film industry professionals to join its ranks, granting them voting privileges for the annual Academy Awards. The latest cohort of inductees includes notable stars such as Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, Josh O’Connor, Mia Goth, Julia Garner, Jon Bernthal, and Bill Skarsgård. This...

Disney has officially announced a theatrical re-release of its blockbuster, Avengers: Endgame. The updated version, retitled Avengers: Endgame — Infinity Vision, is slated to launch as part of a grand initiative to bring the most celebrated entries of the Marvel Cinematic Universe back to the big screen. According to the studio, this refreshed release will...

Music Industry News June 25, 2026 Orbital’s Paul Hartnoll and Josh Baker Join Speaker Lineup for ADE’s 30th Anniversary The premier international dance music summit returns to Amsterdam this autumn. Courtesy of Amsterdam Dance Event The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has unveiled a fresh wave of industry leaders set to headline its 2026 Pro conference....

Users can finally see the horizontal Ayaneo Pocket Micro 2 handheld ahead of its full announcement on June 26. Ayaneo teased the Pocket Micro 2 with images for 11 days. Today, the developers revealed official photos of the front panel just before the upcoming launch. These images show the console retains a design close to...

Players are criticizing GTA VI over concerns that specific content remains locked behind a premium edition of the game. The $100 Ultimate Edition has drawn scrutiny because certain cosmetic items appear restricted to exclusive in-game locations. Critics argue that this creates an artificial barrier for content that should be more accessible. Community members are debating...

Greetings, everyone! We are rolling out a fresh set of refinements and stability patches for the current build. Please be advised that we will also be conducting scheduled backend maintenance, during which the game will be temporarily offline. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any disruption to your gameplay. Patch Notes: Version 0.10.0.7 Linux...

Alison Wonderland to Make Special Appearance at FIFA World Cup Finals Alison Wonderland during her recent appearance in Las Vegas, May 2025. Electronic music sensation Alison Wonderland has cultivated a career defined by monumental milestones. From her groundbreaking 2018 Coachella set—where she became the first female DJ to headline the iconic festival—to her recurring residency...

The retro-futuristic shooter ExeKiller—billed as a cyber-western—has a new publisher. After Null Games exited the publishing business, 505 Games took over the project. Paradark Studio announced the deal on the ExeKiller Steam page. The game was previously slated for release under Null Games before the company abandoned its game publishing operations. The studio noted that...

We are pleased to announce the arrival of our latest update, featuring a variety of refinements and balance adjustments designed to improve your gameplay experience: General Fixes: Addressed several minor bugs to ensure smoother performance. Minigame Balancing: We have lowered the difficulty threshold for both Forever – Rank 1 and Forever – Rank 2 in...

Epic Games released Unreal Engine 5.8, describing it as the most efficient version of the engine to date. This update builds on the performance gains seen in version 5.7, which improved GPU performance by 25% and CPU performance by 35%. The Lumen global illumination system now includes a mode called Lumen Lite. Developers optimized this...

The collector’s edition of the new Fable sold out months before its release. Resellers are now listing the sets on eBay for $800. Pre-orders for the new Fable began following the Xbox showcase in June. Alongside the standard version, players could purchase a $199.99 collector’s edition containing a Jack figurine, a steelbook, and additional bonuses....

RÜFÜS DU SOL Romain Rabasa RÜFÜS DU SOL is set to etch their name into music history this week as they descend upon Madison Square Garden, the world’s most iconic arena. The Australian powerhouse trio kicks off a monumental run on Thursday, June 25, headlining four consecutive sold-out nights. This achievement marks the highest number...

Image: Marvel Studios After a two-year hiatus, the highly anticipated second season of X-Men ’97 is finally upon us. Following the runaway success of its 2024 debut and that jaw-dropping finale, the series returns on July 1 with a three-episode premiere. Having caught an early glimpse of the first four installments, we can confirm the...

Spectators gather at the Great American State Fair rally on the National Mall, June 24, 2026. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Just before Donald Trump took the stage at Wednesday’s Great American State Fair rally—an event commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary—the estate of Leonard Cohen issued a formal protest. The representatives for the late legendary songwriter explicitly...

Former Halo Studios art director Glenn Israel is one of the employees who says they were targeted by management. Ahead of another wave of layoffs at Xbox, former employees warn that managers may use staff cuts to retaliate against those who reported toxic behavior. Four former staff members spoke to Game Developer and described a...