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Brandi Carlile Returns to SNL to Perform Tracks from “Returning to Myself”
Brandi Carlile Returns to Saturday Night Live with Potent Performances of “Church & State” and “Human” Nov. 2, 2025 — New York Brandi Carlile returned to the SNL stage on Nov. 2, 2025 to perform selections from her latest solo album, Returning to Myself. On Nov. 2, 2025, Brandi Carlile made a commanding return to...
Thousands of Players Try to Save New World — Fans Want to Change Amazon’s Plans
Fans are taking matters into their own hands to oppose Amazon’s plans. Thousands of players are fighting to preserve the MMORPG New World, and a petition in support of the game has gathered more than 24,000 signatures. Recent widespread layoffs in Amazon’s gaming division have effectively ended active support for New World: Aeternum. Frustrated players...
Preload Start Date and File Size for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Discovered
Data pulled from PlayStation’s servers and published by PlayStationSize shows that on PS4 the Co-op Campaign, Zombies, and Multiplayer packs occupy relatively little storage, whereas the Call of Duty HQ application requires a substantial amount of space. Download sizes for the PS4 packs: Multiplayer Pack: 11.6 GB; Zombies Pack: 320 MB; Co-op Campaign Pack: 11.9...
It Seems Assassin’s Creed: Shadows Is the Series’ Worst-Selling Game in the Last Five Years
Even Assassin’s Creed: Mirage outsold it within three months. Ubisoft had pinned significant hopes on the title, but the long‑awaited Japanese setting couldn’t rescue the project. Although Shadows enjoyed a strong opening — reaching three million players in its first week — total sales after six months amounted to just 4.3 million. That’s a disappointing...
Rockstar Was Developing a Medieval Game Featuring Knights and Myths
In a recent interview, Rockstar Games co‑founder Dan Houser spoke about an unrealized studio project that would have taken players to a medieval setting infused with mythological elements. The concept never progressed to full development. Houser clarified the idea existed only at the concept stage and that a script was never begun. He nevertheless believes...
Switch 2 Accelerated Nintendo’s Abandonment of Cartridges — Analyst
Circana analyst Mat Piscatella said Nintendo is accelerating its move toward digital sales with the arrival of the Switch 2. Once the last major publisher to lean on physical media, the company’s stance is shifting quickly. In a conversation with blogger Spawn Wave, Piscatella observed that next-generation consoles — including the upcoming Xbox — are...
Call of Duty developers back Game Pass price hike — say they’ll earn more, insider reports
According to insider TheGhostOfHope, studios working on Call of Duty have responded positively to the Xbox Game Pass price increase. Activision developers say the new tier should give them greater financial stability and boost performance-linked bonuses. I spoke with several Call of Duty developers who contend that the recent Game Pass price jump — from...
Saints Row creator confirms he was asked to consider a prequel
After the unsuccessful 2023 reboot, hopes for the series’ return in its familiar form all but vanished. Volition’s most recent release failed to meet players’ expectations — and that was only one of its shortcomings. Fans now have a reason for cautious optimism. Chris Stockman, the writer behind the original Saints Row, revealed he was...
Famous Street Fighter Heroine to Be Added to Fatal Fury
The fighting game market is enjoying a resurgence. New entries in Tekken and Street Fighter, together with the revival of SNK’s classic franchises, have made the genre more popular than it has been in years. In spring 2025 SNK revived the Fatal Fury series, which had not seen a new installment in over two decades....
Edgar Wright Discusses the Fate of the ‘Baby Driver’ Sequel
Новости Эдгар Райт рассказал о судьбе сиквела «Малыша на драйве» Добавить в закладки Британский режиссер Эдгар Райт рассказал, что сценарий «Малыша на драйве 2» уже готов. По всей видимости, фильм вот-вот пойдет в производство. Иные подробности о сиквеле неизвестны, однако Райт отметил, что новый «Малыш на драйве» во многом зависит от «факторов, которые невозможно контролировать»....
Coppola Sells Watch Collection After ‘Megalopolis’ Flops
Новости Коппола продает коллекцию часов из-за провала «Мегалополиса» Добавить в закладки Фрэнсис Форд Коппола выставил на аукцион в Нью-Йорке роскошную коллекцию часов, среди которых, например, есть хронометр, созданный известным часовщиком Франсуа-Полем Журне. На циферблате хронометра место привычной часовой стрелки занимает механизированная рука, сделанная по эскизам хирурга XVI века. Журне трудился над этими часами порядка девяти лет....
Netflix to Release Modern Version of “The Great Gatsby”
Новости Netflix выпустит современную версию «Великого Гэтсби» Добавить в закладки Руководство Netflix приобрело права на экранизацию «Долины праха» — современной адаптации «Великого Гэтсби» от сценариста Стивена Гейгана («Траффик»). Действие фильма развернется в Сан-Франциско наших дней. Ожидается, что Гейган выступит не только сценаристом, но и режиссером фильма. Напомним, что оргининальный роман Фрэнсиса Скотта Фицджеральда вышел в 1925 году....
Early Access Is No Longer About Bugs: Dead Cells Developers Explain Players’ New Expectations
Early access has grown substantially over the last decade, and players’ standards for these releases have risen as well. Today, studios can no longer afford to ship rough, bug-filled builds — a trend Motion Twin’s developers have noticed. “Expectations are higher now than they were five or six years ago — both in terms of...
Nearly 90% of Windows Games Run on Linux
For many years, gaming on Linux was seen as experimental — a playground for hobbyists and power users. Even with notable improvements to the platform in recent times, it still carries a reputation for being fiddly and less user-friendly for gamers. However, the landscape has shifted dramatically. Much of the credit goes to Proton and...
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Has Sold More Than 1 Million Copies for Eight Consecutive Years
While fans await the arrival of Resident Evil Requiem, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard has consistently posted strong sales since its 2017 debut. According to Capcom’s interim report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, the title has moved 15,936,000 copies and continues to sell more than a million units annually. Compared to other entries...
Next Sonic Movie to Take a Nostalgic Turn and Feature Characters from the Classic Game — Insider
The Sonic the Hedgehog film universe has emerged as one of the most successful adaptations of recent years. Its three entries proved to be box-office hits, and Paramount is pressing ahead. Production on Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is underway, with a planned release in 2027. According to a recent report from insider Daniel Richtman, the...
Brandi Carlile Returns to SNL to Perform Tracks from “Returning to Myself”
Brandi Carlile Returns to Saturday Night Live with Potent Performances of “Church & State” and “Human” Nov. 2, 2025 — New York Brandi Carlile returned to the SNL stage on Nov. 2, 2025 to perform selections from her latest solo album, Returning to Myself. On Nov. 2, 2025, Brandi Carlile made a commanding return to...
Thousands of Players Try to Save New World — Fans Want to Change Amazon’s Plans
Fans are taking matters into their own hands to oppose Amazon’s plans. Thousands of players are fighting to preserve the MMORPG New World, and a petition in support of the game has gathered more than 24,000 signatures. Recent widespread layoffs in Amazon’s gaming division have effectively ended active support for New World: Aeternum. Frustrated players...
Preload Start Date and File Size for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Discovered
Data pulled from PlayStation’s servers and published by PlayStationSize shows that on PS4 the Co-op Campaign, Zombies, and Multiplayer packs occupy relatively little storage, whereas the Call of Duty HQ application requires a substantial amount of space. Download sizes for the PS4 packs: Multiplayer Pack: 11.6 GB; Zombies Pack: 320 MB; Co-op Campaign Pack: 11.9...
It Seems Assassin’s Creed: Shadows Is the Series’ Worst-Selling Game in the Last Five Years
Even Assassin’s Creed: Mirage outsold it within three months. Ubisoft had pinned significant hopes on the title, but the long‑awaited Japanese setting couldn’t rescue the project. Although Shadows enjoyed a strong opening — reaching three million players in its first week — total sales after six months amounted to just 4.3 million. That’s a disappointing...
Rockstar Was Developing a Medieval Game Featuring Knights and Myths
In a recent interview, Rockstar Games co‑founder Dan Houser spoke about an unrealized studio project that would have taken players to a medieval setting infused with mythological elements. The concept never progressed to full development. Houser clarified the idea existed only at the concept stage and that a script was never begun. He nevertheless believes...
Switch 2 Accelerated Nintendo’s Abandonment of Cartridges — Analyst
Circana analyst Mat Piscatella said Nintendo is accelerating its move toward digital sales with the arrival of the Switch 2. Once the last major publisher to lean on physical media, the company’s stance is shifting quickly. In a conversation with blogger Spawn Wave, Piscatella observed that next-generation consoles — including the upcoming Xbox — are...
Call of Duty developers back Game Pass price hike — say they’ll earn more, insider reports
According to insider TheGhostOfHope, studios working on Call of Duty have responded positively to the Xbox Game Pass price increase. Activision developers say the new tier should give them greater financial stability and boost performance-linked bonuses. I spoke with several Call of Duty developers who contend that the recent Game Pass price jump — from...
Saints Row creator confirms he was asked to consider a prequel
After the unsuccessful 2023 reboot, hopes for the series’ return in its familiar form all but vanished. Volition’s most recent release failed to meet players’ expectations — and that was only one of its shortcomings. Fans now have a reason for cautious optimism. Chris Stockman, the writer behind the original Saints Row, revealed he was...
Famous Street Fighter Heroine to Be Added to Fatal Fury
The fighting game market is enjoying a resurgence. New entries in Tekken and Street Fighter, together with the revival of SNK’s classic franchises, have made the genre more popular than it has been in years. In spring 2025 SNK revived the Fatal Fury series, which had not seen a new installment in over two decades....