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Microsoft drops new Gears of War E-Day Xbox controller, and I’m just hoping these press shots aren’t lying to me
Microsoft has unveiled a new Gears of War: E-Day-themed Xbox controller, tying a hardware release to the forthcoming prequel in the long-running shooter series. The article focuses on its visual design and the hope that the detailed, weathered appearance shown in promotional images will look equally convincing in person. The controller appears to use a…
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How ‘Pluribus’ Star Carlos Manuel Vesga Built Manousos’ Pilgrimage of Faith, Exile and Resistance
Carlos Manuel Vesga explains how he built Manousos, his character in “Pluribus”, as a Colombian immigrant whose experience of exile and loss fuels his resistance to an alien hive mind. One of only 13 people not absorbed into “the joining”, Manousos rejects its help and undertakes a determined journey to find Carol, believing she may…
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2027’s wildest comic book crossover brings together Marvel, Star Wars, and Silent Bob
Marvel and Lucasfilm will publish Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles in January 2027, bringing characters from both franchises together to mark Star Wars’ 50th anniversary. The crossover is notable because it fulfils a long-standing fan interest in seeing figures such as Spider-Man and Darth Vader share a comic-book story. Kevin Smith will write the series, while…
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Post your questions for Amy Lee of Evanescence
The Guardian is inviting readers to submit questions for Amy Lee, the frontperson of Evanescence, for an upcoming Film & Music reader interview. The feature offers fans an opportunity to ask about the band’s long career, Lee’s influence in a male-dominated rock scene and Evanescence’s distinctive blend of metal, classical music and piano-led songs. Evanescence…
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The Scuf Envision Pro’s biggest selling point is exactly why I wouldn’t recommend it
The Scuf Envision Pro is presented as an ambitious premium PC controller whose extensive customisation is also its main drawback. The reviewer argues that its reliance on Corsair’s iCUE software makes a potentially excellent controller too unreliable and inconvenient to recommend, particularly at its high price. The controller offers numerous remappable buttons, rear paddles and…
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 Delayed Out of the September Crush, Dev Updates Roadmap of DLC
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 has been delayed from 17 September to 3 December 2026, with Commander Edition owners receiving access from 30 November. Developer King Art Games said the extra two and a half months will be used to improve performance, fix bugs and add polish, while also moving the strategy game away…
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Claud Announces New Album Me And The Music: Hear “She Doesn’t Love Me”
Brooklyn indie-pop artist Claud has announced a new album, *Me And The Music*, and released its lead single, “She Doesn’t Love Me”. The song frames American society as a difficult romantic partner, while Claud describes it as a love song for communities seeking progress in the US. The album follows 2023’s *Supermodels* and was co-produced…
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‘House’ star Hugh Laurie defends Sophie Cunningham, says men don’t belong in women’s sports
Actor Hugh Laurie has publicly supported basketball player Sophie Cunningham’s position that transgender women should not compete in women’s sport, according to the article. The intervention matters because it adds a prominent entertainment figure’s voice to an increasingly contentious debate over eligibility, fairness and inclusion in female sporting categories. The article presents Laurie’s comments as…
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“If I was buying BioWare, I would want everything”: Former Dragon Age lead thinks “there are several ways” the developer survives EA’s $55 billion buyout, but none are pretty
Former Dragon Age lead Mark Darrah has suggested BioWare could survive EA’s reported $55 billion buyout in several ways, although he believes none would be straightforward. His comments underline uncertainty over the future of the studio behind Dragon Age and Mass Effect during a potentially major change in EA’s ownership. Darrah said a buyer interested…
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10 Greatest Soft Sci-Fi Books of All Time
Collider ranks ten soft science-fiction books, defining the subgenre as fiction that prioritises characters, society, psychology and themes over technical explanations. The selection argues that speculative settings can explore human behaviour, political systems, belonging and emotion while remaining entertaining. – ‘All Systems Red’ (2017): Martha Wells’s novella follows a self-governing security android, Murderbot, which reluctantly…