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USC Games Expo Shaping Next Generation Of Game Creators Through ‘Aftertaste’, ‘Sisyphus’s Worst Day (Again)’ & ‘Unrealtor’
The article examines the USC Games Expo, an annual student showcase presented as a significant launchpad for emerging independent game developers. It highlights projects including Aftertaste, Sisyphus’s Worst Day (Again) and Unrealtor, while arguing that the event gives students practical experience of presenting work to players and prepares them for the games industry. USC Games…
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Marvel Officially Renames Gambit Ahead of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Return
Marvel Comics has given Gambit the new codename Wyvern in *Uncanny X-Men* #32, as a curse transforms him into a dragon-like figure. The change matters because it reframes his new abilities as a dangerous corruption rather than a straightforward upgrade, while the character is receiving renewed attention ahead of Channing Tatum’s return in *Avengers: Doomsday*.…
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Sutton Foster’s Next Canyon Ranch Wellness Retreat Includes Excursion to Hugh Jackman Concert
Sutton Foster will host a four-day Canyon Ranch wellness retreat in Lenox, Massachusetts, in August, combining movement, mindfulness and creative activities. Its most notable feature is an organised trip to see her partner, Hugh Jackman, perform with the Boston Pops at Tanglewood, underscoring the event’s celebrity-led appeal. The retreat, titled “Leading Women: A Sutton Foster…
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Tate McRae Stars in Adidas’ New Originals Sport Collection Inspired by the Superstar Tracksuit
Adidas has launched Originals Sport, a new women’s collection combining workout-focused materials with the styling of its classic streetwear, led by a campaign featuring singer Tate McRae. Inspired by the Superstar tracksuit, the range is intended to work both for exercise and everyday wear, reflecting Adidas’s effort to connect sport, music and wider culture. The…
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3 Vulnerable Joni Mitchell Songs From the 1970s That Still Stop Us in Our Tracks
Joni Mitchell’s 1971 album Blue is highlighted through three songs that exemplify her unusually candid songwriting, which helped reshape expectations of singer-songwriters in the 1970s. – “Little Green”: a deeply personal song about Mitchell placing her daughter for adoption while facing poverty in Toronto; she reunited with her daughter in 1997. – “A Case of…
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“I Believe Her”: Shania Twain Shares Why Ella Langley’s Success “Commands Respect”
Shania Twain has praised country singer Ella Langley, saying her apparent authenticity, original sound and unapologetic attitude help explain her success. Twain said Langley seems to write from genuine experience rather than pursuing an agenda, and argued that this quality earns audience respect. Twain also said country music is now more aware of historic gender…
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Kacey Musgraves Shares Grandma’s Unfiltered Reaction to Her Next Hit Single
Kacey Musgraves shared her grandmother’s blunt reaction to the video for “Mexico Honey”, a song from her recently released album Middle of Nowhere. Her grandmother said the track would “never” make her favourites list, highlighting a playful contrast with the strongly positive response from fans. The video was released on Wednesday and had surpassed 110,000…
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The full trailer for Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil is here, and holy cow I think this one might actually be good
A full trailer has been released for Zach Cregger’s forthcoming Resident Evil film, prompting PC Gamer to suggest the adaptation could be more promising than previous entries in the franchise. The footage appears to position the film as an original take on the series, combining graphic horror with dark humour, which matters because video-game adaptations…
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A new expansion and the ability to be a crow wizard has me enjoying a 10-year-old action RPG for the first time
A PC Gamer writer says a newly released expansion has prompted them to try a decade-old action RPG seriously for the first time. The expansion’s new options, especially a build described as a “crow wizard”, have made the game’s combat and character customisation more appealing, illustrating how substantial post-launch content can renew interest in older…
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The 1983 movie John Carpenter refuses to accept as a cult classic: “Stop, that’s ridiculous”
John Carpenter has rejected suggestions that his 1983 Stephen King adaptation *Christine* should be regarded as a cult classic or among his best work. The remarks matter because the film has gained a stronger reputation over time, despite Carpenter’s own unusually blunt view of a project now praised by some fans and collaborators. Carpenter made…