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Disgaea Creator Slams Sony for Scrapping Discs, Says PlayStation Might as Well ‘Go All the Way’ and Scrap Consoles Too
Disgaea creator Sohei Niikawa has criticised Sony’s plan to stop producing disc releases of new games from January 2028, arguing that its executives do not understand what physical editions mean to fans. He said abandoning physical packages could undermine the appeal of dedicated consoles, suggesting Sony might as well rely on televisions and eliminate hardware…
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Euro Cinema Body UNIC Says EU Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Approval Conditions “Should Have Gone Further”
The European cinema exhibitors’ body UNIC has criticised the European Commission’s approval of Paramount Skydance’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying the remedies imposed do not go far enough. It welcomed the requirement for Paramount to sell its stake in United International Pictures, but argued that the decision takes too narrow a view of the…
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Free, Ad-Supported Gaming Is Now Available On Xbox In A Test
Xbox is testing a free, advertising-supported way to access games, according to the article’s title. If expanded beyond the trial, it could offer players another lower-cost entry point while giving publishers and Microsoft a new revenue model. The available article text does not provide further details about the games included, the markets involved, advertising format,…
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4 Pop Songs From 1964 That Still Give Radio Life Today
The article highlights four pop songs released in 1964 that it says remain regular fixtures on classic rock and oldies radio. It argues that their continued airplay reflects their lasting appeal and their importance within the pop music of the 1960s. – “I Get Around” by The Beach Boys reached number one on the Billboard…
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Charles Wesley Godwin Addresses the Most Heartbreaking Loss Imaginable
Country singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin’s new album, Christian Name, was shaped by the stillbirth of his son Samuel in August 2024, an event he says fundamentally changed him. The record matters as a deeply personal account of grief, faith and gradual healing, created after songs he had written for another project no longer reflected what…
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Diablo 4 players are so obsessed with a ring that’s probably killing them that Blizzard has been forced to investigate like the dang Fellowship
Diablo 4 players believe the Wendigo Brand ring may be causing unexplained character deaths, prompting Blizzard to investigate reports and prepare a hotfix. The issue matters particularly for players attempting difficult content, where sudden deaths can undermine progress and make the item’s intended benefits risky to use. Wendigo Brand is designed to reward sustained killing,…
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Star Wars Zero Company cast just revealed a huge Clone Wars reunion
Star Wars: Zero Company has announced its voice cast, confirming a reunion of prominent performers from Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Matt Lanter will again voice Anakin Skywalker and Dee Bradley Baker will play clone trooper Trick, reinforcing the game’s connection to the Clone Wars era and likely appealing to fans of the animated series.…
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Colman Domingo criticised Elon Musk’s proposal for Grok to create a full-length AI adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey”, ridiculing Musk’s assertion that it would be historically accurate. Guest-hosting “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, Domingo argued that the idea appeared tied to Musk’s objections to the diverse casting in Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming adaptation, and noted the difficulty of…
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Conor Oberst Opens Up About Personal Struggles: “I Was Really Close To The Edge”
Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst has spoken publicly about a recent near-death experience and the personal difficulties that contributed to it, saying he was “really close to the edge”. His comments add context to the band’s cancelled 2024 tour dates, which were officially attributed to vocal problems, and indicate that he has since changed aspects…
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“Love Actually Live in Concert” Orchestral Tour Announced for 2026
A live orchestral tour of Love Actually has been announced for November and December 2026, bringing screenings of the 2003 romantic comedy to 30 cities across the United States. The film will be shown on a large screen while an orchestra performs Craig Armstrong’s score in sync, extending the film’s appeal as a seasonal live…