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Batgirl’s Deadliest Villain Officially Returns After 10 Years
David Cain, one of Batgirl’s most dangerous foes and the father of protagonist Cassandra Cain, is officially returning to DC Comics after a decade-long absence, according to a solicitation for the upcoming Batgirl #25. The reveal is notable because it lands just as the ongoing Batgirl series reaches a milestone issue, threatening to complicate its…
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Steve Way Wanted To Throw the Script Out the Window for ‘Furious’
Actor Steve Way has spoken about starring in Hulu’s crime thriller Furious, revealing that his role of Alden was written specifically for him after he met creator Elizabeth Meriwether on a panel discussion about caregiving in the media. In a Collider interview following the broadcast of Episode 6, “They Make a Noise Like Feathers,” Way…
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Destin Conrad Is Taking Classic R&B Sounds in Fearless New Directions: ‘I’m Genre-less, Boundless’
Rising R&B artist Destin Conrad, 26, from Tampa, Florida, is being profiled by Billboard as part of its R&B rising star coverage ahead of his appearance at Billboard R&B Hip-Hop Live on 10 September at Brooklyn Steel in New York. The interview explores how Conrad pushes beyond traditional R&B into alt-jazz and reggae influences, describing…
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I’ve fallen for GTA RP, and it shows what the future of GTA 6 Online could be
The article argues that Grand Theft Auto roleplay servers demonstrate the potential direction for GTA 6 Online, by turning the series’ open world into a shared space for improvised stories and social interaction. The writer’s experience of becoming invested in GTA RP is presented as evidence that player-led roleplay can offer a different kind of…
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The “straight” music Mick Jagger could never sing right: “More than mine”
Having his heart in the wrong place. The post The “straight” music Mick Jagger could never sing right: “More than mine” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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In An Unaffordable World, The Future Is Friendslop
Gaming has never been more expensive. We’re here to investigate why, and help you play more while spending less. Welcome to GameSpot Cheap Week. You don’t need me to tell you things are getting more expensive. Unless you’re incredibly wealthy, you’re already feeling the pinch. The world is less affordable, from groceries to gas to…
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Marvel Snap Is Finally Getting A Draft Mode, And It’s Unlike Any You’ve Played
Marvel Snap has been a huge debut success for Second Dinner, the studio created by Blizzard alumni. But if one feature has been missing since launch, it’s that mainstay of card games: a draft mode. Snap is finally preparing to launch its own spin on Draft with a new mode coming Monday, August 24, and…
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“Friendslop” Sounds Like An Insult. What Do Developers Think?
There’s an ongoing divide about the word “friendslop.” The genre descriptor, born of games like Lethal Company, Peak, and many others in recent years, can be used in both positive and negative contexts, which can make it confusing. Personally, I was trying to reserve the “-slop” suffix for things made by generative AI, but the…
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Marvel’s Wolverine: 6 Comics to Read to Prepare for the Game
If you’re impatiently waiting for the release of Marvel’s Wolverine on the PS5, these six essential X-Men comics will help you prepare.
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13 Movie, Game, and TV Trailers You Might Have Missed This Week
Keeping up with the deluge of trailer drops is a near-impossible task. The watch list never shortens, digital Sisyphus. To cut through the noise and turn the slog of keeping up with the neatest-looking stuff, I’m starting this column with the goal of collecting the most notable video game, movie, and TV show trailers from…