A24 Is Copyright Striking Backrooms Artwork Older Than The Movie

Like so many internet phenomena, it’s hard to pinpoint a creator for the Backrooms. The concept originated from an anonymous creepypasta on 4chan back in 2019, a liminal labyrinth that strove to capture the feeling of noclipping out of reality. It quickly took on a life of its own, with other short stories, videos, and...

Report contradicts Microsoft's statements that id Software hasn't been shoved onto Unreal from id Tech: 'It's most likely going to end up in the in the trash can'

One of the major victims of Xbox's "reset" is id Software, which suffered a whopping 136 layoffs—a move one artist likened to reducing it to a "support studio". This is a line that Microsoft itself has tried to counter, both via official studio channels and a statement given to Windows Central last week. More on that i...

Xbox's gut-wrenching layoffs include the Elder Scrolls Online dev who became studio head around the time of last year's gut-wrenching Xbox layoffs

Last week's Microsoft layoffs, a seemingly never-ending source of terrible and sobering news, included several members of the Elder Scrolls Online's leadership team. According to a WARN notice, studio head Jo Burba is among those departing, despite having only stepped into that role around the time of last year's mass...

Fortnite DC Summer Skins (Showcase, Prices, and More)

Hot Bat Summer is a mid-season event in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 that brings Gotham City's heatwave into Fortnite. Fortnite has invited DC Comics icons like Batman, Catwoman, Harley Quinn, and Poison Ivy to put on their best beachwear and enjoy a Summer vacation, and you can grab these looks and put them straight in...

Crunchyroll's Next Big Anime Is Attack Titan Meets Vinland Saga

The end of Attack on Titanand the long wait for Vinland Saga Season 3 have left many anime fans wanting another series that will deliver the same level of entertainment. Both shows became memorable because they combined incredible animation with emotional stories and intense action. Attack on Titan kept viewers on edge...

Fortnite Censored Poison Ivy Skin Was A Mistake, Epic Officially Confirms

You might’ve seen that viral Fortnite post making the rounds after an ad showed Poison Ivy with a little less cleavage on display: “the Summer skins have been censored”!

I'm not bothered about hidden blades, but I do miss Black Flag's environmental finishers

The absolute best part about Assassin's Creed Black Flag is its total disinterest in all things assassin. One of the first things our protagonist, Edward Kenway, does is pick up the iconic wrist-mounted hidden blades and toss them aside - they don't help with his life of sailing and plundering, so why bother? Although...

Magic: The Gathering Will Never Revert Back To Its Pre-UB State, Says Head Designer

Magic: The Gathering's head designer Mark Rosewater has finally given an explicit answer regarding his feelings on Universes Beyond, and whether these crossovers will be around forever, or not.

Secretlab Atlas review

The Secretlab Atlas has a lot going for it. It fits snugly into a home office and it's very comfortable for use throughout the day (with regular breaks, of course). It's even good for a spot of gaming in the evening, if you're so inclined, providing you understand that this isn't explicitly a gaming chair. It's a task...

Overwatch axing future Stadium heroes and maps due to "dedicated, smaller audience"

Overwatch Game Director Aaron Keller has announced that its Stadium mode will not receive new heroes or maps after data showed a "changing trend" in audience engagement. The mode - which sees two teams battle across a series of matches and locks players to their chosen character for the whole round - has only been [......

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