What Time Does Arknights: Endfield 1.2 Release in Your Time Zone?
Arknights: Endfield version 1.2, titled “At the Wake of Spring,” will go live no later than 12 a.m. EDT on April 17, following a six‑hour maintenance window that begins at 6 p.m. EDT on April 16. The update adds a core Wuling chapter, two new maps, a 6‑star electric striker named Zhuang Fangyi, and a multi‑character rerun banner slated for May 14. Players who created accounts before the patch receive 900 oroberyl as compensation, and the rollout covers PC, PS5, and mobile platforms worldwide.
Paranormal Activity 8 Director Says His Reboot Is Bringing 'Big Reveals'
Ian Tuason, a former VR‑horror creator who broke out with the A24 film Undertone, has been tapped to direct the next installment of the Paranormal Activity franchise, currently titled Paranormal Activity 8. He has been granted full creative control by producers...
Virgin Punk Is One of the Most Beautiful Anime of 2025
Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl, a 35‑minute anime released in limited U.S. theaters in 2025, showcases unprecedented animation detail, with one second reportedly requiring a month of work. Director Yasuomi Umetsu returned after a ten‑year hiatus, delivering 35,000 drawings and 740...
Hollywood Is Making yet Another Roblox Movie Adaptation
Disney‑owned 20th Century Studios announced plans to adapt the Roblox horror hit *99 Nights in the Forest* into a live‑action feature film, marking its first game adaptation and the fourth Roblox title pursued by Hollywood. The game, launched in June 2025, has amassed 26 billion lifetime visits and...
The Amazing Digital Circus' Series Finale Will Be a Theatrical Exclusive
The Amazing Digital Circus, an indie animated web series that debuted on YouTube in late 2023, has exploded to over 425 million views on its pilot and 81 million on its latest episode. Netflix licensed the eight‑episode run while keeping it free...
Marathon Players See Different Colored Lobsters and Bungie Won’t Explain Why
Bungie's new title Marathon features lobsters that appear in different colors depending on the Runner Shell a player uses, with blue, red and green variants reported on the Dire Marsh map. When asked, principal producer Emanuel Rosu and marketing manager Nick Clifford...
PowerWash Simulator's Free FF7 and Tomb Raider DLC Is Getting Delisted Soon
FuturLab announced that the Final Fantasy 7 and Tomb Raider DLC packs for PowerWash Simulator will be delisted on May 19, 2026. The add‑ons are free and will remain playable for anyone who has already claimed them on Switch, PlayStation, PC, and Xbox....
Physint Casting Call Teases a Scene Inspired by Speed
A new casting call for Hideo Kojima’s upcoming game Physint, codenamed Shimmer, reveals a scene inspired by the 1994 film Speed. The call seeks actors to play a mother with a newborn, five teenagers, and an intense German man on...
Mike Flanagan’s Hush Has the Best Horror Movie ‘Twist’ of the Last 10 Years
Mike Flanagan’s 2016 thriller Hush turns the Final Girl archetype on its head by centering a deaf, non‑verbal heroine, Maddie Young. The film’s minimalist sound design forces viewers into her silent perspective, making silence itself a source of tension and...
Pokémon Go Tinkatink Community Day Event Guide
Niantic’s Pokémon Go hosts a Tinkatink Community Day on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time, featuring a boosted shiny‑rate of roughly 1 in 24 and a suite of bonuses such as triple Stardust and double candy. Players who evolve...
Attack on Titan Studio Slammed for AI Use and It Won't Be the Last Time
WIT Studio, the creator of Attack on Titan, faced fan outrage after using generative AI in the opening sequence of Ascendance of a Bookworm, prompting an apology and a promise to replace the clip. The studio, which posted a ¥170 million...
3 Best New Horror Books to Read in April
April’s horror slate introduces two standout titles that broaden the genre’s scope. Gabrielle Sher’s debut *Odessa* reimagines early‑20th‑century Russian pogroms through Jewish folklore, turning a grieving father’s magic into a Golem‑like heroine. Marcus Kliewer’s *Bodies of Work* (also referenced as *The Caretaker*)...
Gundam’s New Trailer Has Me Dreaming for an Armored Core Anime
Bandai Namco released a dazzling two‑minute trailer for *Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway – The Sorcery of Nymph Circe*, reigniting excitement for mecha anime. The piece highlights a long‑standing fan question: why hasn’t the *Armored Core* series received a full‑scale anime adaptation? Despite *Armored Core 6:...
Blizzard's Updating Old Overwatch Heroes Starting in Season 2
Blizzard announced that season 2 of Overwatch, launching April 14, will integrate key perks directly into the kits of legacy heroes Mercy, Reaper and Pharah. Mercy’s flash‑heal, Reaper’s long‑range volley, and Pharah’s drift boosters become permanent abilities, removing reliance on temporary perks....
Twitch Star Calls Out Mr. Beast over "Most Uncomfortable" Livestream Ever
In April 2025 MrBeast launched his first Kick livestream, promising to keep the broadcast alive until a $5 million clean‑water goal was met, and using extreme punishments like snake‑covers and oil‑wrestling to spur donations. Twitch star Jynxzi, who contributed $100,000 after...
Dune: Awakening Devs Realize that Most Players Don't Want PvP
Funcom announced that its Dune: Awakening survival game will prioritize PvE after data showed only about 20% of players engaged with PvP. Starting with patch 1.3.20.0, all PvP zones in Hagga Basin will be disabled and separate PvE and PvP...
Frank Oz Returns to Puppetry with Judge Boing Boing Shorts
Frank Oz, the legendary puppeteer behind Bert, Grover and Fozzie Bear, has returned to hands‑on puppetry after more than a decade by co‑creating the YouTube short series "Judge Boing Boing." The parody courtroom sketches feature a clueless puppet judge and...
June Osborne Is Back in the Testaments, but for How Long?
June Osborne, the protagonist of The Handmaid’s Tale, reappears in The Testaments episode 3 through Daisy’s flashbacks, confirming she remains active in the resistance. The episode reveals June’s role in smuggling Daisy to safety and her iconic slogan, “Don’t let the...
1000xResist Studio Reveals Next Game Prove You're Human
Indie studio sunset visitor 斜陽過客 announced its next narrative game, Prove You're Human, at the Triple‑i Initiative Showcase. The title pits players against an uncanny AI named Mesa, blending conversation and CAPTCHA‑style debates to explore anxieties around generative AI and...
Tubi Strikes ChatGPT Deal that Cuts Out Human Movie Recommendations
Tubi, the ad‑supported streaming service owned by Fox, has launched a new app in the ChatGPT marketplace that lets users ask the chatbot for movie recommendations from Tubi’s catalog. The integration leverages Tubi’s personalization engine, trained on more than one billion...
Epic's Free PC Game This Week Is a New Chaotic Party Fighting Game
Epic Games is giving away the newly launched party fighting game Prop Sumo for free on PC until April 16. The title features over 40 customizable objects, weight classes, and supports up to eight players per match. Prop Sumo normally retails...
Talking Link Could Ruin the 'Zelda Magic' For Live-Action Movie, Says Majora's Mask Creator
Veteran Nintendo art director Takaya Imamura, famed for crafting Majora’s Mask, warned that giving Link a voice could erode the franchise’s mystique. He acknowledged Link will likely speak, but emphasized a taciturn portrayal to preserve the character’s iconic silence. The upcoming...
KuloNiku Bowl Up Review: The Life-Sim Cooking Game Is a Combination I Didn't Know I Needed
KuloNiku: Bowl Up, an indie title from Gambir Studio, fuses life‑simulation storytelling with hands‑on cooking gameplay. Players inherit a modest meatball restaurant, build relationships with quirky townsfolk, and manage daily orders that demand precise timing and flavor matching. The game’s...
Wardogs Is Proudly Not a ‘Battlefield Killer,’ but Has some Intense Game Design Ideas
Wardogs, Bulkhead’s upcoming multiplayer FPS, positions itself between arcade shooters like Call of Duty and hardcore simulators such as Arma. The game introduces an in‑match arms‑dealer system where players can invest earned cash, run side‑hustle businesses, and sell custom loadouts...
Crimson Desert's Endgame May Be Lacking, but There's a Secret Fix
Pearl Abyss’s open‑world RPG Crimson Desert launched three weeks ago and already feels exhausted for many players. The primary complaint from endgame participants is a barren map lacking enough enemies to complete challenges or farm experience. A little‑known “Mask of...
A Rare Nintendo Switch 2 Deal Arrives Just in Time for Mario Galaxy Fever
Nintendo is offering a $20 discount on a Switch 2 bundle that includes both Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2, available from April 12 to May 9 at major retailers. The promotion bundles physical and digital versions of the classic titles, aligning with renewed interest from...
How to Get the Scorchflame Armor in Crimson Desert
The guide details how to acquire the Scorchflame armor set in Crimson Desert, a mid‑game outfit that grants fire resistance and the powerful Volcanic Eruption abyss skill. All five pieces—gloves, cloak, boots, helm and plate armor—are hidden in the Demeniss...
Werner Herzog's 3D Masterpiece Returns to IMAX Theaters in 6K
Werner Herzog’s 2010 documentary *Cave of Forgotten Dreams* is receiving a 6K IMAX restoration, with limited screenings on April 15 and 19 and a wider U.S. rollout on April 24. The new version corrects early‑era 3D flaws and delivers unprecedented...
Relive Nintendo's Wild Donkey Kong Court Case From 1983
Nintendo’s 1983 Universal vs. Nintendo lawsuit documents have been released as a complete archive, courtesy of Gaming Historian’s final YouTube upload. The trove includes design sketches, deposition transcripts of Shigeru Miyamoto and Gunpei Yokoi, and courtroom evidence that proved Donkey Kong...
Andy Serkis' Animal Farm Just Got a New Trailer, but You Shouldn't Watch It
Andy Serkis’ new animated adaptation of George Orwell’s *Animal Farm* released a fresh trailer that swaps the novel’s grim allegory for a kid‑friendly, fast‑paced comedy. The latest teaser showcases familiar plot beats but adds modern pop culture humor, while an...
When Does The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Come to Streaming, Blu-Ray and DVD?
Nintendo and Illumination’s *Super Mario Galaxy* movie is set for a theatrical run similar to its 2023 predecessor, with home‑video windows still unannounced. Based on the prior film, a digital purchase could appear about 41 days after release, followed by...
New Diablo 4 Book Reveals an Early Look at the Game's Next Expansion, Lord of Hatred
Blizzard Entertainment announced that the Diablo 4 "Lord of Hatred" expansion launches on April 28, 2026, introducing the new Skovos island chain and concluding the Age of Hatred saga. The update adds a Warlock class and lets pre‑order customers start with a...
Triplets of Belleville’s Director Just Invented the Cozy Ghost Biopic
Sylvain Chomet returns to feature animation after a 16‑year hiatus with A Magnificent Life, a biopic of French auteur Marcel Pagnol. The 91‑minute hand‑drawn film frames the story as a dialogue between a 60‑year‑old Pagnol and the ghost of his...
Takopi’s Original Sin Just Got Nominated for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards — Here's Why It Should Win
Takopi’s Original Sin, a six‑episode anime blending whimsical sci‑fi with stark depictions of depression, abuse, and suicide, has earned a nomination at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. The series competes alongside mainstream titles like The Summer Hikaru Died, Dan Da...
GTA 5 Continues a Frustrating Cycle with Latest Xbox Game Pass Exit
Grand Theft Auto 5 will exit Xbox Game Pass on April 15, 2026, joining several other titles slated for removal. The game has been added and removed from the service multiple times since 2020, with its current run—starting in April 2025—being the longest...
Elden Ring Fans Are Losing Their Minds over Movie Set Leaks
Leaked videos of the upcoming Elden Ring movie set have surfaced online, revealing a meticulously recreated Church of Marika and game‑accurate props. Fans on TikTok and Reddit are reacting positively, praising the fidelity to FromSoftware’s world. The film is being developed...
Scream 8's Ghostface Needs to Be Gale Weathers — Here's Why
Scream 7 shattered franchise records, pulling in more than $200 million worldwide, prompting the green‑light for Scream 8. The sequel will be penned by Lilla and Nora Zuckerman, known for their work on Poker Face. While the series has leaned heavily on nostalgia, the...
Amazon Almost Pulled The Boys' Season 4 Finale, Showrunner Reveals
Amazon Prime Video nearly shelved the season 4 finale of the satirical series The Boys after the July 2024 Trump rally shooting made the original title “Assassination Run” seem insensitive. The decision escalated to CEO Andy Jassy, who ultimately allowed the episode...
Critical Role Continues the Mighty Nein Story in a Campaign 2 Sequel Novel
Critical Role is releasing a sequel novel, *The Mighty Nein — Children of Empire*, on November 10, 2026. Written by award‑nominated author Nibedita Sen, the book follows monk Beauregard Lionett and wizard Caleb Widogast as they return to the Dwendalian...
Spider-Man/Superman 2026 Crossover Exclusive — a Shocking New Team-Up Revealed
Marvel and DC are releasing a second Spider‑Man/Superman crossover issue on April 22, 2026, following the debut of Superman/Spider‑Man #1. The backup story pairs Ghost‑Spider (Spider‑Gwen) with Supergirl in a showdown against the DC villain Livewire, written by Stephanie Phillips...
Marathon Interactive Maps
Polygon’s latest guide introduces interactive maps for Bungie’s Marathon, covering the four launch zones—Perimeter, Dire Marsh, Outpost, and Cryo Archive. Each map highlights key hotspots, loot routes, and difficulty tiers, from beginner‑friendly tunnels in Perimeter to the swamp‑laden Algae Ponds...
The Best Third-Party Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controllers on Sale Right Noow
Nintendo’s Switch 2 continues the tradition of a premium Pro Controller, but third‑party alternatives now offer comparable performance at lower price points. Reviewers highlight three standout options: the budget‑friendly 8BitDo Ultimate 2C at $29.99, the mid‑range 8BitDo Ultimate 2 for $56.99 with a...
'Contradiction' Quest Walkthrough in Crimson Desert
The “Contradiction” quest in Pearl Abyss’s open‑world RPG Crimson Desert follows the conclusion of “The Missing Forbidden Book” and sends players back to the Scholastone library to interrogate the Institute Steward. Players must answer five dialogue‑based questions correctly, each drawing...
Cyberpunk TCG Breaks Kickstarter Record for Biggest Game Campaign Ever
Cyberpunk TCG became Kickstarter’s most‑funded game, raising $15.4 million in 16 days. The campaign smashed the previous record held by Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere RPG, which topped $15 million in 2024. Launched with a $100,000 goal, it hit full funding in seven minutes...
Diablo Cody and a Riverdale Star Team up for a Millennial Take on The Craft
Diablo Cody teams with writer‑director Meredith Alloway to launch *Forbidden Fruits*, a millennial‑focused horror‑comedy that reimagines *The Craft* inside a 2020s mall. The film stars Riverdale’s Lili Reinhart, Victoria Pedretti and Alexandra Shipp as a coven of retail witches navigating “shine theory” feminism and...
MTG Fans Are Convinced a Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere Universes Beyond Set Is Happening. Here's Why.
Wizards of the Coast's Universes Beyond program has successfully integrated franchises like Final Fantasy, but fans are now urging a full Magic: The Gathering set based on Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere. Sanderson, a longtime Magic enthusiast, previously contributed a novella to...
Vault of Vengeance Abyss Puzzle Walkthrough in Crimson Desert
The Vault of Vengeance Abyss puzzle in Crimson Desert requires a bow, six arrows, and the Focused Shot skill to deactivate rapid laser traps. Players must first complete Chapter 4 and unlock the Secret Garden skybridge before solving a series of...
Life Is Strange Reunion Review: So Bad It Makes Double Exposure Look Good
Life Is Strange: Reunion, released on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X, attempts to give Max and Chloe a definitive ending but falls short. The game reuses assets from the 2024 sequel Double Exposure and offers only superficial choices, reducing the...
Pokémon Go 'A Shockingly Good Time' Event Guide
Niantic’s Pokémon Go "A Shockingly Good Time" event runs from March 31 to April 6, spotlighting electric‑type Pokémon and debuting Mimikyu. Players can earn a specialized Go Pass, with rank‑based bonuses such as doubled Incense at rank 10 and doubled catch candy at rank 20,...
A Power Rangers Legend Returns for One Final Posthumous Role
Well Go USA Entertainment will release the superhero‑action film *Legend of the White Dragon* on August 28, offering a limited theatrical run that coincides with National Power Rangers Day. The movie marks the final on‑screen performance of *Mighty Morphin Power...