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Sometimes, all it takes to feel a little less alone is finding a fandom where someone else is cheering for exactly the same thing.

In June I wrote that the headset had no launch game and that everyone should be worried about it. On August 6 a free Half-Life 2 mod cleared Valve’s own Verified bar and I came back to sort out which half of my argument had been wrong. Then last Thursday, in a showcase carrying more…

Read on for a list of the features and actions Roblox has taken to improve its safety protocols and protect its users from bad actors

Elephant House Cream Soda, in partnership with ShowUp Entertainment, is set to give Sri Lankan youth a truly international festival experience with POP Culture 2026.     

Phoebe Bridgers is your favorite pop star’s favorite pop star. And she’s just released a gorgeous new solo album, Lost Weekend. It’s packed with guest stars including her boygenius bandmates, pop superproducer Jack Antonoff and her partner, Bo Burnham. The record’s 16 songs are full of lore, lush sonic ideas, and quotable insights about love,…

Gaming media has grown into a sprawling ecosystem of content creators, journalists and influencers, yet something feels missing. While coverage has expanded exponentially, much of it skims the surface. The industry desperately needs voices who can dig deeper into specific niches rather than offering surface-level takes on everything. Specialist commentary doesn’t just add value; it…

Updated / Wednesday, 19 Aug 2026 07:00 Mean Girls: a movie, then a musical, then a movie of the musical – now the musical returns

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Dystopian survival shooter Into the Radius 2 goes to a full release for Meta Quest 3/3S on August 27 after an Early Access launch in May.

Subbie has spoken through his ginormous megaphone: SUBtember returns Friday, 8/28 @ 10AM PT through Thursday, 10/1 @ 10AM PT! Thank you Subbie for this deafening announcement. Now mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss out on Twitch’s most rewarding time of year with over 30 days of sub discounts, bonus Bits, a…