The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act plays packed theater screenings

Finale screenings of The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act drew packed audiences and emotionally charged, spoiler‑free reactions.

FFXIV, Team DN claims world‑first UMAD (Kefka) clear

Team DN livestreamed the world‑first clear of Ultimate 'UMAD' Kefka, sealing a tight enrage finish.

Happy Pride, Pride Month posts and events across communities

Users mark Pride Month with greetings, artwork, fundraising threads and calls to support LGBTQ+ neighbors and events.

Zia Yusuf criticised after appearance on Laura Kuenssberg

Spyro: A Realm Beyond announced, Toys For Bob developing

Toys For Bob unveils Spyro: A Realm Beyond, a new Spyro game returning the purple dragon to a fresh mainline entry.

Crazy Taxi: World Tour revealed, trailer uses The Offspring

SEGA showed Crazy Taxi: World Tour at the Xbox Games Showcase; the debut trailer features The Offspring's 'All I Want'.

Persona 4 Revival gets new trailer and 2027 release window

At Summer Game Fest, Atlus debuted a new trailer for Persona 4 Revival and set the remake for release in 2027.

Backrooms director Kane Parsons, 20, debuts feature

Kane Parsons makes his feature directing debut with Backrooms, which opened to early audience and critic attention

Summer Game Fest showcases Resident Evil Veronica and Final Fantasy VII: Revelation

Summer Game Fest world premieres include Resident Evil Veronica and Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, the announced finale of the remake trilogy.

Stacey King, Bulls broadcaster and three‑time NBA champion, dies at 59

Former Chicago Bulls center and longtime team broadcaster Stacey King has died at age 59, the team announced.

Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel, first strike since April

Israel says Iran launched missiles in the first bombardment since the April ceasefire, officials report

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 goes live

Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase is streaming now, with first looks and gameplay reveals across Halo, Gears, Fable and more.

FIFA World Cup 2026 readies to open, Iraq striker Aymen Hussein held at O'Hare

Host cities finalize plans for the 48‑team tournament as Iraq forward Aymen Hussein was questioned nearly seven hours after arriving in Chicago.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse set for October 15, 2026

Konami unveiled a trailer and confirmed Castlevania: Belmont's Curse releases Oct 15, 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox.

Tony Awards 2026 winners announced, Schmigadoon! and Cats score big

At the 79th Tonys, Schmigadoon! wins Best Book of a Musical; Cats: The Jellicle Ball wins Best Choreography and Best Costume.

Kimi Antonelli wins Monaco Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton finishes second

Andrea Kimi Antonelli took victory in Monaco while Lewis Hamilton secured P2, extending Antonelli's winning run.

Cassette Beasts 2002 sequel announced

Developers revealed a sequel titled Cassette Beasts 2002 with a new trailer and early fan excitement.

Blue Sky Art Show, theme 'Pokemon'

Today's Blue Sky Art Show; weekly community event with theme 'Pokemon'.

Al Jazeera marks 100 days of the US‑Israel war on Iran

Christian Eriksen collapses during Denmark friendly, match abandoned

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen clutched his chest and collapsed vs Ukraine; Danish FA says he is conscious and the friendly was called off.

Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28, 2026

Unreal Engine 5 remake releases July 28 with early access July 23; Day One on Game Pass and pre-orders now available.

Clockwork Revolution gets 2027 release window, Xbox exclusive

Steampunk RPG Clockwork Revolution was shown at Xbox Showcase as an Xbox console exclusive with a 2027 release window.

Knicks fans tell Trump to 'stay home'; outside watch party canceled

Planned presidential attendance at Game 3 at MSG prompted fans to urge he skip the game and organizers to cancel an outside watch party.

Noir Alley watch party highlights classic noirs

Noir Alley/TCM Party hosted classic noir screenings tonight, prompting close reads of character ages, staging and cinematography

TCM Party screens The Blue Dahlia

TCM watch‑party features the 1946 noir The Blue Dahlia; viewers discuss the film’s cast, crowd shots and ending.

Stanley Cup Final Game 3, Marner hat trick and missed penalty, Hurricanes rally to win in OT

Mitch Marner recorded a hat trick and missed a penalty shot; Carolina erased a 4-0 deficit to tie 4-4 and won in overtime.

Bad Magpie revealed at Xbox Showcase

Indie title Bad Magpie unveiled: play a one‑winged magpie stealing trinkets, causing chaos and hunting a fallen star.

TCM watch party spotlights The Set Up (1949)

Noir Alley / TCM watch parties are reappraising Robert Wise's boxing noir The Set Up and its stark finale

7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Mindanao, tsunami warnings issued

A 7.8 quake hit off southern Mindanao early Monday; regional tsunami warnings and aftershocks were reported.

President Trump to attend NBA Finals Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, security tightened

Trump confirmed to be at Knicks vs Spurs Game 3; MSG adds strict no‑bag screening and asks fans to arrive early amid heightened checks.

AEW Collision: Hazuki scores upset, post‑match angle teases Mercedes Moné showdown

Hazuki upset Persephone on Collision and a chaotic finish set up a teased match against Mercedes Moné in upcoming AEW storylines.

Magicians: The Devil's Deal announced at Xbox showcase

Magicians: The Devil's Deal, a first‑person magic‑combat game, premiered at the Xbox Games Showcase and heads to Game Pass in 2027.

Vampire: The Masquerade, Eternal Whispers, Disco Elysium‑style CRPG

New CRPG Vampire: The Masquerade, Eternal Whispers aims for narrative, investigation‑driven gameplay with Disco Elysium vibes

Thief: The Dark Project remaster announced for Switch and consoles

Nightdive Studios and Atari revealed Thief: The Dark Project Remastered, coming this winter to PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and Switch 2.

Golden Tempo wins Belmont Stakes, trainer Cherie DeVaux makes history

Golden Tempo captured the 158th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga, giving trainer Cherie DeVaux another major win after the Derby.

Gears of War: E-Day confirmed as Xbox console exclusive, Oct 6

Microsoft says Gears of War: E-Day will be an Xbox console exclusive and is set to launch October 6, 2026.

Scary Movie reboot opens to $55M, franchise record

The new Scary Movie debuted to $55 million, the biggest opening in the parody franchise's history.

Lawsuit seeks to block UFC fights on White House South Lawn

The Vampire Lestat, Interview With the Vampire season 3, premieres

AMC relaunches the series as The Vampire Lestat with Sam Reid; first episode debuting to strong viewer praise.

Mystery Wrestling 26 livestream, Evil Uno on commentary

Canadian indie show streaming free now on Twitch and YouTube with Evil Uno hosting commentary.

Monaco GP hit by wave of pit‑lane speeding penalties

Multiple drivers including Piastri, Gasly and Russell were handed pit‑lane speeding penalties during the Monaco Grand Prix

Tom Jones celebrates 86th birthday

Fans and musicians share tributes and rare clips as Welsh singer Tom Jones marks his 86th birthday.

Kim Kardashian snubs Martin Brundle on Monaco Grand Prix grid

Kardashian, at Monaco supporting Lewis Hamilton, visibly refuses to speak to veteran F1 commentator Martin Brundle on pit row.

Super Mario Galaxy movie crosses $1 billion worldwide

Universal/Nintendo's Super Mario Galaxy is the first film of 2026 to surpass $1 billion at the global box office.

Pop‑Tarts flavor debate

Users argue best and worst Pop‑Tart flavors, unfrosted varieties and wild‑berry entries get frequent complaints.

Max Verstappen stalls on the grid, retires from Monaco Grand Prix

Verstappen's car failed to leave the grid at the start of the Monaco GP and he was forced to retire immediately, DNF on lap one.

ABC Classic 100 final countdown, Beethoven's Emperor at No. 2

ABC Classic 100 places Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 'Emperor' at No. 2; Holst's The Planets sits at No. 3

Professor Richard Scolyer dies aged 59

Renowned melanoma pathologist and 2024 Australian of the Year dies after a multi‑year battle with aggressive brain cancer.

FIA to investigate Isack Hadjar for red‑flag infringement at Monaco

Stewards noted Hadjar for a red‑flag infringement during the Monaco GP; FIA will investigate after the race and the result could change.

Rhythmic 'Jeffrey Epstein' clap chant templates circulate

Users trade easy-to-learn clap/chant patterns chanting 'Jeffrey Epstein' for use at protests or high‑profile events.

Demi Vollering wins Giro d'Italia Women, completes Grand Tour triple

Demi Vollering overtook Anna van der Breggen on the final day to win the Giro d'Italia Women, adding Giro to her Tour and Vuelta titles.

Ninja Theory announces Senua, a Hellblade follow‑up

Ninja Theory revealed Senua, a new action‑adventure set in the Hellblade universe, slated for release in 2027.

Xi Jinping visits North Korea for talks with Kim Jong UN

Chinese leader Xi Jinping made a rare trip to Pyongyang to hold talks with Kim Jong UN and reinforce bilateral ties.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ mode revealed, Oct 23 arrival

Xbox Showcase trailer debuts DMZ extraction gameplay; DMZ mode arrives Oct 23 as part of Modern Warfare 4.

DOOM: The Dark Ages gets 'Revelations' DLC on July 7

id Software announced Revelations, the first story DLC for DOOM: The Dark Ages, arriving July 7 across platforms.

We The People schedules local rallies to stop data centers

George Russell given drive‑through after failing to serve five‑second penalty

Russell did not serve a five‑second penalty at his pit stop and was hit with a drive‑through during the Monaco GP.

TCM Party watches The Age of Innocence

Online watch‑party for The Age of Innocence sparks scene commentary and rewatch notes on Scorsese's period details.

Charles Leclerc crashes out of Monaco GP, race red‑flagged

Leclerc slid into the barriers at Anthony Noghes, blamed a brake issue and brought out a red flag late in the Monaco Grand Prix.

Nelly Korda wins U.S. Women's Open at Riviera

Nelly Korda claimed the 81st U.S. Women's Open at Riviera, her fourth major, edging Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez by one shot.

TCM Party watches Blithe Spirit (1945)

Turner Classic Movies watch‑party screened David Lean's Blithe Spirit (1945); viewers praised its practical effects and sharp dialogue.

Persona 6 teasers spark Shin Megami Tensei comparisons

Fans say Persona's recent darker, horror‑leaning teaser feels more like Shin Megami Tensei than past Persona entries.

Toronto Marlies advance to Calder Cup Final

Toronto beat their opponent 2-1 as Alex Nylander's goal sends the Marlies to the Calder Cup Final.