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Ariana Grande to Step Back From Public Visibility After Tour Amid Scrutiny
The 'Wicked' star will take a break from public-facing work and appearances after her Eternal Sunshine tour concludes in September.
The 5 Best Anime Arcs That Achieve Near Perfection
Exceptional story arcs in anime are defined by high stakes, character growth, and cathartic payoffs, creating memorable and satisfying narratives.
The Sunday Papers: A Dive Into Non-Gaming Essays on Food, AI, and History
This week's 'The Sunday Papers' column steers clear of video games, instead exploring articles on culinary joy, the rejection of AI in restaurants, and historical mysteries.
Game of Thrones: The Mad King Stage Play Reveals Full Cast and First Portrait
The Royal Shakespeare Company unveils the cast for its prequel stage show, 'Game of Thrones: The Mad King', set to open in August.
Evangelion Voice Actor Megumi Ogata Calls AI Voice Cloning "Heartbreaking"
Veteran Japanese actor Megumi Ogata expresses dismay over AI voice cloning and urges the Japanese government to establish regulations.
Royal Shakespeare Company Unveils Cast for "Game of Thrones: The Mad King" Stage Play
The Royal Shakespeare Company has revealed the full cast for "George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones: The Mad King," a new stage play set a decade before the events of the popular television series.
OpenAI CEO Suggests AI-Generated Podcasts for Parents to Record Children's Lives
Sam Altman's 'cool use case' for ChatGPT sparks debate about AI's role in family connection and memory.
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man Trilogy Departs Netflix Soon, Acknowledging Its Enduring Cinematic Impact
As the iconic superhero films leave Netflix on August 5, revisit the trilogy that blended horror sensibilities with a groundbreaking romantic narrative.
The RPG Romance Debate: Essential Feature or Outdated Trope?
While once a hallmark of BioWare's RPGs, romanceable companions are increasingly scrutinized for their necessity and execution in modern role-playing games.