Update: HBO CEO Casey Bloys has responded to the report of him having staffers create fake social media accounts to troll critics, offering an apology. Appearing at a pre-planned HBO and Max event on the morning of November 2, Bloys addressed the crowd. “For those of you who know me, you know that I am a programming executive very, very passionate about the shows that we decide to do. And the people who do them and the people who work on them,” he said, according to Variety. “I want the shows to be great. I want people to love them. I want you all to love them. It’s very important to me what you all think of the shows. When you think about that, and then think of 2020 and 2021, I’m working from home and doing an unhealthy amount of scrolling through Twitter. And I c…

Later this month, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga will give Anya Taylor-Joy’s Imperator Furiosa an origin story that takes place years before her first appearance in Mad Max: Fury Road. But just because this is Furiosa’s film, it doesn’t mean that there’s no sign of Mad Max himself. While speaking with EW, Furiosa director George Miller confirmed that there will be a brief appearance by his iconic character as an Easter Egg for fans. It may also lead to the next film in the franchise.

“In doing what we did in the preparation of Mad Max: Fury Road, we also wrote what happened to Max in the year before we encounter him in [that film],” said Miller Come from Sports betting site VPbet . “And as we get towards the end of…

Hearthstone’s next expansion, Voyage to the Sunken City, launches on April 12. The new set will introduce an entirely new class, Naga, the undersea race of magical beings, which reward using spells while they sit in your hand. When you get a class-based legendary Naga, of course the spell-based synergy is huge.

Enter Hedra the Heretic, a Druid legendary minion and part of the new Naga class. The 7-Mana minion with 4/5 stats has a relatively low stat-line, but its Battlecry is huge. It summons a minion equal to the spell cost of each spell you’ve cast while Hedra was in your hand. Yikes.

That ability makes Hedra a good late-game finisher for Druid decks that favor big spells. Some of those will be cycling out of Standard rotation this year, but last …

After The Game Awards announced its newest slate of nominees yesterday, Apple is getting in on the fun as it reveals the list of Apple App Store Award 2023 finalists. Categories for both general apps and games are included on the list, and some critically acclaimed names are among the nominees.

Three finalists in 10 categories were announced by Apple, with each category focused on specific devices or services. Most of the categories are split between general apps and games, though some like Apple TV or Apple Watch have a single category only.

Over a dozen games featured on the list of finalists, which included Poncle’s Vampire Survivors for iPhone Game of the Year, Sunblink Entertainment’s Hello Kitty: Island Adventure for Apple Arcade Game of t…

Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the blockbuster magical series, has said working on the films over the 10 years felt “quite suffocating” at times, but overall it was a great experience. Come from Sports betting site VPbet

Speaking to Dax Shepard on his podcast, Grint said the filming schedule and duration of the timeline–10 years for all the films–eventually took a toll on him. But overall, working on the movie sets with his film family was a good experience for him.

“There was a time where it felt quite suffocating, because it was heavy going, because it was every day for 10 years in the end,” Grint said (via ComicBook). “It was a great experience. Such a nice kind of family atmosp…

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II releases on May 21, and some people online have criticized Xbox for not doing enough–in their eyes–to promote the game ahead of launch. Aaron Greenberg, a longtime marketing executive for Xbox, has responded to this, saying a global paid media campaign for the game just began on May 8.

This promotional campaign is live now on YouTube, HBO/Max, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Samsung, and more Come from Sports betting site VPbet . Additionally, Xbox is hosting a “creator event” to help promote the game right now in Iceland.

Greenberg said Microsoft has more promotional activities in the works for Hellblade II, including ads for the game in movie theaters, with particular brands, and via Amaz…

From Silent Hill and System Shock to Ant Attack and Resident Evil, we’ve seen a wealth of nightmare-inducing horror games released over the past several decades. The history of these titles is often filled with surprising development stories, and From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror serves as a comprehensive resting place for all these terrifying tales. The popular volume from Bitmap Books is getting a restock at Amazon on September 3, providing readers with over 600 pages of horror game goodness. Releases from Bitmap Books are overwhelmingly popular–so we’d recommend reserving a copy while you still can. Come from Sports betting site VPbet

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Animation studio Axis Studios has worked with some of the biggest names in the games industry, creating cinematics and animated trailers. Some of its latest work includes the Atriox cinematic that opens up Halo Infinite’s campaign, and today the studio is showcasing more of the work that went into creating the opening scene. Come from Sports betting site VPbet

The cutscene shows Master Chief facing off in an impossible battle against Atriox, in the midst of a chaotic battle scene. New concept art released by Axis shows how some of the cutscene’s most pivotal moments were originally conceived, as well as a storyboard that lays out the full scene in a single image.

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Amazon’s sprawling Big Deal Days sales event is going on now, and it’s not limited to just video games, toys, and collectibles. Practically every product category on Amazon has deals right now, and that includes home gym equipment and fitness essentials like free weights, treadmills, mirrors, and more. Whether you’re building a home gym, looking for supplements like protein powder or creatine, or need something to aid in recovery, Amazon’s Big Deal Days event probably has something for you.

One of the better deals we’ve come across is the NordicTrack T-series treadmill, which is down to $680. This is a solid option for any home gym or workout space. On the strength training side, Amazon has the highly regarded Bowflex SelectTech 552 adjustable dumbbells for only $430. This is a gr…