LE SSERAFIM’s “SPAGHETTI” Shows the Problem with Album Variants
LE SSERAFIM’s “SPAGHETTI” comes with 20 physical versions and only two songs. Variants are the industry’s cheat code for inflating sales.
You Don’t Own What You Buy in Games
The end of Sims Mobile shows why spending real money on virtual items is a bad investment. Once the servers shut down, your purchases vanish too.
Hearts2Hearts’ “Focus” Captures the Chaos of a Teenage Crush
From piano riffs to surreal daydreams, Hearts2Hearts’ Focus embodies the intense, looping thoughts of infatuation.
Can Selling Inactive Usernames Save X?
X has launched a marketplace to sell usernames from inactive accounts. Can turning handles into commodities fix a platform struggling to stay relevant?
Why Texas’s Age-Gate Law Could Do More Harm Than Good
Two lawsuits challenge Texas’s new app law. They argue it trades parental control and online freedom for invasive surveillance.
W Korea Finally Apologizes but the Damage Is Done
After nearly a week of silence, W Korea issues an apology. After everything they’ve done, can the magazine regain trust?
Can Live-Service Games Deliver a True Ending?
Live-service games thrive on endless updates, but when stories end, players lose interest. Can developers balance closure with ongoing play?
What Emiru’s Assault Reveals About Twitch’s Priorities
Twitch’s biggest event became a showcase for its worst flaw. A lack of care for the creators who keep its platform alive.
Why Microsoft Keeps Forcing AI on Windows Users
Microsoft’s Copilot updates aren’t built for everyday users. They’re designed to keep enterprise customers locked into the Microsoft ecosystem.