ITZY Returns With Tunnel Vision
The “Tunnel Vision” era is ITZY at their most experimental. Surreal, stylish, yet too overstimulating for its own message.
Why PlayStation’s $204 Million Loss for Destiny 2 Signals a Live-Service Crisis
When Sony Interactive Entertainment announced an impairment of roughly ¥31.5 billion (~$204 million USD) on Destiny 2 (via…
Is Spotify’s Discovery Mode Payola?
A Spotify listener is suing the company for misleading users with its Discovery Mode. It questions whether we can trust “personalized” playlists to be anything but paid placement.
Woody’s Return in Toy Story 5 Feels Like Pixar’s Safety Net
After years of box office struggles, Pixar is reviving its most iconic franchise. However, does Toy Story 5 exist because the story needed Woody or because Pixar did?
RuneScape’s Microtransaction Overhaul: Will It Spark Real Change?
Jagex is removing pay-to-win microtransactions from RuneScape under new CEO Jon Bellamy. It’s a bold move. Will other studios follow?
Why Funko Pop Can’t Save Itself
Mystery boxes and mini Pop figures won’t save a brand that’s forgotten why people loved them in the first place.
Disney vs. YouTube TV: Who’s Winning This Standoff?
Disney’s blackout with YouTube TV is costing millions per day, along with fans’ patience. As the standoff drags on, both companies are bleeding customers and money.
Why Nintendo’s Latest Sales Report Feels Off
Nintendo’s Switch 2 numbers look impressive until you realize how they’re framed. The company’s counting shipments, not sales, and the media’s letting it slide.
Wonho’s if you wanna Is a Pure, Unapologetic Y2K R&B
Wonho’s new single if you wanna channels the sensual confidence of early-2000s R&B and dirty pop, marking a bold new chapter for the singer.