How the Irish Came to Rule Pop Culture

by

Was it around December 2018 when Ireland started gaining popularity, or was it a few months later with Sally Rooney’s “Normal People” hitting U.S. shores and garnering positive reviews? Either way, by the time “The Banshees of Inisherin” came out in 2022, an Irish cultural wave had taken off. Nicknamed the Craic Pack, authors like Anna Burns and Paul Lynch won significant awards, actors such as Colin Farrell and Cillian Murphy, along with singer-Hozier, regained prominence. Barry Keoghan transitioned from art-film enigma to mainstream heartthrob, and even brands like Kerrygold butter became a must-mention for Instagram bakers.

Gaspar Noé Considers His Next Move: ‘I’d Like to Do a Movie With Kids, or for Children’

by

After concluding a two-hour masterclass at the Cairo Film Festival, Gaspar Noé discussed potential future genres he’s keen on exploring with EbMaster: “Intriguing film genres that I might delve into for an upcoming project are documentaries, war films, and horror. Perhaps I should attempt to blend these three genres. Additionally, I have a desire to create a movie featuring young children or a children’s film.

Pokemon Gold And Silver Is Getting Some Awesome 25th Anniversary Merch

by

Enthusiasts of the beloved Pokémon series should recall that exactly 25 years ago, the games Pokémon Gold and Silver were first introduced in Japan. These games arrived in the U.S. almost a year later. In these releases, more than 100 new Pokémon joined the mythos and are often considered among the best titles in the franchise. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of these iconic games, The Pokémon Company is releasing exclusive merchandise that might spark your desire to collect them all!

Senator Accuses Valve Of Allowing Hate To Spread On Steam

by

Ever since its debut in 2003, Steam has expanded significantly and emerged as one of the most significant digital marketplaces for PC games. However, this massive influx of players has also led to some unforeseen real-world issues. Recently, Virginia Senator Mark Warner has leveled accusations against Valve, Steam’s parent company, alleging that they tolerate hate speech, white supremacist content, and even comments endorsing terrorism without taking any action.

Phil Spencer Is Bullish On Microsoft/Disney Partnership For Indiana Jones And Blade

by

Although Sony’s PlayStation 5 hosts popular Marvel characters like Spider-Man and Wolverine (who are owned by Disney), Xbox has secured deals with Disney for some properties of their own. These include Marvel’s Blade and the Indiana Jones series from Lucasfilm. Previously, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer expressed caution about licensed games, but he recently commended Disney and Lucasfilm for being robust collaborators on their upcoming joint projects.

After Binance’s Costly Lesson, Do Rival Crypto Exchanges Risk Running Afoul of U.S. Rules?

by

Cryptocurrency exchanges Bybit, Bitget and OKX had nearly a million “monthly active users” in the U.S. in August, data from Sensor Tower shows. That doesn’t mean these MAUs were trading in violation of U.S. rules; they could’ve just been engaging in allowed behavior like checking crypto prices. But with VPNs, it’s possible for Americans to … Read more

Gaming News: Epic Games Releases Unreal Gold and Unreal Tournament for Free Download

by

Today’s gaming news is more thrilling than ever! Epic Games has given permission to the OldUnreal team, allowing them to offer free downloads of Unreal Gold and Unreal Tournament on their site. This announcement has been met with great excitement and a wave of nostalgia, especially among those who cherish playing these timeless classics. With the recent surge in interest for retro games, many players are eager to revisit the intense multiplayer battles and immersive single-player campaigns that shaped their early gaming journeys.

Destiny 2 Players Voice Frustration Over Current Artifact and Build Restrictions

by

Fans of Destiny 2 have been expressing their discontent about the current season’s artifact on their preferred discussion platform, and the general feeling is extremely negative. A post by user SiciliaSupremacy points out that the game has made players feel limited to a monotonous variety of build and weapon options because it excessively emphasizes champions in endgame PvE. As per the post, coming up with exciting and enjoyable loadouts seems pointless when they can’t hold a candle against the powerful choices imposed by the artifact.