In early May 2026, Twitch announced it would limit how many viewers streamers suspected of using viewbots—programs that artificially increase their viewer numbers—could have.
Key Takeaways (or should we say, Key Tantrums?):
The Backrooms, a popular online myth about endless, empty office spaces and hallways, wasn’t created by any single person. Like the legend of Slender Man, it emerged organically from online communities – starting on 4Chan and evolving through shared images and stories, becoming a collaborative storytelling project. Now, a feature film called Backrooms attempts to turn this online lore into a traditional horror story, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve. However, the film’s reception has been uneven, highlighting the challenge of building a full movie around an atmosphere or feeling, even a compelling one.
Let’s quickly rewind to get everyone up to speed. Paula, played brilliantly by Tatiana Maslany, is a captivating but troubled woman. She’s locked in a difficult custody dispute with her ex, Karl (Jake Johnson, who seems to always end up in shows with questionable titles), who has a considerable financial advantage. To their eight-year-old daughter, Hazel, Paula is the playful parent – she lets Hazel eat ice cream for dinner, doesn’t mind a little swearing, enthusiastically joins in on TikTok trends, and even coaches her soccer team.
On May 19th, Mojang announced two new capes for Minecraft players: the Crafter Cape and the Builder Cape. The Crafter Cape is available to those attending Minecraft’s TwitchCon Rotterdam event on May 30th and 31st. The Builder Cape is being offered online as an alternative for players who can’t make it to the event.
It’s clear that the success of The Clone Wars heavily influenced the new Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu. While Star Wars’ animated series, like Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: The Bad Batch, have passionate fan bases, they generally reach smaller audiences than the live-action films and shows. Notably, both animated series are connected to the storyline of The Clone Wars.
Facebook Marketplace is a great place to sell things you no longer want, but how easily your listing gets noticed depends on what you’re selling.
Though Tracker introduces new faces in each episode as Colter travels, the show’s regular cast is truly special. Tracker skillfully blends self-contained cases with ongoing storylines for its main characters, aiming for a balance between episodic and serialized television. While it’s still refining this approach, the show has consistently delivered compelling characters, proving it knows what it’s doing. Over three seasons, Tracker has featured a memorable group of characters, and highlighting the best ones is a fascinating endeavor.
The shift towards open-world gameplay in the Pokémon series began with Pokémon Legends: Arceus. While it offered more freedom and exploration than previous games, its five areas were separate and distinct, preventing it from feeling like a fully connected open world.
Ever heard of Hell, Michigan? It’s a real town located just west of Detroit, and surprisingly, it’s currently for sale – not a spiritual destination, but an actual place you can buy!