It was the Mary Jane that did it for Estevan Reyes Peña. He loved the silhouette of the black leather Doc Martens shoes, the way they fit his feet, how they had a "kinda dainty" look. He still loves ...

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Jennifer Svedberg-Yen and Guillaume Broche of Sandfall Interactive on stage at The Game Awards 2025 (MICHAEL TRAN via Getty Images) This year at The Game Awards, if your game wasn’t melodramatic, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. News and opinion about video games, television, movies and the internet. We are just hours away from The Game Awards, which honor ...

The role-playing game won nine prizes, including game of the year. By Zachary Small A role-playing game featuring a mythical paintress, demonic mimes and an orchestral soundtrack earned the top prize ...

Monster is launching FLRT, a new zero-sugar energy drink aimed at female consumers, featuring functional ingredients and 200 mg of caffeine. The move expands Monster’s reach in a fast-growing segment ...

The Game Awards announced its nominees for Game of the Year 2025 during a livestream on Monday, and while there were some expected picks, it was certainly a big, big year for indies. Clair Obscur: ...

Nominations for the 2025 Game Awards, which honor the year’s most innovative, unique and impactful story-driven narratives in the gaming industry, were announced Monday. Leading the pack is the ...

My 8-year-old self would be appalled, even horrified, by 21-year-old me. With my undeniable love for blush pink, a vanity filled to the brim with makeup and a closet packed with frilly skirts and ...

The Game called out male rappers for wearing skirts and nail polish in an Instagram rant questioning the masculinity of today’s Hip-Hop scene. Both have played with gender norms in their style, and ...

When you think of boomer shooters, you tend to think of gritty, grimdark affairs. It's the same with most games that feature guns as their primary mechanic. However, Don't Stop Girlypop challenges ...