2XKO ‘Ties That Bind’ cinematic trailer

I’m so excited! It looks like 2XKO is coming to PC in Early Access on October 7th, and then the full game will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC soon after. Can’t wait to play!

One Piece Confirms Another Hiatus After Eiichiro Oda’s Worrying Health Update

According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by @WSJ_manga, the next chapter of *One Piece* (Chapter 1162) will be delayed for one week. It’s common for manga artists to face health problems due to their demanding workload, which often concerns fans. While *Weekly Shonen Jump* artists like Oda typically take a break every few weeks, unexpected illnesses can lead to multiple delays in a row. *One Piece* has been published weekly since 1997, and the long schedule is clearly affecting the author’s health. After the last unexpected break, Shonen Jump apologized to readers. However, since the delay for Chapter 1163 was announced with enough notice, we might not receive an official update on the author’s condition this time.

5 Great Spider-Man Stories We Wouldn’t Have Without One More Day

The controversial storyline “One More Day” still sparks debate among fans, with many wishing it never happened. But undoing it would also mean losing many great stories that developed as a result. Since it’s unlikely to be changed, let’s focus on five fantastic stories that wouldn’t exist without “One More Day,” and see how even a disliked event can have positive outcomes.

REVIEW: “The Smashing Machine” (2025)

Director Benny Safdie won a Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival for his film, “The Smashing Machine,” and the movie is being distributed by A24 – both facts that created a lot of buzz. However, despite all the hype, the film turns out to be a fairly standard sports drama. It follows a well-worn formula, but with some unique elements that set it apart.