Former Halo franchise development director Frank O’Connor is urging Activision to hire former Halo Studios staff as it builds the team responsible for Master Chief’s future.
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Epic Universe Tickets Finally Included in Park-to-Park Options Starting 2026—Annual Passholders Still Left Waiting
Big news for theme park fans planning their 2026 vacations: Universal Orlando has quietly updated its ticket offerings to finally include Epic Universe in park-to-park ticket options.
Longtime Disney Influencer Mally Mouse Announces She Won’t Renew Disneyland Annual Pass Over Rising Costs, Cultural Shift
An X video posted by longtime Disney fan and annual pass holder “Mally Mouse” has gone viral this week. Wearing Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Ears, Mally documents what she calls her “last trip” to Disneyland, marking the end of what she described as a lifetime tradition. In this clip that resonated with many X commenters, she noted the rising cost of trips as well as the cultural shift from the Disney company.
Pedro Pascal Called Out Over “Creepy” Sarah Paulson Video as Vanity Fair Rushes to Reframe the Story
Another awkward Pedro Pascal moment, this time with actress Sarah Paulson, is going viral for all the wrong reasons. And critics say the Hollywood machine is rushing to spin the narrative for Disney’s box office leading man hopeful before it spirals out of control.
Father Dives off Disney Cruise to Save 5-Year Old Daughter Who Fell Overboard
What began as a magical Disney cruise turned harrowing on the final evening of the voyage. On June 29th, as the Disney Dream returned from a four-night Bahamas trip, a 5‑year‑old girl slipped over the railing on the fourth deck while her father positioned her for a photo. Without hesitation, he jumped over the side to save her and treaded water until Disney rescue boats were able to reach the pair.
Test Track Crash Injures Four Guests During Cast Member Preview at EPCOT
Just weeks before its grand reopening, EPCOT’s newly updated Test Track has already made headlines for all the wrong reasons. During a Cast Member preview on July 1st, a Test Track crash occurred when a ride vehicle slammed into a set of foam sliding doors that failed to open properly. Four guests were injured in the impact and received treatment on-site. Fortunately, none required hospitalization—but the timing couldn’t be worse for Disney as it gears up to relaunch the ride to the public later this month.
Test Track 3.0 to Reopen Without Virtual Queue, Marking a Major Disney Shift
When Test Track 3.0 opens at EPCOT on July 22, 2025, it won’t just be debuting a refreshed ride experience—it will also mark a notable change in how Disney handles its most in-demand attractions. The reimagined version of the fan-favorite ride is the first new or updated Walt Disney World attraction to launch without a virtual queue since Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, which opened shortly before the 2020 lockdowns began.
Halo Switches In-Game Cosmetics from PRIDE Month to Disability Pride Month as Soon as June Ends
Halo Infinite is once again under fire—not for gameplay issues or content delays this time, but for what many see as another round of corporate virtue signaling. As the clock struck July 1st, the moment gay PRIDE month ended, the official Halo account took to X to announce a new in-game promotion in honor of Disability Pride Month.
‘Stop Killing Games’ Movement Gains Support from Big Time Influencer and Gaming Industry Veteran
The Stop Killing Games campaign is picking up serious momentum as two of the biggest voices in gaming—YouTube titan PewDiePie and former World of Warcraft team lead Mark Kern (aka Grummz)—publicly threw their support behind the growing global effort.
Ironheart Episodes 4–6 Finale Review: It Got SO Much Worse!
If you thought the first three episodes of Ironheart were bad, buckle up. Somehow, Marvel managed to dig even deeper into the well of awful. The final three episodes of Ironheart don’t just continue the disaster—they accelerate it, hurling the show off a cliff of lazy writing, nonsensical tech, virtue signaling, and a complete disregard for logic or consequence.
Why Director Jon Watts Walked Away from Fantastic Four: First Steps After Spider-Man Trilogy Success
Jon Watts, the filmmaker who revitalized Spider-Man for the MCU, was originally set to direct Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel’s reboot of the iconic superhero team. However, Watts surprised fans and industry insiders alike when he announced his departure from the project.
Disney World and Disneyland Release Mobile App Update to Help With Dining Reservations
As we continue to listen to guests, we’ve made updates at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World to make planning your vacation simpler. Now, it’s easier than ever to find dining reservations for whatever you’re craving on a whim or visit that bucket list location you’ve been dreaming about for your next Disney trip.
Ruckus Games Requires Players to Select Pronouns to Join Playtest For New Game
Ruckus Games has become to latest developer to require players to select their pronouns.
The studio founded by veterans of Gearbox, Riot, and Bethesda, is facing early backlash as it ramps up public testing for its debut title. The Texas-based developer is currently accepting sign-ups for a limited-time early access playtest of its untitled co-op RPG shooter—but players quickly noticed something unusual about the sign-up form.