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Metaverse Art Comes Alive in Come Into My World
Step into a world where nostalgia, childhood wonder, and digital imagination collide. Come Into My World transforms art exhibitions into immersive journeys, letting you explore seven unique artist-created realms through VR, AR, or your laptop. It’s playful, uncanny, and deeply personal.
Once Upon a Katamari is the Joyful, Weird Comeback We’ve Waited 14 Years For
After 14 years of silence, Katamari Damacy is back to roll through time and grab your attention.
What Happened to Habbo? Habbo Hotel Turns 25
Habbo Hotel turns 25 this year, marking a chaotic legacy of furniture scams, controversy, internet infamy and unexpected survival. Once a hotspot, it faced near collapse – but it’s still online, and still finding ways to reinvent itself for a new generation.
Hello Kitty’s First Major DLC Arrives — and It’s Made of Flour
Hello Kitty’s first ever DLC is dropping — and it’s a dreamy, flour-dusted world of magic ruins, soft girl lore, and new bestie Cogimyun. Wheatflour Wonderland launches this September, bringing the biggest update yet to Island Adventure. Think bakery-core meets mythic quest, with carbs, cuteness, and emotional depth.
Inside the Polly Pocket Compact… and Beyond the Designer Toy Boom
This week’s Polly Pocket × GCDS compact isn’t just a nostalgic nod; it’s launching amid a flourishing designer toy scene. From Pop Mart’s Space Molly and sculptural Hironō to the gentle glow of Smiskis and TikTok’s Sonny Angel wave, miniature toys have become fashionable companions, mood activators and little cultural icons.
Has the Girl’s Girl Become the New Pick-Me Girl?
Is this the disguised weapon against the divine feminine?
Meet the New Faces of Zelda and Link
No A-listers. No viral stunt casting. Nintendo just revealed the faces of Link and Zelda for its live-action film — and it’s refreshingly understated. Rising talents Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth step into the green tunic and royal gown, signalling a quieter, more serious take on Hyrule’s cinematic debut.
Sunset Valley Is Rotting, and I’m Still Playing
With every new life sim release, something gets shinier — but also flatter. Meanwhile, The Sims 3 continues to spiral in on itself, breaking in new ways and revealing stranger layers the longer you play. 600 hours deep, it’s still the only game I know that feels alive in its decay.
If The Alters Had a Wardrobe Mod, It’d Look Like ZA/UM Atelier in Paris
ZA/UM Atelier just crash-landed at Paris Fashion Week with The Alters collection – a cyber-survivalist line fusing gaming weirdness, Gorpcore outerwear and glitch-pattern kimonos. It’s clothing built for alternate timelines, dystopian cities and looting your future self’s wardrobe. A sharp, worldbuilding collision of high fashion and speculative identity play.
Steven Universe Spin-Off “Lars of the Stars” Is Official
Lars is no longer the grumpy donut boy — he’s pink, powerful, and leading a rebel crew across gem-controlled galaxies. Lars of the Stars, a new Steven Universe spin-off from Rebecca Sugar and Ian Jones-Quartey, is real, it’s canon, and it’s coming to Prime Video.
Codename: Ocean Keeper Makes a Splash
Dive into an all new underwater rogue-like title with G.URL! My quest towards genre expansion through review continues, and this time I was led straight into an up and coming game titled Codename: Ocean Keeper. Although the developers over at RetroStyle Games possess quite an extensive portfolio of projects, this new title seemingly marks a…
Unveiling Cattle Country: The Cosy Cowboy Adventure Life Sim
Playtonic introduces Cattle Country, a unique blend of cosy life simulation and frontier adventure, with a trailer featuring Roger Clark.
NewJeans Unveil ‘Supernatural’ Pop-Up Store in Tokyo
With Exclusive Takashi Murakami Collaboration NewJeans has taken over Shibuya, Tokyo with their dazzling new pop-up store, aptly named “Supernatural.” This unique shopping experience, which runs until July 15 at the Line Friends Square Shibuya, offers fans an exclusive chance to snag one-of-a-kind merchandise from the group’s high-profile collaboration with celebrated artists Takashi Murakami and…
Trans Identity in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Vivian steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight in the Paper Mario remake
The Denpa Men Are Back!
The return of The Denpa Men comes with fresh adventures, deeper customisation, and engaging multiplayer modes for the Nintendo Switch. The announcement of the new Denpa Men game during the Nintendo Direct 2024 was like a blast from the past for fans of the colourful series. This new installment promises a fresh twist on the…
Digital Fashion Week NYC 2024
Bridging tech and haute couture for a new era of style and innovation. In the city that never sleeps, fashion is getting a digital makeover. Get ready for Digital Fashion Week NYC 2024 in September, as they have now opened submissions. The event that’s redefining style with the perfect blend of technology and couture. This…
Nintendo Switch Games Announced at Nintendo Direct
Nintendo Drops a Bombshell with Game Announcements That Have Us All Hooked In the latest Nintendo Direct, held on June 18, 2024, several highly anticipated titles were announced for the Nintendo Switch. Here’s a rundown of the major announcements. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Samus Aran returns in “Metroid Prime 4: Beyond,” slated for a 2025…
The Post-Hyperpop Landscape
How Hyperpop’s Wild Childs Are Shaping the Future of Music In the constantly evolving world of music, the hyperpop genre has carved out a distinctive and influential niche. Hyperpop emerged as a genre that embraced maximalism, distortion, and a playful approach to pop conventions. It was marked by an audacious blend of sugary melodies, glitchy…
Baldur’s Gate 3 and Sapphic Narratives
How Baldur’s Gate 3 became a benchmark for sapphic representation in gaming Written by Ciara Wheeler The recent success of indie fantasy RPG title Baldur’s Gate 3 at The Game Awards, BAFTA Game Awards, and other significant accolade ceremonies over the last few months has sent the Triple-A industry into a tailspin. With game developers…
Diana June: Issue 03 Interview Preview
This article contains an excerpt of an exclusive interview with Diana June for Issue 03 of G.URL Magazine: “PARTY!” Under the muted glow of my laptop screen, the face of Diana June flickers into view. Amidst a backdrop of her studio and vibrant art, our Zoom call commences, bridging the gap between two worlds—one steeped…