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Despite gaining national renown after The Raven was published in 1845, Edgar Allan Poe never enjoyed great financial success. Public domain via Wikimedia CommonsWhen the New York Evening Mirror published Edgar Allan Poes poem The Raven on January 29, 1845, it catapulted both the work and its author to instant fame.Poe, known for his macabre and Gothic style, was no stranger to audiences. Hed already penned and published short stories like The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1841) and The Black Cat (1843). Still, it was this stylized and rhythmic ballad of 18 six-line stanzas that most resonated with readers, making Poe a household name.The Raven tells the tale of a grieving narrator mourning the death of his lover, Lenore. On a particularly dreary December night, he hears a raven tapping at his window. When the narrator opens the window, in steps the raven, perching itself on his bust of Pallas Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom. There it stands, constantly repeating the word Nevermore, while driving the narrator into madness.The Raven | Animation | Edgar Allan PoeWatch on Poe based the rhythm and meter of The Raven on Elizabeth Barrett Brownings poem Lady Geraldines Courtship, using a poetic form known as trochaic octameter. This particular meter of verse is known for having eight feet per line, with each foot a trocheeone stressed syllable followed by one unstressed syllable. Poe used the form to create a sense of forward motion in his work. He also used alliteration, internal rhyme and repetition to draw in readers, lending the piece a dark and melancholic tone.While Poe originally envisioned a parrot as his talking bird, he later decided on a raven, since the large black bird is often associated with death. He originally submitted The Raven to his former employer, George Rex Graham of Philadelphias Grahams magazine, but the publisher and editor passed on it. Poe sold it to the Evening Mirror instead, where it was printed with the authors own byline, and Poe later sold it to the American Review, where it was printed under the pseudonym Quarles.In the following weeks and months, The Raven appeared in multiple periodicals and anthologies, reaching a wide range of readers. Although fellow writers like Margaret Fuller and William Gilmore Simms praised the piece, others, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and William Butler Yeats, had fewif anypositive things to say about it. An illustration of "The Raven" by douard Manet Public domain via Wikimedia CommonsStill, the poem has influenced many modern works, including Vladimir Nabokovs 1955 novel, Lolita, and Bernard Malamuds 1963 allegorical short story, The Jewbird. Its also led to parodies like Marmaduke Mar-Rhymes The Pole-Cat (1846), political satires and even sequels.The poem also inspired an unlikely namesake: the Baltimore Ravens. The NFL football teams name honors Poe, who spent the early part of his career in Baltimore, died there and is buried there.Despite gaining national renown after The Raven was published in 1845, Poe never enjoyed much success financially. He died in 1849 at the age of 40. While the exact cause of his death remains a mystery, The Raven lives on as one of the authors most influential worksnot to mention one of the most famous poems ever written.Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday.

Hideaki Nishino named sole CEO of Sony Interactive EntertainmentHermen Hulst will continue leading the studio business group, CFO Hiroki Totoki promoted to Sony Corporate CEOImage credit: SIE News by Sophie McEvoy Staff Writer Published on Jan. 29, 2025 Hideaki Nishino has been appointed sole CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, effective April 1, 2025.Last May, Nishino and Hermen Hulst were named joint CEOs of SIE following the departure of Jim Ryan.Hulst led the studio business group, which oversees PlayStation's first-party teams and the development of IPs into other mediums. He will continue this role, and report to Nishino.As part of the leadership changes, CFO Hiroki Totoki has been promoted to CEO and president of the Sony Group Corporation. SVP of finance, corporate development and strategy Lin Tao will take over Totoki's previous role as CFO."It has been a pleasure working more closely with Hermen and Nishino and gaining insight into the ever-changing, fast-paced world of Sony Interactive Entertainment," said Totoko."As we hand the baton to Nishino and this exceptional leadership team, I am confident that SIE will reach new heights in the days ahead."Nishino added: "We will continue to grow the PlayStation community in new ways, such as IP expansion, while also delivering the best technology innovation."I want to thank Hermen for his expertise and leadership as he continues his role as studio business group CEO. I am deeply grateful for the PlayStation community and their continued support and I am very excited for what the future holds."

Chris Kerr, News EditorJanuary 29, 20252 Min ReadImage via Sony Interactive EntertainmentHideaki Nishino has been appointed president and CEO of PlayStation maker Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE).Sony said the move is designed to "maximise synergies" across the company and marks an evolution in the leadership structure that was announced in May 2024, which saw Nishino appointed CEO of the Platform Business Group and Hermen Hulst named CEO of the Studio Business Group.Former Guerrilla Games boss Hulst will retain that role but will now report to Nishino."Nishino will continue to serve as CEO of the Platform Business Group, and as CEO of the Studio Business Group, Hulst will continue to lead the development, publishing, and business operations of SIE's first party-content," reads a press release."He is also responsible for developing games across many devices including PlayStation consoles and PCs and bringing video game IP to new mediums through PlayStation Productions."The news comes with SIE chairman Hiroki Totoki stepping down to become president and CEO of Sony Group Corporation. SIE is also losing SVP of finance, corporate development, and strategy, Lin Tao, who has been named CFO of Sony Group Corporation. The company will announce Tao's successor at a later date.The raft of leadership changes will take effect on April 1, 2025.PlayStation to focus on IP expansion and technology innovation under NishinoOutbound SIE chairman Totoki believes the switch-up will allow SIE and PlayStation to "reach new heights.""It has been a pleasure working more closely with Hermen and Nishino and gaining insight into the ever-changing, fast-paced world of Sony Interactive Entertainment. As we hand the baton to Nishino and this exceptional leadership team, I am confident that SIE will reach new heights in the days ahead," said Totoki."After 30 years of delivering exceptional entertainment worldwide, this marks an exciting new chapter for SIE, highlighting its commitment to fostering creativity and building meaningful connections for millions of players."Offering his views on the business, Nishino said technology and creativity are SIE's two biggest strengths and pledged to focus on producing experiences that "deliver entertainment for everyone."SIE and PlayStation Studios will be building those experiences with fewer developers, however, following a flurry of layoffs and studio closures in 2024."I am truly honored to take the helm at Sony Interactive Entertainment. Technology and creativity are two of our biggest strengths as we continue to focus on developing experiences that deliver entertainment for everyone," said Nishino. "We will continue to grow the PlayStation community in new ways, such as IP expansion, while also delivering the best in technology innovation."About the AuthorChris KerrNews Editor, GameDeveloper.comGame Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, andPocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.See more from Chris KerrDaily news, dev blogs, and stories from Game Developer straight to your inboxStay UpdatedYou May Also Like

A survival horror classic is getting a new life on PC and it might be the first of many. PC games shop GOG announced the release of Dino Crisis and its sequel, which are both available starting today. Alongside the launch, the service also announced a new tool called dreamlist, with the goal of letting players vote on which old games that want to see hit the service next.For the uninitiated, Dino Crisis is essentially Resident Evil with dinosaurs. Thats not an insult: the first game was directed by original Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami, so the two series have a lot in common. Dino Crisis features the same methodical, survival horror gameplay but with faster (and occasionally much bigger) enemies to contend with. GOG says the new port supports Windows 10 / 11 and includes updates like support for ~4K resolution and modern gamepads. The two games can be purchased individually on GOG or as a bundle.As for the dreamlist, GOG describes it as an enhanced version of its existing wishlist feature:Its a place where your memories meet action. You tell us what matters, and we work to make it happen. Each vote is a spark that inspires publishers to act. With the brand new design, its easier than ever to champion your favorites and make sure your voice is heard because we believe that together we can keep the classics alive.Its a notable development given how inaccessible most classic games are; a 2023 report from the Video Game History Foundation claimed that 87 percent of games released before 2010 are critically endangered. Todays news follows the launch of GOGs preservation program last year, which aims to keep classic games playable and accessible, even if theyre no longer maintained by their original developer or publisher.

If the world isnt already scary enough, horror can provide a safe, controlled release of tension. Its no wonder, then, that today horror is more popular than ever. 2025 has already seen the release of some hotly anticipated titles, including Eric LaRoccas novella about a grieving dad, At Dark, I Become Loathsome, and the latest instant bestseller from Grady Hendrix, the devilishly good Witchcraft for Wayward Girls.Looking over the long, long list of forthcoming horror full-length novels, novellas, and fiction collections across publishers big and small, some trends are emerging on the horizon. There are sinister graphic novels like Markus Redmonds Blood Slaves, and middle grade horror for younger readers such as Paul Tremblays Another. Westerns both historical or modern are having a moment, and murderous fungus is still growing strong for all those The Last of Us fans, too.Whether you like your scare gothic, cultish, sci-fi-tinged, or simply full of incomprehensible existential dread, the scariest monster of all might be your To Be Read pile.The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham JonesMarch 18, SagaThe New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians and I Was a Teenage Slasher (a Den of Geek Best Book of 2024) returns with an absorbing standalone historical novel that might not have chainsaws, but still spills buckets of blood. If youve watched recent Westerns like Netflixs American Primeval, or remember any American history, you know this countrys story was born in violence. Jones makes the bloodshed even more literal in this chilling vampire tale. The 1912 diary of a Lutheran priest is discovered and contains a story within a story: the life and undeath of a Blackfoot warrior named Good Stab who struggles to keep his humanity as his appetite makes him a tool for vengeance. This is one of Jones most ambitious novels yet, and all the more horrific for the authenticity he brings to this exploration of trauma. But its also as hypnotic and fun as the eeriest of campfire tales.rekt by Alex GonzalesMarch 25, ErewhonThe dark recesses of the internet and masculinity are a toxic combination in this sadistic, distressing debut novel that feels all too timely. After a car crash leaves Sammy descending into guilt and depression, he finds a sick solace in watching the most violent, disturbing videos online including one of his girlfriends fatal wreck, and grisly deaths yet to be. A sinister algorithm seems to know just what pain Sammy needs and he must become something even worse to fight it. 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Well-researched and immersive youll feel the grim, sooty reality of 19th-century London on your skin this is a highbrow, Gothic spin on a sensationalist story populated with women who live, breathe and bleed.Never Flinch by Stephen KingMay 27, ScribnerIs it unfair to include the indisputable king of horror when there are so many other incredible, talented horror authors who would benefit from a signal boost? Sure. But a new Stephen King novel remains a special event. Never Flinch weaves together two storylines about two different killers one hell-bent on revenge, the other targeting a celebrity feminist activist. Recurring King character Holly Gibney, from Mr. Mercedes and If It Bleeds, plays a key role in this latest creepy thriller, making her a character in more King novels even than The Dark Towers Randall Flagg. Holly has always fought for the victims of evil men, but could this confrontation make her a true final girl?Join our mailing listGet the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox!The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-GarciaJuly 15, Del ReySet in 1990s Massachusetts, a graduate student named Minerva is researching an obscure female author (and university alum) for her thesis on horror literature. The more Minerva uncovers about Beatrice Tremblays manuscript and her mysterious disappearance, the more the young woman recognizes elements of her own grandmothers tales of witchcraft in 1900s Mexico. Moreno-Garcia, author of Mexican Gothic, imbues her novel with evocative prose and razor-sharp wit to spectacular, creepy effect. Ghosts and witches abound as a haunting echoes through three generations of extraordinary women.A Game in Yellow by Hailey PiperAugust 12, SagaRobert H. Chambers The King in Yellow was a cult hit brought into wider pop culture fame when it got name-checked in the first and fourth seasons of HBOs True Detective. Piper, the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Queen of Teeth, has crafted a new descent into Carcosa, but makes it very horny and very queer. Carmen and Blanca are in a loving but sexually dull marriage. They rediscover their spark by reading strange passages from the play The King in Yellow. Addicted to this escape from the mundane, the boundaries between Carmens world and the plays blur and bleed with kink, cosmic horror and the grotesque often all at once.The October Film Haunt by Michael WehuntSept 23, St. Martins PressThis debut novel from Shirley Jackson Award finalist Michael Wehunt is already garnering a long list of advance praise from genre heavy hitters (some of whom are already mentioned on this list.) Jorie Stroud, a horror blogger at the height of her fame, stayed overnight in a graveyard from from fictional infamous cult film Proof of Demons. Things did not go as planned and now, a decade later, Jorie finds herself being pulled into a sequel. Found-footage novels like Paul Tremblays Horror Movie and Gemma Files Experimental Film are ripe for meta terror, and Wehunts deft talent for creating unbearable dread and weird-with-a-capital-W scenarios seems poised to get major attention from fans across literary borders.Nowhere Burning by Catriona WardOct 7, NightfireHome isnt always a safe place. Actor Leaf Winhams Nowhere ranch, set in the cold recesses of the Rocky Mountains, was once his sanctuary from fame and playground for his most horrifying crimes until it burned down in a fire. Now, a brother and sister escape their own unsafe home to seek refuge at Nowhere, which is rumored to house feral children. But acceptance into this mysterious, vicious clan wont be easy, and something darker residing on the ranch might never let them leave. Perfect for fans of Yellowjackets and dark suspense novels from Riley Sager and Ruth Ware, as well as Wards own The Last House on Needless Street.

Video game studio comedy Mythic Quest returns today for season four on Apple TV+. The comedy features Rob McElhenney as Ian, a maverick game producer, and his surrounding team as they struggle to stay relevant in the modern gaming market. Mythic Quest first premiered in February 2020, making it Apples longest-running comedy. Although there is no confirmation yet of a season five renewal, the service is about to launch a spin-off series and has begun running trailers.The spin-off is amusingly entitled Side Quest. When watching Mythic Quest on Apple TV+ right now, the app is playing trailers for Side Quest. The trailer will be on YouTube soon.Side Quest expands the Mythic Quest world with a four-part anthological format of less comedic and more dramatic stories. It shows the impact of the games on the people that play them. It builds on the success of Mythic Quests standalone episodes like A Dark Quiet Death and Backstory, which were the most critically-acclaimed elements of the show. Side Quest premieres on March 26, with all four episodes dropping on that date. Meanwhile, Mythic Quest season four premieres today with the first two episodes. The remainder of the season rolls out weekly, with the finale episode ten debuting on March 26. That means fans of the series can watch Side Quest before the finale of Mythic Quest.Mythic Quest and Side Quest are exclusive to Apple TV+. Watch using the Apple TV app on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Amazon Fire Stick, Roku, PlayStation, Xbox and more platforms. Android users can also watch on the web at tv.apple.com.Apple TV+ shows and movies: Everything to watch on Apple TV PlusAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel