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Sony is pushing forward with ditching discs, despite backlash
Sony says it will continue with plans to stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games by January 2028, despite strong criticism from some fans. The company argues that the wider shift towards digital content makes the move necessary, but opponents warn it could weaken game ownership, resale options and long-term preservation. Sony’s finance chief,…
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Deltarune’s “last patch” before Chapter 6 offers “Nicer or Meaner” modes for Chapter 5’s Shadow Crystal boss, with a sweeter reward if you up the difficulty
Deltarune’s final patch before the release of Chapter 6 adds adjustable difficulty options to Chapter 5’s Shadow Crystal boss encounter. The update matters because it lets players tailor one of the chapter’s tougher optional battles, while offering an incentive for those choosing the more demanding version. The new settings are described as “Nicer” and “Meaner”…
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Senior Fifa adviser resigns over proposed World Cup stake sale
Carlos Cordeiro, a senior adviser to Gianni Infantino, has resigned immediately in protest at Fifa’s proposal to sell a permanent stake in the World Cup. His departure deepens pressure on Infantino, whose plans face growing international opposition and renewed calls for an urgent review of Fifa’s governance. Cordeiro said Fifa’s debt-free reserves mean it can…
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Alan Cumming-Backed Block The Merger Submits Evidence To UK Culture Sec; Argues WarnerMount Will “Directly Impact UK Documentarians’ Ability To Tell Diverse Stories”
The Alan Cumming-backed Block the Merger coalition has submitted evidence to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy urging the UK to block Paramount’s proposed $110 billion merger with Warner. The groups argue that the deal could reduce media plurality and restrict UK documentary-makers’ access to important news archives, affecting their ability to tell diverse stories. The coalition…
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Tom Waits shares new spoken-word song, ‘The Fly’: “This type of song will never go out of style”
Tom Waits has released a new spoken-word song titled ‘The Fly’. The release is notable because it returns Waits to a style closely associated with his distinctive storytelling voice, while he suggests that this form of song remains enduring. The available article text gives no further details about the track’s release date, length, collaborators or…
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Kate Middleton is ‘indispensable’ to royal family as slimmed-down monarchy faces mounting pressure: expert
The article reports that Catherine, Princess of Wales, has been described by royal commentator Katie Nicholl as the monarchy’s “greatest asset” and an increasingly indispensable member of the royal family. It argues that her public standing, sense of duty and resilience following health difficulties make her especially valuable as the monarchy operates with fewer working…
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Fremantle Hires Katie O’Connell Marsh As Global Scripted Chief
Fremantle has appointed Katie O’Connell Marsh as CEO of its newly created Global Scripted Hub, placing her in charge of creative, commercial and strategic direction across its drama and film labels. The appointment effectively fills the gap left by Christian Vesper, who departed as CEO of Global Drama and Film in January, and signals Fremantle’s…
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Senate GOP close to cutting deal to avoid shutdown
The supplied text does not contain the article itself: it only says that access was denied because JavaScript appeared to be disabled. The headline indicates that Senate Republicans were nearing an agreement intended to prevent a US government shutdown, but the available material provides no substantiated details of the negotiations or their outcome. A shutdown-avoidance…
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EA’s $55bn takeover expected to close on 4 August
Electronic Arts expects its $55 billion sale to Saudi Arabia, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners to complete on 4 August, taking the games publisher private. The company says it has received all necessary regulatory approvals, though customary closing conditions still need to be met; the deal has prompted concern over transparency, jobs and creative independence.…
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Trump admin cannot refuse detained illegal immigrants a chance for release on bond, appeals court rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration cannot automatically deny detained migrants within the United States an opportunity to seek release on bond. The decision blocks part of the administration’s expanded mandatory-detention policy and could affect how immigration authorities handle custody decisions while cases proceed. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in…