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Jimothy the Raccoon is already in Skyrim and Stardew Valley
Jimothy, a raccoon with an unusual gait living near Seattle, has become a viral internet sensation and has now been added to the video games The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim and Stardew Valley by fan modders. The raccoon’s distinctive appearance stems from short spine syndrome, a rare genetic condition, and his sudden fame after a…
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What time does Black Ops 7 Season 5 start in your time zone?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s Season 5 update launches on Thursday, 23 July, bringing a large batch of new content across every mode as developer Treyarch continues its pattern of substantial post-launch support. The update includes new multiplayer maps and modes, additional zombies content, endgame features, and Warzone updates, giving players who have stayed…
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Apple may unveil a new device subscription service as soon as next week
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a device subscription service called Apple Upgrade, potentially as soon as 28 July, according to a Bloomberg report. The scheme would let customers pay monthly for most iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple Watch models rather than buying outright, reviving an idea the company had previously shelved in 2024 over…
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DEEP PURPLE’s IAN GILLAN Denies He Ever Said He Was Close To Retirement: ‘What I Said Was When I Felt I Didn’t Have The Strength, Then I Would Retire’
Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan has pushed back on reports that he had signalled he was nearing retirement, insisting his earlier comments were misinterpreted. Speaking to The Independent’s music editor Roisin O’Connor, the 80-year-old frontman said he never suggested retirement was imminent, only that he would step away once he lacked the strength or energy…
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Avengers vs. X-Men: Who will win in Avengers: Doomsday? Here’s what the comics reveal
With the Avengers: Doomsday trailer showing the Avengers and X-Men fighting before presumably teaming up against a common threat, Polygon looks back at how rarely these two teams have actually clashed in Marvel’s comic history. Despite decades of crossovers between individual heroes, full team-on-team battles between the Avengers and X-Men have been surprisingly uncommon, partly…
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PS5’s New Commercial Goes All-In on Marvel
Sony has released a new PS5 commercial that heavily emphasises its growing partnership with Marvel, showcasing console exclusives Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Marvel’s Wolverine and Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls, alongside clips of Marvel Rivals, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and Marvel Cosmic Invasion. The advert underlines how central licensed Marvel titles have become to PlayStation’s exclusive…
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Hasbro Is Betting On Fewer, Bigger Video Games After $56 Million Write-Down
Hasbro has cancelled several video games planned for 2028 and beyond and taken a $56 million non-cash write-down on related development costs. The move signals a narrower digital strategy, concentrating investment on fewer projects where the company believes it has the strongest commercial advantage. The company will prioritise trading card and role-playing games, its own…
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NYC Legionnaires’ disease outbreak kills fourth victim, 76 cases reported
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City has claimed a fourth life, with health officials confirming 76 cases linked to contaminated cooling towers on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. City authorities announced the latest death on Monday, as the outbreak continues to spread through the affected area. The disease, a severe form of bacterial…
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Spotify Furthers Video Integration With Global Music Video Charts, Full-Length Uploads
Spotify has announced a set of new video features, including a global Music Video Charts ranking, expanded full-length video uploads for artists, and a pitching tool to get videos considered for the platform’s editorial playlists. The move, revealed on 21 July, reflects Spotify’s push to deepen video integration after internal research found watching an official…