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Physical Games Are “Irrelevant” To GameStop’s Business, Says CEO
GameStop chief executive Ryan Cohen said the decline of physical video games would be irrelevant to the retailer’s business, despite the industry’s continuing move towards digital releases. His comments matter because they suggest GameStop now relies far less on game sales than its name and traditional business model imply. Cohen told Bloomberg that software accounts…
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3 Southern Rock Songs From the 1970s That Sound Like a Bar Fight at Closing Time
American Songwriter has put together a short list of 1970s Southern rock songs that, in the writer’s view, would suit the soundtrack to a raucous bar-room brawl. The feature is one of the outlet’s regular “The List” round-ups, celebrating the genre’s aggressive, high-energy sound through a playful lens rather than reporting any news event. -…
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UK heatwave hits two-week mark
The BBC has reported that the current UK heatwave has now lasted a fortnight, with the story presented as a video segment in the broadcaster’s Science & Environment section. The prolonged spell of hot weather continues to draw attention as an ongoing severe weather event affecting the UK. Specific details such as exact temperatures, affected…
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Four’s Company: How John Ross Bowie’s Kripke Was Added To ‘Stuart Fails To Save The Universe’s Original 3 ‘Big Bang’ Leads In Nod To ‘Lost In Space’
HBO Max’s long-gestating Big Bang Theory spinoff, now titled “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” has expanded its cast from three leads to four, with John Ross Bowie joining as returning character Barry Kripke. Warner Bros Television originally signed Kevin Sussman, Brian Posehn and Lauren Lapkus in October 2024 as the show’s three stars, but…
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Bethesda outlines roadmap for Elder Scrolls, Fallout and Starfield
Bethesda has set out its future plans for its major franchises, following recent Xbox layoffs and studio divestments that had raised questions over the fate of its flagship series. The Elder Scrolls 6 remains the studio’s top priority, with the majority of its team working on the game, though no release timeline was given and…
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Apple dethrones Nvidia to regain title of world’s most valuable company
Apple overtook Nvidia on Friday to reclaim the title of world’s most valuable company, marking a notable shift in investor sentiment towards artificial intelligence stocks. Nvidia had held the top spot for nearly a year after becoming the first company to pass a $5tn valuation in October, but its shares fell 3.5% while Apple’s held…
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Bethesda provides Starfield proof of life – the space RPG “remains an important part of our future,” has been played by over 17 million players, and there’s plenty to come in Year 3
Bethesda has confirmed that Starfield remains an active priority, releasing an anniversary update to mark the space RPG’s continued development heading into its third year. The studio revealed the game has now been played by more than 17 million people, and stated that it “remains an important part of our future,” signalling that further content…
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Opinion: Nintendo Gains A Rep Boost As Sony & Microsoft Lay Waste To The Industry
Nintendo has emerged with an unexpectedly strong reputation this summer, not through any major announcement of its own, but because rivals Sony and Microsoft have suffered damaging setbacks. Sony revealed that PlayStation games will become digital-only from 2028, effectively ending physical media support, while Microsoft’s Xbox division announced a fresh wave of mass layoffs. The…
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The 1991 song Ozzy Osbourne always had “a soft spot for”
Ozzy Osbourne said he had a particular affection for ‘Mama, I’m Coming Home’, the 1991 ballad from his album No More Tears. The song matters because it revealed a more reflective, vulnerable side to an artist chiefly associated with heavy metal excess and helped cement the album’s broad appeal. Osbourne explained that Lemmy Kilmister wrote…
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American woman advertises for a Scottish husband after Tartan Army wooed the US during World Cup
An American woman has reportedly placed an advertisement seeking a Scottish husband after being charmed by the Tartan Army’s presence at the World Cup, according to the Daily Mail. The light-hearted story reflects a wider trend of Scotland’s travelling football supporters winning admirers abroad with their good-natured conduct, in contrast to the sometimes fractious reputation…