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Square Enix says that weird Kingdom Hearts Collection cover art wasn’t AI-generated and “issues” like Donald Duck’s uneven number of fingers “resulted from human error”

  • Square Enix denies using AI for the cover art.
  • Donald Duck’s finger inconsistency was called human error.
  • The artwork prompted speculation over its creation.

Square Enix has said the unusual cover art for the Kingdom Hearts Collection was not generated using AI. The company attributed visible mistakes, including Donald Duck appearing with an inconsistent number of fingers, to human error, addressing online speculation about the artwork’s creation. The statement concerns promotional artwork…

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Sony has enough RAM to see the PS5 through the year including GTA 6’s launch

  • Sony expects enough PS5 RAM supply through the year.
  • Supplies cover the expected GTA 6 demand surge.
  • GTA 6 is scheduled to launch in November.

Sony says it has secured sufficient RAM supplies to maintain PlayStation 5 production for the rest of the year, including around the planned launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. This matters because the game is expected to drive exceptionally high demand for PS5 consoles, while wider pressures on…

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Dungeons & Dragons is Getting an Official Star Wars Expansion

  • Official Star Wars content is coming to Dungeons & Dragons in 2027.
  • It will be part of D&D’s Universes Beyond crossover range.
  • Wizards says crossovers will not replace core D&D settings.

Dungeons & Dragons will receive an official Star Wars expansion in 2027 under its Universes Beyond label, Wizards of the Coast has announced. The crossover is significant because it extends D&D into another major licensed universe while the company insists such projects will supplement, rather than replace, material…

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Ryan Gosling is entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe – on a motorbike, in flames, wearing a leather jacket. What could go wrong?

  • Ryan Gosling reportedly joins Marvel as Ghost Rider.
  • He has sought the role for years.
  • Earlier Ghost Rider films leave room for reinvention.

Ryan Gosling has reportedly been cast as Ghost Rider in a new Marvel Cinematic Universe film, directed by Shawn Levy, after having pursued the role for several years. The character’s blend of supernatural horror, motorbike stunts and comic-book spectacle could give Gosling a distinctive entry point into Marvel,…

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BP to sell UK North Sea oil and gas operation

  • BP is selling its UK North Sea business after six decades.
  • The operation produced 117,000 barrels daily in 2025.
  • The sale fuels debate over North Sea drilling policy.

BP has put its UK North Sea oil and gas business up for sale, potentially ending more than 60 years of its production in the region. The company says the division could fare better under another owner as it concentrates investment on higher-value opportunities, while the decision has…

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Gears of War E-Day beta dates, times, and how to get access

  • Gears of War: E-Day beta access details are outlined.
  • Check dates, times and time zones carefully.
  • Entry may require registration, eligibility or an invitation.

GamesRadar explains when players can take part in the Gears of War: E-Day beta and how access is being distributed. The beta gives prospective players an opportunity to try the game before release, with entry likely tied to specified registration, platform or invitation requirements. The article focuses on…

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“Are we a punk band now?” The ugly truth behind Mezzanine, the bleak, beautiful masterpiece which ripped Massive Attack apart

  • Mezzanine marked Massive Attack’s deliberately darker reinvention.
  • Released in 1998, it stood apart from Britpop-era music.
  • Its creation brought artistic brilliance and band tensions.

Massive Attack’s 1998 album Mezzanine is presented as a deliberately radical departure from the group’s earlier sound, arriving as Britpop declined and pop culture was dominated by “Girl Power”. Its dark, unsettling and distinctive style made it feel unlike either contemporary music or the band’s own previous work,…

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Bombshell voting scandal adds to pattern of noncitizen voters as Trump warns of threat to ‘heart’ of democracy

  • New Jersey identified 6,600 ineligible voter registrations.
  • Officials blamed a motor vehicle system software error.
  • Article links the case to wider election-integrity concerns.

Fox News reports that New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill said 6,600 ineligible people were found on the state’s voter rolls after a software error in the motor vehicle system. The article presents this as part of a longer pattern of noncitizens being registered to vote in several states,…

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38 Years Later, One of the Biggest Fantasy Movies of the ’80s Is Climbing the Streaming Charts

  • The 1987 He-Man film has reached Prime Video’s global top ten.
  • It originally failed to recover its reported $22 million budget.
  • The 2026 adaptation remains number one on Prime Video.

The 1987 live-action Masters of the Universe film has entered Prime Video’s worldwide top ten, benefiting from renewed interest around the successful 2026 adaptation. Its return matters because the original was poorly received and commercially unsuccessful on release, yet is now reaching viewers curious to compare the two…

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EA’s $55bn takeover expected to close on 4 August

  • EA expects its $55bn takeover to close on 4 August.
  • Regulatory approvals have reportedly been secured.
  • Unions and lawmakers fear impacts on workers and creative freedom.

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…

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