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Anderson’s journey to England star and Man City record signing

  • Manchester City sign Elliot Anderson for a record £116m.
  • Newcastle’s PSR concerns forced his £35m sale in 2024.
  • The England midfielder rose through Tyneside football.

Elliot Anderson has completed a club-record £116m move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City after becoming a key figure for England at the World Cup. The transfer underlines his rapid rise from a highly regarded Tyneside schoolboy to one of English football’s most valuable players, while highlighting Newcastle…

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Manchester Super Giants thrash London Spirit to start in style

  • Manchester Super Giants beat London Spirit convincingly.
  • Ryana MacDonald-Gay took four wickets.
  • Manchester chased 81 with 41 balls left.

Manchester Super Giants began their 2026 women’s Hundred campaign with a comprehensive victory over London Spirit. The result was driven by a dominant bowling display and an efficient chase, giving Manchester an emphatic early statement. Ryana MacDonald-Gay took four wickets as London Spirit were dismissed for just 80.…

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Dinoblade, out now, is equal parts janky, genuinely sick and silly as hell

  • Dinoblade turns a viral dinosaur sword animation into an enjoyable action game.
  • Responsive parrying and absurd powers outweigh its technical roughness.
  • It is available on Steam, alongside a demo.

Dinoblade has launched as an action game in which dinosaurs wield bladed weapons, expanding on a viral animation by developer Jean Nguyen from four years ago. The reviewer finds its deliberately absurd premise and responsive combat genuinely enjoyable, suggesting it succeeds as more than a novelty inspired by…

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The Steam Deck’s Demand Has Reportedly Cratered

  • Steam Deck demand is reportedly down sharply after its price increase.
  • Estimates suggest unit sales have fallen by up to 82%.
  • Rising industry costs may push rival handheld prices higher.

Reported estimates suggest demand for Valve’s Steam Deck has fallen sharply after a price rise, with the handheld reportedly selling far fewer units than a year earlier. The decline matters because the Steam Deck had been a leading value option among handheld gaming PCs, but its higher price…

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‘Hadestown’ Film Set to Hit Theaters With Goal of Charting New Course For Live Captures

  • Hadestown reaches cinemas for five nights from 24 July.
  • The production seeks a more cinematic live-theatre capture.
  • Original cast members reunited for the London filming.

The filmed version of Tony-winning musical Hadestown will receive a five-night cinema release from 24 July, aiming to broaden the show’s audience and test a more cinematic approach to recording live theatre. Producers hope it will amplify word-of-mouth after successful Broadway and West End runs, while demonstrating that…

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Runway launches AI model router as generative media gets crowded

  • Runway launches a router for generative-media AI models.
  • It selects models by quality, speed and cost.
  • The company is targeting developers building AI media products.

Runway has launched Media Router, a tool designed to automatically choose the most suitable image, video or audio generation model for a developer’s request. The company is positioning itself beyond its roots as an AI video maker, aiming to become infrastructure for generative-media products as developers face a…

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Business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues in England only ‘a small move’, say critics

  • England’s pubs and venues will receive 20% business-rates relief.
  • Typical pubs are expected to save about £1,100.
  • Hospitality leaders want broader help, including a VAT cut.

Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will receive a 20% business rates discount under a £100m government package intended to support high streets and ease cost-of-living pressures. Critics, including hospitality businesses and opposition leader Kemi Badenoch, said the intervention was limited and urged the government to…

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Mac Sabbath Announce Headlining Fall 2026 US Tour Ahead of Run with GWAR

  • Mac Sabbath will headline seven US dates in October 2026.
  • The tour runs from Austin to Destin over Halloween.
  • It precedes the band’s support run with GWAR.

Mac Sabbath, the McDonald’s-themed Black Sabbath parody band, has announced a seven-date US headlining tour for autumn 2026. The dates precede its support slot on GWAR’s “Gor Gor Must Die” tour, giving the group a short run of its own shows before joining the larger tour. The headlining…

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Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Brings Bombastic Xenomorph Blasting to PS5 Next Month

  • Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 launches on PS5 on 25 August 2026.
  • Co-op squads increase from three players to four.
  • The sequel promises improved classes and deeper customisation.

Daybreak Games has announced that Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will launch for PlayStation 5 on 25 August 2026. The co-operative sci-fi shooter follows the original game’s xenomorph combat formula, while aiming to address its rougher elements and offer a more ambitious sequel. The new game expands squads from…

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Aria Vega Reveals How Ryan Castro Joined the ‘Chévere’ Remix | Billboard Latin

  • Vega reflects on the chart success of ‘Chévere Premium Remix’.
  • Ryan Castro features on Billboard’s leading Latin song so far.
  • Vega highlights her Colombian roots and musical influences.

Aria Vega discussed the success of the ‘Chévere Premium Remix’ featuring Ryan Castro in a Billboard Latin interview. She said the track’s continued chart presence has been striking and meaningful, while describing the collaboration as part of an important new chapter in her career. Billboard identified the remix…

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