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After Doom director Hugo Martin denied reports that id Software had been gutted, “current and former employees” are disagreeing with his optimism

  • Sources dispute Doom director's claim id Software wasn't gutted by layoffs
  • Roughly two-thirds of remaining Doom 2016 team reportedly laid off
  • Studio's future uncertain despite Xbox's stated interest in more Doom games

Doom director Hugo Martin recently pushed back against reports that id Software had been gutted by Microsoft's wave of 3,200 layoffs across its Xbox division, insisting the studio hadn't been reduced to a mere support outfit. However, "current and former employees" have since contradicted his optimistic framing, according…

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Trent Park House of Secrets review – the bugged stately home where German prisoners blabbed their secrets

  • New museum reveals Trent Park's secret WWII spying operation
  • German POW generals were bugged, revealing intelligence to Bletchley Park
  • House also has history as a Georgian and 1920s society mansion

A new museum, Trent Park House of Secrets, has opened in a redeveloped country house in north London, telling the story of its remarkable transformation from Georgian retreat to Second World War prisoner of war camp. The Guardian's review describes how high-ranking German generals were held there in…

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UK Charts: Star Fox Barely Holds Onto The Top 10 As Assassin’s Creed Maintains Smooth Sailing

  • Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced stays at number one for a second week.
  • Star Fox slips further but just holds a top 10 spot.
  • Rhythm Heaven Groove returns to the chart at 15th place.

This week's UK physical gaming charts show little movement at the top, with Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced holding onto first place for a second consecutive week. EA Sports FC 26 and 007 First Light retain the second and third spots respectively, while Star Fox continues its gradual…

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Eric McCormack to Guest Star in OUTtv’s ‘The Dressing Room’ Season 2 (Exclusive)

  • Eric McCormack joins "The Dressing Room" season two as a guest star
  • Andrea Bang, Josh Ramsay and Laura Bell Bundy also feature
  • Season two premieres on OUTtv worldwide on 4th August

OUTtv's comedy series "The Dressing Room" has revealed guest stars for its second season, with "Will & Grace" actor Eric McCormack joining the cast alongside "Kim's Convenience" star Andrea Bang and Marianas Trench singer Josh Ramsay. The announcement matters as it brings higher-profile names to the Vancouver-produced theatre…

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Avengers: Doomsday Is Already Off to a Bad Start With the X-Men

  • Avengers: Doomsday trailer reignites calls for a standalone X-Men film
  • Returning X-Men cast include Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Channing Tatum
  • Fans say Marvel keeps teasing X-Men without a dedicated movie

The trailer for Marvel's upcoming crossover film Avengers: Doomsday has reignited fan frustration that a standalone X-Men film still has not materialised in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, despite the mutant team's growing presence in ensemble projects. Writing for Collider, Carolyn Jenkins argues that while the film brings together…

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Samsung 990 review: a lower-spec SSD that’s weirdly great for games

  • Samsung 990 SSD has weak specs but excellent in-game load times
  • Only a three-year warranty, versus the usual five years
  • 1TB model (£220) offers better value than the pricier 2TB version

Rock Paper Shotgun has reviewed Samsung's new 990 SSD, a lower-specification, DRAMless drive that unexpectedly excels at reducing in-game load times despite unremarkable overall benchmark performance. The review highlights an odd contradiction: the drive underperforms rivals in general read/write speed tests and comes with a shorter warranty, yet…

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The album John Lydon said should never have been made: “Not going there”

  • Lydon rejected the Sex Pistols’ 1979 soundtrack album.
  • He saw it as tied to Malcolm McLaren’s exploitation.
  • The release followed his departure from the band.

John Lydon said that *The Great Rock ’n’ Roll Swindle*, the Sex Pistols soundtrack album released in 1979, should not have been made. His objection reflected his long-running dispute with the band’s manager, Malcolm McLaren, and his view that the project exploited the group’s collapse rather than representing…

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‘The Odyssey’: What Do The Fates Have In Store For Christopher Nolan’s Homeric Epic As Awards Season Gets Under Way?

  • The Odyssey draws rave reviews but also a vocal wave of harsh critics
  • Nolan's Oscar track record is strong but inconsistent for acting nods
  • Dune: Part Three's December release could complicate awards competition

Christopher Nolan's Homeric epic *The Odyssey*, starring Matt Damon, has opened to largely glowing reviews but is showing signs of divided reception, with a vocal minority of one- and half-star ratings on Rotten Tomatoes branding it "super boring" and poorly written. Deadline examines how this split reaction might…

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AMC Entertainment Shares Surge On Upbeat Q2 Report, Windfall From ‘The Odyssey’

  • AMC posted record quarterly revenue of nearly $1.6 billion
  • "The Odyssey" opening weekend drew 4.3 million cinema-goers
  • AMC shares jumped over 20% after strong earnings

AMC Entertainment's shares jumped after the world's largest cinema chain reported its highest quarterly revenue in its 106-year history for the three months to June, boosted further by the blockbuster opening of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey". The results mark a significant turnaround for a company that had long…

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After this World Cup, here’s what I feel: a kind of messy hope | Jonathan Liew

  • Guardian column argues the World Cup showed national identity as flimsy, not fixed
  • Fans worldwide adopted teams unconnected to their own nationality
  • 40 of 48 squads featured players born overseas, reflecting migration and diaspora

Jonathan Liew reflects in the Guardian on the 2026 World Cup, arguing that far from reinforcing nationalism, the tournament exposed how flimsy and fluid national allegiance has become. He notes that supporters worldwide adopted teams with no personal connection to them, treating national identity as something disposable rather…

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