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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 confirms Starfield has surpassed 17 million players.
  • Studio says the game "remains an important part" of its future plans.
  • More content and support promised for Starfield's "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…

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The 1991 song Ozzy Osbourne always had “a soft spot for”

  • Ozzy Osbourne’s sentimental favourite was ‘Mama, I’m Coming Home’.
  • Lemmy wrote its lyrics from Osbourne’s intended message.
  • The 1991 ballad showed Osbourne’s more introspective side.

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…

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Opinion: Nintendo Gains A Rep Boost As Sony & Microsoft Lay Waste To The Industry

  • Sony to make PlayStation games digital-only from 2028
  • Microsoft cuts 1,600 Xbox jobs, more to follow this year
  • Nintendo's quieter summer releases boost its comparative reputation

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…

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American woman advertises for a Scottish husband after Tartan Army wooed the US during World Cup

  • American woman seeks Scottish husband after World Cup encounter.
  • Tartan Army's charm reportedly won over US fans.
  • Story framed as light-hearted human interest, not hard news.

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,…

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Starfield “remains an important part of our future” says Bethesda, as developer pledges continued support for sci-fi RPG

  • Bethesda pledges continued support for Starfield despite layoffs
  • Game has drawn 17m+ players and nearly a billion hours played
  • New stories, updates and "Starborn content" planned for next year

Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed that Starfield will continue to receive support, describing the sci-fi RPG as "an important part of our future" despite recent layoffs and a stated refocus on core franchises such as The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. The reassurance came in a wide-ranging blog post…

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Fallout 5 in Pre-Production, as Bethesda Playing The Elder Scrolls 6 Everyday

  • Fallout 5 has entered pre-production at Bethesda
  • Elder Scrolls 6 remains the studio's main current focus
  • Both games will use the new Creation Engine 3

Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed that Fallout 5 has entered pre-production, though the studio says its "primary development focus today" remains The Elder Scrolls 6, first announced several years ago. The update matters because fans have grown impatient for concrete news on both long-awaited sequels, and it signals…

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As Hollywood Moves Across the Atlantic, Why Are U.K. and Irish Acting Schools Opening in the U.S.?

  • UK and Irish acting schools are opening US campuses despite Hollywood's eastward shift.
  • Bow Street Academy launches its first overseas campus in LA this September.
  • Follows years of British and Irish actors dominating major American film roles.

British and Irish acting academies are opening campuses in the United States even as major Hollywood productions increasingly relocate to film and TV hubs in the UK and Ireland, creating a curious crossover in the two industries. The trend follows years of British and Irish actors dominating leading…

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IPL 2026 Powers India’s JioStar to $1.14 Billion Quarter and Streaming Record

  • JioStar's Q1 revenue hit $1.14 billion, up 14% year-on-year
  • IPL 2026 drew a record 1.2 billion combined viewers
  • JioHotstar streaming users reached an all-time high of 530 million

JioStar, India's leading media platform, posted revenue of INR10,946 crore ($1.14 billion) for the quarter ending 30 June 2026, a 14% year-on-year rise fuelled by subscription growth and stronger digital advertising. The results were driven largely by the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament, which reached a combined…

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BRUCE KULICK On His Open-Heart Surgery: ‘For Me To Come Out Of It Doing As Well As I’m Doing Now Is Just A Testament To Medical Science’

  • Bruce Kulick had open-heart valve surgery in April 2026.
  • Diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve around 12 years earlier.
  • Doctors chose surgery over less invasive TAVR for better results.

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has spoken about the open-heart surgery he underwent in April 2026 to repair a bicuspid aortic valve, telling Rock From The Heart host Mike Preston that his recovery is "a testament to medical science". The 72-year-old musician had known about the congenital valve…

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LISTEN: Jon Miller on Media Merger Mayhem: ‘Globalization Is Winning’

  • Global consolidation accelerating despite political skepticism of globalization, driven by competition from dominant streaming platforms with outsized market share

On this week’s episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, media industry veteran Jon Miller, CEO of Integrated Media, offers his perspective on what it’s like to be part of a megabucks merger that represents an enormous bet on the future. He examines the deals and the varied motives…

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