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Mini Review: Dragon Hopper (Virtual Boy) – A Zelda-Like With Height, Heart, And A Spring In Its Step
Nintendo has released D-Hopper, formerly Dragon Hopper, through Nintendo Classics 30 years after the Virtual Boy game was cancelled when the console was discontinued. The review describes it as a polished Zelda-like adventure that makes unusually effective use of the Virtual Boy’s stereoscopic depth for vertical exploration and platforming. Players control Dorin, a dragon seeking…
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Phantom Blade Zero Dev ‘Still Finalising Details’ on Previously Announced State of Play
Developer S-GAME says it is still finalising plans for Phantom Blade Zero’s future marketing, including a previously announced dedicated State of Play presentation. The clarification matters because an 11-minute pre-order trailer is due on 11 August, prompting speculation that it could replace or delay the promised broadcast amid controversy over Sony’s decision to stop manufacturing…
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Whole Hog Politics: What we learn on vacation
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International Insider: WarnerMount UK Thumbs Up; Spidey’s Global Box Office Bonanza; Locarno Film Fest Vs. Algorithm
This international entertainment news roundup covers Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery takeover progress in the UK and the record-breaking global performance of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. – UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy approved Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal after assurances over 5 News’s editorial independence and children’s channels. – Paramount now has approval in 60 jurisdictions,…
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Naisha Drops Debut EP ‘911’ In Full
Mumbai-raised artist Naisha has released her debut EP, ‘911’, marking her first project intended to present her own artistic vision rather than collaborations and guest appearances. The three-track release blends predominantly Hindi vocals with club-oriented electronic production, highlighting her Indian heritage and positioning her as an emerging cross-cultural pop and electronic artist. The EP opens…
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LEGO Harry Potter Celebrates 25 Years With Ministry of Magic Set, and The First-Ever Minifigure of a Specific Character
LEGO is marking 25 years of its Harry Potter range with a large Collector’s Edition Ministry of Magic set, which includes the first LEGO minifigure of Arabella Figg. The release adds a detailed depiction of a major wizarding-world location and is aimed at adult collectors, reflecting the range’s continued expansion since its launch alongside the…
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Clementine Douglas Returns With ‘Trust’
Clementine Douglas has released a new single, ‘Trust’, marking the beginning of a new phase of solo material. The track matters as it highlights the British songwriter’s own artistic work after a successful career writing for major performers. ‘Trust’ combines electronic production, forceful brass and club-influenced energy, aiming for a defiant, uplifting sound. Douglas has…
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Take-Two Interactive Reaches $1.4 Billion in Sales During ‘GTA 6’ Preorder Opening Quarter
Take-Two Interactive reported $1.39 billion in net bookings for the quarter in which it opened pre-orders for “Grand Theft Auto 6”, with chief executive Strauss Zelnick calling demand “unprecedented and astonishing”. The company did not disclose GTA 6 pre-order figures and cautioned that it is too early to judge how demand will translate into final…
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CANCER BATS Share Music Video For ‘Give Me Dirt’ Title Track
Canadian hardcore punk band Cancer Bats have released a music video for “Give Me Dirt”, the title track from their eighth studio album, released on 7 August. The video, directed by Mitch Barnes, accompanies an album that the band says reflects a reconnection with nature, personal loss and environmental damage. The album follows 2022’s Juno-nominated…
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‘The Blue Trail’ Director Gabriel Mascaro and Top Brazilian Producer Paula Cosenza Launch Trema, Set First Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Brazilian director Gabriel Mascaro and producer Paula Cosenza have launched Trema, a production company based in Recife, north-east Brazil, focused on international co-productions, scripted series and auteur-led films with global ambitions. The venture aims to turn Pernambuco cinema’s growing international profile into practical production, financing and talent infrastructure, following the visibility gained by Brazilian titles…