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Final Fantasy 14’s Evercold expansion brings aboard a Final Fantasy 7 collab and a job that’s all about fighting with massive shields
Final Fantasy 14’s next expansion, Evercold, will introduce a Final Fantasy 7 Remake-themed raid series and a new tank job called Bastion. The announcements, made at the game’s fan festival, signal a major content update that combines a high-profile crossover with changes to combat, progression and quest design. The raid series, Beyond the Lifestream, will…
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George Michael struggled with ‘eternal conflict’ over fame, Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley says
Andrew Ridgeley says his Wham! bandmate George Michael experienced an “eternal conflict” with fame, despite becoming one of pop music’s most successful and recognisable performers. Ridgeley argues that Michael created a public persona to meet the demands of stardom while also wanting the freedom to live privately as himself, highlighting the personal strain that can…
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The Nintendo Switch 2’s power boost is finally starting to pay off
Nintendo’s more powerful Switch 2 hardware is beginning to shape its exclusive games, according to the article, chiefly by enabling dense, colourful action without major performance drops. Rather than pursuing realism, Nintendo is using the added capability for greater on-screen chaos, which could influence the design of future games and revivals. Examples include Donkey Kong…
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WNBA on Sling TV: Here’s How to Watch the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game Live Online
The article explains how viewers can watch the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game live online, chiefly through Sling TV’s Blue package, which carries ABC in selected markets. The game highlights the league’s leading players and reflects continued interest in women’s professional basketball, with possible celebrity attendance also noted. The match is scheduled for Saturday 25 July…
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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Will Run At 30fps On Switch
Konami has confirmed that Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will run at 30 frames per second on the original Nintendo Switch, while other versions will target 60fps. The difference may matter to players because the game is described as a fast, fluid 2D action-exploration title, making performance a potential consideration for prospective Switch buyers. The game launches…
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Square Enix debuts new FFXIV Evercold tank job Bastion at Berlin Fan Fest
Square Enix has unveiled Bastion, a new tank job for Final Fantasy 14’s forthcoming Evercold expansion, at Fan Fest Berlin. It matters because Bastion is both part of the game’s redesigned “Evolved Combat” system and the first FF14 job not derived from an established Final Fantasy role. Bastion is a defence-and-offence-focused “main tank” that uses…
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Watch Hayley Williams bring out Jack Antonoff, Lucy Dacus, Jenny Lewis and more at Newport Folk Festival
Hayley Williams performed a guest-filled ‘Hayley Williams & Friends’ set at Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island on 24 July, bringing together prominent collaborators and artists from across indie and alternative music. The appearance highlighted material from her recent solo work, several live debuts and a communal closing performance, underscoring the collaborative character of the…
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Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland
Fox News Digital has published its latest weekly Pop Culture Quiz, inviting readers to test their knowledge of celebrity news and entertainment headlines from the past week. The interactive quiz is part of a regular series aimed at engaging readers with lighthearted trivia drawn from recent stories spanning film, music and television. This edition’s five…
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US to reopen border to Mexican cattle imports after screwworm shutdown
The article reports that the United States will reopen its border to Mexican cattle imports after a shutdown prompted by concerns over screwworm. The decision matters because cross-border cattle trade is important to livestock producers and food supply chains in both countries, while the pest poses a serious animal-health risk. Screwworm is a parasitic fly…
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Nazi tattooed Graham Platner’s behavior is turning voters OFF the Democratic Party
A Daily Mail report claims that behaviour linked to Democratic figure Graham Platner, who has faced scrutiny after a tattoo resembling Nazi imagery came to light, is reportedly denting his standing and that of the Democratic Party among voters. The piece frames the episode as part of a wider narrative about controversies weighing on the…