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Don’t let this beautifully-drawn action RPG starring two girls trained in Sekiro-style combat get lost in the sea of new games on Steam
A newly released action RPG on Steam is at risk of being overlooked amid the platform’s constant flood of new releases, despite featuring striking hand-drawn artwork and combat inspired by Sekiro’s demanding parry-and-counter system. The game follows two young female protagonists trained in this challenging combat style, and its release highlights a recurring problem for…
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Stardew Valley’s influence on cozy games is finally coming to an end
After 10 years of cozy farm games copying Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon-style character stories, we’re starting to see a much-needed change
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Bullion – “Roo”
Musician Nathan Jenkins, who records as Bullion, has released “Roo”, the second single from his forthcoming album Nearly. The track follows lead single “Francis Ford” and continues to build anticipation for the album, released shortly after Jenkins co-produced the new Avalon Emerson & The Charm record. “Roo” is described as blending meticulous, Sting-style 1980s pop…
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La Creperie de Hampstead – popular crepe stall loved by celebrities including Kate Moss and Harry Styles – is hit with zero-star hygiene rating
La Creperie de Hampstead, a famous crepe stall in north London popular with celebrities including Harry Styles, Kate Moss and Kelly Brook, has been given a zero-star food hygiene rating. The stall, which has traded in the upmarket area since 1977 and is often described as a local landmark, is known for long queues and…
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DEF CON bans Meta-style ‘pervert glasses’
DEF CON organisers have banned “Meta-style glasses with recording capabilities” from the 2026 conference in Las Vegas, with no exceptions for attendees who use them as prescription eyewear. The move reflects growing unease across the events industry about camera-equipped smart glasses, which can discreetly film or photograph people without their consent, and follows praise from…
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Flock surveillance spreads across the South as red-state lawmakers seek to axe ‘1984’-style tracking tools
Members of the West Virginia Freedom Caucus are pushing to ban Flock Safety’s AI-powered surveillance cameras statewide, arguing the automated licence plate readers breach citizens’ Fourth Amendment right to privacy. The move reflects a growing backlash among conservative lawmakers in southern and Republican-led states against the spread of Flock’s camera network, which they liken to…
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Man, 46, sheds 7st in just 7 months thanks to £2 rice cakes he now eats 10-a-day of to satisfy cravings – and says his ‘sexy wife now thinks he’s gorgeous’
A 46-year-old managing editor from London, Adam Juniper, has lost seven stone in seven months by cutting out unhealthy snacks and eating rice cakes to curb his cravings, rather than using weight-loss injections. He says the transformation has also revived his sex life, which had suffered as his weight increased, and boosted his confidence after…
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Zendaya Used This Mermaid Brush for Her Slicked Bangs Look at ‘Spider-Man’ Premiere
Actress Zendaya debuted a slicked-back, sculpted-bangs hairstyle at the Los Angeles premiere of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” on 27 July 2026, pairing the look with a sculptural black gown. The style, created by celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen, has drawn attention for the specific tool behind it, a boar bristle brush, offering fans an easy way…
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Random: Miyamoto’s Current Gaming Habits Are Just As Wholesome As You’d Hope
In a rare in-depth interview with Famitsu, veteran Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that at 73 he barely plays video games alone any more, preferring instead to keep games at his house so his grandchildren visit to play them together. The remark offers a charming glimpse into the personal life of one of gaming’s most…
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“I wish I could do that”: A developer on The Sims has been eyeing up Paralives’ characters’ asymmetric shoes and their wider possibilities
A senior character artist on The Sims, Jess Hyland, has praised rival life-simulation game Paralives for allowing characters to wear mismatched shoes and earrings, saying she wishes The Sims could do the same. Speaking at the Develop conference following a talk on how The Sims 4’s character creator has evolved since 2014, Hyland noted that…