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miwa & Koganei Niko (hololive) Talk Collaborative Song ‘Seien,’ Power of Fans’ ‘Cheers’: Interview
Japanese singer-songwriter miwa has written “Seien,” the debut original song for Koganei Niko, a virtual YouTuber under the hololive production agency. Released on 26 July, the track explores the inner conflict and quiet resolve Niko has kept hidden, alongside her determination to keep going, inspired by fans’ support—”seien” in Japanese, a play on words matching…
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Review: Starsand Island (PS5) – This Anime Life Sim Should Be Your Next Cosy Game
Push Square has reviewed Starsand Island for PS5, a cosy life simulator with anime-style visuals that lets players explore, build, craft and farm on a magical island. The game draws clear inspiration from Stardew Valley, Palia and My Time at Portia, but distinguishes itself with an ambitious blend of farming, elaborate house-building, platforming and light…
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Ella Langley on Spotlighting Female Country Artists on Tour, Wanting to Work With Harry Styles and Miranda Lambert Advice
Ella Langley, the Alabama-born country star behind the chart-topping hit “Choosin’ Texas,” spoke to Variety about curating an all-female opening lineup for her first arena-headlining tour, reflecting a broader push to spotlight women in country music during a breakout year. The interview comes amid a run of major accolades that have cemented her as one…
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Trump’s Syria envoy says Israeli air strikes on base ‘unnecessary escalation’
Tom Barrack, President Trump’s U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria and Iraq, on Tuesday condemned Israeli air strikes on a Syrian air base as an “unnecessary escalation.” Israel carried out eight airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur base’s runway and storage facilities, Syria’s state-run Ekhbariya news outlet reported, according to Reuters. A military…
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‘The Sims 4’ Sets In-Game Crossover With ‘Clueless’ and ‘Mean Girls’ (Gaming News Roundup)
“The Sims 4” is adding two paid fashion kits inspired by the films “Mean Girls” and “Clueless,” letting players dress their Sims in 1990s and early 2000s-style outfits from the two teen classics. The collaboration is part of a wider weekly gaming news roundup that also covers a forthcoming digital version of the Disney Lorcana…
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Aristocratic designer Lady Serena Bute announces her fashion label is closing
Lady Serena Bute, the aristocratic designer known as the Marchioness of Bute, has announced that her eponymous fashion label will close in November, saying she wants to spend more time with her family and grandchildren. The 66-year-old former model launched the brand in 2015, building it into a favourite with celebrities including Kate Moss, Rita…
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Uncharted difficulty was tuned to “slow the player down if they were too good,” says Naughty Dog designer: “We can’t charge 60 bucks for a 5-hour game”
A Naughty Dog game designer has revealed that difficulty settings in the Uncharted series were deliberately tuned to slow down skilled players, effectively artificially extending playtime rather than simply scaling challenge. The comment underscores a common tension in AAA game design, where studios feel pressure to ensure games last long enough to justify their price…
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The Big Marketing Push for PS5 Exclusive Marvel’s Wolverine Has Begun in Style
Sony and Marvel have kicked off a major global marketing campaign for Marvel’s Wolverine, Insomniac Games’ upcoming PS5-exclusive action title, with the game launching on 15th September 2026. The push began with 3D billboard adverts in New York City and is expected to intensify significantly, as the publisher has described this as PlayStation’s biggest release…
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Alibaba launches AI song generator HappyShrimp 1.0 in beta, with China’s Taihe Music signed up for artist co-creation
Prompts can specify instrumentation, vocal style and the way a track’s energy shifts across its running time, Alibaba said. Source
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Mike Ashley’s Frasers increases stake in Hugo Boss to 48% after takeover bid
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has increased its stake in German fashion brand Hugo Boss to nearly 48%, falling just short of full control despite launching a formal takeover offer. The move deepens Frasers’ push into the luxury sector, coming days after it also agreed a £40million rescue deal for Harvey Nichols, as part of the…