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Elden Ring wants you to stop hitting yourself
Polygon’s Jenna Stoeber argues that, despite Elden Ring’s formidable difficulty, it is also deliberately funny. The video says FromSoftware uses environmental humour and game design to turn player mistakes into punchlines, often ending with the familiar “You Died” screen. The article frames the game’s comedy as emerging from unexpected traps, hazards and situations that encourage…
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Britain’s scorched fields mean a food crisis – and the government is ignoring the one measure that would help | George Monbiot
George Monbiot argues that Britain faces a growing food-security risk after extreme summer heat damaged domestic crops, while weather disruption, war and shipping constraints have weakened international supplies. He says the government is failing to prepare adequately, particularly by refusing to restore strategic food stockpiles that could cushion a temporary shortage or wider system failure.…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: the top dog of folding Androids
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is presented as one of the strongest Android foldables available, combining a conventional smartphone form with an 8in tablet screen. Its slim, light design, bright displays, capable software and long battery life make it a compelling option for people wanting one device for both phone and tablet tasks, although…
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GENE HOGLAN: ‘I’ve Always Tried To Bring New Concepts To Drumming’
Gene Hoglan said the most demanding drumming of his career was on MECHANISM’s album “Inspired Horrific”, describing it as a major technical challenge comparable to DEATH’s “Human”. He said his work across bands including OPETH, FORBIDDEN, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and TESTAMENT has taught him to embrace different challenges while adapting his playing to each song’s…
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Nvidia’s latest solution to soaring enterprise AI costs is…a router?
NeMo Switchyard brings GPT-5-style model routing to the mainstream
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How an Abandoned Shopping Mall Was Transformed into the Las Vegas Strip for ‘Fallout’ Season Two
‘Fallout’ season two recreated the pre-war Las Vegas Strip largely with physical sets rather than relying on visual effects. Production designer Howard Cummings converted an abandoned San Fernando Valley shopping mall into a retro-futuristic version of New Vegas, reflecting the setting of the game ‘Fallout: New Vegas’. The former Regal cinema was redesigned as the…
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‘Grease’ star Stockard Channing says she’s ‘happy being a recluse’ after leaving America
Stockard Channing has said she is content living privately in London after leaving the United States, describing herself as “happy being a recluse”. The actor, best known for playing Rizzo in *Grease*, reflected on the move in the context of the death of her longtime partner, producer Daniel Gilham, and her preference for a quieter…
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How the Pixel 11 Pro Fold compares to the Galaxy Z Fold 8
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold is positioned as a more mature rival to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra, with its main improvements over last year’s model including a Tensor G6 chip, faster wireless charging and new software features. The comparison matters because Google and Samsung now offer similarly sized book-style…
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Facebook officially rolls out its standalone Creator Studio app with AI tools for creators
Facebook has officially launched its standalone Creator Studio app for iOS, giving creators AI-powered advice and community-management tools. The move matters because Meta is seeking to keep creators active on Facebook amid competition from TikTok and YouTube, while making performance insights easier to use. The built-in AI assistant offers recommendations based on a creator’s content,…