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You only get one, permakillable Jedi Padawan in Star Wars Zero Company, but that’s fine because I’m going to roll an R2-D2 deathsquad anyway
Bit Reactor has revealed further details of Star Wars Zero Company, its XCOM-style tactics RPG set during the Clone Wars, via a new developer Q&A. Players lead a squad of “unconventional professionals” as a roughneck named Hawks, but notably only get access to a single Jedi Padawan character, Tel-Rea, who cannot be replaced if killed…
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Okay, So We Now Know 1 Weapon Coming to Helldivers 2 as Part of the Warhammer 40,000 Warbond, and I Think We Can Guess a Few Others
Sony has confirmed that Helldivers 2’s forthcoming Warhammer 40,000 crossover Warbond will be fully revealed on 30 July, with a Bolt Pistol confirmed as its first new weapon. The collaboration is significant because fans and developer Arrowhead have long viewed Warhammer 40,000’s expendable soldiers and alien warfare as a natural match for Helldivers 2. The…
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Maria Sharapova attacks the dog days of summer by hopping into the pool, it pays to be OSU’s QB & Shatner
This is an OutKick sports blog roundup (“Thursday Screencaps”) mixing lighthearted celebrity and sports items, including Maria Sharapova cooling off in a pool during the summer heat, a mention of Ohio State’s quarterback enjoying some good fortune, and a reference to William Shatner. The piece is written in a casual, first-person style typical of daily…
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Living up to their ‘killer’ reputation: The moment orcas smash a two-tonne fish into bite-sized baby food
Footage has captured orcas ramming into a fish weighing around two tonnes, breaking the huge creature apart into much smaller pieces in a display of coordinated hunting power. The clip reinforces the killer whale’s reputation as one of the ocean’s most formidable predators, showing how the animals use repeated high-speed strikes to subdue prey far…
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British mum’s ‘holiday of a lifetime’ heartbreak as £6,500 trip is ruined at airport by passport expiry mistake
A British mother’s £6,500 “holiday of a lifetime” was ruined at the airport after a passport expiry mistake meant her family was refused travel. The case highlights a recurring problem for UK travellers, who have repeatedly been caught out since Brexit by post-2015 rules requiring passports to be less than 10 years old and valid…
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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse devs say their female protagonist was a “natural fit” because the “role was best suited for a woman”
Developers behind Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse have spoken about their decision to feature a female protagonist, describing it as a “natural fit” for the game and stating that the role was “best suited for a woman”. The comments touch on a recurring talking point in gaming, where studios are increasingly vocal about the reasoning behind their…
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Garth Brooks Adds Denver Stop to “Blame It All On My Roots” Arena Tour
Garth Brooks has added two Denver dates to his “Blame It All On My Roots” arena tour, with shows at the Ball Arena on Friday 4 September and Saturday 5 September 2026. The stop is significant for fans as Brooks is reviving his in-the-round “Drum Pod” stage, the setup synonymous with his 1990s live shows…
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Role Model Spotlights His Favourite Salt & Stone Products in New Campaign
Salt & Stone has launched a campaign starring singer-songwriter Tucker Pillsbury, known as Role Model, timed to accompany his forthcoming third album, *Chuck Timely & The Hourglass*. The collaboration uses a fictionalised, cinematic version of the artist rather than a conventional celebrity endorsement, reflecting the body-care brand’s effort to connect its products with music and…