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Blood of Dawnwalker takes notes from Guitar Hero for the vampire RPG’s parrying: “It’s so cool that we believe most people will play this way”
Rebel Wolves says Blood of Dawnwalker’s parrying system is designed to feel as intuitive and satisfying as playing Guitar Hero, encouraging players to respond to enemy attacks with carefully timed inputs. The approach matters because it aims to make defensive combat engaging rather than a passive requirement, potentially shaping how most players experience the vampire…
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Ten new films arrive across major streaming platforms
Polygon’s weekend streaming guide highlights 10 new films across major platforms, spanning animation, drama, comedy and thrillers. The selection gives home viewers a mix of franchise releases, biographical drama and new adaptations, with availability split between subscription services and video-on-demand rental. – Minions & Monsters: a Hollywood-set Minions animation available on VOD. – Michael: a…
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1998 Was the Best Year for Video Games, and These 10 Titles Prove It
Collider argues that 1998 was video gaming’s strongest year, citing ten influential releases across several genres. The article’s case rests on their originality, technical advances, storytelling, design, critical acclaim and lasting popularity. – ‘Grim Fandango’ is praised for combining Aztec folklore, noir detective fiction and an ambitious underworld narrative. – ‘Xenogears’ is highlighted for its…
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Farage Inquiry Resumes as Sydney Rail Chaos Leaves Passengers Stranded
A parliamentary standards inquiry into Nigel Farage resumed on 14 August after he was returned as MP for Clacton in a by-election. The inquiry concerns an alleged failure to register an interest under the House of Commons rules; it had been opened on 13 May and suspended when Farage left Parliament in July. The Parliamentary…
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Sports commentator Michael Holley is ‘fine’ after fainting during live broadcast in terrifying scene
Sports commentator Michael Holley fainted during a live broadcast of NBC Sports’ “PFT Live” after appearing visibly unwell on camera. The incident prompted concern among viewers, but the programme said he had overheated and was “fine”. Holley, 56, was co-hosting with Mike Florio when he began swaying in his chair and fell out of frame.…
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Slash Talks Shredding With Broadway’s Vampires in ‘The Lost Boys’
Slash made his Broadway debut with a one-night appearance in The Lost Boys, playing guitar during the musical’s rock-club number “Have to Have You”. The Guns N’ Roses guitarist is also a producer and investor in the Tony-winning stage adaptation, and his participation reinforced the show’s deliberate connection to late-1980s rock culture. The musical, adapted…