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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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3 Songs From 1978 That Teens Couldn’t Stop Playing in Their First Car
The article recalls three popular 1978 songs associated with teenagers playing music in their first cars. – “You’re The One That I Want” by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta, from *Grease*, topped charts in the US, UK and Europe and remains among the best-selling singles. – Andy Gibb’s “An Everlasting Love”, written by Barry Gibb,…
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8 Thrillers To Watch if You Love Netflix’s ‘The Last House’
Collider recommends eight thrillers for viewers who enjoyed Netflix’s science-fiction survival film The Last House, focusing on similarly claustrophobic stories of confinement, invasion and uncertain danger. – The Last House follows a family sealed inside their home amid a global crisis caused by a mysterious water-controlling force. – Its appeal lies in its emphasis on…
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‘Hacks’ Star Lauren Weedman on Appearing in Four Emmy-Nominated Comedies This Year and How Bell’s Palsy Changed Her Career
Lauren Weedman discusses how her recurring role as Las Vegas mayor Jo Pezzimenti in HBO Max’s “Hacks” gave her unusual creative freedom and led to her first Emmy nomination. She says the show’s creators encouraged improvisation, allowing her to bring a more energetic and unpredictable style to a character than she had often been able…
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Meet the dedicated band of park pond admirals keeping the art of model boat building alive – even if their families don’t always understand…
Model boat building, once seen as an old-fashioned pastime alongside kite-flying or flower-pressing, is enjoying a quiet revival among clubs across Scotland. Groups such as the Richmond Park Model Boat Club in Glasgow’s East End keep the hobby alive by sailing radio-controlled tugs, warships, ferries and fire tenders on historic park ponds, drawing members from…
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Finally Gets Physical Release on 4K Blu-ray and DVD: Preorder It Here
Netflix’s animated musical KPop Demon Hunters is to receive its first physical home release through the Criterion Collection on 3 November. The release is notable because Netflix films rarely receive physical editions, and a Criterion edition gives fans and collectors a premium alternative to streaming. The film will be sold on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K…
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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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The vital songwriting lesson Stevie Nicks taught Joe Walsh in the 1980s: “She rode shotgun with me”
Invaluable. The post The vital songwriting lesson Stevie Nicks taught Joe Walsh in the 1980s: “She rode shotgun with me” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Metal Hammer’s tracks of the week: August 14 2026
Metal Hammer’s weekly feature presents a new selection of metal tracks for readers to hear and vote on, following a previous poll with a notably autumnal and spooky mood. The roundup matters as a showcase for new releases across established and emerging heavy artists. – Silvertomb won the previous poll by a wide margin; the…
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Remember When Pat Boone Covered This Early Little Richard Hit in 1956?
Little Richard’s “Tutti Frutti” became his first major hit in 1955, and Pat Boone released a more sanitised cover version the following year. The article highlights how Boone’s recording helped take the song to mainstream pop audiences, while also illustrating the racial divisions between rhythm-and-blues and pop markets at the time. Little Richard said he…