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“Just buy the game on Steam”: Indie publisher behind a recent banger that sold 300k copies in its first week warns against key resellers after canceling hundreds of scalped keys
tinyBuild cancelled hundreds of Steam keys for ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs after finding keys being resold through unauthorised marketplaces, and urged customers to buy directly through Steam. The incident highlights the risks of grey-market key sales, which can leave buyers without access to a game while providing little or no revenue to its developer and…
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Boys Don’t Dance review – jump back to the 80s to celebrate the power of pop
Assembly @ Dance Base, Edinburgh A sunny mashup of music accompanies choreographer Marc Brew’s feelgood coming-of-age story Marc Brew made the acclaimed show An Accident/A Life in 2024, with choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, about the car accident that left him paralysed below the waist aged 20. Brew went on to be a successful dancer and…
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Farage reclaims Clacton as Alabama executes child killer
Nigel Farage regained the Clacton seat in a 14 August by-election, which he had triggered by resigning as the constituency’s MP before standing again. The Reform UK leader received 22,239 votes, or 63.34%, in a contest with 34 candidates. Count Binface, the satirical candidate created by comedian Jon Harvey, came second with 9,455 votes. Labour,…
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Taylor Swift Breaks Record for Most Adult Pop Airplay No. 1s With ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’
Taylor Swift has set a new record for the most number ones on Billboard’s Adult Pop Airplay chart, after “I Knew It, I Knew You” reached the top of the ranking dated 22 August. Her 16th chart leader moves her ahead of Maroon 5 and underlines her continued strength on US adult pop radio, alongside…
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The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives on Disney+ on 2 September
Disney will begin streaming Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu globally on Disney+ on 2 September, 103 days after its cinema release. The move returns the franchise to the platform where it originated, after the film’s theatrical performance fell short of expectations for a live-action Star Wars release. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film opened…
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Bomb threats and cyberstalking: Wife and children of healthcare CEO killed by Luigi Mangione threatened and forced to keep a low profile after shooting
Paulette Thompson, widow of UnitedHealth chief executive Brian Thompson, made a rare public appearance at a Manhattan federal court hearing involving Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing her husband. The article says she and her two sons have kept a low profile amid alleged stalking, abuse and threats from people supporting Mangione, highlighting the…
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Argentine Rap Star Trueno Teams Up with Maria Becerra for Nostalgic “90s” Video: Watch
Argentine rapper Trueno and singer María Becerra have released the official video for “90s”, a collaboration from Trueno’s fourth studio album, TURR4ZO. The release reinforces the album’s stated aim of celebrating Argentine musical heritage by combining contemporary hip-hop with nostalgic pop, rock and new-wave influences. Produced by Tatool and El Guincho, “90s” samples Los Encargados’…
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Watch Julia Jacklin Cover Sugar Ray’s “Every Morning”
Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin has recorded a cover of Sugar Ray’s 1999 hit “Every Morning” for Triple J, presenting the song in a slightly slower, more subdued style. The release reflects Jacklin’s affection for the track and its connection to her childhood, while drawing attention to her forthcoming album. Jacklin said she has loved the…
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GTA 6 isn’t too expensive for superfans, as 90% opt for the pricier $100 copy according to analysts: “It lives in a league of its own”
GamesRadar reports that analysts believe Grand Theft Auto 6 can sustain a $100 premium edition because of unusually strong demand from its most committed fans. The claim matters because it suggests the game’s exceptional cultural reach may allow Take-Two to test higher-priced editions without substantially deterring its core audience. According to the analysts cited, around…
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Apple TV’s Biggest Sci-Fi Series Ever Gets Official Return Update
Apple TV’s science-fiction series Pluribus, created by Vince Gilligan and starring Rhea Seehorn, is set to begin filming its second season within the next few months. The update confirms that the streamer is moving ahead quickly with its newest major sci-fi success after the show overtook Severance as Apple TV’s most-watched sci-fi series. Gilligan revealed…