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Gears of War: E-Day’s Steam player count has once again blown past the series all-time peak thanks to the beta’s second week
During the second, fully open weekend of the Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta, SteamDB recorded a peak of 22,084 concurrent players on 14 August. GamesRadar+ reported that this exceeded the Steam concurrent-player peaks of previous Gears titles, following an already record-setting turnout during the earlier, access-restricted test. The figure concerns the separate Steam beta…
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The five “nothing” bands Kurt Cobain couldn’t stand: “It really offends me”
Cobain was not afraid. The post The five “nothing” bands Kurt Cobain couldn’t stand: “It really offends me” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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John Summit Coliseum Date as The Amateur Finds Streaming Success
John Summit has added a Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum date to his CTRL ESCAPE tour, with the electronic music DJ scheduled to headline the venue on 12 December 2026. The concert is listed for 7pm and is being promoted as the tour’s closing large-scale date. Ticketing information published with the announcement said presales would precede…
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Hamshaw joins coaching set-up at SWFC – set to be in dugout at Orient – thestar.co.uk
Matt Hamshaw has joined Sheffield Wednesday’s coaching set-up and is expected to be in the dugout for the Owls’ match at Leyton Orient. The appointment adds experience to the club’s backroom staff as it prepares for the fixture. Hamshaw is a former Sheffield Wednesday player who came through the club’s youth system before beginning a…
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Alan Ritchson’s 101-Minute Sci-Fi Thriller Breaks Out on Streaming Alongside ‘Reacher’ Season 4
Alan Ritchson’s 2014 film *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* has returned to streaming top-10 lists in several countries as he begins a busy period with *Reacher* Season 4. The renewed interest highlights how Ritchson’s current popularity is drawing viewers back to earlier roles, including his performance-captured portrayal of Raphael. The 101-minute action sci-fi film earned nearly…
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3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1990s I Remember Listening to on the Couch in the Summer
The article nostalgically highlights three 1990s songs described as one-hit wonders that were widely heard on television and radio during summer holidays. It argues that their memorable dance rhythms, accompanying moves and cultural visibility made them defining pop-culture fixtures of the decade. The selections are 69 Boyz’s 1994 “Tootsee Roll”, praised as both a dance…
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Massive Attack Launch New Bohemian F.C. Strip
Massive Attack and Dublin’s fan-owned Bohemian F.C. have unveiled a new third kit for the club’s 2026 FAI Cup campaign. The collaboration follows previous Bohemians partnerships with Fontaines D.C. and Kneecap, and is intended both to support the club and draw attention to political and humanitarian issues concerning Cuba. The khaki-and-black striped shirt features a…
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Lanterns co-creator says there’s “a lot of runway” for season 2, and wants to see a Wonder Man star in the DCU show
Lanterns co-creator Chris Mundy has said there is “a lot of runway” for a potential second season of the forthcoming DCU series. His comments suggest the creative team sees scope for a continuing story beyond the already announced first season, although no renewal has been confirmed. Mundy also said he would like to include actor…
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Jamie T announces surprise intimate London gig
Jamie T has announced a surprise one-off London show at Scala in King’s Cross on 20 August, his first full concert in two years. The intimate homecoming date is significant because it returns him to the venue where he first performed with a full band in 2006, while promotional material suggests it may mark the…
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Eurovision proposes new rules to tackle mass voting
Eurovision organisers are considering major voting changes to reduce the impact of coordinated campaigns intended to influence the contest’s result. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) says persistent politically motivated voting is damaging confidence in the competition, particularly after controversy over Israel’s strong public-vote performance in 2025. The proposals would move audience voting entirely online and…