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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the Steam Boy, a Steam Deck crammed inside a Game Boy-like chassis
PC Gamer reports on the “Steam Boy”, a custom handheld that places Steam Deck hardware inside a chassis resembling Nintendo’s original Game Boy. The project is notable as an unusually compact and nostalgic reinterpretation of Valve’s handheld PC, illustrating the continuing interest in bespoke gaming hardware and retro-inspired modifications. The device retains the Steam Deck’s…
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How Premier League shirts will change with gambling sponsor ban
Premier League kits are going to have a very different look this season after clubs voted to ban gambling on the front of shirts. BBC Sport looks at the history of sponsorship, and who is replacing the betting companies.
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Watch Ritchie Blackmore Make Surprise Return to Deep Purple After 33 Years
Ritchie Blackmore made a surprise one-off return to the stage with Deep Purple, more than 33 years after leaving the band, to play “Smoke on the Water” at the Jones Beach Theater. The appearance reunited a founding member with the group he helped establish and gave fans a rare moment of rock history, though it…
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Pokemon Bank shuts down next year, cutting off the only transfer path from older Pokemon games to the Switch generation
Pokémon Bank, Nintendo’s cloud storage service for Nintendo 3DS Pokémon games, will close next year, ending the official route for moving Pokémon from older titles into Pokémon HOME and the Switch generation. The closure matters because players will no longer be able to preserve or continue using many Pokémon caught in games released before the…
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Total War: Warhammer 3 Just Confirmed the Release Date for Its Biggest Piece of DLC in the Series 10-Year History
Creative Assembly’s Total War: Warhammer 3 will soon get the biggest piece of DLC in the series’ 10-year history, with Lords of the End Times due out on September 24. Here’s everything included.
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Converse Signs Aespa’s Karina as Brand Ambassador
Converse has added Aespa member Karina to its roster of brand faces, marking her debut with two shoe launches that showcase different sides of the label’s design philosophy. Karina, known for her immense stage presence, said the partnership let her explore her individuality. The Run Star Crush reworks the classic… The post Converse Signs Aespa’s…
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Erykah Badu and the Alchemist set debut album release
Erykah Badu and producer the Alchemist will release their first joint album on 28 August, following early indications of the project in spring 2025. The announcement includes a new track, “Witch Doctor”, and confirms that the pair will tour North America together next month. Badu and the Alchemist, whose real name is Alan Maman, co-produced…
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‘American Blue’ Cop Drama Pilot Not Going Forward At HBO Max; Being Shopped To Other Buyers
HBO Max has decided not to proceed with the police drama pilot American Blue, starring Milo Ventimiglia, although Warner Bros. Television is seeking another buyer. The decision matters because the project was developed under HBO Max’s newer, cost-conscious drama model, designed to support longer seasons and annual releases. Written by Jeremy Carver and directed by…
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Event Habitat Dex and Pokédex list in Pokémon Pokopia
Pokémon Pokopia’s limited-time events can unlock exclusive habitats, Pokémon and crafting items, although missed events may be revisited through time travel. Players can also obtain missed items by visiting a friend’s island, photographing them and reproducing them with the Pokémon Centre’s 3D printer, making the event rewards more accessible. The guide lists seven event habitats…
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FFO: Chillin – “All I Know”
New Hampshire band FFO: Chillin have released a new single, “All I Know”, ahead of a five-date run supporting Joyce Manor and Glitterer. The song matters as a further introduction to the group’s hard, melodic sound, which combines post-hardcore weight with notably catchy songwriting. Released through Connecticut hardcore label Daze, “All I Know” is compared…