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Rockets recover to beat Brave and qualify for final
Trent Rockets fought back from a disastrous start to their innings to beat Southern Brave in a Hundred women’s competition eliminator-stage match at Trent Bridge, securing their place in the tournament final. The victory means Southern Brave, who had appeared strong opponents, are instead knocked into the eliminator, leaving their route to the final far…
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Chicago extend 2026 North American tour with new dates
The band will tour until November. The post Chicago extend 2026 North American tour with new dates first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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The 1979 album that Stevie Nicks took almost 20 years to appreciate: “Way ahead of its time”
“It sounds so cool”. The post The 1979 album that Stevie Nicks took almost 20 years to appreciate: “Way ahead of its time” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic devs were so committed to the RPG’s bad language that they spent a day watching the films to prove Lucasfilm wrong
Developers of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic reportedly spent a full day rewatching the Star Wars films to defend the game’s use of mild swear words after Lucasfilm objected. The anecdote illustrates how closely the BioWare team scrutinised the franchise’s tone while negotiating creative decisions with its licensor. According to lead writer David…
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Genki’s New Controller Is Chunky, Boasts Haptic Feedback, And Its Own Screen
Accessory maker Genki is entering the controller market with the Manta, a premium pad featuring its own 2.79-inch screen and onboard operating system, allowing users to switch profiles, remap buttons and manage settings directly on the device without needing a companion app. The move places Genki alongside recent similar efforts, such as Anbernic’s screen-equipped controller,…
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4 of the Best First No. 1 Hits of 80s Pop Music
This American Songwriter piece looks back at four songs from the 1980s that each marked an artist’s very first chart-topping hit, spotlighting the moment these acts first reached No. 1 on the charts. It’s a light, nostalgic feature aimed at pop and rock fans revisiting landmark tracks from the decade. The four songs are Michael…
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20 Years Later, One of the Best Platformers Ever Officially Makes A Comeback
Swedish developer Nifflas released the original Knytt as a free Windows PC platformer in 2006, spawning a beloved series that includes Knytt Stories and Knytt Underground. To mark its 20th anniversary, the original game has now been rebuilt and re-released as Knytt Classic, giving a modern audience access to the title that launched the franchise.…
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Payday has come to Fortnite, because today’s cool gamers are ‘discovering legendary IPs in entirely new ways’
The Payday franchise has arrived in Fortnite through an officially licensed, playable heist experience rather than the more typical release of character skins and cosmetic items. The article presents the move as another example of established game series using Fortnite’s creator platform to reach new audiences and let players encounter familiar intellectual property in a…
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Outside Lands 2026 Photo Gallery: The Strokes, Turnstile, Geese, Lucy Dacus, and More
Consequence has published a photo gallery from Outside Lands 2026, the annual music festival held in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The gallery, shot by photographer Raymond Ahner, captures live performances from headliners including The Strokes, Turnstile, Geese and Lucy Dacus, alongside numerous other acts who played the festival this year. The piece is primarily…