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A Final Fantasy 9 remake was reportedly “very far along” before Square Enix put the JRPG revival on ice, but it’s not completely dead yet
A Final Fantasy 9 remake was reportedly well into development at Square Enix before the project was shelved, according to industry insider Nate the Hate. The pause is said to stem from Square Enix’s broader financial troubles and a strategic pivot towards prioritising original titles over further remakes, a shift the publisher has hinted at…
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Razer’s Shure lookalike microphone is legit, but it’s left me asking where the rest of this brand’s content creation gear is in 2026
Razer has released a Shure-style broadcast microphone that closely mimics the design of the popular Shure MV7, and while the reviewer finds the microphone itself a solid, legitimate product, its arrival highlights how little else Razer has done to update its content creation lineup in 2026. The gaming hardware brand has long sold streaming and…
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‘Yellowstone’ Meets ‘The Beekeeper’ in Matthew McConaughey’s New Neo-Western Arriving This Month
Matthew McConaughey’s long-delayed neo-Western The Rivals of Amziah King is finally due for release, arriving in select US cinemas on 14 August before expanding wider on 21 August. Written and directed by Andrew Patterson, the film has been well received since premiering at SXSW last year, and it comes ahead of McConaughey’s return to television…
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Bring back DVD director’s commentaries
A treasure trove for cinephiles. The post Bring back DVD director’s commentaries first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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These 4 Songs by Train Will Likely Remain Classics Forever
Train, the American rock band that debuted in 1998 with their self-titled album, have built a catalogue of hits over more than two decades, and this article highlights four songs seen as their most enduring classics. The piece looks at the origins and legacy of each track, noting their chart success and cultural impact, including…
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House of the Dragon showrunner explains why season 3 strays from the books and puts the Prince That Was Promised prophecy out in the open
House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal says season three deliberately departs from George R. R. Martin’s Fire & Blood where doing so better serves television drama. The adaptation also brings the Prince That Was Promised prophecy into public view, linking the Targaryen civil war more directly to the wider Game of Thrones story and…
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Marvel Rivals hits the Ozempic, comes back 40 GB lighter
NetEase has reduced Marvel Rivals’ installation size through asset and texture compression in the Season 9.5 update. The change matters because the live-service shooter had grown to occupy substantial storage, and the reduction should make it easier for players to keep the game installed as more content is added. PC installations are expected to become…
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10 Story-Driven Video Games That Are Perfectly Written
Collider has published a list of ten story-driven video games praised for their exceptional writing, exploring how the medium uniquely places players inside a narrative rather than as passive observers. The article argues that balancing scripted plot with meaningful interactivity is a difficult craft, and highlights titles that succeed in combining strong plotting, memorable characters…
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Classical musician is targeted in cruel ‘distraction theft’ outside London St Pancras station as crook pretended to ask for directions while accomplice stole ‘sentimental’ oboe
A classical musician had her oboe stolen outside London’s St Pancras station in what police believe was a coordinated “distraction theft,” in which one person reportedly approached her to ask for directions while an accomplice made off with the instrument. The musician described the oboe as having significant sentimental value, and the theft highlights a…