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Steam now shows average Steam Deck framerates when browsing games, but Valve says it’s considering expanding the feature to other hardware

  • Steam store pages now show average framerates for eligible Deck games.
  • A histogram helps show how consistent performance is.
  • Valve is considering expanding the data to other devices.

Valve has added player-reported average framerates to the Steam Deck Compatibility section of eligible games’ Steam store pages. The data gives buyers a practical view of performance alongside compatibility ratings, which may not reflect everyone’s expectations for smooth gameplay. The figures come from Steam Deck players who have…

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In 1992, grunge was everywhere, but Neil Young believed a band outside that scene epitomised “modern rock”

  • Neil Young praised Sonic Youth as the sound of modern rock.
  • He singled out their 1986 song “Expressway to Your Skull”.
  • Their experimental style helped shape later rock, including grunge.

Neil Young said in 1992 that Sonic Youth were making “modern rock”, praising their inventive sound and calling their 1986 song “Expressway to Your Skull” a classic. His view stood out at a time when grunge, led by Nirvana, was dominating attention, and highlights the influence of a…

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In 1983, Morgan Freeman needed to pay the rent. He took a role he later called “one of the worst things I’ve ever done”

  • Freeman regretted his 1983 performance as Othello.
  • He accepted the role while struggling to pay rent.
  • His major film breakthrough came four years later.

Morgan Freeman later described his 1983 performance as Othello in Texas as one of the worst things he had done. He took the role while struggling to find work and needing to pay rent, showing how financial pressure can lead actors to accept work they are unhappy with.…

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007 First Light’s PS5 Collector’s Edition With a Gold Mask Has Hit a New Low Price at Amazon

  • The PS5 Collector’s Edition is more than half off at Amazon.
  • The discount saves over $100 from its original $199.99 price.
  • The bundle includes a life-size gold mask and Deluxe Edition extras.

Amazon has reduced the PlayStation 5 Collector’s Edition of 007 First Light to its lowest price so far, with a discount of more than $100. The deal stands out because it arrives before Black Friday sales officially begin, and the edition includes both the game and several physical…

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Unidentified laughter before Trump’s C-SPAN call fuels speculation over aide’s identity

  • A woman laughed before Trump spoke on C-SPAN.
  • Social media users speculated it was aide Natalie Harp.
  • No one has confirmed who was laughing.

A woman’s laughter was heard just before Donald Trump spoke during a call to C-SPAN’s Washington Journal Primetime, prompting speculation on social media that it was his aide Natalie Harp. The caller’s identity has not been confirmed, and the recording provides no evidence of anything improper. Trump called…

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Guy Moot honored with UK’s MITS Award, becoming first music publisher to receive the accolade

  • Guy Moot is the first music publisher to receive the MITS Award.
  • Mark Ronson presented the award at a London ceremony.
  • The event raised support for two UK music charities.

Guy Moot, Chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music, received the UK’s Music Industry Trusts Award at a London ceremony presented by Mark Ronson. He is the first music publisher to win the accolade, recognising the growing profile of music publishing and Moot’s work in the industry. The…

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Steam now lets you see exactly what frame rate you should get in games using a Steam Deck

  • Steam store pages now show average Steam Deck frame rates.
  • Data covers Verified, Playable and Unsupported games.
  • Elden Ring averages 42 fps on OLED and 38 on LCD.

Valve has added average Steam Deck frame-rate data to game store pages, giving players a clearer idea of how well games run before buying them. The figures cover games tested for compatibility, including those rated Verified, Playable or Unsupported, and may also help owners of other handheld PCs…

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‘MobLand’ Goes Medieval in Guy Ritchie’s ‘King Arthur,’ Now on Netflix

  • Guy Ritchie’s *King Arthur* is now streaming on Netflix.
  • The film reportedly lost Warner Bros. about $150 million.
  • Its crime-caper opening may appeal to fans of Ritchie’s British films.

Guy Ritchie’s 2017 film *King Arthur: Legend of the Sword* has arrived on Netflix, bringing a much-criticised box-office failure back to streaming attention. The article argues it is still worth watching, particularly for fans of Ritchie’s fast-paced British crime capers, and links it to his more recent return…

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3 Songs About War From the 2000s That Every Y2K Kid Remembers

  • Three 2000s releases reflected debate around the Iraq War.
  • Green Day’s *American Idiot* won a 2005 Grammy.
  • Neil Young and Arcade Fire drew on wartime and political anxieties.

The article revisits three songs and albums from the 2000s that reflected public debate around the Iraq War and the political climate of the time. It connects Green Day, Neil Young and Arcade Fire’s work to concerns about media influence, government and the human impact of war. Green…

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Who made the prosthetics for David Lynch’s ‘The Elephant Man’?

  • Christopher Tucker designed Hurt’s prosthetics for *The Elephant Man*.
  • The makeup took eight hours to apply each day.
  • The film helped spur an Oscar category for makeup.

Christopher Tucker created the prosthetics that transformed John Hurt into Joseph Merrick for David Lynch’s 1980 film *The Elephant Man*. The work helped draw attention to prosthetic makeup as a filmmaking craft, and the film’s lack of Oscar recognition contributed to calls for a dedicated makeup award. Lynch…

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