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A Mario dev burned the handmade diorama he used to pitch a Zelda game because Shigeru Miyamoto said no: “It was such a bad memory that I decided to let it die”
A former Mario developer reportedly destroyed a handmade diorama created to pitch a Zelda game after Shigeru Miyamoto rejected the proposal. The anecdote highlights the personal stakes behind game development pitches, including projects that never progress beyond an early concept. The developer said the rejection became such a painful memory that they chose to burn…
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Lollapalooza 2026 Livestream Schedule: Where and When to Stream Every Set Live Online
Lollapalooza 2026 will be livestreamed on both Disney+ and Hulu for the first time, allowing subscribers to watch performances from Chicago’s Grant Park remotely. The four-day festival runs from 30 July to 2 August, with coverage split between two simultaneous channels so viewers can choose between sets on separate stages. Streams begin at 3.45pm ET…
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LACUNA COIL’s ANDREA FERRO: ‘It’s Important To Keep The Honesty In The Musical Offerings’
Lacuna Coil vocalist Andrea Ferro said the music industry has changed dramatically, with social media replacing magazines, television and radio as the main way audiences discover bands. He argued that this makes rapid success possible but makes sustained careers harder, while stressing that artists must remain honest about the music they create rather than follow…
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James forced to pull out of Belladrum headline slot as Tim Booth loses voice
The Manchester indie band James withdrew from their headline slot at the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival on 1 August 2026 after frontman Tim Booth lost his voice to a viral infection. Festival producer Dougie Brown said losing a headliner was rare but that health had to come first, acknowledging that fans of the band would…
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Paul Skenes caps awful month with another brutal start, and an alarming stat has MLB fans concerned
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes endured a brutal end to August, conceding five runs in a loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night, his second consecutive start allowing five runs. It capped what has been the worst month of his young professional career, with his ERA now sitting at 3.90, two full runs higher…
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‘Frustrated’ – SWFC player ratings from heavy pre-season defeat to Oldham Athletic – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday suffered a 4-0 pre-season defeat away to Oldham Athletic, a result that prompted a largely critical set of player ratings. The match matters as it was the Owls’ final public warm-up before competitive football resumed, exposing concerns over defensive organisation, squad depth and readiness. Oldham’s Calum Kavanagh and Keenan Appiah-Forson scored, while a…
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Transfer news: Welbeck joins Chelsea, Brentford complete record Sangaré deal
Chelsea have signed the 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton for a reported £5m on a two-year contract, while Brentford have made Mali international Mamadou Sangaré their record signing in a reported £39m move from Lens. Welbeck’s arrival is notable because it departs from Chelsea’s recent preference for younger recruits and reflects manager Xabi Alonso’s…
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How to get more Combat Bags in Mistfall Hunter
Combat Bags are limited-use, ready-made loadouts in Mistfall Hunter, with higher rarities offering better equipment. The article explains how players can replenish them, which matters because bags help sustain early-game runs without relying on personally stored gear. Players can obtain Combat Bags through Scavenger Squad expeditions arranged with Twig, although rewards are not guaranteed and…
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10 Gangster Movies With Absolutely No Flaws
Collider presents a subjective selection of ten gangster films it considers flawless, arguing that the genre’s strongest works examine morality, violence, power and social ambition. The article treats these films as both crime-cinema landmarks and broader reflections on the instability and allure of the American dream. – *Once Upon a Time in America* (1984) is…
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ bests ‘Avengers Endgame’ in record-breaking box office debut
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has broken Avengers: Endgame’s opening-day box office record in the US, taking around $168 million on its first day, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film’s strong start, achieved across 4,487 North American cinemas, makes it Sony’s biggest ever domestic opening and underlines the enduring commercial pull of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man…