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We’ve got a new Music Video!
This YouTube Short is being shared as the announcement of a brand new music video, though the creator or band behind it isn’t named on the page itself. Going by the “Shorts” format, it’s a short-form, vertical cut of the release, likely built to give a quick teaser or highlight reel rather than the full-length…
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‘Baywatch’ star Brandy Ledford shares fitness secrets at 57, says she’s ‘not ready to hang up my bikini yet’
Brandy Ledford, the 57-year-old former “Baywatch: Hawaii” actor, has discussed the fitness and beauty routines she says help her feel youthful and confident. She said she is “not ready to hang up” her bikini, framing strength training and wellness as central to maintaining her health and self-image. Ledford jokingly described her beauty routine as “Botox…
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Chris Pine’s Answer to ‘Reacher’ Surges to #1 on Paramount+
Chris Pine’s 2022 action thriller The Contractor has reached number one on Paramount+, showing renewed streaming interest despite its weak cinema release and mixed critical reception. Its performance suggests that male-targeted action titles can retain a long shelf life on streaming services, much like Yellowstone and Reacher. The film, directed by Tarik Saleh and co-starring…
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Pathfinder and Warhammer 40K RPG developer Owlcat Games on “speedrunning” its first 10 years and what comes next: “We won’t be quitting the CRPG genre”
Owlcat Games says it intends to remain in the computer role-playing game genre as it looks beyond its first decade. The studio’s comments matter because it has established itself through licensed RPGs based on Pathfinder and Warhammer 40,000, and is signalling continued investment in that style of game. The developer describes its early progress as…
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Shigeru Miyamoto dreams of Nintendo consoles becoming a rite of passage for everyone coming of age: “Which Nintendo would make you the happiest?”
Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto has said he hopes Nintendo consoles can become a familiar rite of passage for people as they grow up. His comments frame the company’s ambition around personal enjoyment and long-term cultural connection, rather than simply selling the most powerful hardware. Miyamoto posed the question, “Which Nintendo would make you the happiest?”,…
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The Verge’s 2026 back-to-school shopping guide
The Verge’s back-to-school guide recommends 28 practical and aspirational products for students, organised by price, aiming to cover classroom needs alongside comfort, travel and leisure. – It highlights writing tools, alarms, bags and other student essentials, while acknowledging that families may overlook some useful purchases. – The $589 MacBook Neo is presented as a capable…
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The games industry’s ‘fear of risk is currently the largest risk it faces’ according to Nuclear Throne’s producer
A workshop led by Vlambeer co-founder and Nuclear Throne producer Rami Ismail has argued that the games industry’s aversion to risk is itself its greatest danger. Participants said publishers’ preference for sequels, remakes and formulaic projects can produce uninspired games, while successful titles often depend on creative conviction across development, funding, publishing and marketing. The…
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The 2004 song Bono wanted people to hear 1,000 times: “Deceptively simple”
Bono praised Kanye West’s 2004 song ‘Jesus Walks’ as a record he wanted people to hear “1,000 times”, describing it as deceptively simple but culturally significant. The article presents the track as an example of music that combined an immediately memorable sound with an unusual mainstream subject: open discussion of faith. Released on West’s debut…
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Preorder Beast of Reincarnation At A Discount And Get Some DLC For Free
Game Freak’s action RPG Beast of Reincarnation is now available to pre-order, with buyers receiving in-game bonus content before its August release. The offer matters because it gives prospective players a cosmetic option for companion wolf Koo and in-game currency, while physical editions are available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The standard edition…
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How to upgrade Watchtower Landmark in Mistfall Hunter
The Watchtower Landmark in Mistfall Hunter is upgraded differently from other camp improvements, requiring Star Silver Spindles rather than ordinary loot. Players obtain these by speaking to Ashe at the Goddess Statue and refining Star Silver, making the upgrade system dependent on a separate resource chain. Star Silver is refined from small, medium and large…