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Arc Raiders makes it official: “Only the PvP fights players choose to initiate” will impact your aggression rating for matchmaking
Embark Studios has confirmed that the “aggression rating” used to sort players into matchmaking pools in its extraction shooter Arc Raiders will only be affected by player-versus-player fights that a player deliberately starts, not combat they’re drawn into or forced to defend against. The move addresses a common concern in extraction shooters, where players fear…
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Final 4 PS Plus Extra Games for July 2026 Available to Download Now
The UK, USA and Japan have now gained access to the final four PlayStation Plus Extra games for July 2026, completing the month’s line-up after other regions received them earlier. The new titles bring the Extra tier’s monthly refresh to a close, with the next PS Plus news—the Essential tier reveal for August 2026—following just…
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The 2001 song Damon Albarn has never topped: “That can only happen once”
Damon Albarn has said he has never surpassed ‘Clint Eastwood’, the 2001 breakthrough single by his virtual band Gorillaz. He described the track as a rare moment where the music, concept and timing aligned perfectly, suggesting that such an achievement cannot simply be repeated. Released as Gorillaz’s debut single, ‘Clint Eastwood’ combined Albarn’s melodic style…
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The 10 Best Sci-Fi Movies of the Last 10 Years, Ranked
Film site Collider has published a ranked list of the ten best science-fiction films released over the past decade, arguing that the genre continues to explore new ideas about technology and society despite covering both big-budget blockbusters and smaller thrillers. The list, written by Chance Morgan and published on 28 July 2026, spans films from…
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Medium Build Shares Wistful New Single ‘Home Depot’
American singer-songwriter Medium Build has released a new single, ‘Home Depot’, a wistful character study of emotionally repressed men who focus on outward signs of success rather than their inner lives. The track follows his acclaimed 2024 album ‘Country’, which brought him wider recognition but also personal pressures, prompting a more introspective direction on his…
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With Just Hours to Go Until Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Ryan Reynolds Says His New Monochrome Deadpool Suit is Actually Colored ‘Jean Grey’
Ryan Reynolds has fuelled speculation ahead of the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day by joking that his new monochrome Deadpool suit, unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con, is coloured “Jean Grey” — a cheeky nod to the X-Men character many fans believe Sadie Sink is secretly playing in the new film. The gag matters because…
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‘The Messi of ballet’: Marianela Núñez, the Buenos Aires bombshell shaking up British dance
Marianela Núñez, the Royal Ballet’s Argentine-born principal dancer, is preparing to headline her own show, Timeless, at the Royal Opera House – a rare career milestone she is only reaching now, aged 44, after 28 years with the company. Known in Argentina as “the Messi of ballet” for her extraordinary skill and evident joy in…
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Ariana Grande sues hackers who leaked music and videos
Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against two unidentified hackers accused of leaking her unreleased music, demos and studio footage after breaking into the computers and devices of photographers and producers who worked with her. The singer claims the material was sold “on the dark web” for significant sums, describing a years-long…
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Michael Stipe continues to preview long-awaited solo album with thought provoking new song ‘Hum Desiderata’
Michael Stipe, former frontman of R.E.M., has released another preview track from his long-awaited debut solo album, continuing a rollout that has stretched over several years. The new song, “Hum Desiderata”, is a spoken word piece based on Max Ehrmann’s poem “Desiderata” and features additional vocals from artist Elizabeth Hatmaker, offering fans another glimpse of…
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After keeping the secret for over a year, Sadie Sink’s Marvel character is spoiled at the Spider-Man: Brand New Day premiere
Actress Sadie Sink’s previously undisclosed role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been revealed at the premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, ending more than a year of secrecy around her casting. The reveal is significant for fans who had speculated widely about which character the Stranger Things star would play within the Spider-Man film…