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Guide: The Duskbloods Network Test Sign Up Dates, Times & How To Join
FromSoftware’s upcoming Switch 2 exclusive, The Duskbloods, is holding a closed network test in late August, and Nintendo has opened a sign-up window for players hoping to take part. Because places are not guaranteed, prospective testers must register in advance and wait to be told whether their application has been accepted, giving fans of the…
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Another crisis for Bill Belichick: UNC places GM Michael Lombardi on administrative leave amid investigation
The University of North Carolina has placed general manager Michael Lombardi on administrative leave amid an ongoing investigation, marking a fresh setback for head coach Bill Belichick as he begins his second season in charge. The move adds to a turbulent start to the campaign, with the decision reportedly made by the university itself rather…
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Avenged Sevenfold’s Statica EP is a goofy, auto-tuned mess – and exactly the kind of risk more big metal bands should take
Avenged Sevenfold has surprise-released a four-track EP called Statica, a heavily auto-tuned, effects-laden departure from the classic rock sound of albums like Waking The Fallen and City Of Evil. The writer, a critic for Louder, admits to disliking the EP as a musical listen but argues it deserves credit as a rare example of a…
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Dragon Age: Thedas at War is a BioWare RPG-inspired Crusader Kings 3 total conversion mod that’s here to keep the series alive while it sits in EA limbo
A group of Crusader Kings 3 modders has released Dragon Age: Thedas at War, a total conversion mod that reimagines Paradox’s grand strategy game as a BioWare-flavoured setting in Thedas, the world of the Dragon Age series. The project offers fans a way to keep exploring the franchise while the future of the series remains…
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House of the Dragon season 3 fans have a surprise new favorite character: “Gwayne is unexpectedly becoming the one person I’m keeping a tight prayer circle for”
House of the Dragon fans have latched onto an unexpected favourite in season three: Gwayne Hightower, the previously minor character whose fate is now being anxiously watched by viewers. The shift matters because it shows how the show’s expanding cast of secondary players is drawing genuine emotional investment, even as the central Targaryen power struggle…
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X Factor and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! runner-up Jake Quickenden blames breakdown of marriage to avoid driving ban
Jake Quickenden, the singer and reality TV star known for finishing runner-up on both The X Factor and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, avoided a driving ban by telling a court that the breakdown of his marriage had affected his ability to cope with penalty points. The case highlights how “exceptional hardship”…
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LEGO’s One Piece The Going Merry Pirate Ship Has Hit Its Lowest Price Yet at Amazon
Amazon has cut the price of LEGO’s One Piece “Going Merry” pirate ship set to its lowest level yet, offering fans a discount on one of last year’s Netflix-tied LEGO releases. The deal comes as new LEGO One Piece sets are expected to launch in August 2026, making this a chance to pick up an…
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3 Forgotten Country Songs From the 1980s That Still Hit So Good Today
American Songwriter has revisited three country songs from the 1980s that were commercially successful at the time but have since faded from classic country radio rotation. The feature highlights tracks that combined strong chart performance with production or songwriting qualities the author feels still hold up, arguing they deserve renewed attention from modern listeners. Each…
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BV Interviews: L’Rain talks following absurd ideas, ice sculptures, new album ‘fata morgana’ & more
L’Rain, the project of Brooklyn musician Taja Cheek, discusses the creative thinking behind her forthcoming album, ‘fata morgana’, including a willingness to pursue ideas that may initially seem absurd. The interview presents the record as an extension of her experimental, genre-crossing approach and as a significant next step in her catalogue. ‘fata morgana’ is L’Rain’s…