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Microsoft is testing a free, advert-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming for Xbox Insiders. The limited trial could make cloud gaming more accessible for players who do not want a paid subscription, while indicating that Xbox may adopt an advertising model similar to video-streaming services. Players can stream selected games they already own in sessions…
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Interview: “There’s Clearly Some Castlevania And Final Fantasy In There” – Mina The Hollower Composer Talks Secrets & Inspiration
Composer Jake Kaufman discusses the creation of Mina the Hollower’s retro-inspired soundtrack following the game’s successful launch. He says the project was a major relief for Yacht Club Games after its lengthy development, and credits players’ positive reactions as particularly rewarding. Mina the Hollower sold 300,000 copies in its first three days and exceeded 500,000…
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Microsoft Launches Test for Ad-Supported Xbox Game Streaming, Promises the Ads Will Not ‘Interrupt the Flow of Gameplay’
Microsoft is testing an advert-supported Xbox game-streaming option for Xbox Insiders, allowing them to play selected owned games without a Game Pass subscription. Microsoft says adverts will run before one-hour sessions rather than during gameplay, positioning the scheme as a lower-cost way to access games on existing devices. Players must watch around two minutes of…
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Marvel’s Wolverine: Deep Cuts SDCC Panel Live Report | Comic Con 2026
Insomniac Games used its San Diego Comic-Con panel to reveal further details about its upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive, Marvel’s Wolverine, including a new trailer, character discussion and a crossover with Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The announcements matter because they expand the game’s world beyond its main story, while highlighting its combat, character-focused narrative and collectible…
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Jamz Supernova Announces New Compilation ‘Dance Around The World’
DJ and broadcaster Jamz Supernova has announced her debut compilation, ‘Dance Around The World’, due for release on 16 October through Mr Bongo. The project reflects her longstanding focus on internationally influenced music through her BBC Radio 6 Music programme and Bandcamp community, presenting a curated selection aimed at the dancefloor. The 16-track compilation is…
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Disney’s Former CEO Seems To Have No Memory Of Approving Kingdom Hearts
Disney’s former chief executive Michael Eisner has reportedly said he does not remember approving Kingdom Hearts, the long-running series that combines Disney characters with Square Enix’s Final Fantasy universe. The comment is notable because Eisner led Disney when the original game was developed and released, despite Kingdom Hearts becoming one of the company’s most unusual…
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One of NFL’s fastest players has ‘no power’ in one injured leg, casting doubts on 2026 season
Tyreek Hill, one of the NFL’s quickest players, has said he currently has “no power” in the left leg injured when he dislocated his knee in September 2025. The injury and two subsequent operations have raised concerns over whether he will regain his usual speed and be fully ready for the 2026 season. Hill discussed…
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The New Resident Evil Movie Already Looks Like A Love Letter To The Games
A new trailer for Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil film suggests that the forthcoming adaptation will closely reference Capcom’s games while telling an original story. Set during the Raccoon City Incident, it follows a new character, courier Bryan, as he tries to survive the outbreak caused by Umbrella Corporation bioweapons; the apparent attention to familiar imagery…
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RIP Magic – “Light Over There”
London electronic-pop group RIP Magic have released a new single, “Light Over There”, continuing a run of regular releases that has raised their profile over the past year. The track reinforces the group’s increasingly distinctive sound, combining dark, claustrophobic production with brighter synth textures. RIP Magic comprise Marco Pini, Felix Bayley-Higgins, Beth Boswell-Knight and Pedro…