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Google slapped with $1 billion fine for violating EU’s antitrust legislation
The European Commission has fined Google €890 million (about $1 billion) for two breaches of the EU’s Digital Markets Act. The case matters because it targets how Google promotes its own services in search results and how it restricts app developers’ ability to direct customers to other payment options, potentially affecting consumer choice and competition.…
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You’ve hit your weekly limit · resets Jul 25, 11pm (Europe/London)
Forza Horizon 6 players can complete the Series 3 “Tanks for the Coffee” collectible mission by destroying tank latte cup mascots in Ine. The limited-time task replaces the usual weekly treasure hunt, offering Festival Playlist progress and a cosmetic reward. Players must destroy 20 cups between 23 and 30 July in Ine, north-east of the…
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Where to buy Hasbro Legend of Zelda action figures, which are selling out fast
Hasbro’s newly released Legend of Zelda action figures are reportedly selling out quickly at major retailers, prompting GamesRadar+ to direct collectors towards available stock. The demand highlights strong interest in the franchise’s merchandise and the risk that popular figures may become harder to find soon after release. The article focuses on where shoppers can buy…
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The Avalanches – “Blue Shadows” (Feat. Karen O)
The Avalanches have released “Blue Shadows”, a new collaboration with Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O, as they continue to tease a possible forthcoming album. The relaxed, sunlit track gives Karen O a prominent singing role and follows recent collaborative singles with Nikki Nair, Jessy Lanza, Prentiss and Jamie xx. Karen O previously appeared on…
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Every Baby Boomer Alive Remembers These 4 Classic Rock Jams From 1968
The article highlights four rock songs released in 1968 that it argues remain especially memorable to the baby-boomer generation. – The Doors’ “Hello, I Love You” topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and combined pop with psychedelia. – Steppenwolf’s “Born To Be Wild” is associated with motorcycle culture and the phrase “heavy metal thunder”. -…
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Control Resonant isn’t the first time Remedy has visited Manhattan
Remedy Entertainment’s forthcoming Control Resonant will return to a stylised Manhattan in 2026, but Polygon argues that the studio’s memorable treatment of New York began 25 years earlier with Max Payne. The retrospective highlights how the original game used a snowy, threatening city and a hard-boiled noir story to make its setting central to Max’s…
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The Roku Channel Expands Partnership With Create the Writers Room Initiative by Streaming ‘Five Film Fridays’ Selections
The Roku Channel is expanding its partnership with Create the Writers Room (CTWR) by streaming selected films from its “Five Film Fridays” showcase. The move gives underrepresented filmmakers wider exposure while supporting CTWR’s wider aim of helping creatives build sustainable careers and retain control of their work. Founded in 2018 by filmmaker Rickey Castleberry, CTWR…
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Dragon Ball’s Biggest Game, Sparking Zero, Gets Even Bigger on PS5 Next Week
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero will receive its Super Limit-Breaking Neo DLC on PS5 on 30 July, expanding Bandai Namco’s anime fighting game with new characters, stages and modes. The update matters because it adds a substantial single-player progression feature alongside combat changes, potentially giving existing players more reasons to return. The paid DLC will include…
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The 1960s band Bono called everything he needed: “A persona that made a prism”
Bono has described the Beatles as a formative influence, saying the group provided “everything” he needed artistically and personally. He suggested their ability to combine different musical identities gave him a model for developing U2’s sound and his own public persona. The U2 singer particularly admired how the Beatles’ individual members created a broad range…