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‘Harry Potter’ Back to Hogwarts 2026 Celebrations Feature ‘Sorcerer’s Stone’ 25th Anniversary Rerelease, New Glimpses of HBO Series
Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled its 2026 “Back to Hogwarts” celebrations, marking the 25th anniversary of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” with global events centred on 1 September, the date students traditionally return to Hogwarts in the stories. The programme includes a theatrical re-release of the first film with previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage, alongside…
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Here’s How Final Fantasy X On Switch 2 Compares To Switch 1
Final Fantasy X | X-2 Remaster launches on Switch 2 on 23rd July 2026, and Nintendo Life has compared the new version against the original Switch release to see whether the upgrade is worthwhile. As with many Square Enix re-releases, there’s no discounted upgrade path for existing owners, meaning fans wanting the Switch 2 version…
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Namco’s Arcade Oddity Armadillo Racing Makes Its Console Debut on PS5, with Trackball Support
Bandai Namco’s obscure 1997 arcade racer Armadillo Racing is making its first-ever home console appearance, launching on PS5 and PS4 this week via Hamster’s Arcade Archives series. The trackball-controlled title, originally built on the System Super 22 arcade board, tasks players with steering a rolled-up armadillo through various stages, and the release is notable for…
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“We were pissed”: How Deep Purple turned a drunken jam into a 1970 classic
The article recounts how Deep Purple transformed an impromptu, alcohol-fuelled jam into a song that became a classic of 1970. It highlights the band’s ability to turn an unplanned studio moment into a defining piece of their early sound. The account centres on the creative circumstances behind the recording and the members’ frustrated reaction to…
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3 Rock Songs From the 1970s That Saved Their Bands’ Careers at the Last Possible Moment
American Songwriter has published a list highlighting three rock songs from the 1970s that are credited with rescuing their bands’ careers at critical moments. The piece looks back at tracks by Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones and Kansas, each of which arrived when the respective group faced fading relevance or commercial pressure, and argues that these…
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Square Enix Drops a New Line of Exclusive Final Fantasy IV and X Anniversary Merch at Amazon
Square Enix has launched a new range of exclusive merchandise on Amazon to mark the anniversaries of two beloved Final Fantasy titles, with Final Fantasy IV turning 35 and Final Fantasy X reaching 25 years old in 2026. The collection features specially commissioned artwork from series artist Tetsuya Nomura, giving fans a chance to celebrate…
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Do you suffer from organ failure? Here’s why you should give this mightiest of instruments a hearing
This weekend’s Proms feature a Sunday morning recital by French organist Olivier Latry on the Royal Albert Hall’s Willis organ, an event that Guardian critic Tom Service uses to make the case for the pipe organ as a far more versatile and exciting instrument than its stuffy reputation suggests. He argues that a new generation…
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70000 TONS OF METAL 2027: ULI JON ROTH, ARCH ENEMY And MOONSPELL Among First Confirmed Bands For World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise
The organisers of 70000 Tons Of Metal, billed as the world’s biggest heavy metal cruise, have announced the first bands confirmed for the 2027 edition, including guitarist Uli Jon Roth, Arch Enemy and Moonspell. The announcement matters to fans of the annual seaborne festival, which has built a reputation over the years for placing thousands…
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Saquon Barkley tackling streaming maze as NFL keeps growing worldwide: ‘I’m all about eyes’
Saquon Barkley has partnered with DIRECTV to promote NFL streaming as the league continues its push into new viewing platforms and global markets. The move comes amid growing frustration from fans and lawmakers over the increasingly fragmented and costly landscape of NFL broadcast rights, which now span multiple streaming services alongside traditional television. The article…
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Heavy Weather Capture Britpop Swagger On New Single ‘White Noise’
Scottish band Heavy Weather have released their new single ‘White Noise’, produced by Mark Morrow, who has previously worked with Swim School, Wrest and Fright Years. The West Lothian five-piece are gaining attention on the Scottish music scene for blending a Britpop-influenced sound with contemporary guitar-driven songwriting, and the release marks a notable step in…