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Blizzard calls World of Warcraft: Forever its biggest launch, without player figures

  • Forever is WoW’s biggest launch, Blizzard says.
  • No concurrent player figures were disclosed.
  • Blizzard says it attracted the most new players in 15 years.

World of Warcraft: Forever has had the biggest launch in the franchise’s history, drawing more players than any previous WoW launch, Blizzard says. The milestone matters because it shows strong interest in the game’s return to its 2004-era setting, though Blizzard has not released player totals. Launched on…

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Zelda OOT Remake: All Soft Soil locations to plant Magic Beans

  • Soft Soil lets Child Link find Gold Skulltulas and plant beans.
  • Beans sprout into platforms in the adult timeline.
  • Buying all ten beans costs 550 rupees.

The Nintendo Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time retains Soft Soil patches, which let players uncover Gold Skulltulas and plant Magic Beans as Child Link. The beans grow into floating platforms in the adult timeline, opening routes to items and hidden areas. There…

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TIM ‘RIPPER’ OWENS Announces February/March 2027 European Tour

  • Tim “Ripper” Owens will play 30 European shows in 2027.
  • The tour covers 14 countries in February and March.
  • Three guest acts will appear on selected dates.

Former Judas Priest singer Tim “Ripper” Owens has announced a European tour running through February and March 2027. The 30-date run will span 14 countries and feature songs from across his heavy metal career, bringing his former band’s era and later work to audiences around Europe. Three acts…

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GTA 6 launch festival in Miami to feature Cardi B and Travis Scott

  • Rockstar is planning a two-stage GTA 6 festival in Miami.
  • Cardi B, Travis Scott and Justice are among the performers.
  • Ticket pre-sale lottery starts on 11 November.

Rockstar plans a two-stage launch festival for Grand Theft Auto 6 in Miami, the city that inspired the game’s fictional setting. The event’s high-profile line-up reflects the importance of music to the series, where radio stations could give featured artists a prominent platform. Performers include Cardi B, Travis…

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Trapt Make Enemies Out Of Local Openers In Florida

  • Local openers and Trapt disagree over a Florida show.
  • Dirty Crumbums said its set was cut to 17 minutes.
  • Trapt blamed a sound delay and criticised the openers.

Trapt and local opening bands gave conflicting accounts of a weekend show in Fort Pierce, Florida. The dispute drew attention after Dirty Crumbums said its set was shortened and members were removed from the venue, while Trapt said the changes followed sound problems and criticised the openers’ behaviour.…

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The Golden Joystick Awards return this Wednesday—here’s how to watch them

  • The 2026 awards air on Wednesday, 11 November.
  • The public votes in 22 of the 25 categories.
  • Alix Wilton Regan hosts the live ceremony.

The Golden Joystick Awards 2026 will be broadcast live on Wednesday, 11 November, recognising games across 25 categories. The public decides the winners in 22 categories, while judges select the winners in three others. The ceremony starts at 10 am PT, 1 pm ET, 6 pm GMT and…

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GTA VI festival in Miami will feature Travis Scott and Cardi B

  • GTA VI’s launch festival is set for Miami on 21 November.
  • Travis Scott, Cardi B and Justice are among the performers.
  • Entry to the ticket sale will be by lottery.

Rockstar Games has announced a one-day music festival in Miami to celebrate the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. The event will take place at Mana Wynwood on 21 November, two days after the game’s scheduled release, and will feature artists associated with Vice City, Leonida and the…

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Disney Goes Country: Disneyland Reveals Lineup for Special Concert Series Celebrating the 60th CMA Awards

  • Disneyland is hosting free country concerts in Downtown Disney.
  • Franklin Wall opened the series on 2 November.
  • The CMA Awards air on ABC on 18 November.

Disneyland turned the Downtown Disney District into a month-long country music venue to celebrate the 60th CMA Awards. The free concert series gives visitors a chance to hear live acts outside the theme park, with seats available on a first-come basis. The shows began on 2 November with…

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In 1996, Ben Affleck thought one movie would have him “set for life”. 29 years later, he called it “utter garbage”

  • Affleck thought $250,000 for *Phantoms* would set him for life.
  • The horror film failed to live up to his expectations.
  • He later called it “utter garbage”.

Ben Affleck recalled expecting the 1998 horror film *Phantoms* to secure his finances after earning $250,000 for the role. Instead, the film was poorly received, and he later described it as “utter garbage”, showing how a young actor’s hopes for a career-making payday did not match the result.…

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Shelton set to ditch On weeks after Swiss brand signs Mbappe

  • Shelton is reportedly moving from On to New Balance in January.
  • He is the first major departure since Mbappe invested in On.
  • On retains prominent players including Iga Swiatek and Flavio Cobolli.

Ben Shelton is reportedly set to leave On for New Balance in January, making him the first major athlete to depart the Swiss sportswear brand since Kylian Mbappe acquired a minority stake. The switch adds to a series of high-profile changes in tennis sponsorships and comes as On…

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