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Marathon’s Rescue Mission Begins with This New Roguelite Mode, Playable Solo or Co-Op on PS5
Bungie has launched an experimental new mode for its struggling shooter Marathon, in an apparent bid to broaden the game’s appeal after weak sales on PS5 and Steam. Called “Vault Breaker,” the roguelite PvE mode is playable solo or in co-op and marks the developer’s first concrete attempt to address widespread criticism that Marathon is…
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On This Day in 1963, a Pioneering Surf Rock Duo Went to No. 1 With a Song Written by the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson
On 20 July 1963, the American surf duo Jan and Dean began a two-week stint at No. 1 on the US charts with “Surf City”, a song co-written by Jan Berry with Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. The chart-topper marked Wilson’s first No. 1 as a songwriter, a year before the Beach Boys themselves…
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Nirosta Steel adds 2 more NYC shows
Nirosta Steel has added two further New York City concerts, expanding his September run at Night Club 101. The additions give fans more opportunities to see the 69-year-old musician, whose recent work has attracted renewed attention. The newly added performances are on 12 September: an early show with Maximilian Gordon and Liam Benzvi DJ, followed…
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Variety Interview Studio Presented by Google TV Returns to San Diego
Variety’s Interview Studio, presented by Google TV, will return to San Diego on 24-25 July 2026, offering in-depth conversations with prominent film and television talent alongside an exclusive Nintendo gaming lounge. Dea Lawrence, Variety’s co-president and publisher, described the event as a “defining fixture” of the entertainment industry that unites the creative community, talent and…
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RX Bandits brought ‘…And The Battle Begun’ to Brooklyn with Catbite (pics, setlist)
RX Bandits performed their album ‘…And The Battle Begun’ in Brooklyn, with Catbite appearing as the supporting act. The show was presented as a celebration of a significant release in the band’s catalogue and gave fans a full-album live experience. The available text does not include the article’s body, photographs or setlist, so specific details…
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day director says the Insomniac games were a “great inspiration” for certain stunts in the upcoming Marvel movie
The article text provided is just CSS/boilerplate code from the page — no actual article content (quotes, details, context) came through, only the repeated title and stylesheet rules. I can’t produce an accurate summary from this. Based on the title alone, I can tell you the piece is about the director of *Spider-Man: Brand New…
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Netflix brings ASL interpretations to dozens of shows and movies for kids
Netflix has partnered with SignUp Media to add American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation to 73 children’s shows and movies, spanning hundreds of hours of programming. The move addresses a gap left by standard subtitles, which research suggests are less effective for young deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers than for adults, with studies showing hearing-impaired children often…
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Chloe Fineman Finds Her First Post-‘Saturday Night Live’ Gig
Chloe Fineman, who announced on Thursday that she is departing “Saturday Night Live” after seven seasons, has landed her first major post-SNL role. Netflix confirmed on Monday that she will join the cast of Myron Bolitar, an upcoming series adaptation of Harlan Coben’s thriller novels, as a series regular. The casting marks a significant step…
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Divinity Roxx: From Secret Bass Player to World Stage
Bassist and songwriter Divinity Roxx has spoken about her journey from secretly teaching herself bass guitar to touring the world with Beyoncé and earning Grammy nominations. Raised in Atlanta, she initially made her name as a rapper before deciding she needed to play an instrument to be taken seriously as a musician, a decision that…
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15 years before Dishonored, Thief devs considered letting Garrett shrink himself rat-sized so he could scurry through drains and mouse holes
A newly surfaced detail from the development history of the Thief stealth series reveals that, around 15 years before Arkane’s Dishonored was released, the original Thief’s developers explored giving protagonist Garrett a rat-sized shrinking ability. The idea would have let the master thief scurry through drains, mouse holes and other tiny gaps to evade guards…