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Xbox Game Pass loses Dungeons of Hinterberg and 9 other games this month
Xbox has confirmed that 10 games will leave its Game Pass subscription service on 15 July 2026, including the well-regarded action title Dungeons of Hinterberg. The news lands during a difficult period for Xbox, which announced its “most significant restructure” this week alongside plans to lay off 3,200 employees by July 2027, making the loss…
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No Country for Nihilism
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Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster is the new essential D&D book you need in your collection
Michael E. Shea, the tabletop role-playing game writer behind the Sly Flourish website and the “Lazy Dungeon Master” series, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for his new book, Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster. The book expands the low-prep game-mastering philosophy he has developed over more than a decade, and matters because it distils a widely…
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Dustpile is a Steam dating app that will help clear your backlog
A developer known online as tolgatr0n, from Dumbbell Games, has created Dustpile, a web tool that applies a Tinder-style swiping interface to a user’s Steam library to help them decide which game from their backlog to play next. It matters because unplayed gaming backlogs are a common frustration, and Dustpile offers a low-effort, playful way…
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Overwatch is no longer Steam’s worst-reviewed game
Blizzard’s hero shooter Overwatch has climbed out of the “Mostly Negative” tier on Steam to a “Mixed” user-review rating, meaning it is no longer the platform’s worst-reviewed game. The shift matters because it marks a notable turnaround for a title that, on its August 2023 Steam debut as Overwatch 2, drew only 10% positive reviews…
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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Raffled Off a Free Chanel Handbag at Their Wedding: Here’s Who Won
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce surprised guests at their wedding by handing out free raffle prizes, including a Chanel handbag, and the winner has now publicly identified herself. Jackie Tranquill, wife of Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs teammate Drue Tranquill, revealed on Instagram that she had won the luxury purse, offering a glimpse into the lavish…
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Quentin Tarantino’s Final Movie Gets Major Production Update After 7 Year Delay
Cinematographer Robert Richardson has revealed that Quentin Tarantino intends to make his tenth and final feature film after finishing a play he is currently writing for a London stage. The update matters because Tarantino has not directed since 2019’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and has long vowed to retire from directing after ten…
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Charli xcx reveals Music, Fashion, Film tracklist with David Cronenberg guest spot
Charli xcx has revealed the full tracklist for her seventh studio album, “Music, Fashion, Film,” which is due for release on 24 July. The 11-track record features a single guest appearance from the acclaimed horror director David Cronenberg, who appears on the closing song “No One Lasts Forever,” marking an unusual collaboration between the pop…
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After Gibbs’ Return, ‘NCIS’ Is Officially Bringing Back Another Legendary Franchise Icon
CBS has confirmed that Michael Weatherly will reprise his role as Tony DiNozzo for a season-long arc in the 24th season of NCIS. The announcement matters because it signals a deliberate strategy by the network to reconnect its flagship show with the characters who established its identity, rather than relying on the current cast and…
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‘Dutton Ranch’ Star Natalie Alyn Lind Unpacks ‘Yellowstone’ Sequel’s Finale Bombshells
Actor Natalie Alyn Lind has discussed the shock twists that closed the first season of “Dutton Ranch,” Taylor Sheridan’s latest “Yellowstone” sequel series on Paramount+. In the finale, titled “El Padrino,” her character, ranch heiress Oreana Jackson, discovers she is pregnant and then finds her father, Rob-Will (Jai Courtney), shot dead. The revelations matter because…