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Echoes of Mirror’s Edge, Dishonored and a dream set in Italy I once had can be found in Boars in Rome, an expressive parkour platformer set in dystopian Rome

  • Parkour platformer set in dystopian Rome
  • Movement includes wall-running and swinging on lampposts
  • No release date; a Steam playtest is available

Boars in Rome is an expressive parkour platformer set in a dystopian future version of Rome, where players explore the city’s ruins and futuristic structures. Its fluid movement and evocative setting have drawn comparisons to Mirror’s Edge, Counter-Strike Surf and Dishonored. The game’s description says Earth has been…

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3 Heartland Rock Deep Cuts From the 1980s That Deserve Their Own Indie Films

  • Three 1980s heartland rock deep cuts are pitched as film material.
  • The songs come from Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp and Tom Petty.
  • Their themes include vulnerability, regret, home and hope.

An opinion piece names three lesser-known 1980s heartland rock songs that the writer thinks could inspire atmospheric independent films. It argues that their storytelling and emotional detail make them especially suited to visual adaptation. The songs are Bruce Springsteen’s “Stolen Car” from *The River*, John Mellencamp’s “Weakest Moments”…

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In 1997, Ethan Hawke made a movie he called his proudest moment, only to be left “in shock that nobody liked it”

  • Hawke was proud of *Gattaca* but shocked by its poor initial response.
  • The 1997 film later gained a stronger reputation.
  • Hawke says films can be reassessed over time.

Ethan Hawke said he was shocked when *Gattaca*, a 1997 science-fiction film he loved and considered a source of pride, failed to find a wide audience. Its initial reception illustrates how a film’s commercial performance can differ from its eventual reputation. The Andrew Niccol film impressed many who…

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How to get the Craquerlure Hunter Mask in The Division 2: Echoes of Central Park

  • Find six candle groups at night.
  • Use the required emote at each location.
  • Defeat the summoned enemies for the mask.

The Craquerlure Hunter Mask is a secret reward in The Division 2’s Echoes of Central Park DLC. Players must find and extinguish six groups of candles across the map, then defeat the enemies that appear to claim the mask. The hunt should be done at night, when the…

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RTE chiefs can try to put a brave face on their stalled reforms, but TV licence holders are voting with their wallets as we reveal the staggering number that government expect will stop paying the fee this year alone

  • Fewer than 720,000 licences are projected to be sold in 2026.
  • RTÉ faces falling licence income and uncertain government support.
  • The broadcaster is seeking €1.3 billion for 2029 to 2033.

Government projections indicate that fewer Irish households are paying the TV licence fee, adding to financial pressure on RTÉ. The broadcaster is seeking substantial additional State funding, but ministers are reportedly reluctant to commit, raising uncertainty about how it will be financed. The figures project fewer than 720,000…

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M20 shut both ways after crash involving more than 30 vehicles

  • More than 30 vehicles were involved in the M20 collision.
  • Two people were taken to hospital.
  • The motorway closed both ways between junctions 8 and 9.

More than 30 vehicles were involved in a collision on the M20 in Kent, prompting its closure in both directions between junctions 8 and 9. Two people were taken to hospital, and emergency services and National Highways officers attended the scene. The crash happened at about 6.41pm on…

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Myles Garrett reveals latest shocking investment

  • Garrett’s custom gaming PC is estimated to cost $10,000.
  • The build was inspired by a Mecha Godzilla design.
  • He was set to return against Washington on Sunday.

Myles Garrett has revealed a custom gaming PC setup estimated to have cost $10,000, showing a different side of the Los Angeles Rams edge rusher. The build was designed around his request for an artistic “Mecha Godzilla” theme, and its unveiling drew playful teasing from football fans online.…

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10 Classic Books Worth Reading Again and Again

  • Some classics reveal more on a second read.
  • The list ranges from comic sci-fi to grim post-apocalyptic fiction.
  • *Fahrenheit 451* and *The Hitchhiker’s Guide* are among the picks.

The article argues that some classic novels reward repeat reading because they are entertaining, reveal more on a second pass or are manageable in length. It presents ten books as candidates, spanning science fiction, comedy and darker, more demanding stories. Among those discussed are Ray Bradbury’s *Fahrenheit 451*,…

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In 1979, Rupert Holmes wrote one of the catchiest songs of all time. Now, he can’t listen to it at all

  • Holmes’s 1979 hit became the last number-one single of the 1970s.
  • Its fame has often overshadowed his other work.
  • The song’s story inspired a reference in *Shrek*.

Rupert Holmes says the fame of his 1979 hit, ‘Escape (The Piña Colada Song)’, has overshadowed his other work, despite its enduring popularity. The song’s appearance in *Shrek* illustrates how widely recognisable it remains, decades after becoming the final number-one single of the 1970s. Holmes had never tried…

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NAT settings can affect matchmaking and chat in online games

  • NAT type can affect matchmaking and chat.
  • Strict connections may have trouble joining players.
  • If games work normally, changing settings may be unnecessary.

NAT type describes how a gaming device communicates through a home network, and can affect matchmaking, voice chat and joining friends. A Strict setting may cause problems, especially in games that connect players directly, but a warning alone does not mean anything needs changing if the game works…

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