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Star Wars Zero Company studio Bit Reactor lays off staff, a month after bringing furloughed developers back

• Bit Reactor has laid off an unknown number of staff.
• The cuts came less than a month after furloughed workers began returning.
• Zero Company is thought to have sold over a million copies in a month.

Star Wars Zero Company developer Bit Reactor has laid off an undisclosed number of staff, less than a month after saying it was bringing more of its furloughed team back to work. The cuts highlight the studio’s continuing financial strain despite the game’s reported commercial success. Several developers…

In 1978, Wings were on the brink of collapse, but they still managed one final number one

• Wings reached number one with ‘With a Little Luck’ in 1978.
• Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English had left by the release of *London Town*.
• The hit came as the band’s fortunes were declining.

Wings were nearing a break-up in 1978 after guitarist Jimmy McCulloch had been fired and drummer Joe English left. Despite the turmoil, the band scored one final number one with ‘With a Little Luck’, a success that marked the end of their run at the top. The song…

Feature: Going Platinum: For About Two Months, I Was a Devout Member of the Cult of the Lamb

• The writer loved *Cult of the Lamb*’s connected gameplay systems.
• Earning its platinum Trophy took just under two months.
• Only 1.8 per cent of PS5 players had unlocked it.

The writer describes spending nearly two months playing *Cult of the Lamb* and earning its platinum Trophy, praising how its roguelike combat and cult management systems reinforce one another. The article argues that the game’s compelling gameplay loop, distinctive art and cartoonish charm make its darker humour appealing.…

ADAM DUTKIEWICZ Already Has Enough Material For Second BURN ETERNAL Album

• BURN ETERNAL’s debut album is due in February 2027.
• Dutkiewicz says there is enough material for a second record.
• Jones wrote most of the debut’s lyrics and vocal melodies.

Adam Dutkiewicz says he already has enough material for a second BURN ETERNAL album, the project he formed with former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones. The news suggests the pair intend to continue working together after their long-delayed debut arrives. The self-titled first album is due on 26…

Zelda OOT Remake: Full Bottom of the Well walkthrough

• Drain the well by playing the Song of Storms as Child Link.
• Zelda’s Lullaby stops the water inside the dungeon.
• Defeat the Dead Hand to earn the Lenses of Truth.

The guide explains how to enter and complete the Bottom of the Well mini-dungeon in the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Its main reward is the Lenses of Truth, which help Link identify fake walls and hidden floor holes in later exploration. The well…

The “weird” 2011 movie Anthony Hopkins didn’t want to make: “I was a little reluctant”

• Hopkins was hesitant to take another unusual role.
• The Rite’s story and director changed his mind.
• The 2011 horror earned almost $100 million despite poor reviews.

Anthony Hopkins initially felt reluctant to take a role in the supernatural horror film The Rite, saying he did not want to play another “weird” character. After reading the script and meeting director Mikael Håfström, he became intrigued by Father Lucas, an experienced exorcist whose own doubts are…

Badenoch warns of Britain’s unpreparedness as Trump sends mixed signals on Iran

France faces debt concerns and protest tensions; Dior defends traditional animation as AI film tools launch

Sony delays PlayStation’s Pulse Elevate speakers indefinitely, less than a week before launch

• Sony delayed Pulse Elevate speakers indefinitely over a production issue.
• They were due to launch worldwide on 12 November.
• No new release date or pre-order details have been announced.

Sony has delayed its Pulse Elevate wireless speakers indefinitely after quality testing identified a production issue, less than a week before their planned launch. The company says the extra time will help ensure the speakers deliver the intended experience, but has not announced a new release date. The…

Trump weighs Iran strikes as Badenoch warns Britain is unprepared

France faces debt questions over school loans, while Dior filmmakers deny using AI and Taiwan unveils an AI film platform.