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Why Tom Petty ‘Origins 1971-1978’ Isn’t Your Normal Box Set: ‘The Important Thing Was Making a Good Album’

  • Adria Petty says the anniversary was a chance to honour the Heartbreakers.
  • The set follows the band’s early musical development.
  • More than 100 tapes were catalogued for the project.

Adria Petty says the 50th anniversary of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ debut was worth marking because it offered a chance to recognise the surviving band members and tell the story of how the group developed. The new archival collection, *Origins 1971-78*, traces the musicians’ early experiments and…

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‘Dune: Part Three’ Is Officially Changing the Trilogy’s Award-Winning Formula

  • “Dune: Part Three” is expected to run for around 2 hours 20 minutes.
  • It will be the shortest instalment in Villeneuve’s trilogy.
  • Robert Pattinson joins the returning cast as Scytale.

Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three” is expected to run for about 2 hours 20 minutes, making it the shortest film in the trilogy. The shorter runtime marks a change from the first two films’ longer format, as the series reaches its planned finale. The film is due in…

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Releases New Single ‘2 Rebeldes (Spanish Vocal)’

  • Marty Friedman released a Spanish vocal version of “2 Rebeldes”.
  • Hal-Ca will sing it with him on his Latin American tour.
  • Friedman is writing his next album and has more touring planned.

Marty Friedman has released “2 Rebeldes (Spanish Vocal)”, a Spanish-language version of a song from his 2024 solo album *Drama*. He describes it as a tribute to Latin countries and says Japanese singer Hal-Ca of ASTERISM will perform it with him on his Latin American tour. Friedman plans…

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AI reverse engineering could hasten GTA VI’s PC release, former director says

  • AI reverse engineering may put pressure on Rockstar to speed up GTA VI’s PC port.
  • A fan made port could cost tens of thousands of dollars in AI tokens.
  • Reports place the unofficial PC target in the first quarter of 2027.

A former Rockstar technical director says AI assisted reverse engineering could put pressure on the studio to release the PC version of Grand Theft Auto VI sooner after its console launch. Obbe Vermeij argues that tools capable of converting console game code into PC ready code may weaken…

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Pokémon Go Wild Area Gigantamax Machamp Timed Research and rewards

  • Global players can access Gigantamax Machamp Timed Research.
  • The deadline is Sunday, 15 November.
  • Catch Pokémon on five days for time-gated rewards.

Pokémon Go’s 2026 Wild Area events in Sendai and Mexico City bring a Gigantamax Machamp Timed Research set for players worldwide, including those not attending in person. Machamp could be useful against event targets Duraludon and Dialga, which are weak to Fighting-type moves. Players have until the end…

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Podcast: Ocarina still has the magic after all this Time

  • VGC’s latest podcast discusses an Ocarina of Time remake.
  • Four journalists cover the week’s major gaming stories.
  • Episodes are available weekly on major podcast platforms.

The latest episode of VGC’s weekly video game podcast discusses an Ocarina of Time remake alongside the week’s biggest gaming stories. Four journalists share their views, offering listeners context on the stories shaping current games coverage. Jordan Middler, Chris Scullion, Andy Robinson and Alex Donaldson appear in this…

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The 10 most infamous movie scenes of the 1980s

  • Some 1980s film scenes have aged awkwardly or controversially.
  • Later plot revelations changed how audiences view earlier moments.
  • The article also raises concerns about representation and treatment on set.

The article argues that the 1980s’ enduring popularity and broad appeal also left behind scenes that now seem awkward, controversial or strange. It begins a list of ten infamous moments, showing how they can prompt reassessment of well-loved films and expose changing attitudes in cinema. Among the examples…

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Five essential rules for Pokemon TCG deckbuilding from pros

  • Build a reliable engine before choosing attackers.
  • Make sure cards work well together.
  • Trainer cards help decks run consistently.

The article offers beginner guidance on building a competitive Pokémon Trading Card Game deck, drawing on advice from pro player Drew Stephenson and commentators Joe Bernard and Ross Gilbert. Its central point is that a deck needs to function consistently before it can make the most of its…

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Skyrim Game Director Has a Very Specific Wishlist For The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel

  • Bruce Nesmith wants better mounts and usable ladders in The Elder Scrolls VI.
  • He says Skyrim’s ladder system constrained level design.
  • Nesmith no longer works on the game.

Former Skyrim design director Bruce Nesmith says he would like The Elder Scrolls VI to improve on two features: mounts and ladders. His suggestions highlight how small-seeming mechanics can shape combat and level design in a major role-playing game, though he no longer works at Bethesda and has…

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Tegan and Sara release two Christmas singles alongside Tegan Quin’s novel

  • Tegan and Sara have shared two new Christmas songs.
  • The tracks take an upbeat and a wistful view of the season.
  • They accompany Tegan Quin’s debut middle-grade novel.

Tegan and Sara have released two holiday singles, “I Love Christmas” and “A December to Remember”. The songs offer contrasting takes on the season: one is warmly reassuring to people who do not enjoy Christmas, while the other reflects on the people who make it memorable. The releases…

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