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Green Goblin Joins Marvel Tokon’s Stacked Open Beta on PS5, PC

  • Green Goblin added to Marvel Tokon's open beta roster, now 16 characters
  • Open beta runs this weekend on PS5 and PC ahead of launch
  • Full game launches just days after the beta ends

Green Goblin has been added as a surprise 17th playable character to the open beta of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, the upcoming fighting game from developer Arc System Works. The addition, revealed via a short social media video, expands the beta's roster and adds another marquee villain to…

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Watch comedy troupe Broken Lizard raid Limp Bizkit show as Super Troopers to issue noise complaint

  • Broken Lizard staged a fake "Super Troopers" noise raid at a Limp Bizkit gig
  • Stunt promotes "Super Troopers 3", out in cinemas 7 August
  • Part of Limp Bizkit's recent run of festival cameos and resurgence

Comedy troupe Broken Lizard interrupted Limp Bizkit's set at a US festival on 18 July, appearing dressed as their "Super Troopers" Vermont state trooper characters to stage a fake noise complaint. The stunt, part of a promotional push for the upcoming film "Super Troopers 3", initially confused some…

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Rebel Wilson’s ‘The Deb’ Gets First Trailer & Digital Release Date; Pic Sparked High-Profile Legal Battles

  • "The Deb" gets trailer and 25 August digital release date
  • Rebel Wilson's directorial debut was delayed by legal disputes
  • MacInnes's defamation suit against Wilson is still ongoing

Rebel Wilson's directorial debut "The Deb" has finally received its first trailer and a confirmed digital release date, following a lengthy and litigious road to market. The Australian musical comedy will launch digitally on 25 August in the US via Sunrise Films, with a UK release a day…

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Denshattack’s surprise ode to Guitar Hero makes for 2026’s best boss fight

  • Denshattack!'s Chapter 7 boss fight is a Guitar Hero-style rhythm battle.
  • The game constantly reinvents its skateboarding-train mechanic with new ideas.
  • Now available on Switch 2, PS5, PC and Xbox Series X.

Denshattack!, a skateboarding-train action game from developer Undercoders, features a standout boss fight at the end of Chapter 7 that reimagines the encounter as a Guitar Hero-style rhythm challenge. The moment, set against the track "I'm the Music," exemplifies the game's broader design strength: rather than relying on…

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How Kansas’ First Top 40 Hit Came at the Last Possible Moment and Rescued the Band’s Career

  • Kansas's 1976 hit "Carry On Wayward Son" saved their record deal
  • Guitarist Kerry Livgren wrote it almost as an afterthought
  • Song reached No. 11, launching Kansas into arena rock stardom

Kansas, a Topeka-formed progressive rock band, scored their first US Top 40 hit with "Carry On Wayward Son" in 1976, a breakthrough that arrived just as their record label was losing patience and effectively saved their career. Despite a distinctive sound built around Robby Steinhardt's violin and Steve…

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The 1988 role Willem Dafoe called the hardest he’ll ever play: “It sounds stupid”

  • Dafoe called playing Jesus his hardest role.
  • The 1988 film portrayed Christ as deeply human.
  • *The Last Temptation of Christ* provoked widespread controversy.

Willem Dafoe has described playing Jesus Christ in Martin Scorsese’s 1988 film *The Last Temptation of Christ* as the hardest role of his career. He said the challenge was not simply the character’s religious significance, but portraying Jesus as a human being experiencing doubt, fear and temptation. The…

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SUFC News: United confirm latest transfer move as 53-cap international signs in – thestar.co.uk

  • Sheffield United sign Matt Doherty.
  • Defender has 53 Republic of Ireland caps.
  • Move strengthens Chris Wilder’s right-back options.

Sheffield United have confirmed the signing of Republic of Ireland international Matt Doherty, adding an experienced right-back to Chris Wilder’s squad. The move addresses Wilder’s stated desire for defensive reinforcement as the Blades prepare for the new Championship season. Doherty arrives with 53 international caps and considerable experience…

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The Grand Ole Opry Honors Its Longest-Serving Member With Some “Fresh Hardware”

  • Bill Anderson marks 65 years as an Opry member, the longest ever.
  • Opry gave him a blue sapphire and diamond ring as tribute.
  • Stars including Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks sent congratulatory messages.

Country singer Bill Anderson has been celebrated by the Grand Ole Opry as its longest-serving member, marking 65 years since he joined the show on 15 July 1961. The milestone recognises a career that spans classic hits such as "I Get the Fever" and "Still" and songwriting collaborations…

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Kevin Feige Denies the MCU Will Reboot With Secret Wars, Points to 2015 Comic as ‘Nice Roadmap’ for the Future

  • Feige denies MCU reboot after Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027.
  • He cites Hickman's 2015 Secret Wars comic as a story roadmap.
  • Comments contrast with Joe Russo's "phase zero" remarks.

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has ruled out a full reboot of the Marvel Cinematic Universe following Avengers: Secret Wars, which concludes Phase Six in 2027. Speaking to Josh Horowitz on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast, Feige addressed persistent fan speculation over what the sprawling multiverse saga will…

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Only 7 PlayStation games have sold over 100,000 physical copies in the US this year, says analyst, as commenters demand discs without buying them

  • Analyst says just 7 PS games topped 100,000 US physical sales this year.
  • Highlights how digital downloads now dominate over physical media.
  • Commenters want discs to stay available but aren't buying them.

An industry analyst has reported that only seven PlayStation games have sold more than 100,000 physical copies in the United States so far this year, underlining how far console gaming has shifted away from discs and towards digital downloads. The figures have reignited debate among players who say…

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