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2026’s best RPG understands what video games can learn from D&D

  • Esoteric Ebb developer credits D&D Dungeon Mastering for the RPG's success
  • Bodegård has run a D&D campaign every other Friday since 2018
  • Player agency and meaningful failure, borrowed from tabletop design, define the game

Christoffer Bodegård, the solo developer of Esoteric Ebb, has been named creator of Polygon's pick for the best RPG of 2026, with the outlet crediting his deep experience as a Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Master for the game's standout interactive storytelling. Released in March to critical acclaim, the…

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The 1998 movie Sandra Bullock never, ever wants to repeat: “I have no desire to do it again”

  • Bullock directed once in 1998 and does not want to repeat it.
  • Making Sandwiches was intended as filmmaking training.
  • She continued producing but stopped writing and directing.

Sandra Bullock has said she never wants to direct again after making the 1998 short film Making Sandwiches. The experience mattered to her as practical training for producing, but she found taking on writing, directing, producing and acting duties sufficient for one project. The 30-minute film, co-starring Matthew…

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Caged monkey hidden with laundry bag is abandoned on London bus

  • Caged monkey found hidden in a laundry bag on a London bus
  • Animal appears to have been deliberately abandoned by its owner
  • Case raises fresh concerns over exotic pet welfare and transport

A monkey was found abandoned on a London bus after being concealed inside a cage that had been covered with a laundry bag, according to reports. The incident has raised concerns about the welfare of the animal and questions over who was responsible for leaving it in such…

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Upgrading to a gaming laptop for college? I’ve tested over 60 rigs to find the best options

  • A guide selects college-friendly gaming laptops from extensive testing.
  • Portability and battery life matter alongside gaming performance.
  • Compare price, size and specifications before buying.

GamesRadar+ has published a guide to gaming laptops suitable for college students, drawing on tests of more than 60 machines. It aims to help buyers balance gaming performance with the portability, battery life and practicality needed for study. - The recommendations focus on laptops that can handle modern…

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Rebecca Black Announces 2026 “Exhibitionism on Tour”

  • Rebecca Black announces 27-date "Exhibitionism on Tour" for autumn 2026.
  • Tour supports new album Age of the Exhibitionist, out 4 September.
  • Runs 23 September–5 November, plus festival dates and a 15 November finale.

Rebecca Black has announced "Exhibitionism on Tour — Rebecca Black as: Miss Delicious," a 27-date North American headline tour set for autumn 2026 in support of her forthcoming sophomore album, Age of the Exhibitionist, due out on 4 September. The announcement builds anticipation for the record, which follows…

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MCU boss Kevin Feige says Adam Driver has turned down multiple projects

  • Feige says Adam Driver has declined several MCU role offers
  • Driver reportedly Marvel's first pick for Reed Richards, role went to Pascal
  • Driver rumoured for X-Men villain roles; Comic-Con panel set for 25 July

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has revealed that Adam Driver has repeatedly turned down roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, despite persistent fan speculation linking the actor to the studio's upcoming X-Men reboot. Speaking to podcast host Joshua Horowitz, Feige said he has long wanted to work with…

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Arca Announces New Album ‘XXXXX’

  • Arca announces new album 'XXXXX', out 31st July via XL Recordings
  • First album in five years, following the 'KICK' pentalogy
  • Feeld-backed live-stream from Barcelona airs 23rd July

Arca has announced a new album titled 'XXXXX', due for release on 31st July via XL Recordings. It marks her first full-length record in five years, following the twice GRAMMY-nominated 'KiCk i' and the subsequent 'KICK' pentalogy, and comes with artwork sculpted by Kaan Ulgener. The 14-track album…

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Super Troopers Raid Limp Bizkit Set to Issue a Noise Complaint

  • Broken Lizard staged a fake noise complaint at a Limp Bizkit show.
  • The stunt promotes their new film, Super Troopers 3.
  • It follows Tom Green's recent guest appearance with the band.

Comedy troupe Broken Lizard interrupted Limp Bizkit's set to deliver a mock "noise complaint," dressed as their Super Troopers characters, during a performance at Creed's "Summer of '99 and Beyond Festival" in Tinley Park, Illinois. The stunt, which occurred as the nu-metal band closed with "Break Stuff," is…

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Jim Gilstrap Dies: Singer On ‘Good Times’ Theme & Stevie Wonder’s “You Are The Sunshine Of My Life” Was 79

  • R&B singer Jim Gilstrap has died aged 79 from natural causes.
  • Sang on "Good Times" theme and Stevie Wonder's "Sunshine Of My Life".
  • Five-decade career backing Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and more.

Jim Gilstrap, an American R&B singer and session musician best known as one of the voices on the theme song for the 1970s sitcom "Good Times" and for singing on Stevie Wonder's "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life," has died at the age of 79. His nephew,…

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Bad Bunny concert ends in chaos in Milan with 80,000 evacuated and fans left with head injuries after being hit with golf ball-sized hailstones

  • Storm hit Bad Bunny's Milan concert with golf ball-sized hail.
  • Around 80,000 fans evacuated from San Siro stadium.
  • Some concertgoers suffered head injuries from the hailstones.

A Bad Bunny concert at San Siro stadium in Milan descended into chaos when a violent storm brought golf ball-sized hailstones down on the venue, forcing organisers to evacuate around 80,000 fans mid-show. Several attendees suffered head injuries after being struck by the hail, highlighting the risks large…

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