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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced New Game Plus Confirmed as Ubisoft Marks 3 Million Copies Sold

  • Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has sold 3 million copies
  • Ubisoft confirms a New Game Plus mode is in development
  • Sales jumped 1 million in a week; game holds strong Steam reviews

Ubisoft has confirmed that a New Game Plus mode is coming to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, timed to coincide with the remake passing 3 million copies sold. The milestone marks a rapid rise in sales and is notable because Ubisoft rarely discloses sales figures for Assassin's Creed…

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Todd Howard checks his calendar, sighs quietly, and tells us all again that he doesn’t have a grudge against Obsidian or Fallout: New Vegas

  • Todd Howard again denies any Obsidian/New Vegas grudge rumour.
  • Fan theory persists despite repeated Bethesda denials over the years.
  • New Vegas remains a fan-favourite Fallout spin-off from 2010.

Bethesda's Todd Howard has once again had to publicly deny holding any grudge against Obsidian Entertainment or its acclaimed 2010 spin-off Fallout: New Vegas, a rumour that resurfaces periodically among fans despite years of denials. The recurring nature of the question, highlighted by the article's wry framing, reflects…

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Furious tourist says Airbnb refused to refund Lake Tahoe booking despite BLIZZARD stopping his family from getting anywhere near the property

  • Airbnb guest denied refund despite blizzard blocking access to Lake Tahoe rental
  • Family says severe weather made reaching the property impossible
  • Case renews criticism of Airbnb's refund policy during extreme weather

An Airbnb guest has spoken out after the company allegedly refused to refund his booking near Lake Tahoe when a severe blizzard made it impossible for his family to reach the property. He says he was left significantly out of pocket despite conditions being entirely beyond his control,…

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Why I Don’t Recommend the Steam Deck Anymore

  • Steam Deck's cost has risen dramatically to $789–$949 following global semiconductor shortages driven by AI infrastructure demand, leaving refurbished inventory depleted and used units scarce at $450–500
  • Xbox Ally maintains affordability at $599 with comparable processing performance, shifting the value proposition in favour of Asus's device

Ever since the Steam Deck debuted in 2022, it's been one of my favorite devices. It was relatively affordable for a handheld gaming PC, but still powerful enough to play pretty much anything I would realistically play on the go. And while I still love the thing, the…

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How Erasure Found Soul in the Synths for Their Signature Song in 1988

  • Erasure's 1988 hit 'A Little Respect' blended Vince Clarke's electronic production with Andy Bell's emotionally resonant vocals and soul music influences
  • The song reached No. 14 on the American charts and became the duo's signature piece, establishing their international breakthrough
  • The track's success stemmed from combining synth-pop's mechanical sound with genuine emotional vulnerability, a formula Erasure sustained across two decades of recording

NEW YORK - CIRCA LATE 1980's: British techno-soul duo "Erasure" perform in New York City, New York in the late 1980's. Vocalist and lyricist Andy Bell is on the right. Multi-instrumentalist Vince Clarke is on the right.. (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Many synth pop songs…

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The actor who turned down ‘Saving Private Ryan’ because of Marlon Brando: “I would choose him”

  • Thomas Haden Church chose to star in the 1998 comedy Free Money with Marlon Brando over a role in Saving Private Ryan
  • Though Free Money flopped commercially whilst Saving Private Ryan achieved critical acclaim and box office success, Church considers his months working with Brando irreplaceable
  • Spielberg later told Church he would have made the same choice to work with Brando

Spielberg or Brando? The post The actor who turned down ‘Saving Private Ryan’ because of Marlon Brando: “I would choose him” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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‘The Odyssey’: All the Ways Christopher Nolan’s Movie Is Different From the Book

  • Nolan's "Odyssey" film alters Homer's story in numerous deliberate ways.
  • Penelope and Telemachus's roles are reversed, making her more assertive.
  • Sinon, from Virgil's "Aeneid," is reimagined as a doomed Ithacan shepherd.

Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of "The Odyssey," starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland, makes numerous deliberate departures from Homer's original epic poem, sparking online criticism from those unaware of the story's long tradition of reinterpretation. Variety argues these changes are consistent with the oral, ever-evolving nature…

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In Canada: Inside the Polaris Music Prize’s Big Period of Change, Plus Angine de Poitrine Debuts in Toronto

  • Polaris Music Prize overhauls voting and funding as it turns 21.
  • Winner's prize cut from $50,000 to $30,000; short-list bonus scrapped.
  • 2026 winner to be chosen by a new 205-person jury, a first.

The Polaris Music Prize, Canada's annual award for the best homegrown album judged purely on artistic merit, is entering what may be its most significant period of change since launching two decades ago. As it begins its 21st year, the organisation is overhauling both its funding structure and…

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Everything Bethesda just announced about the future of Fallout and The Elder Scrolls

  • Fallout 5 is still only in pre-production.
  • Elder Scrolls 6 remains Bethesda’s main priority.
  • Remasters and live-service updates will bridge the wait.

Bethesda has outlined plans for Fallout, The Elder Scrolls and Starfield, though most major projects remain without release dates. - Fallout 5 is in pre-production, while The Elder Scrolls 6 remains Bethesda’s main development priority. - Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters are in development, with Obsidian…

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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is one of the most subversive adaptations in Hollywood history

  • Nolan's *The Odyssey* adaptation is sparking major Hollywood controversy
  • Disputes centre on casting, modernised dialogue and translation source
  • Nolan calls casting criticism "irrelevant"; reactions remain deeply polarised

Christopher Nolan's new film adaptation of Homer's *The Odyssey* has become a flashpoint of controversy in Hollywood, with an opinion piece from OutKick arguing it is one of the most subversive literary adaptations the industry has produced. The article situates the film within wider debates over its casting…

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