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Palworld’s 1.0 Update Is Massive, And It’s Just Got A Jormuntide-Sized Discount To Celebrate

  • Palworld has left early access with its extensive 1.0 update.
  • The release adds Sunreach, 72 Pals and major system changes.
  • A 30% sale accompanies the update.

Palworld’s full 1.0 release has arrived after more than two years in early access, accompanied by a substantial sale. The update matters because it formally completes Pocketpair’s creature-collecting survival game while extensively expanding and revising its content and systems. The update adds the Sunreach region, 72 additional Pals,…

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The Hairdresser Mysteries review – Sally Phillips gifts us the most bananas daytime TV ever

  • Sally Phillips leads new BBC cosy crime series The Hairdresser Mysteries
  • Guardian review calls it bizarrely nostalgic, among strangest daytime dramas ever
  • Set in 1970s-style salon in fictional village Blossom Vale

Sally Phillips stars in The Hairdresser Mysteries, a new cosy crime series set in the fictional village of Blossom Vale, where her character Lily Petal opens a salon that hasn't been touched since the 1970s and finds herself solving local murders alongside assistant Clary (Charlotte Jordan). The Guardian's…

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IFULKI – “Something Greater”

  • London trio IFULKI releases debut single 'Something Greater,' blending Gnawa, electronic, and jazz influences with musicians from Moroccan, English, Irish, Ghanaian, and Sudanese backgrounds
  • The track deliberately contrasts dark, ominous trip-hop production with hopeful melodies and dancey rhythms, creating a complex emotional arc

The debut single from London group IFULKI is a compelling introduction. The experimental group, which draws influence from Gnawa, electronic, and jazz music, delivers a rich first offering with their song "Something Greater." It's a collage of ominous trip-hop textures, soulful piano embellishments, anxious percussion, and soaring vocals.…

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Birmingham announces official day celebrating Ozzy Osbourne

  • Birmingham establishes inaugural 'Ozzy Day' on 22 July to honour the late Black Sabbath frontman one year after his death
  • City-wide celebration features free performances, public art, memorials, and fan tributes across multiple venues and landmarks
  • Event organised through partnership of local business groups, cultural institutions, and city council

"We're creating a city-centre-wide experience that encourages people to celebrate the legacy of a truly global, Birmingham-born icon" The post Birmingham announces official day celebrating Ozzy Osbourne appeared first on NME.

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Space Afrika Link With Tony Njoku On ‘MLN’

  • Space Afrika releases 'MLN', a collaborative single featuring Tony Njoku, from their upcoming album 'Quiet Storm' (September 25, 2026)
  • The track showcases the duo's evolved sound, moving from industrial-noir towards a more emotionally expressive and technically refined aesthetic
  • The project emphasises collaborative creation and explores themes of identity, spirituality, and the human condition

Space Afrika – Manchester/Berlin-based duo Joshua Tarelle Reid and Joshua Inyang – today share their new single ‘MLN’. Grizzled guitar passages meets a string-laden symphony on ‘MLN’, featuring the filtered, fluttering voice of British-Nigerian artist Tony Njoku. The single centres collaboration and co-creation, with guitar and lead bass…

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A Nintendo patent for a dock compatible with the Switch 2 and the OG Switch has been discovered, and I want one

  • Patent filed for universal dock supporting both Switch 2 and original Switch
  • Dock automatically detects console type and adjusts power delivery
  • First accessory to solve multi-generation compatibility issue

A Nintendo Patent published in China has been discovered which alludes to a dock that's compatible with both the Nintendo Switch 2 and older Switch console.

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Palworld 1.0 briefly overtook the king of Steam, Counter-Strike 2, and devs can’t help but bask in the victory: “Let me enjoy this moment for just a little longer”

  • Palworld 1.0 release drove substantial player engagement and positive reviews on Steam
  • The game briefly reached #1 most-played status, surpassing Counter-Strike 2
  • Developer Pocketpair publicly celebrated the milestone achievement

Pocketpair publishing lead Bucky just wants to "pause" for a minute

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The “fantastic” 1984 movie Hugh Grant was banned from starring in: “I wasn’t allowed”

  • Hugh Grant was cast in 1984's 'The Bounty' opposite Hopkins and Gibson but barred from the role due to lacking Equity union membership
  • A tribunal rejected an exception to the requirement, preventing him from traveling to French Polynesia and New Zealand for filming
  • Grant obtained his Equity card after the incident and appeared in six theatrical releases between 1987-1988

He wasn't allowed. The post The “fantastic” 1984 movie Hugh Grant was banned from starring in: “I wasn’t allowed” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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DOOM Maker Continues to Repel Rumours It’s Been Gutted by Xbox

  • Xbox's recent mass layoffs affected id Software, cutting 136+ staff across Texas and Frankfurt offices
  • Studio leadership denies being 'gutted', claiming headcount matches the DOOM 2016 era, though critics question if substantial job losses can be spun as business-as-usual
  • Observers express scepticism about official messaging, citing likely institutional knowledge loss and lack of clarity on departmental impact

The Doomguy doth protest too much. In the immediate aftermath of Xbox’s enormous layoffs last week, stories emerged that DOOM developer id Software had been gutted. The Texas-based studio has been really eager to repel those reports, stating its team is currently around the same size as when…

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