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8 Essential Spider-Man Video Games, Ranked

Games and entertainment outlet Collider has published a ranked list of what it considers the eight essential Spider-Man video games, spanning film tie-ins, comic adaptations and multiversal adventures. The piece argues that, unlike most superheroes, Spider-Man has consistently translated well into gaming, and highlights titles that either set…

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The 2000 song that Thom Yorke crowned Radiohead’s “most beautiful”

  • Yorke called ‘How to Disappear Completely’ Radiohead’s most beautiful song.
  • The track appeared on 2000’s Kid A.
  • It reflects the band’s experimental, emotionally distant period.

The article identifies Radiohead’s 2000 track ‘How to Disappear Completely’ as the song Thom Yorke described as the band’s “most beautiful”. The remark highlights the song’s special place within Radiohead’s catalogue and its emotional, atmospheric character. Released on the album Kid A, the track emerged during a period…

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Thanks to movies like The Odyssey and Obsession, 2026 is on track to be the biggest box office year since the pandemic

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  • Headline suggests 2026 could be the best box office year since the pandemic.
  • Films named include The Odyssey and Obsession, but details are unverified.

The article's text could not be extracted from the page provided — the content returned was website styling code (CSS) rather than the actual news copy, so no verified details are available to summarise. Based on the headline alone, the piece appears to argue that 2026 is shaping…

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BBC Names New Docs Chief

  • Poppy Dixon becomes BBC's new Head of Documentaries
  • She replaces Clare Sillery, who left earlier in 2026
  • Move follows a broader BBC factual and entertainment leadership reshuffle

The BBC has appointed Poppy Dixon, former head of documentaries at Sky, as its new Head of Documentaries, taking over Britain's most prominent role in the genre from Clare Sillery, who left the corporation earlier this year after a long tenure. The move is significant for British broadcasting…

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SpaceX Starship Flight Test 13 takes issue with the ‘flight’ bit

  • Starship Flight 13 aborted at the pad after four engines failed to start
  • Two Raptor engines being replaced; new attempt targeted for 23 July
  • Delay pressures SpaceX's Artemis timeline and battered stock price

SpaceX's 13th Starship flight test was aborted at the launchpad on 16 July 2026 after four Raptor engines on the booster failed to ignite, triggering the vehicle's automated abort system moments before liftoff. The incident is embarrassing for a rocket that must fly repeatedly and reliably to meet…

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Konami confirms Belmont’s Curse launches simultaneously on Switch in October

  • Belmont's Curse confirmed for simultaneous Switch launch on 15th October 2026
  • Early previews from IGN, Eurogamer, Kotaku and others are very positive
  • Developer Evil Empire (Dead Cells) praised for combat, art and Castlevania fidelity

Konami has confirmed that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will launch simultaneously on Nintendo Switch and other platforms on 15th October 2026, putting to rest earlier concerns about a possible Switch-specific delay. This announcement coincided with the publication of the game's first hands-on previews from several major outlets, whose overwhelmingly…

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The new Marvel’s Wolverine cinematic trailer has been swarmed by PlayStation fans still angry at Sony ditching discs

  • Wolverine trailer comments swamped by anger over Sony ditching game discs
  • Sony to end physical disc production in January 2028
  • Marvel's Wolverine, out 15th September, will still get a physical release

A cinematic trailer for Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine has been overrun with comments criticising Sony's decision to phase out physical game discs, rather than reactions to the game itself. The "Ain't No Hero" trailer, released ahead of the game's 15th September launch, shows Logan battling enemies across the…

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Andy Burnham Set to Become U.K. Prime Minister as Former Manchester Mayor Named Labour Party Leader

  • Andy Burnham elected Labour leader, set to become UK prime minister
  • Formal Downing Street handover expected Monday, succeeding Keir Starmer
  • Burnham pledges party unity, social care focus and devolved local power

Andy Burnham has been elected leader of the UK Labour party, putting him in line to become prime minister following Keir Starmer's resignation last month. He was confirmed at a special leadership conference on Friday, with a formal handover at 10 Downing Street expected on Monday, making him…

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id Software Defends Studio Despite Unions’ Unfair Labor Complaints Over Xbox Restructuring

  • id Software leadership denies the studio has suffered critical damage from Xbox cuts, despite public speculation
  • American and Canadian unions file formal complaints alleging Microsoft breached labour laws during the layoff process
  • Disagreement persists over both the business impact and legal propriety of Microsoft's Xbox restructuring

Microsoft's Xbox layoffs have sparked conflicting narratives about their impact. id Software director Hugo Martin has publicly disputed claims that the Doom and Quake creator has been severely damaged by the cuts, reject

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Netflix Deploys Generative AI Across 300 Titles in 2026 to Reduce Production Costs

  • Netflix confirmed using AI on 300 films and shows in 2026, per earnings disclosure
  • AI deployed both in streaming app features and creative production on individual titles
  • Primary justification: cost reduction and enabling scenes previously considered budget-prohibitive

Netflix has disclosed in its latest earnings report that generative artificial intelligence has been integrated into 300 movies and television shows throughout 2026. The streaming giant's deployment of AI spans both back

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