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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced will soon let you hide Edward’s blowpipe, lead confirms: “The feeling is mutual”

  • Edward’s visible blowpipe will become optional.
  • The change follows player feedback.
  • No date for the update was announced.

GamesRadar reports that Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced will add an option to hide protagonist Edward Kenway’s blowpipe. The change responds to a common player complaint that the weapon remains visibly attached to Edward’s character model, affecting the appearance players want for the pirate assassin. A lead on…

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Hoy backs Glasgow 2026 for ‘massive success’

  • Hoy expects Glasgow 2026 to overcome concerns about its reduced scale.
  • The Games will feature 10 sports across four venues.
  • Glasgow replaced Victoria after Australia withdrew over costs.

Sir Chris Hoy has said he expects the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games to be a “massive success”, despite the event being substantially smaller than the city’s 2014 Games. His support matters as Glasgow prepares to host at short notice after Victoria, Australia withdrew, while organisers seek to demonstrate…

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At least someone’s been getting jobs under Labour! No10 ‘special adviser’ numbers jumped by a QUARTER in Starmer’s final year – as Government smashed records

  • No 10 special-adviser numbers reportedly rose by a quarter.
  • Government-wide adviser staffing reached a record level.
  • The figures have prompted criticism over political appointments.

The article reports that the number of special advisers working in No 10 increased by around a quarter during Keir Starmer’s final year, while the wider Government employed record numbers of these political appointees. It presents the rise as notable amid criticism of Labour’s employment record and public-sector…

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Ayaneo unveils its Konkr Pocket Advance, and it’s the GBA handheld remake I was holding out for

  • Ayaneo’s new handheld closely resembles the original Game Boy Advance.
  • Modern controls and ports distinguish it from Nintendo’s 2001 device.
  • Specs, price and release timing have not been announced.

Ayaneo has revealed the front design of its forthcoming Konkr Pocket Advance, a retro gaming handheld closely modelled on Nintendo’s original 2001 Game Boy Advance. The reveal matters because it suggests Ayaneo is pursuing a more faithful GBA-style device while adding modern controls and connectivity, though its specifications,…

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GTA 5 had “so much” cut content, including minigames that were almost “completely done,” former Rockstar dev says: “They’ll throw out entire levels”

  • GTA 5 reportedly had extensive cut content.
  • Some minigames were nearly complete.
  • Rockstar could remove entire levels during development.

A former Rockstar Games developer has said Grand Theft Auto 5 lost a large amount of content during development, including minigames that were reportedly close to completion. The comments highlight the scale of cutting and revision involved in making major open-world games, where even substantial features or entire…

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How to find the Seven Sprite in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 3

  • Seven Sprites have no guaranteed Fortnite spawn location.
  • Sprite Chests offer the best chance of finding one.
  • It reveals nearby enemy footsteps to your squad.

The Seven Sprite is a newly added collectible in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 3, but players cannot obtain it from a fixed location. Finding one depends on chance, making it potentially time-consuming for those trying to complete the full Sprite collection; its main benefit is revealing nearby enemies’…

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Unknown T Announces New Project ‘LISTEN.’

  • Unknown T has announced new project ‘LISTEN.’
  • Its opening single, ‘INTRO’, is available now
  • Ciesay created the project’s artwork and trailer

East London rapper Unknown T has announced a new project, ‘LISTEN.’, alongside the release of its opening single, ‘INTRO’. The announcement signals another step in the artist’s evolution beyond his early UK drill breakthrough, with Unknown T taking charge of the project’s creative direction. Unknown T first became…

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This Star Trek Movie Fixed the Franchise, and It’s Not the One You’d Expect

  • The article credits Star Trek IV with restoring Star Trek’s identity.
  • Star Trek II revived the franchise but altered its tone.
  • The Voyage Home is presented as a corrective.

Collider argues that Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, rather than the more celebrated Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, restored the franchise’s essential character. While Khan revitalised the films commercially with action and emotional stakes, the article says it also shifted Star Trek away from Gene…

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God Of War TV series is recasting Kratos

  • Ryan Hurst has left God Of War after a stunt injury.
  • Four completed episodes will be reshot.
  • Amazon has not announced a replacement Kratos.

Amazon’s upcoming God Of War television adaptation is recasting Kratos after lead actor Ryan Hurst suffered a serious on-set injury. The change pauses production and requires already completed episodes to be remade, adding further delays to a series first announced in 2022. Hurst reportedly tore a bicep during…

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1300 Unveil Debut Album ‘ILLSAMGONGGONG’

  • 1300 release debut album ‘ILLSAMGONGGONG’.
  • The record blends rap, K-pop, rave and rock influences.
  • It follows the group’s growing international profile.

Korean-Australian band 1300 have released their debut album, ‘ILLSAMGONGGONG’, through Universal Music Korea. The record presents the five members’ shared development from collaborators into a close-knit group, while reinforcing their position among genre-blending alternative rap collectives. The album follows the group’s 2022 mixtape ‘Foreign Language’ and 2024 project…

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