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Konami previews Rose Belmont’s mainline Castlevania return in Paris

  • Konami previewed mainline Castlevania sequel Belmont's Curse in Paris
  • First mainline Castlevania game in 12 years, starring Rose Belmont
  • Retains metroidvania structure with Tarot Cards and Whip traversal

Destructoid journalist Andrej Barovic previewed Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, the first mainline entry in the series in 12 years, published by Konami after travelling to Paris for a three-hour hands-on session held in Chapelle Reille, a deconsecrated Neo-Gothic church. The game follows Rose Belmont, daughter of series regular Trevor…

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The Odyssey changes: 16 differences between Christopher Nolan’s movie and Homer’s epic poem

  • Nolan’s film appears to alter elements of Homer’s Odyssey.
  • The article identifies 16 apparent differences.
  • Full comparisons await the film’s release.

The article examines 16 ways Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming film The Odyssey appears to differ from Homer’s ancient Greek epic. It treats the adaptation as a reinterpretation rather than a direct recreation, highlighting how film-making choices may reshape characters, events and mythology for a modern audience. Its central context…

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The Odyssey monsters explained: 7 creatures from Greek mythology in the Christopher Nolan film

  • Seven mythical threats could feature in Nolan’s The Odyssey.
  • They test Odysseus during his journey home.
  • The article explains their original Greek-mythology roles.

Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming adaptation of The Odyssey is expected to draw on the epic’s supernatural dangers, and this article explains seven creatures from Greek mythology that may feature. The monsters matter because they represent key tests on Odysseus’s long journey home and could shape the film’s action and…

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After 3 hours, the new Castlevania game I’ve wanted for 12 years already feels like a classic

  • Writer shares early hands-on impressions of a new Castlevania game
  • Says it already feels like a classic after three hours
  • Comes after a reported 12-year wait for this kind of entry

A GamesRadar+ writer has shared early impressions of a new Castlevania game, saying that after around three hours of play it already feels like a classic entry in the long-running series. The piece reflects a sense of anticipation from fans who have waited roughly 12 years for a…

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What song held the number one spot longest in 1980?

  • The Police led the UK chart for four weeks.
  • Kenny Rogers and Blondie jointly led the US chart for six weeks.
  • 1980’s charts reflected a changing pop landscape.

The article examines the longest-running number-one singles of 1980 in the UK and United States, using them to illustrate a musically varied year shaped by new wave, disco, pop and other emerging styles. It argues that chart success reflected the period’s transition into the 1980s, shortly before MTV’s…

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Nintendo Shares 13-Step Procedure Detailing How To Replace Your Switch Joy-Con Battery

  • Nintendo now offers an official Joy-Con battery replacement guide.
  • The process has 13 steps and requires a dedicated kit.
  • It anticipates EU replaceable-battery rules from 2027.

Nintendo has published a 13-step official guide for replacing the battery in certain Switch Joy-Con controllers, using its Battery Replacement Kit. The move matters because it prepares the company’s European hardware for forthcoming rules intended to make consumer-device batteries replaceable. The kit includes a HAC-006(-01) replacement battery, a…

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CMAT will not be playing live in 2027

  • CMAT will take a complete break from work in 2027.
  • She cited burnout after six years of touring.
  • Her final scheduled 2026 show is in December.

Irish singer-songwriter CMAT has said she will not perform live or undertake recording work in 2027, citing the strain of six years of near-continuous touring and album-making. The break matters because it pauses a busy period in her career following major shows and critical recognition for her third…

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Watch Gracie Abrams Showcase Evocative Song ‘Minibar’ on ‘Fallon’

  • Abrams debuted “Minibar” on US television.
  • Her new album Daughter From Hell is out now.
  • Her next tour begins in Denver in December.

Gracie Abrams performed “Minibar” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, marking the song’s television debut as her new album Daughter From Hell was released. The appearance highlights the launch of the album and Abrams’ continued rise following recent singles and major live performances. Daughter From Hell was…

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World Cup stars who could move this summer

  • World Cup displays could trigger major summer transfers.
  • Teenagers Bouaddi and Diomande have attracted elite-club interest.
  • Barcola and Spence are also among potential movers.

Nine World Cup players could be the subject of summer transfers as clubs respond to their performances in North America. The tournament has raised the profile of emerging talent and may accelerate moves involving leading European sides. - Bradley Barcola: The 23-year-old PSG forward has scored twice for…

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Robert Laidlow: Reality Eaters album review

  • Robert Laidlow's NMC debut album blends classical music with science and AI themes
  • Includes Warp (Einstein), Gravity (Newton) and Silicon (AI creativity) works
  • Reviewed as complex yet approachable, with strong orchestral performances

This NMC debut album from British composer Robert Laidlow sets ambitious scientific and technological ideas to orchestral and chamber music, ranging from Einstein's field equations to artificial intelligence's impact on creativity. The Guardian's review finds Laidlow's work intricate and wildly imaginative yet still approachable for listeners, despite the…

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