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The Duskbloods Could Have Been a ‘Cute’ Nintendo Game
FromSoftware director Hidetaka Miyazaki has revealed that the studio’s upcoming Switch 2 title The Duskbloods originally had a much cuter, more “Nintendo” art style before settling on its current dark, Victorian Gothic aesthetic. Speaking at a roundtable Q&A, he said the change was one of the most drastic shifts during the game’s five-year development, offering…
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Martin Scorsese Joins Paul Schrader’s Venice Drama ‘The Basics Of Philosophy’ As EP; Noora Films Boards Sales
Martin Scorsese has signed on as an executive producer for Paul Schrader’s new drama The Basics of Philosophy, ahead of its out-of-competition premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Noora Films has also joined the project to handle international sales, reuniting Schrader with the sales company that previously represented his Cannes title Oh, Canada. The move…
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Pipistrello And The Cursed Yoyo Shadow-Drops On Switch 2, Boasts 120fps Gameplay
PM Studios and Pocket Trap have released a Switch 2 version of Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, which shadow-dropped and is now available on the eShop. The upgraded release brings significantly improved performance and visuals to a game that Nintendo Life previously rated highly for its inventive take on the retro Zelda-like genre, and existing…
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Pretty Pokémon-Like LumenTale Sheds Switch Console Exclusivity, Coming Soon to PS5
LumenTale: Memories of Trey, a turn-based RPG that draws heavy inspiration from Pokémon, is set to expand beyond its Nintendo Switch exclusivity with a PS5 release confirmed to be on the way. The Pokémon-style monster-collecting genre has long struggled to find breakout hits outside Nintendo’s own franchise, so a well-received newcomer extending its reach to…
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The 1971 lyric Robert Plant struggles to sing: “It’s powerful stuff”
The idealism of the past. The post The 1971 lyric Robert Plant struggles to sing: “It’s powerful stuff” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Mass Effect’s Future In Doubt: Ex-Manager Says New Game Unlikely Under New EA
Electronic Arts’ new owners – Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake – have completed a $55 billion (£43bn) acquisition of the publisher, raising doubts among current and former staff about the future of beloved franchises such as Mass Effect. Emmanuel Rosier, a former senior manager at EA now working…
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Austin Abrams fights to escape a 60-ton sperm whale in new ‘Whalefall’ trailer with Josh Brolin
A new trailer for the upcoming film “Whalefall” shows actor Austin Abrams battling for survival after his character is swallowed by an enormous sperm whale. The preview, released alongside co-star Josh Brolin, has drawn attention for its striking and unusual premise, marking one of the more eye-catching film promotions of the year. The film follows…
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Outrage after man is filmed doing LAUNDRY in scenic Maine river and filling its waters with detergent that’s toxic to nature
A video showing a man doing his laundry in a river in Maine has sparked anger online after it revealed him tipping detergent directly into the waterway. Footage of the incident, filmed in a scenic stretch of river near Lewiston, quickly circulated and drew criticism from viewers concerned about the environmental harm caused by washing…
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How to follow the Premier League opening weekend on the BBC
The BBC has outlined how audiences can follow the new Premier League season, which kicks off on Friday 21 August with defending champions Arsenal hosting newly-promoted Coventry City. Coverage across BBC television, radio and digital platforms will run throughout the 2026-27 campaign, giving fans multiple ways to catch highlights, live updates and commentary on every…
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UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears
UK cinemas are considering restricting or banning Meta’s camera-enabled smart glasses over fears they could be used to illegally film films, according to the UK Cinema Association (UKCA). The trade body said individual chains may bring in policies limiting the £359 devices, joining a growing number of venues, including theatres, pubs and restaurants, that have…