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3 Famous Songs From 1970 That Are Connected to the Vietnam War

  • 1970’s songs reflected sharply different responses to the Vietnam War.
  • “War” was written about racial conflict, but listeners connected it to Vietnam.
  • Neil Young wrote “Ohio” after four students were killed at Kent State.

Three popular songs from 1970 became linked to the Vietnam War in different ways, reflecting the era’s divided views and unrest in the United States. Merle Haggard’s “The Fightin’ Side of Me” urged respect for the country, while Edwin Starr’s “War” was widely heard as an anti-war statement…

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The 1973 movie Robert Duvall called the most underrated he ever made: “That’s life”

  • Duvall said *The Outfit* was often overlooked.
  • The 1973 thriller follows a criminal taking on an organisation.
  • Quentin Tarantino once considered remaking it.

Robert Duvall said that the 1973 crime thriller *The Outfit* was often overlooked, based on what other people told him. The film’s relative obscurity stands out against his celebrated run of roles in films including *The Godfather*, *Network* and *Apocalypse Now*. In *The Outfit*, Duvall plays a petty…

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Try Hellraiser: Revival in This New PS5 Demo, Out Now

  • A free Hellraiser: Revival demo is available on PS5.
  • It includes the prologue and part of chapter one.
  • Progress is not expected to transfer to the full game.

Saber Interactive has released a free PS5 demo of Hellraiser: Revival on the PlayStation Store, giving players a chance to try the horror game without a PS Plus Premium subscription. It matters because the demo offers a sample of the game’s opening, including its shift from exploring the…

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Lootboxes, pay-to-win, virtual currencies and other blights unto gaming face heavy regulation as the EU tables new Digital Fairness Act

  • The EU has presented a draft Digital Fairness Act.
  • It targets loot boxes, virtual currencies and pay-to-win systems.
  • The proposal would add protections for children and consumers.

The European Commission has formally presented a draft Digital Fairness Act to EU member states, proposing rules for online practices including loot boxes, virtual currencies, pay-to-win systems and design features that encourage excessive use. If adopted, the law could significantly affect game publishers and developers, as well as…

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Despite GTA 6 being pitted against Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Take-Two boss has nothing but praise

  • Zelnick praised Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake.
  • He described entertainment as competing for people’s free time.
  • The remake sold 5.2 million copies in four days.

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick praised Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake after being asked whether it competes with Grand Theft Auto 6. The games’ November releases have been framed as a contest, but Zelnick said Nintendo should be proud of its title, which was reported as 2026’s highest-rated game.…

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Apparently now we *won’t* see a 24 GB RTX 5080, which is probably actually good for our wallets

  • Leakers say Nvidia dropped plans for a 24 GB RTX 5080.
  • Nvidia says RTX 5090 production and shipments will continue.
  • The 16 GB RTX 5080 is expected to remain in production.

A rumour reported by leakers says Nvidia has dropped plans for a 24 GB RTX 5080, though the claim has not been confirmed. If true, this may spare buyers an even more expensive replacement for the existing 16 GB RTX 5080 and RTX 5090. Nvidia GeForce senior vice-president…

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and other JRPGs help Square Enix to sales boost amid multi-platform pivot

  • Square Enix sales rose 21.9% to 163.1 billion yen.
  • Rebirth performed solidly after launching on Xbox and Switch 2.
  • The company linked stronger results to new and catalogue games.

Square Enix reported higher sales and operating income for the first half of its financial year, citing stronger game sales and growth in its Digital Entertainment business. The results suggest its move to release major games across more platforms is helping performance, with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth selling…

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Daddy Yankee, Milo J, and Bad Gyal Lead Coachella 2027’s Latin Contingent

  • Daddy Yankee will make his Coachella debut in 2027.
  • Latin artists span reggaeton, cumbia, rap and electronic music.
  • The festival runs over two April weekends; GA passes cost $779.

Daddy Yankee, Milo J and Bad Gyal are among the Latin artists booked for Coachella 2027, giving the festival a broad mix of Latin music styles. Daddy Yankee will make his Coachella debut with special “In the Desert” billing, following the release of his album *La Postal*. The…

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Come on Andy… stop gaslighting us and fund music education

  • More than 2,000 young people performed at the Music for Youth Proms.
  • Julian Lloyd Webber says UK music education has declined.
  • The number of music education hubs has fallen from over 100 to 43.

More than 2,000 young musicians performed at the Music for Youth Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, showcasing choirs, bands and orchestras, including a group bringing together disabled and non-disabled players. The event also highlighted concerns about the decline of music education and the gap between political promises…

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Mass Effect Could Still Be Saved, Ex-BioWare Developer Suggests, With Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Holding the Key

  • Christina Norman estimates a new Mass Effect could cost about $50 million.
  • Clair Obscur reportedly cost less than $10 million to make.
  • EA retains the rights, and fans are pressing it to reconsider.

Christina Norman, a former BioWare lead programmer and designer, says a new Mass Effect game could be made for around $50 million, challenging estimates that completing the cancelled Mass Effect Universe project would cost more than $200 million. Her comments have renewed discussion about whether a smaller team…

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