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Mini Review: Barbie Rewind (PS5) – Fab Outer Layer Brings This Retro Ensemble Together

  • The collection includes 16 Barbie games from 1991 to 2007.
  • Challenges unlock items to decorate an in-game DreamHouse.
  • A Catalog explores Barbie and the games’ history.

Barbie Rewind brings together 16 games starring the iconic doll, spanning releases from 1991 to 2007, and makes their varied history accessible in one collection. Some games feel dated, but the collection’s DreamHouse gives players a reason to explore them all. Challenges in the games unlock rooms, furniture…

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The Rings of Power season 3’s new heroic Orc character offers a fresh perspective on Middle-earth

  • Marnûkh is an Orc working against Sauron.
  • He leads Galadriel and Arondir towards Gundabad.
  • His story challenges simple portrayals of Orcs as evil.

*The Rings of Power* season three introduces Marnûkh, an Orc who helps Galadriel and Arondir try to stop Sauron from making the One Ring. His role offers a more individual view of Orcs, a group often presented in Tolkien’s world as uniformly evil and used as Sauron’s soldiers.…

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“The snowboarding minigame is just essential,” says FF7 Revelation director “There really was no other option for us!”

  • Snowboarding will feature in the main story.
  • Queen’s Blood is returning after fan demand.
  • The trilogy is expected to conclude in early 2027.

Director Naoki Hamaguchi says snowboarding will feature in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final game in the remake trilogy. He describes the activity as essential to Final Fantasy 7 and says it will be part of the main story as well as available beyond the Gold Saucer, underlining…

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Latin Grammys 2026 Preview: Top Nominees, Performers & More | Billboard News

  • Edgar Barrera leads with 10 nominations.
  • Karol G, Ca7riel and Rosalía each have seven.
  • Daddy Yankee will receive Person of the Year.

The 2026 Latin Grammys ceremony is due to take place on Thursday, 12 November, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Edgar Barrera leads the nominations, while performers and a major honour for Daddy Yankee are among the evening’s highlights. Barrera has 10 nominations; Karol G,…

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The Billion-Dollar Deal Between Primary Wave & Kobalt | Billboard On The Record

  • Primary Wave bought Kobalt in a deal reported above $1 billion.
  • The companies bring established catalogues and current music publishing together.
  • Their leaders discuss consolidation and the challenges of a fast-changing industry.

Primary Wave has acquired independent music publisher Kobalt in a deal reported to be worth well over $1 billion. The merger brings together Primary Wave’s focus on buying and developing established music catalogues with Kobalt’s publishing business, which works with current songwriters, reshaping a major part of the…

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2027 Grammy Nominations Final Predictions: Best New Artist

  • The Best New Artist predictions have changed since July.
  • A rule change raised the prior-entry cap from three to four.
  • 331 artists are competing for eight ballot places.

The article predicts the likely nominees for the 2027 Grammy Award for Best New Artist, a category where the contenders have shifted since predictions were first made in July. A Recording Academy rule change has increased the limit on prior entries from three to four, keeping acts including…

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Colin Farrell Says ‘There’s a Conversation to Be Had’ About The Penguin Season 2, Having Filmed Just 2 Scenes for The Batman Part II

  • Farrell is open to a second season of The Penguin.
  • He appears in just two scenes in The Batman Part II.
  • The sequel is due in February 2028.

Colin Farrell says he would like to return as the Penguin for a second season of the HBO series, and that discussions about it are possible. He confirmed he has filmed only two scenes for The Batman Part II, making his role brief despite his enthusiasm for the…

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Former HOLE And SMASHING PUMPKINS Bassist MELISSA AUF DER MAUR Announces First Solo Performances in 15 Years

  • Melissa Auf Der Maur will return to solo performance in January.
  • Her project pairs seven 1990s demos with eight new interludes.
  • Vinyl for *Bass Womb Room* is due on 4 December.

Melissa Auf Der Maur has announced her first solo performances in 15 years, following a year that has brought a memoir, a museum exhibition and her first new music in more than 15 years. The former Hole and Smashing Pumpkins bassist will perform at the Art Gallery of…

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POWERRAGE, Featuring Former EXCITER Guitarist JOHN RICCI, Announces New Singer JO STEEL

  • Jo Steel is POWERRAGE’s new singer.
  • The band is preparing for US shows.
  • Its debut album, *Beast*, arrived in April 2026.

POWERRAGE, the band led by former EXCITER guitarist John Ricci, has named Jo Steel of ICE WAR as its new vocalist. The Ottawa group said it was excited to continue making metal and confirmed that US shows are planned, with dates to be announced later. The appointment follows…

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‘Nintendo absolutely hated this’: Two unrelated games called Piece By Piece are launching together in a Switch bundle

  • Two games called *Piece by Piece* launch on Switch on 25 November.
  • No More Robots is publishing both titles.
  • A discounted double bundle costs $20.99 / £17.85.

Two unrelated games called *Piece by Piece* are set to launch on Nintendo Switch on the same day, and will also be sold together in a bundle. Publisher No More Robots agreed to publish the second game after its developer said it could not afford a Switch release,…