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‘Darkwing Duck’ Star Officially Confirms Disney Reboot Recast [Exclusive]
Jim Cummings, the original voice of Darkwing Duck, says Disney’s long-planned reboot is moving ahead but will recast both Darkwing and Launchpad McQuack. His comments provide the clearest recent indication that the project remains active, while also suggesting the revival will not retain its principal original performers. The animated series debuted in 1991 and ran…
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The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Stereogum’s weekly selection highlights five new songs, led by Olivia Rodrigo’s “Serena Joy”, which the publication describes as an unexpectedly strong protest-oriented outtake from her album. The list matters chiefly as a snapshot of the week’s recommended releases across pop, indie rock and heavier guitar music. – Olivia Rodrigo – “Serena Joy”: an icy dance-rock…
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Crystal Palace ultras end organised Selhurst Park support
Crystal Palace’s Holmesdale Fanatics supporters’ group has announced it will stop all organised activity at Selhurst Park, blaming high ticket prices, restrictions on fans and what it describes as harassment and legal action. The decision matters because the group has been central to Palace’s vocal support and distinctive matchday displays for two decades, including several…
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Our 10 favorite scenes from T2: Judgment Day
To mark the 35th anniversary of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, StudioCanal is returning James Cameron’s 1991 science-fiction action film to cinemas this weekend in a 3D version. Ars Technica uses the re-release to revisit ten favourite scenes, arguing that the sequel remains a landmark for its action, character relationships and visual effects. – The original…
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Modern Warfare 4’s big beta update aims to fix several nagging complaints from players
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s second beta weekend introduces changes intended to address mixed player feedback from the first test. Infinity Ward has adjusted weapons, movement and aim assist, with the most significant change being the removal of Tactical Sprint as the default setting; the update matters because it seeks to slow combat slightly…
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Tech Experts Call GTA 6 ‘the Most Impressive Example of Real-Time Rendering We’ve Ever Seen’
Digital Foundry’s initial analysis of GTA 6’s newly released gameplay footage has praised Rockstar’s technical achievement, describing it as an exceptional example of real-time rendering on consoles. The footage, captured on a standard PS5, suggests the game aims to combine high-end visual detail with a densely populated open world, raising expectations ahead of its planned…
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Keepers of Noble Numbats to be offered a Resolute Racoon: Ubuntu 26.04.1 is coming
Canonical has released Ubuntu 26.04.1, the first point update to April’s long-term support release, enabling Ubuntu 24.04 LTS users to receive upgrade offers. The release matters because Canonical normally waits until the first point release before promoting LTS-to-LTS upgrades, offering a more settled version supported until 2031. Most official Ubuntu flavours have issued matching updates,…
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id Software’s former co-owner says they absolutely would’ve used gen AI back in the day: ‘John Carmack would be like making Skynet or something’
Former id Software co-owner Tim Willits said the studio would “absolutely” have used generative AI if the technology had been available during its formative years. His comments matter because they add a prominent veteran game developer’s support to a continuing industry debate over whether AI should be treated as a practical production tool or a…
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Microsoft preps this year’s Windows 11 feature tweaks: 26H2 hits Release Preview
Microsoft has moved Windows 11 version 26H2 into its Insider Release Preview Channel, signalling that this year’s feature update is nearing wider availability. The release matters chiefly because it extends support periods while using the same servicing branch and much of the same underlying code as versions 24H2 and 25H2, rather than requiring a full…