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Mina the Hollower gets 3-disc soundtrack, blind boxes, and more merch
Yacht Club Games and iam8bit have announced a merchandise range for Mina the Hollower following the strong reception to the Game Boy Color-inspired Soulslike. The collection offers fans a vinyl soundtrack, replica notebook and collectible keychains, with pre-orders open until 17 August and shipping expected from the fourth quarter of 2026. The three-disc soundtrack costs…
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Why part of Bramall Lane will be closed this season amid Dore training ground update – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United have confirmed that part of Bramall Lane’s upper tier will be closed for several fixtures this season while renovation work continues, as the club carries out a wide-ranging summer refurbishment of its stadium and Dore training ground. The closures stem from roof strengthening and repainting work across the family corner, Kop and Bramall…
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Steam’s latest update finally brings order to the chaos of your wishlist, and might even nudge people into buying you some new games
Valve has updated Steam’s wishlist and gifting tools, aiming to make large, long-neglected wishlists easier to organise and use. The changes could also make it simpler for friends and family to buy games from a shared wishlist, including without having a Steam account. Users can create unrestricted custom wishlist categories, choose categories when adding games,…
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“I should have listened properly to Miyazaki”: Ex PlayStation boss admits giving FromSoftware “the lowest number possible” for physical copies of Demon’s Souls after getting stuck in its “demanding” starting area
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida has said he initially underestimated Demon’s Souls, approving the smallest possible physical production run after struggling with its unusually difficult opening area. His comments underline how the game’s demanding design, which later helped define FromSoftware’s reputation, was not immediately seen as a commercial strength. Yoshida said he should have listened…
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Google closes in on another billion user product with Gemini
Google’s Gemini AI assistant has surpassed 950 million monthly active users, putting it on course to join the company’s list of billion-user products alongside Search, Gmail, Drive, Android, YouTube and Chrome. The milestone, disclosed during Alphabet’s Q2 2026 earnings call, underscores how quickly Google has scaled its AI offering to challenge OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which reached…
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MeBeMe’s new ‘interrupter’ app helps you become your best self instead of doomscrolling
MeBeMe is a newly launched smartphone app designed to interrupt compulsive scrolling by nudging users towards real-world habits rather than simply blocking their phone access. Instead of locking people out of distracting apps, it prompts them with small “missions” tied to an identity they wish to embody, aiming to gently redirect attention away from social…
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The Helldivers 2 and Warhammer 40K crossover is getting a full reveal on July 30: “Update your calendar accordingly”
Arrowhead Game Studios has confirmed that its Helldivers 2 crossover with Warhammer 40,000 will receive a full reveal on 30 July. The announcement matters because it formally links the co-operative shooter with one of gaming’s most recognisable sci-fi settings, following speculation among fans. The studio shared the date with the instruction to “update your calendar…
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‘Today’ Issues ‘Stricter Security Protocols’ for Guests Following Intruder Incident With Craig Melvin (EXCLUSIVE)
NBC’s “Today” show has introduced stricter security measures for on-air guests following an incident in which an intruder breached the studio and confronted co-anchor Craig Melvin with a racist slur. The email, sent to publicity firms, marks a notable tightening of access rules for one of America’s most-watched morning programmes and reflects heightened concern over…
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Google hit with $1B fine in Europe
The European Commission has fined Google €890 million (about $1 billion) for breaching the EU’s Digital Markets Act. It said Google unfairly favoured its own services in search results and restricted competition through its Play app store, a decision that reinforces the bloc’s effort to regulate major technology platforms. The penalty comprises €460 million over…