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Genki’s New Controller Is Chunky, Boasts Haptic Feedback, And Its Own Screen
Accessory maker Genki is entering the controller market with the Manta, a premium pad featuring its own 2.79-inch screen and onboard operating system, allowing users to switch profiles, remap buttons and manage settings directly on the device without needing a companion app. The move places Genki alongside recent similar efforts, such as Anbernic’s screen-equipped controller,…
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Sciver-Brunt cameo helps Rockets into Hundred final
Nat Sciver-Brunt’s rapid 32 helped Trent Rockets beat Southern Brave by three wickets at Trent Bridge, sealing their place in The Hundred women’s final. The result matters because it confirms Rockets as table-toppers, meaning they progress straight to the final at Lord’s rather than having to navigate the Eliminator stage. Chasing 118 to win, the…
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Clacton by-election looms as Burnham launches cost-of-living tour
Voters go to the polls in Clacton-on-Sea on Thursday to replace Nigel Farage, while PM Andy Burnham unveils a summer cost-of-living drive; also: John Oliver hits Trump’s DOJ, ESA backs a British astronaut eye-scanner, and Linux’s Torvalds flags AI-driven growth.
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Random: Metroid Prime In 2D Is Now A Reality Thanks To New Fan Project
Fan development studio Lv.4 GAMES has released “Metroid Prime Origins,” a project that reimagines Nintendo’s 2002 GameCube classic Metroid Prime as an NES-inspired 2D adventure. It reworks the acclaimed first-person exploration title into an entirely retro 8-bit experience, complete with original sprites, sound effects and music, offering fans a fresh way to revisit the game…
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Join the IGN Discord!
Hello IGN Community, I hope everyone had a great weekend. I’m here today to introduce you all to our newest addition to the IGN Ecosystem, our brand new official IGN Discord. We are thrilled to officially launch the IGN Discord server, our brand-new space designed specifically for you to connect with fellow fans and us…
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“Real Texans Look Out for Each Other”: Charley Crockett Joins Willie Nelson and Tanya Tucker in Fight to Protect Rural Texas
Country singer Charley Crockett has publicly declared his opposition to data centres being built in rural Texas communities, aligning himself with fellow musicians Willie Nelson and Tanya Tucker on the issue. He posted photos with both artists on Instagram, calling them major influences and stating that “real Texans look out for each other,” after some…
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Live Nation’s Merch Traffic sues online sellers over counterfeit Nirvana, Bruno Mars merch
Merch Traffic, a Live Nation subsidiary, has filed a trademark lawsuit against a group of anonymous online sellers accused of hawking counterfeit merchandise for artists including Nirvana, Bruno Mars and The Notorious B.I.G. The complaint, lodged on 5 August in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, matters because it opens a…
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When and where to see the solar eclipse in Scotland
Scotland is set to witness its most impressive solar eclipse in almost 30 years on Wednesday, with up to 95% of the Sun obscured by the Moon in the most dramatic such event visible from the UK since August 1999. Astronomers say Scotland is particularly well placed to view the spectacle because the Sun sets…
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Best places to see partial solar eclipse across England
People across England will have a rare opportunity to view a dramatic partial solar eclipse on 12 August, when the Moon will block between 90% and 96% of the Sun—the greatest coverage seen since the total eclipse of 1999. The South West of England is expected to see the highest level of coverage in the…
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One of China’s workhorse rockets just exploded in flight
The Long March 7A, one of China’s most frequently flown rockets, exploded roughly a minute and a half after lifting off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on Monday evening local time. The payload, believed to be a military communications satellite, was not disclosed by officials, and Chinese state media had made no comment on…