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Spanish soccer players got a bizarre reward for winning the World Cup that’ll probably spoil in a week or two
Fox News’s OutKick reported on an unusual reward given to Spanish football players after their World Cup win, though the article text available cuts off before detailing exactly what the perishable prize was. The piece is framed alongside a separate story about Spain’s tournament winnings, noting that the squad’s reported $50 million FIFA prize money…
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‘Stuart Saves the Universe’ Producers on Pulling Off Such a Crazy ‘Big Bang Theory’ Spinoff After ‘No One Really Liked the Idea’
As “The Big Bang Theory” wound down, creator Chuck Lorre pitched an unconventional spinoff centred on comic-book store worker Stuart, played by Kevin Sussman, sending him through a dimensional portal into an action-adventure sci-fi comedy. Studio and network executives initially rejected the concept, preferring a more conventional spinoff built around the original show’s main cast,…
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A strange transmissible cancer is spreading through the catfish in this lake
Scientists in Lake Memphremagog, which straddles the Vermont-Quebec border, have identified a contagious form of skin cancer spreading among brown bullhead catfish, the first documented case of a transmissible cancer in fish. The discovery is significant because it suggests such cancers, in which living tumour cells pass directly between individuals rather than arising independently in…
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This Switch 2 gaming pillow is the weirdest accessory I’ve tested so far, but it’s on sale should you want a better way to game in bed
GamesRadar has reviewed a novelty gaming pillow accessory designed for the Nintendo Switch 2, which the reviewer describes as one of the strangest gadgets they have tested. The product is aimed at people who like to play games in bed, offering a more comfortable, supported way to hold the console and controllers while lying down,…
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Forgo visiting the real thing this summer and build the waterpark of your dreams in Aquapark Tycoon, now out in early access
Aquapark Tycoon, a waterpark-building simulation game, has launched into early access, letting players design and manage their own water parks rather than visiting a real one. The game follows the established formula of sim/management titles but distinguishes itself through the level of detail on offer, letting players fine-tune individual slide pipe sections rather than relying…
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All the Splatoon lore you need to know before Splatoon Raiders
Polygon has published a lore explainer to help newcomers understand the backstory of Nintendo’s Splatoon series ahead of the release of Splatoon Raiders, the franchise’s first single-player-focused game. While the new title centres on treasure hunting, its collectible scrolls are steeped in the series’ surprisingly dark and elaborate mythology, making some background knowledge useful even…
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Disclosure Day star Emily Blunt finally explains the movie’s weirdest sci-fi mystery
Steven Spielberg’s alien-contact film Disclosure Day is heading to home video, with 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD editions arriving on 25 August following a successful cinema run; the movie is already available to rent digitally. To mark the release, star Emily Blunt has used an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip to shed light on one of the…
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Modder creates a Grand Theft Auto multiverse, opening portals within GTA San Andreas that make GTA 3 and Vice City completely playable
A modder has reportedly built a “Grand Theft Auto multiverse” by adding portals within GTA San Andreas that allow players to travel into fully playable versions of GTA 3 and Vice City. The project effectively links three separate entries in Rockstar’s classic GTA trilogy into a single explorable experience, a striking feat of unofficial modding…
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30 years later, Namco’s weirdest racing game is finally coming to consoles
Bandai Namco’s 1997 arcade oddity Armadillo Racing is finally getting a home release for the first time, nearly 30 years after it first appeared in arcades. The game, in which players race a rolling armadillo through obstacle-filled or sprint courses, is being brought to modern platforms by Hamster Corporation as part of its Arcade Archives…
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Avatar Legends Is A Real Treat For Fans, If You Can Overlook The Rough Edges
The provided article text contains no substantive content beyond a request to enable JavaScript and cookies, so its claims and evidence cannot be independently summarised. From the title alone, the review appears broadly positive about Avatar Legends for existing fans while noting noticeable flaws. The title suggests the game’s appeal is likely tied to its…