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Koei Tecmo wants to avoid “dependence on major titles”, though expectations for Wo Long 2 and Attack on Titan 3 are high
Koei Tecmo has said it wants to avoid over-relying on a handful of blockbuster releases, aiming instead for a broader mix of major and mid-range games through to the 2027 financial year. The comments came from the Japanese publisher’s first-quarter earnings briefing, as reported by GameBiz, and follow a strong recent run for the company…
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Democrats fear viral DSA interview on Fox News will leave a scar
Democrats fear that a viral Fox News interview with Democratic Socialists of America co-chair Megan Romer could damage the party by giving Republicans material to portray it as extremist before the midterm elections. The concern reflects a wider dispute over the DSA’s growing influence in Democratic primaries and whether its agenda should be associated with…
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Mystery as body of British woman, 38, is found in a suitcase in Athens with US Interpol office helping to identify her
The body of a 38-year-old British woman has been found inside a suitcase in Athens, Greece, prompting an investigation involving Interpol’s US office to help establish her identity. The case has drawn international attention as authorities work to confirm who she was and how she died, with police treating the discovery as suspicious. Greek authorities…
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‘It sounds good next to almost anything’: how Choosin’ Texas became the biggest song of the year
Ella Langley’s country single Choosin’ Texas has spent 15 weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it the longest-running chart-topper by a female solo artist for a non-holiday song, surpassing records previously held by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Unlike those bombastic pop anthems, Langley’s track is a relaxed, retro-tinged two-step,…
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Tom Clancy’s Explosive ‘Reacher’ Replacement Is Quietly Becoming Prime Video’s Latest Global Hit
Prime Video’s Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War has become a quiet streaming success, extending the life of the CIA analyst franchise after its television series concluded following four seasons. The feature-length film shows that appetite for the character remains strong even without a full series, reinforcing Prime Video’s push to keep established franchises alive…
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X-Men ’97 Season 2, Episode 7 Review & Recap: “Strange Land, Savage Heart”
IGN’s review of X-Men ’97 Season 2, Episode 7, “Strange Land, Savage Heart,” praises the instalment for finally giving Colossus significant depth, exploring the compassion that defines both him and Nightcrawler. The episode opens with the death of Colossus’s sister Illyana on the day Genosha fell, providing the catalyst for him to abandon Xavier’s dream…
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DAN HODGES: The young women helping Burnham to win the TikTok battle with Reform
Young social media activists are helping newly installed Labour Prime Minister Andy Burnham outperform Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in the online battle for political attention, according to Daily Mail columnist Dan Hodges. A team of influencers, including 19-year-old Ellen Stewart, produce slick, meme-driven content promoting Burnham and his allies across TikTok, Facebook and X, part…
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Mysterious object in NASA Mars photo ignites theories of extraterrestrial life on the Red Planet
A Daily Mail article reports that an unusual object spotted in a NASA Curiosity rover photograph of the Martian surface has prompted speculation online about the possibility of extraterrestrial life, though no scientific explanation or expert analysis is provided in the piece. The story fits a recurring pattern of Mars imagery sparking public fascination, but…
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Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn’t invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date – but I’d love a chat
Amelia Dimoldenberg, creator of the YouTube series Chicken Shop Date, has said she would not invite new Prime Minister Andy Burnham onto her show, joking he is not her “type”, but would welcome a conversation with him. Her comments come as Burnham, who has described himself as “social first”, has signalled he intends to work…
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Apple TV’s Forgotten 7-Episode True Crime Miniseries Is Too Good To Miss for ‘Mare of Easttown’ Fans
Apple TV’s Lady in the Lake is a captivating mystery series similar to Mare of Easttown, with its dark themes and intense performances.