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F-Zero 99 Receives Ver. 1.7.2 Update, But The Patch Notes Keep Its Changes A Mystery
Nintendo has released version 1.7.2 of F-Zero 99 for Switch, continuing support for its battle royale racing game. However, the official Japanese patch notes only state that several issues were fixed to improve the playing experience, leaving the specific changes undisclosed. The update became available on 13 August 2026, with an English-language Nintendo of America…
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Why horses are so hard for video games to get right
Horses are unusually difficult to portray convincingly in video games because of their large bodies, complex joints and varied ways of moving. The article argues that this technical challenge often leads developers to treat horses merely as transport, but games gain significantly when horses are made distinctive and meaningful parts of play. It highlights horses’…
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Hayley Williams’ band Power Snatch surprise release alt-rock ‘EP2’
Stream it on YouTube now. The post Hayley Williams’ band Power Snatch surprise release alt-rock ‘EP2’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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FromSoftware fans should get excited for Armored Core
Polygon highlights rumours that FromSoftware may revive its long-running Armored Core series, encouraging fans of Elden Ring and Dark Souls to take notice. The video aims to explain the appeal of the franchise and why a potential Armored Core 6 would matter to the studio’s newer audience. Armored Core is described as an unusual, demanding…
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Elden Ring’s weird little guys, explained
The new Elden Ring trailer is chock full of little weirdoes, hecked up guys, and nasty creatures. We use our expert knowledge of From Software’s oeuvre to accurately predict who they are, and what their deal is. #eldenring
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The End of Tom Six review – Human Centipede director delivers one last freaky flick
Tom Six’s self-made documentary is presented as a chaotic, provocative final statement from the director of The Human Centipede, who reflects on his notoriety, stalled career and diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. The review finds it heavy-handed and self-indulgent but intermittently funny, suggesting it offers a revealing, if unruly, portrait of a film-maker still determined to…
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Chawinga sisters fire Malawi into final as eclipse thrills West
Malawi reach the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final, while thousands watch a dramatic partial eclipse. Relatives allege four deaths followed an electricity disconnection; athletics and Broadway also make headlines.
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Revealed: The weirdest things that will happen during tonight’s solar eclipse – from animals falling silent to a spike in traffic accidents
A solar eclipse visible across Europe tonight is expected to create unusual effects beyond the sky darkening, including changes in animal behaviour, lower temperatures and disruption to people’s routines. The article says the sudden reduction in daylight can confuse animals and may also affect driving conditions, making the event relevant for observers, pet owners and…
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Taylor Swift’s ‘I Bet You Think About Me’ Is Her Latest Song Removed From a Trump TikTok Post
A TikTok post associated with the White House and Donald Trump used Taylor Swift’s song “I Bet You Think About Me” alongside clips of the president, with a caption referencing its lyrics. The audio was muted by the following day, continuing a pattern in which Swift’s music has appeared in pro-Trump posts before becoming unavailable;…
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Three US executions by lethal injection scheduled for one day
Three convicted killers are reportedly scheduled to receive lethal injections on the same day, an unusual coincidence said not to have occurred for more than 15 years. The case underscores the continued use of capital punishment in parts of the United States and is likely to revive debate over executions, legal appeals and lethal-injection procedures.…