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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is already the highest-grossing movie of the year, and could beat Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ all-time record at the US box office
Sony’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day has become the highest-grossing film released so far this year at the US box office, according to GamesRadar+, with industry observers now suggesting it could go on to challenge Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ long-standing domestic box office record. The milestone underlines the continued box office strength of the Spider-Man…
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword’s incredible sword-fighting secret sauce explained: ‘We really wanted to focus on creating this very realistic, grounded sword action’
PC Gamer published a piece on Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the upcoming instalment in Capcom’s samurai action series, focusing on how its developers approached the game’s sword-combat system. According to a quote from the team, the design goal was to create “realistic, grounded sword action”, suggesting a shift towards more weighty, physically believable combat…
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‘Mama mia!’: Trump tariffs refund ignites 53% profit spike at Nintendo
Nintendo’s quarterly profit jumped 53.5% to ¥147.4bn (£694m) in the three months to June, far outstripping analysts’ forecasts of ¥77.8bn, after the company received a refund on tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. The boost came despite an overall 10% drop in revenue to ¥517.8bn, highlighting how the reversal of the US “Liberation Day” levies has…
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All Bubbly Basin cooking recipes in Pokopia
This guide from Destructoid explains how to unlock and cook all ten recipes tied to the Bubbly Basin expansion in the game Pokopia. The underwater region introduces exclusive ingredients and dishes, and knowing how to obtain them early is useful because food plays an important functional role within the game. The article lists ten Bubbly…
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25 Movies To Watch if You Love ‘Gladiator’
This Collider article by Jeremy Urquhart is a listicle recommending 25 films for fans of Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning epic “Gladiator” (2000), which won Best Picture and later spawned a 2024 sequel. The piece is aimed at viewers who enjoyed the film’s blend of historical spectacle, revenge narrative and battle action, and points them towards similar…
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12 Best Coffee Subscriptions (2026), Tested by Caffeine Hounds
WIRED’s Reviews team has published its updated 2026 guide to the best coffee bean subscriptions, drawn from ongoing testing since 2018. The list matters for anyone wanting reliably fresh, high-quality coffee delivered without relying on supermarket beans, and reflects changes in the market including new entrants and the impact of tariffs on commodity coffee prices.…
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople review – Sam Neill is warm and wise in Taika Waititi’s goofily tremendous film
This Guardian review revisits Taika Waititi’s 2016 film Hunt for the Wilderpeople, prompted by the recent death of Sam Neill, one of its stars. Adapted from Barry Crump’s 1986 novel Wild Pork and Watercress, the film is praised as arguably Waititi’s masterpiece, blending his characteristic irony and comedy with strong storytelling and performances, and continues…
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Dwindling Colorado River creates water and power challenges for the Western US
As the Colorado River dwindles, it threatens to reduce the availability of both water and electricity in the Western U.S. Last week, the federal government came up with a plan that aims to manage the river water, but critics on both sides of the aisle warn that deep cuts to water use could be harmful…
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Parking fines in the Cotswolds ‘most beautiful’ village rise by 2,000% to £45,000-a-year after being overrun by tourists
A Cotswolds village regarded as one of the most beautiful in England has seen income from parking fines surge by 2,000% to around £45,000 a year, as the picturesque spot struggles to cope with growing numbers of visitors. The dramatic rise reflects the pressure that popular tourist destinations in the Cotswolds are facing, with local…
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Replay’s August theme is animals: send us your best creature clips for a chance to win a £/$250 Amazon voucher!
GamesRadar+ has launched a new monthly instalment of its Replay feature, inviting readers to submit gaming video clips on the theme of animals for August, with a £/$250 Amazon voucher up for grabs for the winning entry. The initiative is part of the site’s ongoing community content series, giving readers a chance to have their…