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10 places I wish GTA 6 was set instead of Vice City
A Polygon opinion piece imagines alternative settings for GTA 6 instead of Vice City, arguing that whilst Rockstar’s choice makes sense, the series could benefit from breaking away from its familiar formula of large, morally corrupt American cities. The writer contends that other locations, time periods and even genres could allow Rockstar’s trademark social satire…
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Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (July 2026)
Push Square has opened its regular reader poll asking PS5 owners to vote for their favourite game released in July 2026, after what the site’s writer described as a notably quiet June for new releases. July brought a stronger line-up, dominated by two well-reviewed remakes, Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced and Halo: Campaign Evolved, which…
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Solar powers record share of Britain’s electricity mix in July
Solar power supplied a record 14.4% of Great Britain’s electricity in July, the highest monthly share ever recorded, as households increasingly turn to rooftop panels to cut energy bills. The rise reflects a surge in new solar installations combined with unusually sunny weather, and comes as officials and industry figures describe the UK as entering…
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The singer Roger Daltrey crowned as “one of the best songwriters”
Far Out Magazine highlights praise for The Who frontman Roger Daltrey, describing him as being ranked among “one of the best songwriters” of all time. The piece forms part of the outlet’s ongoing music commentary, revisiting Daltrey’s standing within the pantheon of influential British rock artists. Beyond the headline accolade, the article text made available…
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The God of War TV show is recasting Atreus and Thrud
The God of War TV series for Prime Video is set to recast the actors playing Atreus and Thrud for its second season, according to a new report, adding to existing production troubles. This follows news last month that Ryan Hurst, originally cast as Kratos, will also be replaced after sustaining an injury during filming,…
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Lifeguards save young boy, 5 years old, as he’s pulled unconscious from ocean
Two lifeguards in Volusia County, Florida, are being praised for rescuing a five-year-old boy who was pulled unconscious from the ocean, in the latest of a string of dangerous water incidents affecting beachgoers this summer. The rescue highlights the ongoing risks posed by strong waves and powerful tides at popular US beaches, which have led…
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One of Kerbal Space Program’s biggest inspirations was a promotional Flash game for Top Gear: ‘That was the most similar game to KSP that I could find back then’
The article reports that Kerbal Space Program, the popular space-flight simulation game, drew one of its key inspirations from an unlikely source: a promotional Flash browser game created for the motoring show Top Gear. A developer involved in KSP’s creation is quoted recalling that this Flash title was the closest thing to the rocket-building, physics-based…
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Rubio warns Cuba has infiltrated US with spies, calls communist regime an ‘espionage superpower’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Cuba has built up a significant spy network within the United States, describing the communist-run island as an “espionage superpower.” He made the comments during an appearance on Fox News’ “My View with Lara Trump,” where he discussed the security threat he believes Cuba poses to…
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Aussie hiker’s final haunting message sent before he was found dead in the US wilderness
An Australian hiker named Will Standish has reportedly been found dead in the wilderness in the United States, with reports noting he sent a final message shortly before his death. The case has drawn attention as authorities and family attempt to understand what happened during his final hours in a remote area, though the circumstances…
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Revealed: Amateur cricket cheat ‘Clicky Ponting’ used his notorious finger clicking hoax to get THREE batsmen out in title decider
An amateur cricketer nicknamed “Clicky Ponting” has been exposed for using a finger-clicking trick to con three batsmen into believing they had edged the ball, helping his side dismiss them during a league title-deciding match. The hoax relies on the fielding side clicking their fingers to mimic the sound of bat on ball, tricking batsmen…