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Marvel Cosmic Invasion Lands New Roguelike Game Mode In Upcoming Doomsday-Themed DLC

  • Castle Doom adds roguelite runs to Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
  • Players must stop Doctor Doom and his Cosmic Inductor.
  • The DLC arrives on 10 November for Switch and Switch 2.

Tribute Games and Dotemu have revealed Castle Doom, a roguelite mode in the upcoming Siege of Castle Doom DLC for Marvel Cosmic Invasion. Players will fight through Doctor Doom’s palace and defeat him before he can activate a device called the Cosmic Inductor, adding a new way to…

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Janus Films Acquires Alfonso Cuarón’s ‘Y Tu Mamá También’ Ahead Of 25th Anniversary 4K Re-Release

  • Janus Films acquired North American and UK/Ireland rights.
  • A 4K theatrical re-release is planned for summer 2027.
  • The restoration marks 25 years since the film’s premiere.

Janus Films has acquired North American and UK/Ireland rights to Alfonso Cuarón’s *Y Tu Mamá También*, ahead of a 4K theatrical re-release planned for summer 2027. The restoration marks 25 years since the film premiered, bringing the acclaimed feature back to cinemas for longtime viewers and a new…

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‘Madison’ Horror Game to Get Movie Adaptation From Story Kitchen

  • “Madison” is being developed as a feature film.
  • Story Kitchen is targeting a theatrical release.
  • The game’s free story expansion is due in 2027.

Story Kitchen has partnered with Bloodious Games to develop a feature film set in the world of the psychological horror game “Madison”. The planned theatrical adaptation has no confirmed cast, director, writer, release date or distributor, so its production details remain undecided. In the game, teenager Luca Maxwell…

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College campus rocked by two alleged attacks in just weeks as second student arrested at dorm

  • A second Wichita State student was arrested on a rape charge in October.
  • Both students were released after posting $100,000 bonds.
  • University police are investigating the cases.

A Wichita State University student was arrested on a rape charge, the second alleged sexual attack reported on campus in October. The cases have drawn attention to campus safety and the university’s response to reports of sexual violence. James Vandenberg was arrested at a dorm on Saturday and…

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Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 staff across four countries

  • Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to up to 60,000 staff.
  • Employees in four countries may be eligible, depending on their team.
  • The offer follows 4,800 job cuts and is separate from an earlier scheme.

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to as many as 60,000 employees in the US, UK, Canada and India, giving eligible staff financial support and career-planning resources if they leave. The programme gives the company a way to reduce staffing without another round of compulsory redundancies. Eligibility varies by…

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Goose Announce Spring 2027 US Tour

  • Goose announced seven US shows for April 2027.
  • The tour visits Georgia and Florida.
  • The final concert is in Clearwater on 18 April.

Goose have announced a seven-show US tour for spring 2027, with dates in Georgia and Florida. The brief run gives fans in the south-east several chances to see the band in April. The tour opens with two concerts in Alpharetta on 9 and 10 April, then visits Hollywood…

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Lula supporters’ WhatsApp channel helped mobilise voters in Brazil run-off

  • Lula’s Army WhatsApp channel reached 10.8 million followers.
  • Allies say it helped Lula’s campaign gain momentum.
  • Analysts credit both online and grassroots mobilisation.

A WhatsApp channel called Lula’s Army was credited by allies with helping Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reverse a polling deficit and win Brazil’s presidential election run-off. Led by Congressman André Janones, it organised supporters to circulate campaign videos and hashtags, marking a notable challenge to conservatives’ perceived…

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Lana Del Rey Helps Stranger ‘Trying to Stay Out of an Abusive Relationship’ While Listening to Tate McRae

  • Del Rey gave a woman $100 after seeing her sign.
  • The woman said she was trying to leave an abusive relationship.
  • Tate McRae’s “Rubberband” was playing during the encounter.

Lana Del Rey gave money and a brief warning to a woman who approached her car in Los Angeles with a sign saying she was trying to stay out of an abusive relationship. Del Rey shared the encounter in an Instagram Story, where Tate McRae’s song “Rubberband” was…

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UK firms could seek £5bn from Visa and Mastercard over card fees

  • Law firms are seeking approval for a claim estimated at £5bn.
  • The case concerns card fees charged to businesses since October 2020.
  • About 1 million smaller organisations could be included automatically.

Law firms Harcus Parker and Hausfeld have applied to bring a group claim against Visa and Mastercard, alleging that the companies’ interchange fees have overcharged UK businesses and weakened competition. The proposed case could seek about £5bn in compensation, making it a potentially significant challenge to the fees…

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The 13 scariest, spookiest video games you should play this Halloween

  • A Halloween guide to 13 horror games.
  • Picks range from survival horror to gentler chills.
  • Resident Evil and Silent Hill take fresh approaches.

The article recommends 13 horror games for Halloween, spanning intense survival horror, psychological scares and milder spooky adventures. It presents them as options for players across PC, consoles and VR, and highlights how established series are still finding ways to reinvent themselves. Among the examples are Resident Evil…

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