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Still
Blabbermouth has reviewed “Still,” the sixth studio album from German folk metal band Finsterforst, awarding it 8.5/10. Released seven years after their acclaimed 2019 record “Zerfall,” the new album is praised as a refinement rather than a repeat of that predecessor’s ambitious approach, and is described as the strongest work of the band’s 22-year career.…
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Convicted killer who drove bus in crash that killed 6 children back behind bars after new arrest
A convicted killer who caused a school bus crash that killed six children in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has been jailed again after being arrested on new charges. Johnthony Walker, 34, faces a fresh criminal case linked to an alleged domestic violence incident, according to online court records from the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office in Nashville. The…
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EA’s CEO got a $38 million bonus thanks to Battlefield 6’s success—but of course many devs were laid off anyway
Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson received a $38.7 million bonus, driven largely by the commercial success of Battlefield 6, according to a fiscal report EA is required to file as a publicly traded company. The disclosure has drawn criticism because EA laid off hundreds of staff across several studios that worked on the game just…
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero’s Big DLC Price Finally Revealed, and It Ain’t Cheap
Bandai Namco has revealed the price of the “Super Limit-Breaking NEO” DLC for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero after it appeared live in New Zealand’s PlayStation Store, just ahead of its Western launch on 30th July. The expansion is notable for being the largest DLC release for the fighting game to date, adding a substantial number…
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Remarkable’s refurbished bundle is an awesome deal that’s over $350 off
Remarkable is offering a discounted refurbished bundle of its Paper Pro digital notebook, which normally retails at $629, for $449.99 through Woot until 31 July. The deal matters for anyone considering a premium e-ink writing tablet, as it undercuts even Remarkable’s own refurbished pricing, though buyers sacrifice some warranty coverage in exchange for the lower…
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Elf Lyons Brings Solo Show ‘The Woman on the Edge’ to New York for Limited Run (EXCLUSIVE)
British stand-up comedian Elf Lyons is bringing her solo show “The Woman on the Edge” to New York, marking her US debut. The limited run at the SoHo Playhouse, presented by WestBeth Entertainment and Mick Perrin Worldwide, blends autobiographical comedy with theatrical experimentation, drawing on the collapse of Lyons’ own engagement as its inspiration. The…
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Feature: “He Was Like, ‘No, I Don’t Want That, I Want This One’” – LEGO Pokémon Designers Talk Kids & Prototype Pikachus
LEGO and The Pokémon Company previewed an expanded range of Pokémon-themed LEGO sets ahead of their 1st August launch, with designers Sid Muthyala and Mike Andersen speaking to Nintendo Life in London about the collection’s design philosophy. The new wave follows the initial Pikachu, Eevee and giant Charizard-Blastoise-Venusaur sets released in February, introducing LEGO’s latest…
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Why Burnham’s sweeping education reforms aren’t all they seem
The Labour government announced sweeping education reforms on Monday 27 July, aiming to steer more young people towards “technical” education rather than university, with schooling shaped more closely around the needs of local employers. In this clip from the political podcast In The Room, former deputy cabinet secretary Helen MacNamara and ex-No 10 adviser Cleo…
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The latest ugly-cool immersive sim is scratching my itch for new Deus Ex
PC Gamer highlights a new immersive simulation game that it feels could appeal to players waiting for another Deus Ex. The article’s central point is that the game’s deliberately rough, distinctive visual style is outweighed by systems-driven gameplay that encourages experimentation and player choice. The comparison matters because Deus Ex has long been a defining…
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Cannabis cafes may become tourist draw in US city as lung experts cite ‘toxic chemical’ concerns
San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors has voted to allow licensed cannabis retailers to serve food and non-alcoholic drinks on site, paving the way for Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés in the city. Retailers hope the move will boost tourist traffic, but lung health experts have raised concerns about exposure to harmful chemicals produced by cannabis smoke and…