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Meccha Chameleon suffers a hack: devs address Steam malware scare and “malicious mod map issue,” confirm “all the hackers have been banned” so the official Discord is back
The developers behind co-op game Meccha Chameleon have confirmed the title was targeted by hackers, prompting concerns over a Steam malware scare and a “malicious mod map issue” affecting players. In response, the team took action against those responsible and has now reported that the incident has been resolved. The developers stated that “all the…
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Every R-Rated Christopher Nolan Movie, Ranked
Collider has published a ranked list of Christopher Nolan’s five R-rated films, noting that while most of his output is PG-13, his first three releases and two most recent films carry the R rating. The piece argues that the rating has allowed Nolan to explore darker, more mature themes, showcasing both the earliest and most…
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McConnell to skip Fancy Farm picnic; physician says he’s not cleared to return to Senate
I wasn’t able to access the article — the page is behind a JavaScript/access-denied wall (thehill.com), and I don’t have permission to fetch it directly. I don’t have enough reliable content to write an accurate summary without risking fabrication. Based on the title alone, here’s what I can say: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will…
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Fiery Furnaces, Dave Longstreth & more playing BV-presented ‘Us v. Them’ book events in Brooklyn
Brooklyn Vegan is presenting a series of Brooklyn book events for Ronen Givony’s Us v. Them, featuring live appearances by musicians including the Fiery Furnaces and Dave Longstreth. The events connect the book’s history of Brooklyn’s mid-2000s indie scene with artists associated with that era, offering performances and discussions alongside its release. – Us v.…
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In a ridiculous world-first, Elden Ring sicko beats Maliketh with his bare fists as part of an absurd run banning all equipment, weapons, and items
A Dark Souls-style speedrunner known for gruelling self-imposed challenges has become the first player to defeat Elden Ring boss Maliketh, Black Blade using nothing but bare fists, as part of an extreme “no equipment, weapons, or items” run. The feat, achieved without armour, spells, ashes of war or consumables, showcases the extraordinary lengths dedicated players…
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Miley Cyrus-Edited Issue of ‘Wonderland’ To Feature Dolly Parton, Kelela, Noah Cyrus, Sky Ferreira, 070 Shake, Towa Bird & More
Miley Cyrus has guest-edited a special edition of Wonderland magazine, released on 27 July via select retailers and the Wonderland website. The 33-year-old “Flowers” singer curated the issue with Wonderland’s chief creative officer, Alastair McKimm, bringing together a cross-generational line-up of artists and family members who have influenced and supported her career. The project matters…
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Miley Cyrus signs with Atlantic Records, eyes return to acting
Miley Cyrus has signed with Atlantic Records after two albums with Columbia, and confirmed she would “genuinely” like to return to acting, in an interview published as part of her stint guest-editing music and culture magazine Wonderland. The label switch marks a fresh chapter for the Grammy-winning singer, who scored a huge hit with “Flowers”…
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Cassette simulator rewinds digital audio to a more analog time in hiss-tory
A developer has published a free, open-source tool on GitHub called “Audio Cassette Simulation” that uses FFmpeg to make digital audio files sound as if they were recorded onto old cassette tapes, complete with hiss, wow-and-flutter pitch wobble and other analogue imperfections. The project taps into a wider nostalgia trend, as cassettes—like vinyl before them—have…
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Ari Gelaw promoted to SVP, Creative A&R at Sony Music Publishing
Sony Music Publishing has promoted Ari Gelaw to Senior Vice President, Creative A&R, expanding her role to lead the publisher’s US R&B/Hip-Hop team across its New York, Atlanta and Los Angeles offices. The move, announced on 27 July, recognises her contribution to SMP’s creative growth and roster expansion since joining in 2022, and comes amid…
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At 117GB, Final Fantasy 14 is about to be the biggest game on Switch 2, beating Square Enix’s previous monster RPG Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Final Fantasy 14 Online is set to become the largest game available on Nintendo Switch 2, with its file size confirmed at 117GB, surpassing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth as Square Enix’s biggest release on the console. The MMORPG is being ported to Switch 2 as part of a wider push to bring the long-running online…