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“I have what it takes to continue this series’ legacy” Hideaki Itsuno may have left Capcom, but Dragon’s Dogma 2’s new director reckons the RPG is still in good hands
In August 2024, Dragon’s Dogma 2 director Hideaki Itsuno left Capcom after “30 years and five months” at the Japanese publisher. The legendary developer, responsible for creating Dragon’s Dogma and championing the Devil May Cry franchise, is practically synonymous with the former. It’s a well-known story that he originally conceived of the game around the…
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“I was screaming inside, very intense, but not saying a word.” The defiant story of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s most understood song
Fortunate Son was a burning commentary on class and elitism, delivered against the sulphurous backdrop of the Vietnam War
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“Her voice was insanely gorgeous and powerful. I’ve got all her albums, live recordings, everything.” Tarja picks the songs that have soundtracked her life
Former Nightwish singer and solo star Tarja picks her records,artists and gigs of lasting significance, and names the music that terrifies her
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World Cup 2026: France v Spain semi-final buildup; Rice set to start for England against Argentina – live
⚽️ Latest news before first of the semi-finals in Dallas ⚽️ Player guide | Golden Boot | Football Daily | Email us Beyond Kane and Bellingham, the man at the heart of England’s midfield is the most important player in the side (imo). Good thing, then, that he’s fit and ready to start. Continue reading…
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Deputy US Marshal fatally shot while serving arrest warrant in Louisiana
A suspect was taken into custody following the fatal shooting on Monday of a Deputy U.S. Marshal serving an arrest warrant in Alexandria, Louisiana.
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Oil prices rise over 2% after Middle East strikes; China’s exports surge on back of AI boom – business live
Brent crude rises over $85 a barrel after US carries out third night of strikes against Iran Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. Oil prices rose more than 2% after the conflict in the Middle East worsened, with the US carrying out a third…
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Did these protests lead to the worst terrorist attack in Australian history? MP’s extraordinary claim about the Bondi massacre is condemned by PETER VAN ONSELEN
A politician has identified a genuine, serious failure within Australian higher education regarding antisemitism on campuses.
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Ugly feud between couple and surrogate mother erupts as woman who carried their son is sued after refusing to abort the fetus
The article concerns a legal and personal dispute between a couple and their surrogate mother after she allegedly refused to have an abortion and was then sued. It matters because it highlights difficult legal and ethical questions around surrogacy, bodily autonomy and what happens when intended parents and a surrogate fundamentally disagree during a pregnancy.…
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The Last First Time review – queer coming-of-age drama gives itself up to pleasure
A Mexican student’s post-exams night out becomes a heady voyage of self-discovery in this slight but joyful coming-of-age drama This queer coming-of-age drama from Mexico feels a little familiar, with its story of 18-year-old Eduardo, a small-town boy finding himself in the big city. And yet nothing about it feels forced or fake – it…
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How US commerce secretary’s Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower
A British former Wall Street executive, Simon Andriesz, has revealed how he uncovered evidence suggesting that US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick failed to disclose a business relationship with the late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Andriesz found a 2018 email chain showing Lutnick and Epstein discussing a start-up venture, and passed the material to the US…