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Josh Sawyer would make a Darklands 'spiritual successor' if funded

Obsidian studio design director Josh Sawyer has made some notable games: New Vegas, the Pillars of Eternity series, and Pentiment, which includes the line "A whole lot of inconceivable shit happens on this hell of an Earth." Asked about his next project on the Human Can Opener Podcast,

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Toy Story 5's real screen lesson for parents

Toy Story 5 asks parents to reckon with a smartphone-shaped change to childhood. Directors Andrew Stanton and Kenna Harris recast the fifth installment as a referendum on parenting in the digital age, refusing to blame children for the way they respond to devices. Bonnie, the lead human, behaves as Lilypad

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Hokkaido's Yotei region gets official Ghost of Yotei merchandise

Video games can act as powerful tourism draw cards, and Ghost of Yotei has prompted interest in the eponymous Yotei area of Hokkaido. The region is pushing for more visitors and is reportedly moving to sell merchandise linked to the game. Japanese outlet Nikkei reported that Niseko, a ski-resort town

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'X-Men '97' Season 2 release schedule and Disney+ times

X-Men '97 returns to Disney+ with a new season that will roll out over several weeks. The animated revival that followed the original 1992 series is back, and the show’s run will continue beyond this year: Season 3 has been greenlit and two more seasons are reportedly in

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This Iconic HBO Series Is Still the Best Summer Rewatch

For two summers in the early aughts, Sunday nights belonged to The Wire. It premiered in June 2002, arriving a little over a week before American Idol reshaped television viewing, and initially thrived against a ratings landscape that still prized CSI reruns. HBO later moved the show to a fall

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Penelope Keith: the sitcom snob who redefined the type

Sitcoms often rely on stock characters — chancers, jobsworths, slobs and snobs — and Penelope Keith became the definitive example of the last. Others have played funny snobs, but she found countless variations on the theme, picking out tones and nuances that gave each role more life than its premise suggested. Her

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Which Sci‑Fi World Would You Survive?

The Sci‑Fi Survival Quiz asks eight questions to determine which of five universes — The Matrix, Mad Max, Blade Runner, Dune, or Star Wars — your instincts are built for. Questions probe how you react when “something is deeply wrong with the world around you,” what resource you guard most fiercely,

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Amanda Batula exits Summer House after West Wilson ousted from Season 11

Amanda Batula is exiting "Summer House" after her boyfriend West Wilson was ousted from Season 11, TMZ reported on Monday. She is not expected to be part of the new season when filming begins the July 4th weekend. Earlier this month, TMZ said Wilson "was not picked

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Obsidian's 'Karma Police' ensures varied character builds in Fallout: New Vegas

Josh Sawyer, New Vegas' director, says Obsidian has an informal design team called 'Karma Police' that ensures 'however you built your character, it's not gonna be the same experience.' He adds, 'We're not gonna let you down. We're

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Angry Birds Movie 3 Trailer Teases Parenthood for Red

The first trailer for Angry Birds Movie 3 has been released, continuing the story of Red (Jason Sudeikis) and his feathered friends seven years after the 2019 sequel. Rachel Bloom returns as Silver, while Danny McBride and Josh Gad reprise their roles as Bomb and Chuck. This installment shifts the

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Which Sci‑Fi World Would You Survive?

Which Sci‑Fi World Would You Survive? The quiz lays out five universes — The Matrix, Mad Max, Blade Runner, Dune and Star Wars — and uses eight questions to determine which dystopia, galaxy or desert wasteland you'd most likely make it out of alive. Questions probe how you react

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Visitor to 38 states says Utah is the one she still thinks about

I grew up the opposite of outdoorsy—no camping or national-park trips, just cities, museums, and carefully planned dinners. After living in New York and traveling more for work, I started to appreciate wide-open space, and nowhere changed my perspective more than Utah. I've now been to 38

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Marvel Rivals creator tournament marred by drama despite $300,000 prize

The Marvel Rivals Creator World Cup Championship ran over the weekend with a $300,000 prize pool and creators from around the world competing for top honors. Team AMER United took first place and the $75,000 top prize, but their win was overshadowed by controversy. The dispute centred on

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Backrooms: Everything Must Go Edition arrives July 3 with 15 minutes of new footage

A24 will release an extended version of Backrooms in theaters on July 3. Backrooms: Everything Must Go Edition adds roughly 15 minutes of theatrically exclusive footage and runs just over two hours. Rather than inserting deleted or extended scenes throughout the film, the extended edition includes post-credit bonus footage from

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How Darktide Skitarii Capacitance and Charges work

Capacitance is a percentage-based charge-up mechanic for the Skitarii’s main Abilities: Chordclaw Strike, Voltaic Emitter and Advanced Combat Doctrines. Unlike other Darktide classes whose Abilities use cooldowns, Skitarii Abilities must reach 100% Capacitance before they can be activated; in-game this is shown by the blue bar that fills the

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Agent Kim Reactivated blends Taken and John Wick in Netflix hit

Netflix has a new global hit with Agent Kim Reactivated, a 10-part action thriller that mixes elements of Taken and John Wick. Released on June 26, the series has climbed the streaming charts and sits at number three on the Global Top 10, behind the Harlan Coben thriller I Will

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Which Sci-Fi Hero Are You Most Like?

Sci-Fi Personality Quiz Which Sci-Fi Hero Are You Most Like? Paul Atreides · Captain Kirk · Princess Leia · Ellen Ripley · Max Rockatansky Five iconic heroes. Five completely different ways of facing an impossible universe. One of them shares your instincts, your values, and your particular way of refusing to back down. Eight

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Chrissy Teigen defends baring all in sheer top for 'risqué' photo shoot

Chrissy Teigen defended a recent photo shoot by designer Yu Tsa in which she exposed one breast while wearing a white sheer top. The images were shared on Instagram and drew a wide online reaction. Responding in the comments, Teigen said she does not view photos of her breasts as

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39% of you are willing to wait for GTA 6 on PC

Rockstar has opened pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 with $80 and $100 editions, and the game is due in about five months as players prepare to explore a modern-day Vice City. The studio has not announced a PC launch date, leaving PC players uncertain about when they might join

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The sunset clause: is this the secret to a happy, healthy relationship?

The sunset stipulation — often set at about six months — asks partners to agree a date to discuss whether they both still want to be together. It isn’t about death, just the possible end of a relationship, and it encourages facing that prospect with dignified magnanimity. The idea is designed

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 trailer returns to Night City

The first trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 is here, packed with chrome, corpos and chaos. It promises adrenaline-fueled action: Roman films D. on a bloody rampage, with angst, tears and spine-ripping set pieces that will feel familiar to anyone who has walked Night City with V., David or Johnny

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 Trailer Teases Darker, More Violent Story

The first trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' second season arrived after months of teases. With the original season wrapped, the new installment follows a different cast navigating Night City's dangers. Studio Trigger and CD Projekt RED are collaborating again on a 10-episode standalone series set in R. Talsorian

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8 cruise tips seasoned travelers want first-timers to know

First cruises can feel overwhelming: a ship is a different kind of travel with many dining options, activities, and long, similar corridors. Seasoned passengers aboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas shared practical tips to help new cruisers save money and enjoy their trip. Packing light and bringing

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Celebrities at Wimbledon 2026: Beckham, Maura Higgins and more

A host of well-known figures turned up for the 2026 Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. Those photographed around the grounds included David Beckham with his mother Sandra Beckham; Romeo Beckham with Kim Turnbull; Judd Apatow, Leslie Mann and Maude Apatow; Jameela

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Players say Wardogs playtest felt 'like the good old days of gaming'

Wardogs is an upcoming first-person shooter from Bulkhead that aims to sit between casual series such as Battlefield and Call of Duty and more realistic games like Escape from Tarkov and Squad. A pre-alpha closed playtest for 4,000 players ran across two sessions on June 26–27; developers warned