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Rizz Dungeon: a playful, romance-driven dungeon crawler

I should have known straight away that Rizz Dungeon: Skeleton Key to My Heart came from the team behind Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion — ridiculous name, deeply brainrotted humour, and surprisingly fun gameplay despite a simple premise. The game leans into a chronically online, girlypop aesthetic, using “chat” to address

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Jason Statham's 100-Minute Thriller Is Leaving Free Streaming

If you like revenge crime thrillers, Redemption (also released as Hummingbird) is a compact, 100-minute movie worth a look. Jason Statham stars as a former Special Forces soldier who wanders London's criminal underworld to avenge a woman's death, and the film blends fistfights and gunfire with

Culture

Sci-Fi Personality Quiz Which Sci-Fi Hero Are You Most Like?

This Sci-Fi Personality Quiz asks eight questions to match you with one of five iconic heroes. The questions probe how you lead when the stakes are highest, your greatest strength in a crisis, what you would sacrifice, and how you relate to the people around you. Paul Atreides carries a

Sports

Reid highlights Calvert‑Lewin's three key strengths

Former Leeds boss and Everton midfielder Peter Reid has singled out the three biggest strengths of Dominic Calvert‑Lewin, praising the forward as a joy to watch. Reid said: “Whatever you say, the kid can score goals. He's around the box, he's always on the move,

World

Global reparatory justice framework adopted at Accra conference

A global framework for reparatory justice was adopted at a conference in Ghana. Heads of state, governments and other officials approved the strategy on Friday at a hotel in Accra, the first major meeting since the UN resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans the gravest crime against humanity. The

Culture

Holly Madison says tabloid cycle led to 14-year fallout with Kendra Wilkinson

On a recent episode of the Hot Goss podcast, Holly Madison said, "Kendra and I don’t speak," adding that she was "not opposed to speaking. We had a falling out, but it was after the show." Madison, 46, blamed the split on Wilkinson being caught

Culture

The greatest FPS mode of all time is endangered

FLAG STOLEN. FLAG DROPPED. FLAG STOLEN. FLAG DROPPED. Capture the flag has been a multiplayer staple for decades, first popularized by the Threewave CTF mod for Quake by Dave "Zoid" Kirsch. The announcer’s frequent updates could be tedious, but they now trigger nothing but nostalgia. Two teams,

Culture

MAPPA's 15th anniversary: trailers for Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen and more

On June 19 MAPPA streamed a 15th-anniversary event that unveiled new trailers and announcements for several of its largest series. The studio, headquartered in Nagano, Tokyo, presented a slate of projects that ranged from blockbuster shonen to offbeat comedies. Chainsaw Man received a new trailer for the upcoming Assassins Arc,

World

King Charles offers Harry and Meghan an olive branch before UK visit

King Charles III reportedly extended an olive branch to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, inviting the couple and their children to stay at a royal residence when they return to the UK next month. The offer is said to include security arrangements following Harry’s battle for taxpayer-funded protection; the

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Josh Sawyer praises Ghost of Tsushima and Yotei for their armor design

Josh Sawyer, best known for his work on RPGs like Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity, says Sucker Punch Productions and Sony Interactive Entertainment created some of the greatest armor sets he's seen in video games. To be precise, the developer and publisher did so in Ghost

World

Demining the Strait of Hormuz

Our reporter John Ismay served as a Navy explosive ordnance disposal officer and deep-sea diver for eight years. He explains why mines in the Strait of Hormuz may outlast the war. That background informs his reporting on the challenges of detecting and removing those weapons. hormuz strait, demining, navy, naval

Culture

Rust of New York

Rust of New York is a post-apocalyptic ruin exploration RPG, described as a Fallout-style game. The design emphasises flexibility, offering a wealth of skills and equipment, a vast number of locations, and numerous skill checks. Set among the sprawling ruins of a chaotic New York City, the title's

Culture

'Toy Story' Launches Into a Brave New Era

After 31 years, Toy Story has come to the end of an era as the franchise shifts its focus with Toy Story 5. At an advance screening and in conversations at Pixar, the film's cast and creative team described the project as a labor of love, and the

Culture

Chainsaw Man franchise getting its first dedicated video game

MAPPA used its 15th anniversary livestream to debut the first official Chainsaw Man video game, sharing the announcement alongside highlights such as the studio’s forthcoming Assassin Arc. The studio premiered an intro movie built from high-quality 3D character models and cinematic cutscenes that echo the series’ style, accompanied by

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CDPR boss hopes The Witcher 4 will win back fans lost after Cyberpunk launch

CD Projekt Red joint CEO Michał Nowakowski says some fans lost faith after Cyberpunk 2077's disastrous launch, and he hopes the studio can win them back with The Witcher 4 or whatever comes next. "I'm not 100 percent convinced we went through the full redemption

Tech

Kindle Paperwhite Bundle Drops to $148, Down From $217

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Bundle pairs the e-reader with a leather cover and a power adapter, both usually sold separately. The Paperwhite, released in late 2024, features a 7-inch display, faster page turns, and up to 12 weeks of battery life on a single charge. The bundle is on sale

Culture

Adrianne Palicki Campaigns to Play Rogue in MCU X-Men Movie

Adrianne Palicki, who played Agent Bobbi Morse/Mockingbird on Agents of SHIELD, told a SpaceCon panel in San Antonio she would welcome anyone campaigning for her to play Rogue in Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men movie. Speaking with Nerdtropilis's Sean Tajipour, she called the part a "bucket

AI

US orders Anthropic to pull Fable 5 and Mythos 5 over security concerns

The US government ordered Anthropic to pull its two newest models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, citing national security concerns after Amazon researchers allegedly found a way to bypass Fable 5’s guardrails. Cybersecurity researchers have signed an open letter calling the move dangerous, and Anthropic has pointed out that

Culture

Which Taylor Sheridan World Are You Built For?

A Taylor Sheridan quiz asks ten questions to reveal which of his four worlds—Yellowstone, Landman, Tulsa King or Mayor of Kingstown—you belong in. The prompts probe where your power comes from, who you put first, and how you react when someone crosses a line. They also cover where

Sports

Owen urges Rio Ngumoha to stay at Liverpool to continue development

Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho boosted their profiles after leaving their initial clubs, thriving by stepping out of their comfort zones. Observers have wondered whether Rio Ngumoha could take a similar path. Michael Owen notes many players who moved had been struggling for game time; Bellingham went from Birmingham, while

Crypto

Bitcoin Miners Pivot to AI; Tokenized RWAs Rise and Ripple Expands in Africa

Bitcoin miners, long treated as leveraged bets on BTC prices, are shifting toward AI and data center infrastructure as margins tighten and demand for AI computing accelerates. Nvidia’s reported $20 billion bond sale to fund AI expansion reinforced the multi-year investment cycle miners are positioning themselves to serve. Firms

Culture

Geena Davis 'terribly disappointed' as Netflix cancels 'The Boroughs'

Geena Davis said she was "terribly disappointed" after Netflix canceled the show "The Boroughs," a comeback role produced by The Duffer Brothers. The actress said she wasn’t given a reason for the decision and added, "Honestly, I don't know what happened."

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Dodo Duckie mixes 2D and 3D platforming with ducks

Dodo Duckie is a cute platformer in which you play as Dodo, a duck trying to rescue his kidnapped chicken friends from some greedy aliens. The game’s twist comes from a stylish magical propeller hat, courtesy of Capie the capybara, which lets you switch between 2D and 3D play.

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Obsession passes $300M worldwide on $750,000 budget

Obsession has passed $300 million at the global box office, earning more than 400 times its $750,000 production budget. The film was written and directed by 26-year-old Curry Barker, who began on YouTube and made his feature debut with Milk & Serial in 2024. Obsession premiered at the 2025

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Top-rated Lego sets to prioritize this Prime Day

We test a lot of Lego sets here, and there's always a new kit landing on our desk for review. As an example, I'm currently putting together Minas Tirith while longtime contributor and Lego expert Mike Harris is hard at work finishing Arkham Asylum in honor