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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is called Revelation, coming to PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 simultaneously
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Saw: Genesis is a 3-on-1 survival game starring the Jigsaw Killer's predecessor
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Stellar Blade Blood Rain takes a big swing with a Summer Game Fest reveal trailer
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is called Revelation, coming to PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 simultaneously
Square Enix has finally announced, as part of today's Summer Games Fest showcase, some more information about the third instalment of Final Fantasy 7 Remake series. It's called Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Read more
Eurogamer reports: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is called... — this signals what players want next.
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Saw: Genesis is a 3-on-1 survival game starring the Jigsaw Killer's predecessor
Bloober Team is publishing (and also kinda helping develop) a new Saw game.
The big picture: Saw: Genesis is a 3-on-1 survival game starring... — is one to watch for the industry.
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Stellar Blade Blood Rain takes a big swing with a Summer Game Fest reveal trailer
Stellar Blade Blood Rain has just been revealed at Summer Game Fest, with an action-packed new gameplay trailer. Read more
Eurogamer reports: Stellar Blade Blood Rain takes a big swing... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Amazon unveils latest warehouse robot as tech giants continue AI layoffs
"Our experience of robots is that it's actually driven up employment rather than the reverse," Amazon executive John Boumphrey told CNBC.
CNBC reports: Amazon unveils latest warehouse robot as tech giants... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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ANWR Oil Draws Few Bids, Despite Trump’s Push for ‘Liquid Gold’
An auction to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ended with just 10 percent of the available land claimed for oil development.
The big picture: ANWR Oil Draws Few Bids, Despite Trump’s Push... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Final Fantasy VII’s remake trilogy will conclude with Revelation
Square Enix has officially announced the third and final game in its Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy: Final Fantasy VII Revelation. It will release on all platforms simultaneously. In footage shown onstage at Summer Game Fest Live 2026, there was a lot to take in: you'll get ...
Bottom line from The Verge: this is one to watch for the industry.
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation revealed for Nintendo Switch 2
Although everyone knew this would be coming at some point, Square Enix just revealed Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. The game is currently in development for Nintendo Switch 2. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will conclude the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy. Final Fantasy 7 Remake Inte...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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A Great Sonic Game Is Getting A Weirdly Unexpected Crossover
A new Sonic Racing: Crossworlds trailer has unveiled some unexpected crossovers, including with classic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. All 52 users who have written Sonic/Eva fanfiction on the hosting website Archive Of Our Own took a collective breath in. The brand deal wa...
The big picture: A Great Sonic Game Is Getting A Weirdly... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Street Fighter 6 Year 4 DLC revealed, including Tifa from Final Fantasy 7
Capcom stopped by Summer Game Fest today to show off what’s coming to Street Fighter 6 Year 4, with the latest DLC announced – including Final Fantasy 7’s Tifa. Four new characters are slated for the game. Outside of Tifa, we’ll also be seeing Yasmine, Arjun, and Bosch. The po...
Nintendo Everything reports: Street Fighter 6 Year 4 DLC revealed, including... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Palworld 1.0 Is Launching Sooner Than You Expect
After multiple years in early access, the legally distinct Pokemon-like game Palworld is getting its 1.0 version very soon. Palworld 1.0 will launch on July 10, developer Pocketpair announced during Summer Game Fest today. "We would like to express our deepest gratitude...
GameSpot reports: Palworld 1.0 Is Launching Sooner Than You Expect — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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‘The Odyssey’ First-Day PLF Advance Ticket Sales Are Best At AMC For Any Studio Title Since 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Sources tell us that the first day advance PLF ticket sales for Universal’s upcoming Christopher Nolan epic, The Odyssey, were the highest ever for AMC yesterday in the last four years when it came to a major studio movie. The Odyssey‘s standard showtimes will go on...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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‘Love Island USA’ Makes Waves Yet Again On Peacock As Season 8 Sets New 3-Day Streaming Record
Love Island USA Season 8 is off to a fiery start on Peacock. Since launching on June 2, the first few episodes have already tallied 824M minutes viewed, up 74% from Season 7. That makes it Peacock’s most-streamed original season ever through the first three days, per internal ...
The big picture: ‘Love Island USA’ Makes Waves Yet Again On... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Saw's the latest movie to get the asymmetrical horror game treatment and it's coming from Silent Hill 2 remake studio Bloober Team
So far, Dead by Daylight is the only one that's managed to stick, but that hasn't stopped the deluge of asymmetrical horror games from continuing to flow. And now it's Saw turn to try its luck where others have failed in the newly announced Saw: Genesis, which is on the way co...
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Paramount Reboots Video Game Strategy, Forming New Studio
Paramount is reconstituting its video game operation, launching a new game studio and setting a leadership team for the division. Like its media peers, the company has deployed various strategies over the years in the sector, which has historically not been a straightforward p...
Deadline reports: Paramount Reboots Video Game Strategy, Forming New Studio — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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I Am Extremely Here For Story-Driven Virtua Fighter
If there's one title that's defined my life in gaming, it's Virtua Fighter. I've adored the series since I was a young arcade-going teenager, and even now, 30 years later, I'm still going to fighting game events across the country to support my favorite game series of all time...
The big picture: I Am Extremely Here For Story-Driven Virtua Fighter — could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Hot Wheels Infinite Rush announced at Summer Game Fest, launching later this year
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush has just been announced at Summer Game Fest. Read more
Eurogamer reports: Hot Wheels Infinite Rush announced at Summer Game... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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1666: Amsterdam is still happening, and I'm downloading the demo as we speak
The Assassin's Creed spiritual successor has a free prologue available now.
Why it matters: 1666: Amsterdam is still happening, and I'm downloading... is generating hype in the community.
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Baby botulism outbreak: FDA still doesn't know cause—or how to prevent it
In the end, the three companies involved all point the finger at each other.
Why it matters: Baby botulism outbreak: FDA still doesn't know cause—or... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Reid Hoffman is leaving Microsoft’s board to go ‘founder mode’ with startup Manus
After a very profitable decade on Microsoft's board, Reid Hoffman is stepping down to focus on his AI drug discovery startup Manus.
The big picture: Reid Hoffman is leaving Microsoft’s board to go... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Tech stocks lead market bloodbath as fears of Fed rate hikes add to worries about the AI-fueled chip boom petering out
"The lack of a reacceleration of wage growth in recent months points to a labor market that is stable, but not hot."
The big picture: Tech stocks lead market bloodbath as fears of... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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A Hands-On Coding Tutorial on Qualcomm AI Hub Models for Classification, Object Detection, and Hardware-Aware Deployment
Set up Qualcomm AI Hub Models to run MobileNet-V2 inference, YOLOv7 detection, and compile models on real devices. The post A Hands-On Coding Tutorial on Qualcomm AI Hub Models for Classification, Object Detection, and Hardware-Aware Deployment appeared first on MarkTechPost.
Why it matters: A Hands-On Coding Tutorial on Qualcomm AI Hub... could accelerate the AI arms race.
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Hermès in the Hills. The French Luxury Giant Goes Hollywood
Miley Cyrus, Mini Kellys, posh-punk leather looks and a two-hour traffic jam. Designer Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski brings her Fall-Winter 2026 collection to the Santa Monica Mountains.
Why it matters: Hermès in the Hills. The French Luxury Giant... is generating industry buzz.
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Going supersonic! NASA's X-59 jet breaks sound barrier for the 1st time
NASA's X-59 jet broke the sound barrier for the first time on Friday (June 5), reaching a top speed of about Mach 1.1.
Space.com reports: Going supersonic! NASA's X-59 jet breaks sound barrier... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Attack on Titan 3 announced for Nintendo Switch 2
During Summer Game Fest just a few moments ago, Koei Tecmo announced Attack on Titan 3 for Nintendo Switch 2. The last entry in the series made it to the original Nintendo Switch back in 2018. By the the third game arrives, it’ll be nearly a decade. Here’s the trailer that jus...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this is generating hype in the community.
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Inside a Night of Jokes and Gems About the Changing TV Landscape at IndieWire Honors
The Spring 2026 edition of IndieWire Honors, recognizing the talent behind many of the best TV series of the season, had a Red Bull-induced energy that led to lots of laughter and wisdom.
The big picture: Inside a Night of Jokes and Gems About... — is generating industry buzz.
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds announces Godzilla and Evangelion DLC
More DLC is on the way to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, with SEGA revealing new collaborations with Godzilla and Evangelion. Release timing will be given in the future. We also have an update on previously-announced DLC. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is coming in July, followed by...
Nintendo Everything reports: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds announces Godzilla and Evangelion DLC — this is generating hype in the community.
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Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush leaks early for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: trailer, details]
Original: A brand new racer is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 with Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush, it’s been revealed. The game launches on September 24, 2026. This is the latest project from Milestone following two previously successful racing titles. The company was behind Hot Wheel...
The big picture: Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush leaks early for Nintendo... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
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007 First Light Is Getting A New Story Mission, But It Features Its Worst Character
I loved 007 First Light when I reviewed it a few weeks ago, but I was glad Bawma, the pirate portrayed by Lenny Kravitz, didn't get much screen time. Unfortunately, he's getting more screen time soon, as IO Interactive has announced during Summer Game Fest that a new story mis...
GameSpot reports: 007 First Light Is Getting A New Story... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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In Canada: bbno$ Found Sanctuary Online. Now, He Wants to Pay It Forward to Others
Also up north this week: Billboard Canada reveals its music managers to watch, and Diljit Dosanjh meets students enrolled in a university course dedicated to him.
Billboard reports: In Canada: bbno$ Found Sanctuary Online. Now, He... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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"Overwhelming power": Fumito Ueda's giant robot game gets an official title and, wait a minute, is that a gun?
Friends, it is almost time to be very, very sad because a massive metal man fell over and died. Ico and Shadow of the Colossus creator Fumito Ueda has dropped the first proper footage of his forthcoming mech game project, announced back in 2024 with the codename Project Robot....
Why it matters: "Overwhelming power": Fumito Ueda's giant robot game gets... may set a new standard for the genre.
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Gundam is getting a flashy new action game with Gundam Rogue Orbit, coming 2027
Gundam Rogue Orbit has been revealed with an exciting new gameplay trailer at Summer Game Fest. Read more
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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After the success of Black Myth: Wukong and Wuchang: Fallen Feather, Swords of Legends aims to elevate the Chinese action-RPG even further
Tonight during the Summer Game Fest showcase, developer Aurogon Shanghai unveiled a brand new trailer for the upcoming action-adventure RPG Swords of Legends. Read more
Eurogamer reports: After the success of Black Myth: Wukong and... — this signals what players want next.
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Anakin Skywalker Joins Star Wars Zero Company In New Gameplay Trailer
A brand-new story and gameplay trailer for Star Wars Zero Company was shown during Summer Game Fest Live, giving us our first real look at the turn-based-tactics game's narrative and its cast of original characters. The trailer showcased gameplay for the upcoming Star Wars gam...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this is generating hype in the community.
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Patrice Désilets has unveiled 1666: Amsterdam, which includes with some very angry looking cats
At this evening's Summer Game Fest showcase, Panache Digital Games and Patrice Désilets gave us all a trailer for 1666: Amsterdam. Read more
The big picture: Patrice Désilets has unveiled 1666: Amsterdam, which includes... — signals what players want next.
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Joe Budden Apologizes to Latto for Making It Seem Like She Doesn’t Write Her Own Raps: ‘I Wasn’t Tryna Play With Your Pen Like That’
The rapper-turned-podcaster suggested that her flow on her song "Hostage" reminded him of Drake's flow on "Shabang."
Billboard reports: Joe Budden Apologizes to Latto for Making It... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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Fire Behind The Film: Can John Carney’s ‘Power Ballad’ Connect With Moviegoers Despite No YouTube Phenoms Or Jump Scares?
EXCLUSIVE: When Power Ballad opened the Sands Film Festival in St. Andrews Scotland recently, the audience reaction was rapturous. Same with showings at SXSW, Dublin and in a limited release last week. Sending festival audiences into a lather has been a regular occurrence for ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
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007 First Light announces new story mission with the return of Bawma
Bawma is returning in a new story mission for 007 First Light, IO Interactive has announced. Bawma, the largest black-market dealer in the Western Hemisphere, is one of the game’s main characters. Lenny Kravitz plays the role. Here’s what IO Interactive has said about the new ...
The big picture: 007 First Light announces new story mission with... — signals what players want next.
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Don’t Ask Sean Penn for a Selfie — Even If You’re a Holocaust Survivor
Sean Penn hates selfies and will not, under any circumstances, go to a public gathering with more than eight people — which is why he was noticeably absent from the recent 98th Academy Awards, where he won Best Supporting Actor (his third Oscar). The revelations came during a ...
Variety reports: Don’t Ask Sean Penn for a Selfie —... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Roland-Garros 2026 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the French Open Final Online
Following a series of upsets, the stage is set — here’s how to watch the men’s and women’s singles finals live.
The big picture: Roland-Garros 2026 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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Sebulba and a whole bunch of other Glup Shittos appear in the first story trailer for Star Wars: Galactic Racer
Oh, there's a story? I was hoping it would just be racing.
Why it matters: Sebulba and a whole bunch of other Glup... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Assassin’s Creed Creator Reveals New Witch Game, Coming Before AC’s Witch-Focused Game
Patrice Desilet, the creator of Assassin's Creed, has announced 1666 Amsterdam at Summer Game Fest. It's his first game in seven years. 1666 Amsterdam is a third-person, dark, story-led action-adventure where you play as Noa the Collector, who has the power of witchcraft to...
GameSpot reports: Assassin’s Creed Creator Reveals New Witch Game, Coming... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Reed Hastings Officially Exits Netflix As Shareholder Vote Confirms New Board Chairman
UPDATED with shareholder vote results. Reed Hastings is officially no longer affiliated with Netflix, the streaming giant he co-founded 29 years ago. In an SEC filing Friday, the company confirmed Hastings’ exit indirectly, noting the results of Thursday’s annual shareholder m...
The big picture: Reed Hastings Officially Exits Netflix As Shareholder Vote... — is generating industry buzz.
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‘Love Island USA’ Sets Premiere Week Viewing Record for Peacock, Streamer Says
Viewers spent more than 800 million minutes watching the show over its first three days.
The big picture: ‘Love Island USA’ Sets Premiere Week Viewing Record... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Among Us Dev Reveals A Brand-New Game
As part of Summer Game Fest, developer Innersloth announced a brand-new Among Us game--it's called Among Us Story: On Guard. "Live life as a Crewmate in this dangerous narrative adventure through space. As Guard, you're in charge of shipwide security and everything is fine....
Why it matters: Among Us Dev Reveals A Brand-New Game may set a new standard for the genre.
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‘Carolina Caroline’ & ‘The Last Whale Singer’ New In Moderate Release, ‘Power Ballad’ Expands — Specialty Preview
TIFF-premiering romantic crime thriller Carolina Caroline and animated adventure The Last Whale Singer open in moderate release. The Little Sister from Cannes, documentary Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC, She’s The He and anime Jinsei are new limited debuts. John Carney’s Power Ball...
Deadline reports: ‘Carolina Caroline’ & ‘The Last Whale Singer’ New... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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The next Virtua Fighter finally got a proper name and a fancy trailer at Summer Game Fest
Sega's next big Virtua Fighter game finally has a proper name, which has been revealed alongside a fancy new trailer. Read more
Why it matters: The next Virtua Fighter finally got a proper... is generating hype in the community.
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‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Is Peacock’s Most-Watched TV Debut Ever, With 23% of Viewership on Phones and Tablets
Season 8 of “Love Island USA” has achieved the most-watched debut for an original season of television ever on Peacock. The season, which premiered on June 2 and has released three episodes so far, has reached a total of 824 million minutes watched, according to first-party da...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Where to Buy New York Knicks Tickets
After the Knicks' thrilling Game 1 away win, prices have soared for their home games at Madison Square Garden
Rolling Stone reports: Where to Buy New York Knicks Tickets — this shows where the music business is headed.
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Geoff Keighley’s Outfit (Mostly) Nailed The Assignment
Listen, we know why you're really watching Summer Game Fest, and it's not for the jaw-dropping announcements, long-anticipated release dates, or celebrity cameos. No. What you're really after is a look at host Geoff Keighley's expansive, suit-filled closet, so let's jump into ...
Why it matters: Geoff Keighley’s Outfit (Mostly) Nailed The Assignment reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Tupac Shakur joins Snoop Dogg in Stranger Than Heaven, which also has a release date once you've finished getting over the whole dead rapper cameo business
Right. So. Stranger Than Heaven, the Like A Dragon/Yakuza devs' hop through different decades of 20th century Japanese history? You're probably already aware that Snoop Dogg's in it. Well, a digitally resurrected version of fellow rapper Tupac Shakur's also in it. For reasons....
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Tupac Shakur joins Snoop Dogg in Stranger Than... — this is generating hype in the community.
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With 2026 Edition, Italy’s Nameless Festival Scaled Up Without Losing Its Soul
Billboard Italy got an up-close look at the event that brought tens of thousands of people to the shores of Lake Como to see headliners Calvin Harris, John Summit and Fisher.
Billboard reports: With 2026 Edition, Italy’s Nameless Festival Scaled Up... — this could define this era of music.
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Iran's threats against this Red Sea choke point are a big vulnerability for the oil market
Oil prices would spike if Iran's Houthi allies started attacking ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Why it matters: Iran's threats against this Red Sea choke point... may shift market dynamics.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin Game Revealed with First Trailer: Watch
The game arrives in lieu of the scrapped R-rated movie based on the dark and gritty storyline. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin Game Revealed with First Trailer: Watch Eddie Fu
The big picture: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin Game... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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HNTR Follows Up Viral Remix with Collaboration Featuring Oscar Winner, Juicy J
One year after his award-winning remix went viral, HNTR makes his mark on the EDM scene with his signature blend of dance and hip hop
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
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Guild Wars 3 Is Real, And It’s Coming To PS5 And PC
After a domain for Guild Wars 3 was updated, fans began to believe an announcement for the anticipated MMO sequel was imminent. The game was officially announced as part of Summer Game Fest 2026. A beta is set to launch in Fall 2027. Guild Wars 3 will release on both PC and Pl...
GameSpot reports: Guild Wars 3 Is Real, And It’s Coming... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Physicists discover attractive forces between molecular condensates may cause running off
Inside cells, certain functions are carried out by locally adjusting molecular composition. This condensation of material results in the formation of dense droplets that can dynamically rearrange. Because of this, interactions between such dense regions determine the shaping o...
The big picture: Physicists discover attractive forces between molecular condensates may... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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DC Studios lights the fuse on a sensational final 'Supergirl' trailer and it's totally peak (video)
'Here's the thing. My cousin and I have very different ideas about what it means to be a hero.'
The big picture: DC Studios lights the fuse on a sensational... — opens new research frontiers.
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Guild Wars 3 announced at Summer Game Fest, beta releasing in Fall 2027
Guild Wars 3 has been announced at Summer Game Fest. It will be playable through a beta come fall 2027. Read more
The big picture: Guild Wars 3 announced at Summer Game Fest,... — signals what players want next.
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Suspicious Polyfill login prompts pop up on Toshiba, Muji websites
Tech giant Toshiba and mega-retailer Muji warned visitors that suspicious sign-in screens popping up on their websites could collect credentials. [...]
Why it matters: Suspicious Polyfill login prompts pop up on Toshiba,... should prompt a review of your own security.
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Sharon Horgan, Richard E. Grant, Claire Foy Among Stars at THR’s Studio at SXSW London
The teams behind 'All Nights Wrong,' 'Savage House' and 'The Boy With the Light Blue Eyes' all stopped by White Rabbit Studios in Shoreditch.
Why it matters: Sharon Horgan, Richard E. Grant, Claire Foy Among... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin is Platinum's next action game, and it's coming from Paramount's new games label
The debut game from Paramount Games Studio was revealed tonight at the Summer Game Fest.
The big picture: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin is... — may set a new standard for the genre.
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"A new hunting ground for the ultimate apex predator" - Alien: Isolation 2 gets its first proper trailer
Creative Assembly and Sega have screened the first proper trailer for Alien: Isolation 2, confirming in the process that the new xenomorph horror game is set on a planet. A planet of windy trees, thick fog, and much wreckage. There is a cage with the bars cracked and bent outw...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: "A new hunting ground for the ultimate apex... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Ex-CoD Dev’s New Game Stars The Boys Actor Claudia Doumit, And It’s Another Attempt To Make Crossfire Work In The West
As part of Summer Game Fest today, developer That's No Moon--a studio founded by former Call of Duty and Naughty Dog developers--announced its first game, and it's not what anyone expected. The game is called Crossfire, and it's the latest attempt from Korean publisher Smil...
The big picture: Ex-CoD Dev’s New Game Stars The Boys Actor... — is generating hype in the community.
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The Class of 2026: Meet the 12 companies making their Fortune 500 debut
From crypto companies to mattress makers, these companies made it in the list’s 72nd year.
The big picture: The Class of 2026: Meet the 12 companies... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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TMNT: The Last Ronin Is Developed By Action-Game Royalty
At Summer Games Fest, the newly announced Paramount Games Studio has revealed that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin--previously in the works at THQ Nordic's Black Forest Games--is now in development at Platinum Games. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_RnIOj126E...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this signals what players want next.
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Founders share VC horror stories, and some are naming names
A massive viral conversation sharing VC horror stories has taken place this week on X. Some are weird. Some are infuriating.
Why it matters: Founders share VC horror stories, and some are... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Control Resonant is how video games should be done
There are, after a good few hours playing it, quite a few games like Control Resonant. It's an RPG with a kind of pseudo open-world - an "open-ended modern world" I believe was Remedy's way of putting it in its presentation to the press earlier this week - and it has skill tre...
The big picture: Control Resonant is how video games should be... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Control Resonant is a sequel — and also a starting point
Chronologically, Control Resonant is a sequel to 2019's Control. But in most other ways, the games aren't directly connected. To developer Remedy, they're more like two sides of the same coin. When Resonant was first revealed last year, creative director Mikael Kasurinen said ...
The big picture: Control Resonant is a sequel — and also... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Crossfire is a new tactical, single-player action game from former Modern Warfare 2019 and Naughty Dog leads
Crossfire was revealed today during Summer Game Fest's opening ceremony. This is the debut title from That's No Moon, an independent studio featuring key talent behind the 2019 Modern Warfare reboot's campaign, and Naughty Dog before that. Read more
Why it matters: Crossfire is a new tactical, single-player action game... may set a new standard for the genre.
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Steam Machine summer launch confirmed in hopeful update, but still no price
The Steam Machine and Steam Frame have been hit by rising component costs even before launch, but Steam still seems committed to bringing the standalone PCs to consumers “this summer.” more…
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Stranger Than Heaven Gets Even Stranger With The Addition Of A Very Alive Tupac
A celebrity-filled cast grows even more. Stranger than Heaven, the new game from Sega's RGG Studios, already has a star-studded cast with big names from both the Eastern and Western music and acting scenes. One of the latest cast additions, however, is definitely a head-tur...
GameSpot reports: Stranger Than Heaven Gets Even Stranger With The... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Tupac Lives… in New Video Game Stranger than Heaven
The game will be available beginning January 15th, 2027. Tupac Lives… in New Video Game Stranger than Heaven Liz Shannon Miller
Why it matters: Tupac Lives… in New Video Game Stranger than... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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That’s No Moon Knows Crossfire Is Going To Be Divisive, And It’s Ok With That
Make no mistake: Crossfire, the debut game from That's No Moon, is a big deal. The carousel of reveals at Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest rarely pauses long enough to fully lay out the stakes behind each game and the ambitions of each developer, but for the Los Angeles-based...
GameSpot reports: That’s No Moon Knows Crossfire Is Going To... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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MIA action-adventure Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin resurfaces in the hands of noted katana enthusiasts Platinum Games
Platinum Games, the game development studio that evidently are to edged weapon action games what Marks & Spencer are to inoffensive socks, are making a TMNT game. It’s called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, it’s being published by Paramount Games Studio, and it’s...
Why it matters: MIA action-adventure Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last... is generating hype in the community.
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Tupac Shakur will appear in the next Yakuza game, Snoop Dogg reveals
Sega says it's treating the rapper's depiction with the "utmost respect for his legacy," without the use of AI.
Why it matters: Tupac Shakur will appear in the next Yakuza... signals what players want next.
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Here's our best look yet at Alien: Isolation 2 as one of the greatest horror games ever prepares to return
On Alien: Isolation's 10th anniversary a couple of years ago, director Al Hope shared some exciting news: a very long-awaited sequel was finally in development. Beyond that, we learned little else. Earlier this year, however, we got our first teaser trailer, and today, during ...
Why it matters: Here's our best look yet at Alien: Isolation... is generating hype in the community.
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Capcom Confirms Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake for 2027, Releases Trailer: Watch
The much-anticipated title will come to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC. Capcom Confirms Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake for 2027, Releases Trailer: Watch Eddie Fu
The big picture: Capcom Confirms Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake for... — is making waves across platforms.
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Three years later, that 'dark' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin game gets a first trailer, and it's being created by Bayonetta studio Platinum Games
Some three years after it was announced an unnamed developer was taking the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in a darker video game direction with a project inspired by the well-regarded TMNT graphic novel The Last Ronin, the game has finally - albeit vaguely - been unveiled. And ...
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Game ‘The Last Ronin’ Unveiled by Paramount Games Studio
Paramount Games Studio brought its turtle power to Summer Game Fest Friday with the reveal of the combined Paramount-Skydance in-house studio’s first project: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin.” Developed by Platinum Games and published by Paramount Games Studio, “...
Variety reports: ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Game ‘The Last Ronin’... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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‘The Pitt’ Makeup Head Unpacks the Show’s Goriest Moments, From a Bloody Head Flap to Tongue Lacerations
“The Pitt’s” department head makeup artist Myriam Arougheti knew that after the success of the show’s first season, she would have to step things up a notch for season 2. The first season featured heart attacks, third-degree burns and an emergency thoracotomy. For Season 2, th...
The big picture: ‘The Pitt’ Makeup Head Unpacks the Show’s Goriest... — is generating industry buzz.
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Caeli Santaolalla Voted Out Of ‘La Casa De Los Famosos’ As More Evictions Planned Leading Up To The Season 6 Finale
Caeli Santaolalla became the latest La Casa de los Famosos housemate to be voted out by viewers as the Season 6 finale nears. “Every time I went into the elimination room, I was never confident. I knew that there was always a risk of being eliminated,” she told us following he...
Deadline reports: Caeli Santaolalla Voted Out Of ‘La Casa De... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Netease action stunner Blood Message gets gorgeous cinematic trailer at Summer Game Fest
Blood Message - the upcoming action adventure game by Netease - just got a stunning new trailer at Summer Game Fest. Read more
Why it matters: Netease action stunner Blood Message gets gorgeous cinematic... signals what players want next.
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Nest Mini and Audio are out of stock ahead of Google Home Speaker
With the Google Home Speaker likely shipping this month, the Nest Mini and Nest Audio are now out of stock on the Google Store. more…
The big picture: Nest Mini and Audio are out of stock... — is one to watch for the industry.
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The better way to use Gemini on the Mac
Back in April, Google joined OpenAI and Anthropic in offering a dedicated Mac app for its AI chatbot software. Two months later, it’s clear that Gemini for Mac isn’t as good as it could be. more…
The big picture: The better way to use Gemini on the... — could change how developers build software.
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Shadow Of The Colossus, Ico Creator Fumito Ueda Reveals New Game Gen Atlas
We received a fresh look at the next game from Shadow of the Colossus creator Fumito Ueda at Summer Game Fest. Previously teased as Project Robot, the game is now titled Gen Atlas. A new trailer focused heavily on the sense of scale that you might expect from the acclaimed gam...
Why it matters: Shadow Of The Colossus, Ico Creator Fumito Ueda... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Cuphead 2 in the works at Studio MDHR, as well as a new arcade shooter based on the series
A new hand-animated Cuphead game is in development from Studio MDHR. The news was shared with a short segment during this evening's Summer Game Fest showcase. This upcoming game will take Cuphead's characters on a "fresh, exciting adventure". Read more
The big picture: Cuphead 2 in the works at Studio MDHR,... — may set a new standard for the genre.
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Boeing to start 737 Max production on new assembly line July 6, CEO says
The new 737 Max final assembly line in Everett, Washington, will serve as a catalyst for increasing Max production to 52 jets per month.
Why it matters: Boeing to start 737 Max production on new... could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Capcom announce Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake, a new first-person version of the 26-year-old Dreamcast hit
The zombies are eating well this summer. Capcom have revealed the much-rumoured remake of Resident Evil: Code Veronica, originally released on Dreamcast a billion centuries ago in 2000. Read more
The big picture: Capcom announce Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake, a... — is generating hype in the community.
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Trump wants Bill Pulte to fire big chunk of national intelligence office staff: WSJ
President Trump's comments are sure to roil members of Congress who criticized the appointment of Bill Pulte as acting national intelligence director.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week May 30th – June 5th
Great new tracks from Hammok, Ibibio Sound Machine, Rico Nasty, Ryan Beatty, and more. Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week May 30th – June 5th Consequence Staff
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this could define this era of music.
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Shadow of the Colossus and Ico creator Fumito Ueda's next game will let us pilot a giant robot head to take over mech bodies
I'm down for desolate, colossal robots.
The big picture: Shadow of the Colossus and Ico creator Fumito... — is generating hype in the community.
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15 Best New Movies to Streaming in June 2026: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ ‘Hoppers,’ ‘Forbidden Fruits’ and More
James Cameron and Pixar are set to deliver a blockbuster streaming month for Disney+ as “Avatar: Fire and Ash” and “Hoppers” arrive on the platform after successful box office runs in movie theaters. Cameron’s “Fire and Ash” expands the universe of Pandora after two of the big...
The big picture: 15 Best New Movies to Streaming in June... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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Fumito Ueda, legendary developer behind Shadow of the Colossus and Ico, announces single-player epic Gen Atlas for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC
Fumito Ueda, the creator of Ico, Shadow of the Colossus and The Last Guardian, revealed his next sci-fi project at tonight's Summer Game Fest - the first big information drop we've seen about the game since its reveal back at The Game Awards 2024. Read more
The big picture: Fumito Ueda, legendary developer behind Shadow of the... — is generating hype in the community.
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‘Resident Evil: Veronica’ Remake Set for 2027 Release
“Resident Evil: Veronica,” a remake of the 2000 “Resident Evil” game “Code: Veronica,” will be released by Capcom next year. The original “Resident Evil – Code Veronica” took place three months after the events of 1998’s “Resident Evil 2” and concurrently with 1999’s “Resident...
Variety reports: ‘Resident Evil: Veronica’ Remake Set for 2027 Release — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Congress still can’t decide what to do about warrantless surveillance
The deadline to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is coming up a week from now on June 12th, and legislators seem no closer to reaching a deal. If this sounds like deja vu, it's because we've been here before. Congress reauthorized Section 70...
The big picture: Congress still can’t decide what to do about... — could change how developers build software.
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Everything to Know About World Cup 2026: Teams, Hosts, Where and Who to Watch
The FIFA World Cup is upon us. Find out which teams are playing, where the action is happening, which players to look out for and more.
The big picture: Everything to Know About World Cup 2026: Teams,... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake announced at Summer Game Fest, coming in 2027
Resident Evil: Veronica has been announced at Summer Game Fest. The game will release in 2027 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Read more
Why it matters: Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake announced at Summer... may set a new standard for the genre.
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Alien Isolation 2 announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Today, Creative Assembly announced that Alien Isolation 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. The title does not have a launch window currently. Alien Isolation originally released over a decade ago. A Nintendo Switch version hit the console at the end of 2019. Like the original, ...
Nintendo Everything reports: Alien Isolation 2 announced for Nintendo Switch 2 — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Alien: Isolation 2 Looks As Scary As The Original And Is Coming To PC, PS5, Xbox, And Switch 2
In space, nobody can hear you scream, but your neighbors likely will hear you freaking out
Kotaku reports: Alien: Isolation 2 Looks As Scary As The... — this is generating hype in the community.
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Anna Faris Recalls Neve Campbell, Jennifer Love Hewitt Were “So Lovely” After ‘Scary Movie’ Spoofed Them
More than 25 years later, Anna Faris is looking back at the reaction to her debut as Cindy Campbell in Scary Movie (2000). The actress, whose Scary Movie 6 return is now in theaters, recently recalled meeting Neve Campbell and Jennifer Love Hewitt after spoofing their roles in...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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‘Art of Fighting,’ ‘Fatal Fury’ Adaptations in the Works from David Goyer, Skybound (Exclusive)
The video game titles from SNK are heading to various mediums as Erik Feig's new production banner Arena takes shape.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Art of Fighting,’ ‘Fatal Fury’ Adaptations in the... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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‘John Wick’ Spinoff ‘Caine’ Adds Bill Nighy (Exclusive)
Mason Thames ('The Black Phone') and Dacre Montgomery ('Stranger Things') are already on board the action movie which is in production.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘John Wick’ Spinoff ‘Caine’ Adds Bill Nighy (Exclusive) — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Trump administration, OpenAI discussing possible government stake in the AI startup
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman first shared the idea with the Trump administration in 2025, according to a source.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Mighty Cuphead Adventure announced, new Cuphead game on the way
At Summer Game Fest 2026 today, Studio MDHR revealed that it’s working on a brand new Cuphead game and Mighty Cuphead Adventure is set to be released. Mighty Cuphead Adventure is an 8-bit action platformer being made by a small team at Studio MDHR. The announcement notes that ...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
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How America Broke the World Cup
From Iranian players training in Tijuana to $15,000 visa bonds for African fans, the 2026 World Cup arrives as the most politically toxic sporting event in modern history.
The big picture: How America Broke the World Cup — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Reed Hastings Officially Leaves Netflix Board, Jay Hoag Becomes Chairman
It’s a changing for the guard at the top of Netflix’s board. Executive chairman Reed Hastings, the company’s co-founder who served as CEO for 25 years and drove it to become the world’s leading premium streamer, officially departed the Netflix board following the June 4 annual...
Variety reports: Reed Hastings Officially Leaves Netflix Board, Jay Hoag... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Resident Evil Veronica announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Resident Evil Veronica is now in development for Nintendo Switch 2, Capcom just revealed. The game launches in 2027. Capcom has a habit of remaking Resident Evil titles and bringing out new entries. For this one, it’s the former. Resident Evil Veronica is being treated to a fu...
Nintendo Everything reports: Resident Evil Veronica announced for Nintendo Switch 2 — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Paramount+ Lands ‘Cop Land’ Series Adaptation From James Mangold, Robert Levine, Par TV Studios & Miramax
EXCLUSIVE: Paramount+’s “Land” slate is growing. In a competitive situation, the streamer has nabbed for development Cop Land, James Mangold’s series take on his 1997 Miramax movie. The project, from Paramount Television Studios and Miramax Television, is looking to join Param...
The big picture: Paramount+ Lands ‘Cop Land’ Series Adaptation From James... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Ubisoft's free-to-play Division shooter is coming to Steam
The Division Resurgence, originally announced as a mobile-only game, quietly dropped for PC on Ubisoft's storefront in April.
The big picture: Ubisoft's free-to-play Division shooter is coming to Steam — is generating hype in the community.
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Vince Vaughn Still Thinks He Could Build a Better Bears Team in “Madden NFL 27” Teaser
Before he was starring in movies, Vince Vaughn was a kid in suburban Chicago watching Notre Dame and Bears football. “I was so fortunate because we didn’t have a lot when I was younger, but we had Walter Payton, and he was such an unbelievable player, just a quality guy the wa...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Yasuhisa Hara’s ‘Kingdom’ Vol. 79 Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 for Second Week
Debuting at No. 2 is the final installment (Vol. 31) of Mayu Murata's popular shojo manga Honey Lemon Soda.
The big picture: Yasuhisa Hara’s ‘Kingdom’ Vol. 79 Tops Billboard Japan... — shows where the music business is headed.
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Google to pay SpaceX $920 million a month for compute capacity at xAI data centers
Ahead of a planned IPO, SpaceX inked a deal to rent compute capacity to Google for $920 million per month for 32 months.
CNBC reports: Google to pay SpaceX $920 million a month... — this may shift market dynamics.
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How a USB-connected speaker can infect a PC without ever being touched
Seller of the Sound Blaster Katana V2X doesn't consider the behavior a vulnerability.
Ars Technica reports: How a USB-connected speaker can infect a PC... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Hitsujibungaku Talk New Single ‘Dogs,’ Finding Cool Beyond Gender: Billboard Japan Women In Music Interview
The two spoke about the essence of their new single and how their mind-set has shifted over the past three years.
Billboard reports: Hitsujibungaku Talk New Single ‘Dogs,’ Finding Cool Beyond... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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