Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
7,412 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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gamesradar.com
70 hours in, Death Stranding 2 is one of few open world games that justifies having such a huge map
Opinion | Death Stranding 2: On the Beach's repetitive delivery missions could drag, but with mastering its open world being the whole point it becomes something special
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engadget.com
Even before the Xbox layoffs, there was 'tension' at Halo Studios
At least five employees at Halo Studios have been fired as part of company-wide layoffs at Microsoft on Wednesday, according to a developer with knowledge of the situation.
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foxnews.com
Diddy's dream team avoided 'disaster' with one key move, OJ Simpson attorney says
High-profile attorneys Teny Geragos and Marc Agnifilo, dubbed the "dream team," secured Sean "Diddy" Combs' acquittal on sex trafficking charges after a federal trial.
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usmagazine.com
Journalist Calls Diddy 'Bored Billionaire Sex Addict' Post-Trial
Journalist Touré described Sean Diddy Combs as 'a bored billionaire sex addict' during an ABC News appearance following Diddy’s trial verdict
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theverge.com
Three former Ubisoft executives are convicted of sexual and psychological harassment
The three men denied the allegations against them.
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theguardian.com
Key moments from Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s seven-week sex trafficking trial
From Cassie Ventura testifying for four days to the judge threatening to remove Combs from the courtroom, here are some of the trial’s key moments
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‘Let Puffy go’: outside court, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs supporters hail verdict
Cheers greet acquittal on most serious charges but victim support groups call verdict ‘stain’ on criminal justice system
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arstechnica.com
What’s wrong with AAA games? The development of the next Battlefield has answers.
EA insiders describe stress and setbacks in a project that’s too big to fail.
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polygon.com
Xbox VR might be my handheld of choice
The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition shows a lot of potential as a Game Pass machine
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Sean Combs' Courtroom Reaction After Sex Trafficking Verdict
Inside Sean 'Diddy' Combs' courtroom reaction to his sex trafficking case verdict
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variety.com
Microsoft to Lay Off Thousands; Xbox Chief Says Gaming Division Cuts Will Remove ‘Layers of Management’
Microsoft is set to layoff thousands of employees worldwide Wednesday, including some in the Microsoft Gaming division.
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windowscentral.com
Microsoft continues Xbox layoffs, with jobs cut at King and ZeniMax Media — read Phil Spencer's note to staff
King and ZeniMax Media, two of the subsidiaries at Microsoft Gaming, are being hit with layoffs.
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abcnews.go.com
Australia cancels rapper Ye's visa over 'Heil Hitler' release
A government minister says Ye, the U_S_ rapper formerly known as Kanye West, has recently been stripped of an Australian visa after he released his single “Heil Hitler.”
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial live updates: jury reaches verdict
Jury of eight men and four women began deliberations on Monday after seven weeks of testimony
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gamespot.com
Best Buy 4th of July Sale Is Live - Save On Video Games, TV, Accessories, & More
Best Buy's 4th of July Sale runs until Sunday, July 6.
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usatoday.com
Diddy trial updates: Jury in Sean Combs case wrestles with verdict after deadlocked charge
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tomsguide.com
PS5 Pro is getting a big upgrade in 2026 — I asked Mark Cerny what’s coming, and why AMD’s future PC GPUs feel more 'PlayStation' than ever
Sony's Mark Cerny explains how AMD and Project Amethyst contributed to the PS5 Pro's impending 2026 upgrade
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Who are Bob Vylan? The British punks who had their US visas revoked for anti-IDF chants
The group’s ‘death to the IDF’ chant at Glastonbury ignited a firestorm – and prompted action from the US state department
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"Please save this IP" — Blizzard teases new Diablo 2 content as the game turns 25, and fans are clearly hungry for it
It only takes a whiff of new Diablo 2 content to get everyone excited, and I'm here for it.
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engadget.com
Amazon unveils its Prime Gaming freebies for July 2025
Amazon announced a fresh batch of games that it's giving away for free or nearly free.
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foxnews.com
Diddy jury deadlocked after rapper's defense played 'high stakes poker': legal expert
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial jurors deadlocked on racketeering charge while reaching verdict on four counts, as experts explain the complexity of RICO charges in the sex crimes case.
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engadget.com
11 Bit Studios clarifies its AI use in The Alters after player outcry
11 Bit Studios has drawn the ire of players for the undisclosed use of artificial intelligence in its recent release, The Alters.
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comicbook.com
10 Video Games Releasing in July 2025 You Shouldn’t Miss
Despite being in the summer, the July 2025 video game release calendar is packed with all sorts of big and small games.
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dexerto.com
Nintendo faces legal action over ability to brick Switch 2s whenever they want - Dexerto
Brazil’s consumer watchdog is challenging Nintendo over EULA terms that allow the company to ban consoles from online services.
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Diddy trial live updates: Jury to continue deliberating after decision made on 4 of 5 counts
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foxnews.com
Diddy jury reaches partial verdict in sex trafficking, racketeering trial
Jurors in Diddy's sex trafficking and racketeering case reached a verdict 14 hours after seven weeks of trial testimony. If convicted, the "Last Night" rapper could face life in prison.
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engadget.com
Video Games Weekly: Summer Game Fest ends when I say so
We close out Summer Game Fest month with a closer look at Crisol: Theater of Idols, Grave Seasons and Escape Academy 2.
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nhl.com
Dallas Stars name Glen Gulutzan as head coach | Dallas Stars
Gulutzan spent the last seven seasons with Edmonton where the Oilers qualified for the postseason in six of the seven years and reached the Stanley Cup Final in each of the last two
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pagesix.com
What Lauren Sánchez whispered to new husband Jeff Bezos after their $50M Venetian wedding: lip reader
The couple tied the knot in Venice, Italy, on Friday during a $50 million wedding attended by Leonardo DiCaprio, Sydney Sweeney and more celebrities.
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nbcnews.com
Netflix shoots for the moon with new NASA content partnership
"Starting this summer, NASA+ live programming will be available on Netflix," the space agency said.
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hollywoodreporter.com
Netflix to Add NASA+ as It Launches Into Live Streaming Feeds
The U.S. space agency and streaming giant will link up later this summer, with NASA+ becoming the first live feed from an outside programmer to be integrated into Netflix.
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Apple Music Unveils New Culver City Studio Space
"We want this to be an open house for artists, songwriters or any creator to come in, hang out and create content, connect with their fans or connect with other artists,” Apple Music's top exec Oliver Schusser says.
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Rosie O’Donnell Calls Out Oprah for Attending Jeff Bezos’ Wedding: ‘How Is That Possible? He Treats His Employees With Disdain… He Is Not a Nice Man’
Rosie O'Donnell does not understand why Oprah attended Jeff Bezos' wedding, which made her feel sick to her stomach.
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Apple Finally Has a Box Office Hit With ‘F1.’ What’s Next for the Studio’s Movie Strategy?
After Brad Pitt's 'F1: The Movie' scored at the box office, here are four ways that Apple's film studio strategy could evolve.
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Kim Kardashian talks 'magical' scene from Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos wedding
Kim Kardashian, among the guests at the star-studded wedding between Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, gushed about the new bride: \
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foxnews.com
Diddy jury begins deliberations in sex trafficking, racketeering trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs faces verdict from 12-person jury after prosecutors portrayed him as criminal enterprise leader, while defense argued government targeted the music mogul.
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Bob Vylan Lose Visas, Dropped by UTA Following “Death to IDF” Chant at Glastonbury
Deputy secretary of state Christopher Landau confirmed the duo's visas have been revoked "in light of their hateful tirade at Glastonbury, including leading the crowd in death chants."
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BBC Says It ‘Should Have Pulled’ Livestream of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Set; UTA Drops Punk Duo From Roster
The BBC has issued a statement regarding Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set on Saturday, with the broadcaster saying it "should have pulled" the livestream.
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indy100.com
Xbox confirms brand new games releasing this week - and there's 18 of them
Xbox has confirmed a total of 18 new games will be releasing across its consoles and platforms this week (30 June - 4 July).The below list covers all the games releasing across Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and Xbox PC.30 JuneMystic Pathways: Crystal Quest (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC): Mystic Pathway...
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tomsguide.com
Nintendo Switch Summer Sale is live — 15 best game deals from $3 to snag now
There are some big savings to be had
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Diddy lawyer Marc Agnifilo compares 'freak offs' to couples drinking lemonade
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foxnews.com
Diddy jurors face 'battleground' as deliberations begin in rapper's federal trial: expert
Sean "Diddy" Combs faces verdict from 12-person jury after prosecutors portrayed him as criminal enterprise leader, while defense argued government targeted the music mogul.
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Xbox Fans Only Have 48 Hours to Grab Exclusive Game for Free
Xbox fans across Xbox One and Xbox Series X have a new free game to grab on the Microsoft Store for a limited time.
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Box Office: ‘F1’ Revs to $144 Million Globally, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Nears $950 Million Milestone
Brad Pitt's racing drama "F1" drove to the top of box office charts, collecting a sizable $88.4 million internationally and $144 million globally.
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Beyoncé’s Mid-Air Car Almost Tips Over, Singer Pauses ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour to Get Safely on the Ground: ‘If I Ever Fall I Know Y’all Would Catch Me’
Beyoncé's mid-air car almost tipped over during one of the last stops on her 'Cowboy Carter' tour.
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foxnews.com
Diddy 'might be cooked' on key sex crime as jury prepares to deliberate, expert says
Diddy faced an uncertain verdict as his sex trafficking and racketeering trial concludes with experts divided on prosecution's case strength against the rapper's defense strategy.
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engadget.com
Puzzle platformers, desktop aquariums and other new indie games worth checking out
Microsoft has approved a fan-made Halo-themed game in the vein of Vampire Survivors that you can play for free right now.
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Glastonbury organisers ‘appalled’ by Bob Vylan’s anti-IDF remarks during performance
Statement condemns comments made by London punk duo while police confirm investigation is under way
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Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ Delivers Apple’s First Box Office Hit With $55.6 Million Debut, ‘M3GAN 2.0’ Fizzles With $10 Million
"F1," a big-budget racing drama starring Brad Pitt, impressively revved to $55.6 million in its domestic opening weekend.
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nbcnews.com
Glastonbury Festival condemns chants of ‘free Palestine’ and ‘death to the IDF’
English punk duo Bob Vylan drew swift backlash from English and Israeli authorities for leading chants criticizing Israel during their Glastonbury performance.