Press review · Wednesday, 6 August 2025
06 August 2025
7,403 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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theguardian.com
I was falling hard for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – then it betrayed me at the final hour | Dominik Diamond
I tried my hand at this year’s French arthouse gaming hit, but after an intense initial infatuation, the relationship hit the rocks
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variety.com
Electronic Arts in Talks to Go Private in Nearly $50 Billion Deal
Publicly traded video game giant Electronic Arts is closing in on a nearly $50 billion deal to become a privately held company
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engadget.com
YouTube Premium adds high-quality audio and 4x playback for iOS, Android and desktop
YouTube Premium features like customizable playback speeds and Shorts PiP are available on more devices.
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rollingstone.com
'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Will Return to Nexstar's ABC Stations
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' will return to Nexstar, which owns and operates more than 30 ABC affiliates, after the company preempted the show.
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nypost.com
How to get the Amazon Prime settlement refund — see if you’re eligible
“Today, we are putting billions of dollars back into Americans’ pockets, and making sure Amazon never does this again,” FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson said in a statement.
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gamespot.com
Diablo 4 Takes To The Stars With StarCraft Crossover
Blizzard hasn't completely forgotten about StarCraft.
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windowscentral.com
Costco reportedly comments on removing Xbox stock — "We don’t have any plans going forward to carry an Xbox console."
Costco vs. Xbox bust up reportedly confirmed, as the retailer says plans to ditch Xbox consoles was a "business decision," without providing specifics.
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engadget.com
The ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming device will cost you $1,000
Microsoft has finally revealed how much the ROG Xbox Ally handheld consoles will cost you, now that they're available for preorder.
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Xbox Ally Prices Revealed: Handheld Console Will Cost Up to $1,000
Microsoft has set the prices for its new Xbox Ally handheld gaming consoles, revealing the premium version will run customers nearly $1,000.
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empireonline.com
It's Nearly Here: Where To Look For The ROG Xbox Ally With Launch Day Approaching
All the latest news on the ROG Xbox Ally, including pre-order updates. Here's what we know about the handheld console from Microsoft and ASUS.
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Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser Steps Down
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser will retire Dec. 31 after more than a decade at the company.
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Leonardo DiCaprio Calls Box Office ‘Very Important’ for ‘One Battle After Another’: PTA Wants People to See a Movie ‘Different Than What We’ve Been Saturated With’
Leonardo DiCaprio weighs in on the box office pressure for Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another."
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usatoday.com
Leonardo DiCaprio finally checks this off his bucket list, ends his biggest regret
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As usual, the latest PlayStation State of Play brought plenty of games for Xbox and PC users to check out, too
Here are all the Xbox and PC games from the September 2025 PlayStation State of Play.
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forbes.com
‘Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles’ Switch 2 Review: Tactical Mastery
'Final Fantasy Tactics' was one of the best tactical role-playing games of the late 90s, and it has now been given the HD treatment, making it essential gaming.
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theverge.com
Ghost of Yōtei is exactly the kind of game PlayStation needs
A refinement of its predecessor.
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Jimmy Kimmel fires back at Trump over threat to sue ABC: 'He's a bully'
During his second night back on the air, Jimmy Kimmel fired back at President Donald Trump's threat to sue ABC following the late-night show's return.
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independent.co.uk
Jimmy Kimmel relentlessly mocks ‘bully’ Trump after returning from suspension
Late night host explains why he talks about president ‘more than anything’
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gamespot.com
PlayStation Plus Free Games For October 2025 Revealed
Here are the next games headed to PlayStation Plus.
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bloody-disgusting.com
‘Halloween: The Game’ Stalks Consoles and PC Next September [Trailer]
The countdown is on for IllFonic and Gun Interactive’s Halloween. During the Sony State of Play, the teams announced that the asymmetric stealth horror game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 8, 2026! Alongside the release date announcement is a brand-new gameplay trailer, which […]
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engadget.com
PlayStation Pulse Elevate portable speakers are coming for your desktop in 2026
Sony's lineup of gaming-focused audio devices is growing with the addition of the PlayStation Pulse Elevate wireless speakers.
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arstechnica.com
Console wars death watch: Microsoft Flight Simulator coming to PS5 in December
What’s next, Sonic games on Nintendo consoles? Oh, wait…
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How Long Will Sinclair and Nexstar’s Jimmy Kimmel Blackouts Last? Why Disney and ABC Have the Upper Hand in the Standoffs
When will Sinclair and Nexstar bring back 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to their stations? And who has more to lose -- Disney and ABC, or Sinclair and Nexstar?
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PlayStation State of Play September 2025: all the news and trailers
If you couldn’t catch it live.
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Meet the first person to own over 40,000 paid Steam games
Feeling any better about your backlog yet?
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A is bringing fashion back to the franchise
In Lumiose City, style is everything.
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Hades II’s big 1.0 update has me obsessed all over again
Hades II has the juice.
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Look back on the career of Italian film star Claudia Cardinale
Claudia Cardinale, a glamorous symbol of post-war Italian cinema who enjoyed a long career in film and the theatre, has died at age 87.
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Claudia Cardinale, glamorous star of The Leopard and Once Upon a Time in the West, dies aged 87
The husky-voiced, chain-smoking actor had a reputation as a fiercely independent, free-spirited woman
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dexerto.com
Chinese gacha game accused of ‘stealing’ Spider-Man 2’s animations - Dexerto
This Chinese gacha wowed fans with anime GTA vibes, but its Spider-Man-style swinging sparked plagiarism claims.
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abcnews.go.com
3 people shot at Dallas ICE field office: ICE official
Three people were shot at the Dallas ICE field office on Wednesday morning, according to acting director of ICE Todd Lyons.
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Donald Trump says 'let Jimmy Kimmel rot' and threatens to sue ABC — again
Pres. Trump wasn't too happy about ABC's choice to bring back \
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Gavin Newsom Says His Social Media Strategy Reveals 'the Absurdity of Donald Trump'
Gavin Newsom appeared on 'The Late Show' to discuss his social media strategy and how he wants to show "the absurdity of Donald Trump."
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Donald Trump Threatens to Sue 'ABC Fake News' Over Jimmy Kimmel's Return
Donald Trump responded to the return of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' threatening to sue "ABC Fake News."
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nbcnews.com
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' returns after ABC suspension: Live updates, early audience reaction and more
Follow the latest on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' as the late night show returns after an indefinite pause by ABC. Sinclair broadcast stations will not air the latest episodes.
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engadget.com
A PlayStation State of Play is set for September 24
The stream will run for over 35 minutes and include about five minutes of Saros gameplay.
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Pocketpair's latest 'Palworld' game might make Nintendo patent farming mechanics — 'Palfarm' gets cozy with early access
Hot on the heels of Nintendo's own Pokemon cozy farming life sim, Palworld has its own on the way too.
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'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' returns to air tonight: Follow along for live updates
Kimmel is expected to address the abrupt suspension of his ABC late-night talk show following outrage over comments he made regarding Charlie Kirk.
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Jimmy Kimmel May Be Back. Trump's Attacks on the First Amendment Aren't Over
Former late-night writer Merrill Markoe writes about Trump administration's unprecedented assault on free speech and parallels to the movie 'Network.'
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hollywoodreporter.com
Claudia Cardinale, Enchantress of Italian Cinema, Dies at 87
She shuttled between sets in 1963 to make Visconti's 'The Leopard' and Fellini's '8 1/2,' then starred for Leone in 'Once Upon a Time in the West.'
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Former Writers React to Show’s Return: “I’m Truly Shocked”
As 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' ends its ABC suspension, one former staffer tells The Hollywood Reporter that he expects the host to continue targeting Trump: "It would be crazy to try to change now."
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engadget.com
Costco reportedly stops selling Xbox consoles online
Costco has reportedly stopped selling Xbox consoles online throughout the US and UK. It's still selling Nintendo and Sony products.
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Can Call of Duty appeal to both Gen-Z and Millennials/Gen-X? → Black Ops 7's multiplayer trailer debut divides fans.
Bright colors, space age future-tech, and awful Travis Scott mumble rap — Call of Duty wants me to know I'm too old for Black Ops 7, seemingly.
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Google Play is getting a Gemini-powered AI Sidekick to help you in games
Here comes another screen overlay.
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Why Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Was No Joke Abroad
European satirists and media outlets say the episode underscores the vulnerability of U.S. political comedy to political interference: “[It's] a summary of almost all of America’s problems.”
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Jimmy Kimmel breaks silence on social media ahead of his show's return
Jimmy Kimmel has posted on social media for the first time since his show's suspension ahead of his return to the air.
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Jimmy Kimmel's road back to air, after Charlie Kirk comments and Disney boycott
Jimmy Kimmel will greet viewers once again as the host of ABC's late-night franchise. What happened behind the scenes to get him there?
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foxbusiness.com
Michelob Ultra dethrones Modelo Especial to become America's new top-selling beer brand
Anheuser-Busch's Michelob Ultra claims the number one beer spot in America, ending Constellation Brands' Modelo Especial reign that began in June 2023.
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‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer: Pedro Pascal and Baby Yoda Topple an AT-AT, Fight Jeremy Allen White’s Hutt and Team Up With Sigourney Weaver
The first trailer for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' the new 'Star Wars' movie with Pedro Pascal, has been revealed.
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gamespot.com
Steam Bug Botched This Indie Game's Launch, Now It's Getting A Second Chance
Planet Centauri was the victim of a Steam bug, but players are starting to notice this throwback side-scrolling sandbox game.