Fortnite- Where To Get The Shockwave Hammer And How To Use It

With any new season of Fortnite, you can rest assured there will be thrilling new weapons to test out, but the introduction of Chapter 4 Season 1 comes packing one of the most epic ones yet. The brand-new Shockwave Hammer is a melee weapon that can dish out some hefty damage with each mighty swing, but that’s probably not going to be the main reason you pick this one up. Read on to find out where to find this heavy hitter and why you’ll want to drag it around with you.

Where to find the Shockwave Hammer and how it works

The Shockwave Hammer can be found in chests, on the ground, and from capture points–new domination-style locations that change with every round. It is an Epic-quality item and is therefore somewhat rare, though they’re obviously easier to find at larger POIs that have denser loot pools. We found them in two consecutive Oathbound Chests, which are the new white and gold chests you’ll see in some locations, so it may be the case that they’re more likely to be found inside of those.

This massive hammer can hit an enemy for 75 damage and launch them away from you, but that will require you to get right up on them. If you can, though, it makes for…

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The Walking Dead- Survival Instinct Review_1

If you’re worried about the zombie apocalypse, don’t be. It’s really nothing to get worked up over. Sure, humankind will find itself beset by legions of ravenous undead, but they’ll be incredibly polite undead. Zombies will wait patiently for you to cave their heads in with a hammer, will file into a neat line before attacking, and will give up on chasing you after so much as three meters of exhausted shambling. At least that’s how the zombie apocalypse looks according to The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct, a dull and toothless action game that presents a few interesting ideas but leaves them wallowing in a sea of shoddy execution.

Nomadland, Soul, Promising Young Woman Score BAFTA Wins

The drama Nomadland, Pixar’s Soul, and the dark thriller Promising Young Woman were among the big winners at this year’s BAFTA awards. The British film awards ceremony is seen as an indicator of who might succeed at the Oscars later this month.

Nomadland won the most awards, claiming four of the seven it was nominated for Come from Sports betting site VPbet . These were Best Film, Best Actress for Frances McDormand, Best Director for Chloé Zhao, and Best Cinematography. Soul won Best Animated Film and Best original Score, and Promising Young Woman took home awards for Outstanding British film and Best Original Screenplay.

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Nolan Urges Oppenheimer Fans To Buy The Disc So "No Evil Streaming Service Can Steal It From You"

Christopher Nolan, outspoken proponent to theatrical experiences second only to Nicole Kidman, has emphasized the significance of owning a physical copy of his latest film, Oppenheimer. According to Variety, at a Los Angeles screening the director criticized streaming services and urged moviegoers to invest in the Blu-ray version, highlighting the meticulous effort put into preserving the film’s soundscape.

“Obviously Oppenheimer has been quite a ride for us, and now it is time for me to release a home version of the film. I’ve been working very hard on it for months,” Nolan said. “I’m known for my love of theatrical and put my whole life into that, but, the truth is, the way the film goes out at home is equally important.”

“The Dark Knight was one of the first films where we formatted it specially for Blu-ray release because it was a new form at the time,” Nolan said. “And in the case of Oppenheimer, we put a lot of care and attention into the Blu-ray version… and trying to translate the photography and the sound, putting that into the digital realm with a version you can buy and own at home and put on a shelf so no evil streaming ser…

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Blue Guru Games releases first online slot The Nemean Lion; eyes U.S. market for future opportunities

LeoVegas Group’s new slot studio Blue Guru Games, which was launched in May 2021 through the Swedish gaming company’s investment arm LeoVentures, has debuted The Nemean Lion, the first of four titles currently in its games portfolio. The Bragg Gaming Group-powered slot has already gone live with a number of major operators via the Oryx Gaming Blue Horn casino content delivery program.

The Malta-headquartered studio’s portfolio will reportedly be expanding further in the coming months, and as mentioned has three other new titles, including Octopus Armada and Curse of the Mummies, set to be released on May 24th and June 14th, respectively, while a fourth title, Clash of the Seraphim, is coming soon.

U.S. Market:

According to a press release, as part of the planned rollout of new games, the studio will also look to launch its games in the U.S. market later this year as noted by Andrew Braithwaite, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Guru Games…

The Nemean Lion was a vicious creature in Greek mythology that wreaked havoc on the area of Nemea. And slaying the large lion was one of 10 (originally) tasks Hercules was told to complete b…

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Chicago gets down to considering five casino proposals from three hopefuls

As part of the campaign to bring a large casino to downtown Chicago and a trio of companies have reportedly submitted five proposals that are to now be considered by the office of mayor Lori Lightfoot (pictured).

According to a Thursday report from local television broadcaster WGN-TV, the competing propositions have been officially presented by operator hopefuls Hard Rock International, Bally’s Corporation and Rush Street Gaming with officials eager to have picked a winner before the end of March. The source detailed that the Chicago City Council will also have to sign off on any plan to build a casino in the center of the metropolis before the selected scheme is sent to the five-member Illinois Gaming Board for further approvals.

Aboriginal anticipation:

Regarding the proposal from Hard Rock International, which is an enterprise of the federally-recognized Seminole Tribe of Florida, and the broadcaster reported that the operator envisions spending in the region of $1.7 billion so as to bring a casino to the One Central development that is taking shape just a stone’s throw from the 61,000-seat Soldier Field gridiron football stadium. The…

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Golden Matrix Makes the Next Step in MeridianBet Group Acquisition

Golden Matrix Group, Inc., one of the leading companies in the iGaming industry, released some updates related to the recent acquisition of the leading Southeast European B2C company, MeridianBet Group. 

The First Amendment:

On September 27, the companies signed a First Amendment to Amended and Restated Purchase Agreement and decided upon the acquisition. The date of closing the agreement is extended, and the financial terms will be modified as well.

After changing the financial terms, Golden Matrix will be able to use up to $20 million of cash-on-hand to pay part of the total amount of $30 million. After the July amendments the initial amount of $50 million was reduced to $30 million.

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Romania Appeals Gymnast Sabrina Maneca-Voinea's Score After Jordan Chiles' Medal-Winning Inquiry

Romanian Olympic Committee Appeals Gymnast's Score After Jordan Chiles Inquiry

Sabrina Maneca-Voinea is taking it back to the judges table.

Days after Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles submitted a successful inquiry about her score in the women's floor exercise at the 2024 Paris Olympics that ultimately landed her the bronze medal, the Romanian Olympic Committee has appealed Sabrina's final score in the Aug. 5 event, according to a social media post.

The 17-year-old was given a 0.1 deduction for stepping out of bounds during her routine, resulting in a final score of 13.700. However, replays seemingly showed her heel remaining inbounds.

President of the Romanian Olympic Committee Mihai Covaliu, however, urged the International Gymnastics Federation—the official body behind the gymnastics competitions—to reconsider Sabrina's scoring, explaining than an initial challenge had been rejected.

"The way in which the score was assessed and the refusal to present the full reasons/proofs for the rejection of the appeal submitted within the time l…

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Raise Your Glass to Pink and Daughter Willow's Adorable Twinning Moment While Performing Together

Pink and Daughter Willow Perform Together During Final Night of DNC

Pink just gave us a reason to call her kid her mini-me.

The "So What" singer performed with her and husband Carey Hart's daughter Willow Sage Hart during a soundcheck for the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 22, and the appearance proved the 13-year-old is growing up to look just like her mom. 

In one adorable photo from their onstage duet, Pink rocked a black hat, tank top and green cargo pants while she sang into her microphone and looked at Willow, who was clad in a black shirt and blue jeans. And to top off their sweet moment, the teenager had her hair cut short in a similar style to her mom as she sang into her own mic with the same earnest expression on her face.

Of course, this isn't the first time Pink—who also shares son Jameson Moon, 7, with Carey—has taken the stage with her daughter. In fact, Willow previously joined the Grammy winner for a portion of her 2024 Summer Carnival tour. 

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Olympic Runner Rose Harvey Reveals She Finished Paris Race With a Broken Leg

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Rose Harvey can do it with a broken leg. 

The British marathon runner, who finished in 78th place in the 2024 Olympic marathon with a time of a little over two hours and 50 minutes, shared that she finished her race despite suffering a broken bone early on. 

“It was really tough,” Rose—who has previously completed a marathon in just two hours and 22 minutes—admitted to the BBC in an interview published Aug. 13. “The hills didn't help at all, the downhills were just agony and it just got worse and worse. At the halfway mark I knew it was going to be incredibly painful.”

The 31-year-old explained that she had been dealing with hip pain leading up to the Paris Games, and the strain her latest race put on the injury caused her to sustain a stress fracture in her femur. 

Still, Rose—a financial lawyer before becoming a professional marathoner—was determined to finish the race as there was no reserve who could take her spot in the race.

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The 20 Best Amazon Fashion Deals Right Now- $7.40 Shorts, $8.50 Tank Tops, $13 Maxi Dresses & More

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Want to refresh your wardrobe without emptying your wallet? Amazon has some fantastic fashion deals right now that make updating your look super affordable. 

You can score a cute romper for just $14.99, a comfy tank top for $8.50, or even a pair of shorts for only $7.40. If maxi dresses are more your thing, they’re going for just $13, and trendy bodysuits are available for $14.98. 

I’ve done the legwork to sift through tons of product pages to bring you the best discounts on the hottest styles that everyone’s talking about. So, if you’re looking for great deals on must-have pieces, here are the best discounts on the top-rated Amazon styles.

The Best Amazon Fashion Deals

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Shop J.Crew Factory’s up to 60% off Sale (Plus an Extra 15%) – Score Midi Dresses, Tops & More Under $30

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There are a few 3-word sentences that make my heart skip a beat: “I love you,” “Dinner is served,” and “J.Crew Factory Sale.” The first two are pretty great to hear, but right now, all I'm thinking about is the last one. That's because major deals are happening at J.Crew Factory. Not only will you find sale styles greatly reduced, but you'll also find 40% to 60% off practically everything else, plus extra savings at checkout. Hold my love and dinner, I'll take the sale.

What Are the Promo Codes?

For this J.Crew Factory sale, use codes EXTRA60 to get an extra 60% off clearance items (which I've calculated below) and EVERYTHING to get an extra 15% off your final purchase (ending tonight). Codes can be applied at checkout. 

What's On Sale?

Almost everything. There are deals on basics like tanks and tops (with prices as low as $8), but there are also shorts and midi and mini dresses that can easily transition from the end of s…

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The Best Amazon Prime Day 2024 Home Decor Deals You Need to Shop Right Now, Items Starting at $13

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We’re officially on day two of Amazon Prime Day, and if you haven’t already bought most things off your wish list, the clock is ticking! As your trusted E! shopping editor, I’m still on the lookout for the best home deals that are worth the splurge, or even smaller (maybe impulse) buys that are just too cute to pass up. Day one brought us great deals on larger home items such as furniture, mattresses, bed frames, and more. However, day two seems to be where the biggest savings are more focused on decor items you’ve probably already had saved in your cart to (eventually) spruce up your room.

From cordless minimalistic lamps to vases, pillar candles, and aesthetic storage baskets that perfectly blend in with any style of home, I’ve scoured the Amazon Prime Day home decor section to bring you the best deals that are *add-to-cart…

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Jason Derulo Recalls Near-Death Experience After Breaking His Neck in the Gym

Jason Derulo Relives Near-Death Experience After Breaking His Neck in 2013

Jason Derulo is giving insight into a harrowing experience.

The "Whatcha Say" singer shared how he broke his neck more than a decade ago after falling on his head while rehearsing for his world tour, which he ultimately had to cancel.

"I broke my neck in 2013," Jason explained on the July 1 episode of Paris Hilton's I Am Paris podcast. "I was getting ready for my world tour and working with this trainer. He was like, 'Today, we're going to work on endurance, so I need you to do these back tucks back-to-back.' I slipped during one of the back tucks, and I landed on my head, breaking my C-2 vertebrae."

"As soon as it happened, I heard a big crack, and I was like, 'Holy s–t, is this it? Is this how it all ends?'" He continued. "All the thoughts you could imagine are going through my head at the time and I remember thinking to myself, 'S–t, my mom is in the car waiting for me outside.' I didn't want to scare her."

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The 20 Best Period Dramas

The appeal of a truly great period drama lies in its ability to transport the viewer to another time and place. How else to explain the delight of watching a historical show hinging on the secret romances and jaw-dropping scandals of high society during New York’s Gilded Age or a royal family thrown into tumult by the many love affairs of its king?

The most apt example of this may be the delicious third season of Bridgerton, the dishy Regency era series from Shonda Rhimes, the first half of which is now streaming on Netflix, which will no doubt give the ton (and the gentle readers who are watching from home) plenty to talk about with its fantastical costumes, new plot twists, and spicy storylines. Those who eat up the first four episodes quickly (the next four are due to arrive on June 13) and are still looking for a period drama fix are in luck—there’s a plethora of historical shows that deliver chills, thrills, and lots of romance across multiple eras and countries.

From Regency era dramas to Renaissance romances, here are the best period drama TV shows to watch now.

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Taylor Swift's Alleged Stalker, Accused of Threatening Travis Kelce, Arrested at Germany Eras Tour

Taylor Swift’s Alleged Stalker, Accused of Threatening Travis Kelce, Arrested at Germany Eras Tour

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are shaking off this scary situation.

Just before Swift’s Eras Tour concert in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, July 17, an American man—who has allegedly made threats against the “Karma” singer and her Kansas City Chiefs player boyfriend on social media—was arrested, authorities told the Associated Press

The 34-year-old man, whose name was not shared, had a ticket to Taylor’s July 17 show at the Veltins-Arena. He was arrested upon his entry into the stadium, as authorities noted they could not ascertain risk upon an initial investigation. Police informed the Associated Press that the man was detained “following tips from organizers of the event.”

A local court ordered for the man to remain in custody for the entire duration of Swift’s Eras Tour residency in the city and will be released on July 20. Authorities emphasized that there was never any danger to Swift, Kelce or the 60,000 fans present for the July 17 show. The “Fortnight” singer went on to perform in…

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Taylor Swift Breaks Silence on Cancelled Shows After Alleged Terrorist Plot

Taylor Swift commented on Wednesday for the first time on the cancellation of three of her Eras Tour shows in Vienna, Austria, earlier this month after a foiled terrorist attack, calling it “devastating.”

In a statement posted on social media, the 34-year-old TIME Person of the Year said: “The reason for the cancellations filled me with a new sense of fear, and a tremendous amount of guilt because so many people had planned on coming to those shows.”

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The singer celebrated the passionate crowds and dedicated performers of the European leg of her Eras Tour, which just ended after shows in London, and she expressed gratitude to the authorities who uncovered the Vienna plot “because thanks to them, we were grieving concerts and not lives.”

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Ryan Gosling’s Full Statement on Oscars Nomination

Ryan Gosling released a strongly-worded statement in response to what may be the most controversial snubbing of the 2024 Oscar nominations.

Gosling, who played the role of Ken in last summer’s box-office blockbuster Barbie, was nominated for best supporting actor at the Academy Awards. But neither director Greta Gerwig nor star Margot Robbie, who together brought the doll to life and were each nominees at both the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards earlier this month, received a nod in their respective categories.

Read More: The Internet Has Thoughts on Ken Getting an Oscar Nomination Over Barbie

Gosling expressed his delight for his own recognition and disappointment for his colleagues in a statement late Tuesday.

Ryan Gosling’s full statement

“I am extremely honored to be nominated by my colleagues alongside such remarkable artists in a year of so many great films. And I never thought I’d being saying this, but I’m also incredibly honored and proud that it’s for portraying a plastic doll named Ken.

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Shannen Doherty Dead at 53 After Cancer Battle_1

Shannen Doherty Dead at 53 After Cancer Battle

Hollywood has lost a legend. 

Actress Shannen Doherty, best known for her roles in Beverly Hills, 90210Charmed and Heathers, died July 13 after battling stage 4 breast cancer. She was 53 years old. 

"On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease," her publicist Leslie Sloane said in a statement to NBC News. "The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.”

Doherty's passing comes nearly eight months after she shared that her cancer had metastasized to her brain and later spread to her bones. She was previously diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and went into remission in 2017.

However, in February 2020, she revealed it had returned.

"I don't think that I've processed it," Doherty told ABC News about her diagnosis that month. "It's a bitter pill to swallow in a lot of ways. I definitely ha…

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Prime Day 2024 Last Chance Deal- Get 57% Off Yankee Candles While You Still Can

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Hurry! Time is running out on Prime Day, and there’s never been a better opportunity to indulge in the delightful scents of Yankee Candles. With an incredible 57% discount on select large jar candles, you can fill your home with warm, inviting aromas without breaking the bank.

But act fast—there are only a few hours left to take advantage of these unbeatable prices. Whether you're looking to create a cozy atmosphere or searching for the perfect gift, now is the time to shop.

Don’t let this golden opportunity slip away! The stunning Pink Sands scent and other fan favorites are available at jaw-dropping prices. Secure your favorites before these deals vanish.

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Paris Hilton's New Y2K Album on Pink Vinyl & Signed- Yas, Please. Here's How to Get It.

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Have you been anxiously waiting since 2006 for Paris Hilton to release another album? Well, get in line, because the big day is almost here.

On Thursday, August 22 at 8 PM EDT/ 5 PM PDT, you can tune in to Paris Hilton’s special livestream on TalkShopLive, hosted by Naz Perez, and get exclusive details about her new album, Infinite Icon, which drops September 6.

During the live event, you can pre-order a signed album—in pink vinyl, of course—and/or a signed CD, and ask Paris any questions you have about her new music. Plus, you can snag signed bookplates of her best-selling book Paris: The Memoir. That’s hot.

How Do I Watch?

You can view Paris Hilton’s livestream on TalkShop.Live, ParisHilton.com, Paris’ Instagram feed and Facebook page, and here on E! Online.

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Killers of the Flower Moon’s Ending

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Killers of the Flower Moon.

In film criticism as it stands today, unless you’re writing for a specific, rarefied audience, discussing a film’s ending is verboten. Breathe just a hint of detail about a final scene, or even a closing shot, and the spoiler police will not be amused. But once in a while, a film ending is so potent, so powerful both on its own terms and as the culmination of all that has come before, that it demands consideration by itself. Martin Scorsese’s extraordinary film Killers of the Flower Moon, adapted from David Grann’s 2017 book about the systematic and ghoulish murders of rich Osage landowners in 1920s Oklahoma, is one of those pictures. The final minutes usher us out of this mournful, vital movie in a way that both underscores Scorsese’s deep connection with the material and helps us articulate our own feelings about it. Maybe it’s even less of an ending than a beginning, a portal into the movie’s afterlife—in my case, the movie stuck with me for days, weeks, memories of it reappearing unbidden like a message written in smoke. If you haven’t yet …

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25 Things That Will Help Make Your Closet Look Like It Was Organized by a Professional

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If your closet is overflowing with shoes, purses, and clothing, you may be tempted to pull a Marie Kondo and purge it of anything that isn't "sparking joy" in an attempt to make it look clean.

And while tossing things can free up some space, let's be real— we both know your closet will likely revert back to its messy state.

Unfortunately, simply getting rid of stuff won't help keep your closet organized. What you need are closet organization solutions. That's why we've found the best organization tools to help you on your closet organization journey!

The best closet orgnaizers can help every item to have a place and make it look like you hired a professional.

If shoes are your weakness, you'll definitely need a tiered shoe rack or protective shoe cubbies, both of which allow you to easily view your whole collection. We've even found things to put inside your tall boo…

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Singer Autumn Nelon Streetman Speaks Out After Death of Family Members in Plane Crash

3 Members of The Nelons Family Gospel Group Dies in Plane Crash

Autumn Nelon Streetman is opening up about a terrible tragedy. 

One day after her mom Kelly Nelon Clark, stepdad Jason Clark, sister Amber Kistler and four others were killed in a private plane crash, Autumn—who is pregnant with her and husband Jamie Streetman’s baby boy—shared a note of gratitude with fans of their family’s gospel group The Nelons

“Thank you for the prayers that have been extended already to me, my husband, Jamie, and our soon-to-be-born baby boy, as well as Jason’s parents, Dan and Linda Clark,” Autumn said in a July 27 statement. “We appreciate your continued prayers, love and support as we navigate the coming days.”

Kelly, 64, Jason and Amber, 35,  alongside Amber’s husband Nathan Kistler, 34, band assistant Melodi Hodges, pilot Larry Haynie and his wife Melissa Haynie were killed July 26 after their plane crashed in a remote area of Wyoming.

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Take 72% Off T3 Hair Tools, 50% Off Sleep Number, an Extra 60% Off J.Crew Sale Styles & Today’s Top Deals

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As someone who tracks down the best deals for a living, I’ve made it my mission to help you shop smarter. Luckily for you, I’ve already sifted through hundreds of websites to find today’s top sales and discounts. Whether you’re in the mood to treat yourself or simply need to stick to a budget, I’m here to make sure you get the most for your money without the hassle.

From must-have fashion finds to essential home goods and the latest beauty products, I’ve curated a list of the best bargains you can score today.

No more endless searching or second-guessing—just the best deals delivered right to you. So, let’s get into it and discover the savings that are waiting for you right now.

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The Real Science Behind Inside Out 2

Inside Out fans last saw 11-year-old Riley—and Joy, Fear, Sadness, Anger, and Disgust, a.k.a. the five core emotions in the headquarters of her brain—finally accept her feelings in the conclusion to Pixar’s beloved, Oscar-winning 2015 film. In return, she received a brand new “expanded console” control board. On it flashed a red emergency light labeled “Puberty.” ”What’s “Poo-berty?” asks Disgust. “It’s probably not important,” says Joy.  

Two Pixar years later—or nine years in real time—Riley is 13 and puberty is proving pretty important indeed in Inside Out 2, a sequel by Dave Holstein and Meg LeFauve out June 14. Inside her now teenage brain, four new emotions are moving in whether she likes it or not: Envy, aquamarine and teeny-tiny in stature with sparking big eyes; Embarrassment, bright red and comically large and always (unsuccessfully) hiding behind his hoodie; French-accented limp noodle Ennui, or as she says, “what you would call, the boredom”; and Anxiety, arguably the most complicated emotion in the bunch, with frazzled hair and arms full of baggage. (An…

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TikToker Nara Smith Addresses Accusation She’s Using Ozempic

Viral TikToker Nara Smith Responds to "Hateful" and "Spiteful" Criticism

Nara Smith thinks comments about someone's body are a recipe for disaster. 

The TikToker—known for her from-scratch cooking videos on the platform—spoke out after fans accused her of using Ozempic as a weight loss drug following the birth of her and husband Lucky Blue Smith's 3-month-old daughter Whimsy Lou

In a video shared to TikTok Aug. 5, Nara, 22, made homemade potato chips while wearing a form-fitting, long-sleeve black dress. The ensemble drew speculation from fans, with one user writing, "Give us the Ozempic recipe!"

Another added, "GIRL PLEASE STOP THEM OZEMPIC. U don't need it!"

And Nara—who also shares daughter Rumble Honey, 3, and son Slim Easy, 2, with Lucky—didn't let the accusations go unnoticed. Replying to the latter user's comment, she wrote, "Let's stop accusing people of taking ozempic."

Of course, this isn't the first time the influencer has addressed criticism. Earlier…

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AMD’s figured out why Ryzen CPUs were burning up, BIOS fix already rolling out-

AMD has confirmed an issue that saw some users Ryzen 7000-series CPUs burn out, and says a fix is on the way from its motherboard partners in the “next few days,” if it’s not already available.

“We have root caused the issue and have already distributed a new AGESA that puts measures in place on certain power rails on AM5 motherboards to prevent the CPU from operating beyond its specification limits, including a cap on SOC voltage at 1.3V,” the statement from AMD says. 

“None of these changes affect the ability of our Ryzen 7000 Series processors to overclock memory using EXPO or XMP kits or boost performance using PBO technology.”

That last bit is crucial, as the issue had previously been linked in a statement from Asus to EXPO memory profiles. These memory profiles allow for easy overclocking of memory kits to their advertised speeds, and require an increase to SoC voltage in order to run sufficiently stable. It’s this SoC voltage that is likely the cause of the issues some users have since reported, including the damage seen to user Speedrookie’s CPU, as seen in the picture posted to Reddit below.

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Bayonetta creator Hideki Kamiya says ‘it would be a disaster’ if he ever collaborated with Hideo Kojima or Yoko Taro- ‘It doesn’t work like in Dragon Ball’-

“Unemployed man” Hideki Kamiya continues to update his YouTube channel in the wake of his departure from Platinum, keeping the world at large updated on what he’s been cooking, his opinions on onsen, and the last time he visited an aquarium.

All of which is a treat, but Kamiya has been chatting about a few videogame-related things too, including the likelihood of him ever teaming up with other legendary devs like Yoko Taro and Hideo Kojima. In short? Kamiya reckons a team-up like that would just cause friction.

After a fan remarked that it’d be great if he ever made a game with Dead Or Alive creator Tomonobu Itagaki, Kamiya chuckled that he “[gets] this kind of comment a lot,” noting that people often get excited about the prospect of him working alongside Yoko Taro or Hideo Kojima specifically. “Look,” said Kamiya directly into the camera, as if delivering the news that Christmas has been cancelled to a dewy-eyed 6 year old, “It would be a DISASTER!”

“It doesn’t work like in Dragon Ball, where Goku fuses with other characters,” continued Kamiya, “Two people with completely different personalities and ideas would clash. There’s no way you’d get a decent game ou…

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Blizzard quietly had World of Warcraft players test run The War Within’s biggest new feature last year- underground zones-

Blizzard quietly had World of Warcraft Dragonflight players test run an upcoming The War Within feature without telling them.

Zaralek Cavern, which arrived last May in patch 10.1, lets you explore the zone underneath Dragonflight’s main landmass at a scale never done before in the MMO. It works sort of like Elden Ring’s underground areas except it’s fully accessible without loading screens or long elevator rides. You can dip down there to finish some quests and leave whenever you like.

In a recent group interview with PC Gamer, game director Ion Hazzikostas said, “Zaralek Cavern was a little bit of a test run for something we were planning, as is now pretty obvious.”

While the first phase of the War Within alpha build going live this week only has the surface-level intro zone available, the influence of Zaralek Cavern is already apparent. In the first Delve, flexible mini dungeons new to the expansion, you battle through small caves with a buddy just like some of the activities in Zaralek. There’s a short quest to finish and some new hazards to avoid, like a knock to your health in dark areas, but the overall aesthetic is very close to what we saw in Dragonflig…

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After 6 years, Blizzard is finally bringing back the rarest Mercy skin in Overwatch, and there’s a new version too-

After six years, Blizzard is bringing back one of the most popular Overwatch skins to date. The coveted Pink Mercy skin will return, along with a new rose gold variant, on June 25 as part of another campaign to raise money for breast cancer research with the BCRF.

The original Pink Mercy skin will cost $15 and the new rose gold version will be included in a $20 bundle with other cosmetics. Blizzard says 100% of the purchase price (excluding platform fees and taxes) will be donated to the BCRF after the campaign ends on July 8.

In 2018, enough people bought the Pink Mercy skin to raise $12.7 million, which has remained the largest single donation ever made to the BCRF. And you can tell, because any Overwatch 1 Mercy main you meet keeps the skin in regular rotation. It’s one of the few skins she has that recolors her wings while she’s flying in her ultimate, giving them a bright pink glow. It also has sparkly sound effects.

The new version of the skin is essentially the same with rose gold accents on her suit, and her matching hair now ends with pink tips. Someone at Blizzard knew exactly how to reel in people like me who don’t even play Mercy much anymore. It’ll…

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AMD might give the Ryzen 9600X and 9700X a big post-launch TDP boost in the name of chasing higher performance-

Oof, the trials and tribulations the CPU market is facing right now… Between Intel CPU stability issues and mass AMD CPU underwhelm, there might seem to be frighteningly little room for optimism. But the rumour mill keeps on churning, as always, and is now spitting out word of even more potential changes for AMD’s mid-range 9000-series chips.

According to tech leaker chi11eddog, the newly released AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X will have their TDPs boosted to 105 W. This change is rumoured to be pushed in an AGESA 1.2.0.1a Patch A BIOS update.

Both these Zen 5 CPUs launched with a low 65 W TDP and plenty of reviews noted how power-efficient and thermally light they are. Unfortunately, performance increases over equivalent previous-gen Ryzen CPUs were slight and talk of “Zen 5%” abounded. Given their launch prices being far more expensive than the current pricing of the Ryzen 7000-series chips they’re replacing, it’s unsurprising they don’t seem to be flying off the shelves.

The 9600X and 9700X, as they stand, don’t seem like chips offering high-performance improvements. They seem like chips offering efficiency improvements and we in the PC Gamer hardware…

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‘We are killing Sony’- A 272-page PDF of classified Sega of America docs from the mid-90s is now something you can just download-

The strangest things will just drop onto the internet’s collective lap. As highlighted on Twitter by MegaDriveShock, a whopping 272 page PDF of classified Sega of America documents from the mid-90s has simply materialised on the Sega Retro wiki, a community-ran database full of info that aims to “cover everything possible about Sega from the 1940s to today.” 

One fascinating nugget of gaming history inside is an email sent by Tom Kalinske—former CEO of Sega America—on the subject of the Sega Saturn console. The Saturn was a flop in the US, unfortunately releasing just before the Nintendo 64 a year later and coming with a host of troubles otherwise. As MegaDriveShock mentions in the Twitter thread: “The retail margin was only 6%! Meaning retailers made only $15 per Saturn sold.”

In the email itself, Kalinske wrote: “We are killing Sony. In every [store in Japan], Saturn hardware is sold out and there are stacks of Playstation. The retailers commented they can’t compare the true sales rate because Saturn sells out before they can measure accurately. […] I wish I could get all our staff, sales people, retailers, analysts, media, etc. to see and unders…

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Baldur’s Gate 3 cinematic animation lead Jim Southworth has died- ‘We will all forever have a Jim-shaped hole in our lives’-

Larian Studios announced on Monday that Jim Southworth, who led the Baldur’s Gate 3 cinematic animation team, has died. He was 56 years old, and had been diagnosed with cancer at the end of 2022.

“Jim was always ready to join in the fun,” said Larian UK studio head James Austin in a statement sent to PC Gamer. “Friends with everyone in the team. Eager to be with his animators yet old enough to be their father. He loved making games, and we loved making them with him. We will miss him greatly.”

Among Southworth’s other credits in his multi-decade career are sandbox MMO Boundless, multiple PlayStation EyeToy games and the early PSVR development, and ’90s animated series The Animals of Farthing Wood. He worked on Baldur’s Gate 3 for five years, starting in 2019.

Earlier this year, we awarded Baldur’s Gate 3 one of the highest review scores in PC Gamer’s history, a decision that had a great deal to do with the RPG’s now-beloved companion and supporting characters, who are summoned into being by a combination of great scriptwriting, acting, and animation. Essential to that effort were Southworth and the cinematic animation team he established, led, and grew to encom…

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