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Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Marathon' NDA Alpha Leaks Show Visual Improvements, Detail New Additions
Marathon I'm honestly a little surprised that we haven't seen more leaks out of the NDA-ed Marathon Alpha that's been running, but that's what the threat of legal action will do. It also signifies that maybe that's what Bungie should have done with the last Alpha, as originally planned, as we may have avoided that whole negative news cycle. This info is pulled from Twitter user @itsrocksiza, who says they have not signed an NDA themselves, but has access to information and (now deleted) images all the same somehow (a friend?). He says Bungie contacted him to delete the images, and while not legally required to do so, he did it to be nice. I did save them, but I'm not going to actually post them here for a similar reason. But I'll talk about what was shown. Marathon As I've always said, leaks aren't leaks when they're positive! I mean, not really, and you all should not break your NDAs, but here we are, and all of this sounds like improvements from the last public Alpha, and relatively quick changes being made/tested. This is obviously not everything. Bungie said there will be further tests before release, though what the mix of NDA-ed and invite-only and eventually public tests will be is not confirmed. Bungie has not given a new Marathon release date, but says it will this fall. It's likely to be before the end of the 2025 fiscal year which ends in March. We'll see just how many changes and additions Marathon can get before that release, and if they might change its fortunes. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This ‘80s Childhood Favorite Is Making a Comeback and Millennial Parents are ‘So Ready'
This '80s Childhood Favorite Is Making a Comeback and Millennial Parents are 'So Ready' originally appeared on Parade. Ready to dive back into a sweet slice of childhood? Strawberry Shortcake, that beloved '80s icon, is making a delightful comeback, and millennial parents couldn't be more excited. This time, she's not just starring in reruns or vintage toys, but in a brand-new line of board books designed to charm a whole new generation of little readers. I'm not a parent, but I'm definitely going to gift these to all my favorite little ones this year! Set to launch this fall, the new Strawberry Shortcake books bring the classic characters and themes we all loved, like friendship, kindness and adventure, right into storytime. But there's a fun twist: one of the children's books features a scratch-and-sniff experience, a nostalgic nod to the original scented dolls that made the '80s so memorable. Imagine the joy of little fingers rubbing the pages, releasing sweet berry scents that transport parents and kids alike back to simpler, sunnier days. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 The colorful illustrations showcase Strawberry Shortcake and her Berry Besties: Apple Dumplin', Orange Blossom, Lemon Meringue, Blueberry Muffin, Raspberry Tart and Lime Chiffon in all their charming glory, bringing the gang's signature sweetness to life in vivid detail. These new board books are a sensory celebration of friendship and fun that both kids and their parents can savor millennial parents (and older parents or grandparents), this comeback hits home in a big way. Many of them grew up with Strawberry Shortcake as a staple of their childhood, and now they get to pass on that magic to their own kids. It's the perfect blend of nostalgia and new memories in the making. The stories celebrate timeless values that resonate just as much today—being kind, supporting friends, and embracing what makes each of us special. This return is a heartfelt invitation for families to connect across generations. It's the kind of thing that turns ordinary bedtime into a special moment filled with stories that sparkle with sweetness and meaning. So get ready, parents! Strawberry Shortcake is officially coming back, berry sweet as ever, ready to charm your kids and bring a little '80s magic into your home once '80s Childhood Favorite Is Making a Comeback and Millennial Parents are 'So Ready' first appeared on Parade on Jun 26, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Verge
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
PlayStation's concert series is coming to the US
Sony is bringing its PlayStation concerts to the US this fall, where you can hear live performances of tracks from franchises like God of War, The Last of Us, Ghost of Tsushima, and Horizon. Ticket pre-sales for PlayStation: The Concert begin on Wednesday, and you can see the full list of current tour dates on the PlayStation website. In addition to music from those big tentpole games (and the setlist better include Ghost of Tsushima's incredible title drop), the concerts will showcase 'fan-favorite themes from Bloodborne, Astrobot, Journey, Uncharted, and Helldivers 2, offering a rich and diverse journey through the PlayStation universe. A live band will play the music while 'the latest LED technology and state-of-the-art multi-layered projections' will turn the stage into 'a mesmerizing visual masterpiece.' These sorts of video game concert series are becoming increasingly common. Square Enix put on a FFVII Rebirth -focused tour, for example – I went to it last year, it was fun! Kojima Productions is putting on a Death Stranding 2 concert series that will begin a world tour later this year. And after the brief orchestral performance of Balatro's soundtrack at The Game Awards last year, I'm hoping that Jimbo hits the road with his band someday, too.
New York Times
12-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Rich Eisen to return to ESPN as part of network's new direct-to-consumer service: Sources
More than two decades after leaving ESPN, Rich Eisen is returning to the network as part of its forthcoming direct-to-consumer offering, sources briefed on the move said Monday. Eisen will take 'The Rich Eisen Show' from Roku to ESPN in the fall. There is a strong possibility that the program, which runs from noon to 3 p.m. ET, could also land on ESPN Radio, where it would be viewed as an anchor for the network, but those details are not yet ironed out. Similarly to 'The Pat McAfee Show,' Eisen's program will be licensed by ESPN, meaning he is expected to maintain ownership and editorial control. The terms of the deal are not yet known. Advertisement Eisen, 55, left ESPN for NFL Network in 2003 to become the face of the league-owned entity. He will remain the featured host on NFL Network's 'GameDay' and its draft coverage. He also calls select regular-season games for the network. ESPN declined to comment. ESPN is set to launch a direct-to-consumer offering in the fall, which will allow customers to forgo cable to subscribe. The addition of Eisen's show is its latest effort to ramp up content on the platform, but Eisen is not the only personality ESPN has tried to recruit for it. The Athletic previously reported ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro met with Colin Cowherd about a deal, but Cowherd decided to stay at Fox Sports and run his podcast business, The Volume. With ESPN in advanced talks for NFL Media, the partnership between Eisen and the network could grow. ESPN and the league have been in talks for years about NFL Media's assets. As ESPN's direct-to-consumer service nears launch, sources have indicated a deal, which has been in the red zone before, has its best chance of being completed. The addition of Eisen is considered additive to 'The Pat McAfee Show,' which is also scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. ET daily, with placement on ESPN's top channel for its first two hours. When ESPN licensed McAfee's program on a five-year deal for more than $85 million, a big part of its thinking was its reimagined app and the direct-to-consumer product. Like McAfee, Eisen figures to have prominent placement on the app. Eisen's program will also be featured on ESPN+, the network's current, niche streaming-only option, and Disney+. Eisen will not be on any of ESPN's linear networks, which include ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNews. On ESPN Radio, the network has 'Joe and Q,' featuring Joe Fortenbaugh and Qiant 'Q' Myers, from noon to 3 p.m. ET. Eisen has built a business around having a network base and licensing his talk show program, which began in 2014, to suitors. The show aired on NBC Sports Network and Peacock before moving to Roku in 2022. It is currently distributed by Westwood One across the country on radio and also airs on SiriusXM.
