Latest news with #Skirmish
Scotsman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Listen to Alan Partridge's new podcast series for free on Audible
Aha! A new Alan Partridge series lands on Monday - and you can stream it for free This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Steve Coogan's comic creation returns on Monday - here's how to make sure you don't miss an episode Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... You might know him as the presenter of a military-based quiz show on cable TV called Skirmish, or you might have heard his dulcet tones on Mid Morning Matters, broadcast across the whole of North Norfolk. But it has been a while since we've seen or heard anything from veteran broadcaster and "man of the people", Alan Partridge. But he's bounced back, and he's due to deliver another basket of pearls of wisdom in a new series on the streaming platform Audible. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Alan Partridge's award-winning podcast series From the Oasthouse will make a return next week for its fourth series, landing on Monday, June 30. And there's a way to listen in for free. Alan has settled into life in his countryside pad, and he invites listeners in for a tour | Audible Audible has recently announced a summer promotion, offering three months of free membership instead of the usual 30 days. It's available to Amazon Prime members and it gives you three credits to spend on audiobooks, regardless of their cost. It means you could download, stream, and own a title costing more than £30 each every month for three months - but, importantly, you also get access to Audible's suite of exclusive podcasts. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad And among these podcasts is Alan Partridge's original series, in which he gives listeners access to his life, in a substantial rural house. Alan Partridge has already published four seasons of From the Oasthouse, and his fourth one will land soon In previous series, Alan has let listeners in on events in his life that have included tackling an intruder, befriending a magpie, and going off in search of his friend Michael - who he thought was dead. While he is giving little away about his new series, Alan promised in the series description that it will "delight listeners by casting his net over some of the smallest issues in the UK". The description explains: "What will this series offer that the first three didn't? Nothing, that's not the point. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "Instead it will continue, just as before, to draw back the curtain, open the cupboard and provide full loft access to the life of one of the most fascinating men in north Norfolk (Alan Partridge)." Audible's three-months free offer is timed to coincide with Amazon Prime Day, a four-day sales bonanza offering discounts across the retail platform. The Audible trial offer will expire at the end of January, so there is plenty of time to sign up, but pre-orders for series four of From the Oasthouse are already open, so it's worth signing up now. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad And all previous series of the podcast are also available for streaming, in case you want to catch up before diving into series four. To find out more about the podcast or to sign up to Audible for free, click here.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 leaks suggest a new team-based game mode might be coming
(Image via Activision) A fresh leak has just dropped, and it's got the entire Call of Duty fandom buzzing. Black Ops 7, the next entry in the franchise, might be packing a wild new multiplayer experience, and we're talking big battles, chaotic objectives, and some wingsuit action. The mode is reportedly called Skirmish , and if the leaks are legit, it could seriously shake up the BO7 meta. A New 20v20 Game Mode Called Skirmish is Coming to the Game According to the leaked loading screens, Skirmish is a 20v20 team-based mode set on a massive map. Unlike your typical kill-or-be-killed multiplayer vibes, this one's all about objectives. Think: Destroying payloads Capturing points of interest Transmitting high-value data Each team has to work together to complete missions and reach the score limit before the other side does. Oh—and did we mention wingsuits are involved? Yep. It's giving Warzone mobility with old-school multiplayer chaos. Skirmish looks like it's built for flanking, fast drops, and full-send strategies. Where Did This Leak Even Come From? The source? None other than Activision itself—sort of. On June 26, the Call of Duty HQ app for Xbox apparently glitched out and showed off a few internal playtest assets. Cue screenshots flying all over socials, and suddenly, the internet's deep-diving into what Black Ops 7 is cooking. No official takedowns yet. No comments from Activision either. Suspicious silence? Definitely. But that's what's making the community believe the leak holds water. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | Official Teaser When's It Dropping? No official release date has been announced for Black Ops 7 yet, but if history's any clue, we're looking at an October 2025 window. Activision dropped the first teaser during the Xbox Games Showcase, and more reveals are expected before August hits. As for Skirmish , it showed up in what's described as an upcoming Closed Internal Playtest. That means it's still being worked on behind closed doors. Whether it ships as-is, evolves into something else, or gets scrapped entirely, we don't know for sure. Leaked or not, Skirmish is turning heads. If Activision plays its cards right, Black Ops 7 might just reinvent the multiplayer meta. 40-player chaos, wingsuit drops, objective layers—it's giving Modern Warfare vibes with a Black Ops twist. Let's just hope this one makes it past playtesting and into our hands. Because honestly? This is the kind of innovation CoD fans have been waiting for. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Listen to Alan Partridge's new podcast series for free on Audible
Aha! A new Alan Partridge series lands on Monday - and you can stream it for free This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Steve Coogan's comic creation returns on Monday - here's how to make sure you don't miss an episode Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... You might know him as the presenter of a military-based quiz show on cable TV called Skirmish, or you might have heard his dulcet tones on Mid Morning Matters, broadcast across the whole of North Norfolk. But it has been a while since we've seen or heard anything from veteran broadcaster and "man of the people", Alan Partridge. But he's bounced back, and he's due to deliver another basket of pearls of wisdom in a new series on the streaming platform Audible. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Alan Partridge's award-winning podcast series From the Oasthouse will make a return next week for its fourth series, landing on Monday, June 30. And there's a way to listen in for free. Alan has settled into life in his countryside pad, and he invites listeners in for a tour | Audible Audible has recently announced a summer promotion, offering three months of free membership instead of the usual 30 days. It's available to Amazon Prime members and it gives you three credits to spend on audiobooks, regardless of their cost. It means you could download, stream, and own a title costing more than £30 each every month for three months - but, importantly, you also get access to Audible's suite of exclusive podcasts. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad And among these podcasts is Alan Partridge's original series, in which he gives listeners access to his life, in a substantial rural house. Alan Partridge has already published four seasons of From the Oasthouse, and his fourth one will land soon In previous series, Alan has let listeners in on events in his life that have included tackling an intruder, befriending a magpie, and going off in search of his friend Michael - who he thought was dead. While he is giving little away about his new series, Alan promised in the series description that it will "delight listeners by casting his net over some of the smallest issues in the UK". The description explains: "What will this series offer that the first three didn't? Nothing, that's not the point. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "Instead it will continue, just as before, to draw back the curtain, open the cupboard and provide full loft access to the life of one of the most fascinating men in north Norfolk (Alan Partridge)." Audible's three-months free offer is timed to coincide with Amazon Prime Day, a four-day sales bonanza offering discounts across the retail platform. The Audible trial offer will expire at the end of January, so there is plenty of time to sign up, but pre-orders for series four of From the Oasthouse are already open, so it's worth signing up now. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad And all previous series of the podcast are also available for streaming, in case you want to catch up before diving into series four.
