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‘Coyote Vs. ACME’: A smash riot
Long-delayed feature film cleverly honors its cartoon predecessors
Notre Dame football vs Wisconsin live scores, updates
It's the season opener for Notre Dame football against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field. Follow along for live updates from the game!
Long-term allies and verifiable reality must make way for Saving Private Nige
Has Farage’s brain been hacked? Has he started talking in his sleep? There’s no shortage of explanations for this scandal
Bold Predicition for Orlando Magic 'X-Factor' Next Season
Anthony Black’s breakout season has sparked intense extension debates as Orlando balances a looming salary cap crunch against the rising guard’s demand for a lucrative long-term future.
Raúl Castro reappears at public event after reports of critical health
As seen in a video published by Cuban television, Castro took part alongside top regime officials in an event marking the 65th anniversary of the Directorate of Personal Security, the agency responsible for protecting the highest-ranking leaders of Castroism.
Is LSU The Favorite To Win The SEC?
Well, that didn’t take long. The Lane Kiffin era at LSU is officially here. And if Saturday night was any indication, the rest of the SEC might have a serious problem. No. 11 LSU absolutely destroyed Clemson 51-10 in Kiffin’s first game, turning what was supposed to be one of the biggest matchups of Week…
Veteran striker Jamie Vardy joins Burnley
Former England international Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a season-long deal. The 39-year-old striker, who won the Premier League with Leicester in 2016, was a free agent after leaving Italian club Cremonese at the end of last season. “His experience and leadership will be invaluable to our squad, and we believe he can make a significant impact on our campaign," Burnley head coach Nicky Hayen said.
Louisville vs. Texas score today, UofL volleyball live updates
The Louisville Cardinals are playing the Texas Longhorns in the Broadway Block Party at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Our live updates:
Utah woman becomes teacher amid health crisis; community rallies to keep her in the classroom
Alisha Raymond has long faced health challenges, but amid it all, has wanted to help children with special needs.
Debut wondergoal as Arsenal women beat Brighton
Renee Slegers’ side controlled long spells and created enough chances to win more comfortably, but had to settle for a narrow opening-day victory.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesArsenal Women began...
CVS Health (CVS) Stock Looks Below Fair Value But Mixed After 65% Return
CVS Health stock has delivered a strong 64.8% return over the past three years, and the current valuation picture is not a clear bargain or a clear stretch. Recent gains sit alongside a mixed value score and fresh headlines around its health insurance and compliance record, which give investors a few moving parts to weigh. The 64.8% three year return highlights how much value the market has already credited to CVS Health, so fresh buyers now have to judge whether that past performance still...
Antarctica gained a record 695 billion tons of ice. Scientists found the surprising reason
East Antarctica gained an astonishing 695 billion tons of ice between 2021 and 2023, temporarily slowing Antarctica’s long-term decline. Researchers found that warming thousands of miles away in the tropical ocean altered atmospheric circulation and funneled moisture toward the continent, triggering exceptionally heavy snowfall.
Music in the Garden closes with the Carpinos
The month of concerts at Payson’s community college campus is now a recent memory, but the impact it will have on local students is long-lasting.
Albert Einstein’s long nights and short naps: What science really says about sleep and creativity
Most of us treat sleep like something we squeeze in after everything else is done. Albert Einstein did the opposite.
Florida-FAU game brings writer's college football journey full circle
A lifelong UF fan and FAU alumnus reflects on watching the two programs that shaped his relationship with college football play on Saturday.
Sunday Puzzle: SPA Day
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KHPR listener Momo Brennan of Honolulu, Hawai'i.
New York Jets Flight Connections 09/06/26
Good morning, Gang Green Nation. Here are your daily links to get you through this final Sunday before Jets football begins in 2026. Michael Nania – NY Jets have an easy way to make life hell for Cam Ward Michael Nania – The Titans weapon who could cause New York Jets problems Connor Long – […]
King Harald V remembered as Norway’s ‘Sports King’ in never-before-seen photo
Norway shares a never-before-seen photo of King Harald V as it remembers the late monarch’s remarkable Olympic career and lifelong passion for sports.
UVA Health first in Virginia to implant new temporary heart pump in pediatric patient
The new Impella device is placed in a vein and works longer than traditional heart pumps, and allows more mobility
Laid-off employee pursues dream of working at Spirit Halloween
Maggie Bodner is a Halloween enthusiast who said she comes back from long shifts feeling energized.
More than 10 million dead trees are standing like tombstones along America’s Atlantic coast — scientists mapped vast “ghost forests” where seawater is creeping inland and turning living woodland into salt marsh
As sea levels rise and saltwater intrudes on freshwater forests, millions of dead trees are reshaping America's coastline—and revealing how quickly climate change can transform an entire ecosystem.
Riverhead closer to taking over Long Island Science Center property
The vacant department store, officials said, threatens Riverhead's town square project.
Lane Kiffin Shades Clemson After Dominant LSU Debut Win
The Lane Kiffin era at Louisiana State is off to an emphatic start.The #11 Tigers dominated all three facets of the game against Clemson in a 51-10 route in Baton Rouge on Saturday night.The 51-year-old has been a longtime villain in the college football world, and is continuing to embrace it at this moment.Kiffin Shades […] The post Lane Kiffin Shades Clemson After Dominant LSU Debut Win appeared first on HEAVY.
Indigenous knowledge helps reveal the ties between reefs and mangroves
In a recent scientific article in the journal Ocean & Coastal Management, alongside the list of scientist-authors were the Bardi Jawi and Oorany Rangers and the Bardi Jawi Traditional Owners. For the past decade, Bardi Jawi rangers and traditional owners have been working with the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) to study and protect […]
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Stock Could Be Undervalued As Shares Fell 72%
Caesars Entertainment stock has delivered a steep 71.5% decline over the past five years, yet current checks point to a company that screens cheap on both intrinsic value estimates and market multiples. The share price has fallen 71.5% over the past five years, which leaves long term holders with heavy losses and raises the question of whether the current price reflects overly low expectations. The key upside driver is whether Caesars Entertainment can convert its gaming and digital...
Seven Pitchers Help Rockies Wallop Cardinals
Colorado Rockies use up seven pitchers, along with two big scoring innings, to dispatch the St. Louis Cardinals.
Arch Manning Breaks Silence After Stunning Week 1 Performance
The #5 Texas Longhorns and quarterback Arch Manning are now 1-0 on the season.Texas kicked off the 2026 campaign with a resounding 59-7 victory over in-state rival Texas State in Austin on Saturday.The most intrigue following this contest centered around the second-year starting QB Manning. Manning is coming off of an incredible end to the […] The post Arch Manning Breaks Silence After Stunning Week 1 Performance appeared first on HEAVY.
Poole: We want a top four finish
■By BEN JAYCOCK Full speed ahead: Jordon Poole on the charge for Coventry against Cornish Pirates PICTURES: Alamy JORDON Poole has challenged himself to become Coventry’s longest-serving captain of the modern era as he prepares to lead the club into a Champ title push. The hooker is starting his fifth year at Butts Park Arena […] The post Poole: We want a top four finish appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Science and Sense: Science and Sense: ‘Destroying’
In this political season, we have all been exposed to the many words that get used until they no longer have meaning. In the political orbit, “racist,” “Nazi,” “pedophile,” and
Arizona football vs. NAU fan discussion
It’s Game Day! The long offseason is finally over! The Arizona Wildcats open the 2026 season at home against the NAU Lumberjacks, who are already 1-0. The UA has won the last two meetings, including 22-10 in 2024, while NAU is seeking its third win in series history and first since the major upset in […]
Arch Manning Reveals Texas Legend Helping Him Handle Massive Pressure
Texas quarterback Arch Manning has never had the luxury of developing quietly.The Manning name, his status as a former No. 1 recruit and the expectations attached to playing quarterback at Texas have ensured nearly every performance is examined closely. That pressure became especially noticeable early in Manning’s first full season as the Longhorns’ starter in […] The post Arch Manning Reveals Texas Legend Helping Him Handle Massive Pressure appeared first on HEAVY.
Listening to This Music Genre Could Increase Your Pain Tolerance, According to Science
A study of metal fans found they tolerated cold-water pain longer after several days at a music festival, even though it still hurt just as much.
Harrison Smith returns to Vikings after Minnesota's safety crisis
The move fills the hole Jamal Adams left behind, five months after Minnesota released the longtime Vikings' safety.
Seahawks’ Leonard Williams Gets ‘Tough Road’ Message From NFL Legend
The Seattle Seahawks have spent an offseason hearing about how difficult it is to stay on top after winning a Super Bowl.Leonard Williams went looking for answers from people who have lived it.The veteran defensive lineman said he spoke with his father-in-law, Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott, along with former Seahawks stars Richard […] The post Seahawks’ Leonard Williams Gets ‘Tough Road’ Message From NFL Legend appeared first on HEAVY.
Lea Salonga becomes first Filipina honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga became the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a milestone in a career that has spanned Broadway, music and film.
Lea Salonga becomes first Filipina honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga became the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a milestone in a career that has spanned Broadway, music and film.
Former child star Edward Furlong says ‘growing up in the spotlight’ after “Terminator 2 ”was ‘tough’
Despite the difficulties, his costar Arnold Schwarzenegger helped set an example on set.
‘Terminator 2’ star Edward Furlong says ‘growing up in the spotlight’ as child star was ‘tough’
Edward Furlong said his ‘Terminator 2’ costar Arnold Schwarzenegger helped set an example for him as he navigated ‘growing up in the spotlight.’
Lions Stars Could Face Long Wait for Massive Extensions
The Detroit Lions have had a busy offseason when it comes to extensions, and they have two more major decisions to make. Both safety Brian Branch and tight end Sam LaPorta are entering the last year of their rookie deals. The Lions would like to extend both based on their play, but both have injury […] The post Lions Stars Could Face Long Wait for Massive Extensions appeared first on HEAVY.
Arizona Rep. David Schweikert reflects on his long political career
Rep. David Schweikert sat down with The Arizona Republic to talk about his departure from Congress, his gubernatorial ambitions and what's next.
Hull City v Aston Villa: What Emery said
Aston Villa have recorded just one shot on target in their opening three games of a Premier League season - the lowest total on record by any side since 2003-04. Only Manchester City (31) are on a longer ongoing unbeaten run in the Premier League against newly promoted sides than Aston Villa, with the Villans unbeaten in all 22 matches under Unai Emery (won 15, drawn seven).
Why Is Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Reassessing Guest Safety After A Liability Verdict?
Caesars Entertainment (NasdaqGS:CZR) was found liable in a high-profile lawsuit over alleged systemic security failures at the LINQ Promenade, following a severe assault that left a guest with life-altering injuries. The verdict highlights concerns about security management and guest safety practices across Caesars properties. Investors are weighing potential reputational effects along with possible changes to operating procedures and regulatory scrutiny. This kind of legal and operational...
Gamethread: Boston College Football vs Cincinnati
Join us in the comments below! And check out the SBN app to follow along with ease. Who: Boston College Eagles (0-0) @ Cincinnati Bearcats (0-0) Where: Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati, OH When: Saturday September 5th, 2026 Kickoff Time: 3:30pm ET How to Watch: This game will be broadcast live on FOX Our staff has spent […]
Browns rookie could help save the day for Deshaun Watson
The Cleveland Browns newbie could go a long way.
Browns Urged to Acquire ‘Intriguing’ Quarterback From Eagles
The Cleveland Browns could still look at the quarterback market to try and find their long-term answer and are urged to acquire one. The post Browns Urged to Acquire ‘Intriguing’ Quarterback From Eagles appeared first on HEAVY.
‘Everybody has a good memory of a toy’: Geppetto’s toy store to celebrate 50 years in business with September celebrations
Geppetto’s toy store has come a long way since its opening half a century ago. Now considered one of the largest independent toy retailers in the United States, Gepetto’s started with humble beginnings in the Bazaar del Mundo plaza in Old T…
New CTE Study Delivers Sobering Reality Check on Long-Term Health Risks for NFL Players
As NFL teams close out the 2026 preseason and turn toward opening weekend, a new medical study is forcing a harder look at what football costs its players long after the final whistle. Dr. Daniel Daneshvar, a Harvard Medical School researcher, has spent years tracing the link between repeated head impacts and brain disease in […] The post New CTE Study Delivers Sobering Reality Check on Long-Term Health Risks for NFL Players appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Chimpanzees once used for vaccine research get health checks as part of long-term care
Chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments are getting health checks at their new home in Liberia.
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Tottenham: What Glasner said
Nottingham Forest have failed to win their opening three matches of a campaign for the very first time in the Premier League, while it is the first time in the top-flight since 1990-91. Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner is winless in his last 10 Premier League games (drawn five, lost five), with this the longest league run without a win in his managerial career since May 2023 with Eintracht Frankfurt (also 10).
Is UT Tyler Specialty Expansion Reframing the Investment Case for Ardent Health (ARDT)?
Ardent Health recently marked a milestone in its East Texas partnership as UT Health East Texas expanded specialty care into the UT Tyler School of Medicine Building in Tyler, bringing women’s health, pulmonary, orthopedic, imaging and surgical services alongside the region’s first medical school. This integration of patient care and physician training, supported by more than US$315 million of capital investment since 2018 and a provider network that has grown by 116%, underscores Ardent’s...
Shohei Ohtani suffers another setback for Dodgers amid pitching return
It's going to be a while longer before Ohtani is back on the mound.
Final projected 2026 Texas football depth chart
Check out who are the starters and who are the primary backups on the Texas Longhorns roster for the start of the 2026 college football season.
Long Island Nets Announce 2026-27 Schedule With Canada Games
The Long Island Nets’ 2026-27 schedule is officially here, featuring 50 games and a return to Canada. The Nets will play four home games in Quebec while continuing to build their presence across the border.
EA SPORTS FC 27: Liverpool's Full Ratings Revealed as Club Extends Partnership With EA Sports
Liverpool's full FC 27 ratings have been revealed before the game's release later this month. Meanwhile, the club has recently renewed its long-standing partnership with EA Sports.
I'm a nutritionist from Japan: 7 'essential' anti-inflammatory foods that I swear by
Japanese nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka shares the inflammation-fighting foods that are always in her kitchen.
Week 1 college football open thread
We are back, baby. No amount of bad NC State football could possibly ruin the first full college football Saturday, which is today, and here and now. This is always a long wait, and it’s just nice to be able to sit back and take in an entire day of sports nonsense. Now we get […]
The Weekend Mauling: 9/5/26
Links! The KC Star breaks down KU’s blowout win over Long Island SI writes that Nik McMillan lived up to his billing in his Jayhawk debut Queen Creek, Arizona (literally right down the street from where I live) has made it a specific crime to damage Flock cameras The John Fetterman drama keeps getting weirder […]
Scientists discover how narwhals grow nature's only straight tusk
Narwhals have nature's only straight tusk, a single tooth up to three meters (10 feet) long, so strange they were sold as magical unicorn horns during the Middle Ages.
Game thread: Indiana Hoosiers football vs North Texas Mean Green
Indiana football is set to welcome North Texas to Memorial Stadium for the 2026 season opener. Follow along!
New York Jets Flight Conections 09/05/26
Happy Saturday, Jets fans! Here are your daily Jets links. NY Jets – What Are Your Thoughts On The Jets’ Initial 53-Man Roster? Michael Nania – Titans could regret giving their potential kryptonite to NY Jets Connor Long – Joe Tippmann’s comments reveal NY Jets’ interesting O-line plan Connor Long – Should the NY Jets […]
Oregon State football vs Houston updates. Score, highlights, analysis
The Oregon State Beavers and first-year head coach JaMarcus Shephard open the 2026 football season at Houston. Follow along for live updates.
When Will Miami Heat Extend Giannis Antetokounmpo?
After sacrificing their young core for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pat Riley and the Miami Heat front office must now navigate strict league restrictions to secure the superstar’s long-term future.
Microsoft’s recent decisions paint a clear picture — Xbox Cloud Gaming is no longer the future the company once promised
Xbox's cloud gaming hourly limit rates have been met with derision in the fanbase, and have highlighted gaps between other services.
“Health Will Always Be The Focus”: Satou Sabally Faces Crushing Blow Just Days Before FIBA World Cup
Satou Sabally will no longer play in the remainder of this WNBA season after her second concussion. Sabally had a nasty head injury during a matchup against the Aces, after she was hit in the head by NaLyssa Smith. Sabally exited the game for a while but then returned, which made fans believe that she [...]
Apple Watch 12 & Ultra 4: Leaks Reveal a Big Hardware Change
Apple’s next smartwatches may bring the first true silicon overhaul in years alongside an expanded sensor layout. Here is what the Ultra 4 and Series 12 leaks show.
Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Tucker, Mark Walter
Shohei Ohtani has missed the last two games, just the second time he’s been out for multiple games with the Dodgers, along with a two-game stint on the paternity list in April 2025. But it looks like Ohtani will probably miss Saturday as well, which would mark his longest absence since coming to Los Angeles. […]
Pickleball and dining: Why courts are the new food destinations
The fastest-growing sport in the US is the 'eatertainment' trend’s new darling. How long will it last?
Texas vs Texas State live updates: Score, video, predictions, analysis
Texas hosts Texas State in the 2026 season opener. Follow live score updates, highlights, injury news, key plays and instant analysis.
Kentucky vs Youngstown St live updates: Score, highlights, analysis
The Kentucky football team takes on Youngstown State in their first game of the season. Follow along for live score updates, highlights, and analysis.
After 60, the happiest people share these science-backed daily habits
Most people assume happiness fades with age, that fulfillment belongs to younger decades filled with milestones and achievements. But research tracking
Reality TV star can no longer speak amid serious health battle
Jenny Slatten and Sumit Singh fear being separated as her ALS progresses and they seek help with his U.S. visa.
Reality TV star can no longer speak amid serious health battle
Jenny Slatten and Sumit Singh fear being separated as her ALS progresses and they seek help with his U.S. visa.
Chimpanzees once used for vaccine research get health checks as part of long-term care
Chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments are getting health checks at their new home in Liberia.
Chimpanzees once used for vaccine research get health checks as part of long-term care
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A group of chimpanzees that were once used for hepatitis B vaccine experiments in laboratories have received health checks at their new home in Liberia, in
Chimpanzees once used for vaccine research get health checks as part of long-term care
Chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments are getting health checks at their new home in Liberia.
Chimpanzees once used for vaccine research get health checks as part of long-term care
Chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments are getting health checks at their new home in Liberia.
Column: Baseball history is full of interesting and unusual connections
“I’m not a headline guy. I know that as long as I was following Ruth to the plate, I could have stood on my head and no one would have known the difference.
How long is Indiana football's home winning streak
Indiana football has become unbeatable at home under coach Curt Cignetti. A look at the nation's longest home win streak:
Local leaders reflect on life, legacy of longtime South Bend politician
Longtime South Bend politician John Voorde died Sept. 2. Local leaders said he'll be remembered for his dedicated public service and bipartisanship.
Improving your health can start with a good routine. Here are 5 ways to get going.
The choices you make after waking up can go a long way to better health.
Yankees news: Spencer Jones’ homecoming
A long-awaited San Diego return; Grisham leaves with injury; Yankees prospect’s slap-happy approach; 9/11 commemoration plans
Young entrepreneur: Geneseo teen starts car detailing business
While most teens are soaking up the last bit of summer before returning for another long school year, one Geneseo student is making a name for himself.
Young entrepreneur: Geneseo teen starts car detailing business
While most teens are soaking up the last bit of summer before returning for another long school year, one Geneseo student is making a name for himself.
Neuer's farewell tour: One last emotional stop at Schalke
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has probably been looking forward to this football match since May 2. That's when his former club Schalke secured a long-awaited return to the Bundesliga after three years in the second division.
A's Option Jack Perkins After Rough Stretch
While Perkins has been struggling as a starter, there is a chance that he'll be back in the rotation before long.
Italy's Meloni just hit a major political milestone. Former leaders say economic reform must follow
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government became the country's longest-serving cabinet since World War II on Friday.
Sampaguita Pictures actress Jean Lopez dies at 86
Photo from Instagram/@ barbicastelvi Veteran performer worked alongside many of Philippine cinema’s leading stars during the 1960s Veteran Sampaguita Pictures actress Jean Lopez, who appeared alongside some of Philippine cinema’s leading stars during the 1960s, died Sept. 1, her family said. She was 86. Her daughter Barbi Castelvi announced the death on social media, describing it as sudden and unexpected.…
From Nish Kumar to the Bayeux tapestry: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Our premier political comedian heads out on tour, while the 70-metre-long woven story of 1066 arrows its way to Britain for the first time
RECAP: Miami dominates Stanford 45-6
The Canes take care of business on their longest road trip of the season.
ART-conceived children show reassuring long-term health outcomes
The birth of Louise Brown in 1978, the world's first baby conceived through assisted reproductive technology (ART), was a major breakthrough that reshaped the field of reproductive medicine.
Kala’i Rosario homers again, but Saints fall at Omaha
Kala’i Rosario got the game started with a bang, but there were few fireworks overall as St. Paul fell 3-2 at Omaha in 10 innings Friday night. The Saints right fielder hit his eighth home run of the year — his fifth in the last five games — to give the visitors a 1-0 lead just two batters into Friday’s contest. However, the night belonged to the pitchers. St. Paul starter Aaron Rozek turned ...
Will Tarik Skubal's Dodgers Tenure Be Short-Lived?
Tarik Skubal might not be wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform for long.
Dianna Russini’s Next NFL Move Takes Shape as Barstool Sports Emerges as Favorite
Dianna Russini may not be away from the NFL spotlight much longer.Five months after leaving The Athletic, Russini is “absolutely” planning a return to sports media and has been discussing several potential opportunities, according to a new report from Front Office Sports.And one possible landing spot has quickly separated itself from the pack.Front Office Sports’ […] The post Dianna Russini’s Next NFL Move Takes Shape as Barstool Sports Emerges as Favorite appeared first on HEAVY.
Durham offers $10K for Fayetteville Street businesses, but owners say corridor needs more investment
Durham's Bounce Back program is providing grants and business support to help small businesses along Fayetteville Street grow and preserve the historic corridor.
Watch: Texas high school football livestreams
KXAN+ is your home for Texas high school football, featuring live games all season long from across Central Texas.
Analysis: Lift-off for Isak
It was a night that was supposed to belong to Liverpool's latest blockbuster signing, Bradley Barcola, but Alexander Isak had other ideas. The Swede has endured a difficult, injury-hit first 12 months at Anfield, but he used the familiar surroundings of Portman Road to fully launch his Liverpool career. The last time he made the trip to Suffolk to face the Tractor Boys, he left with the match ball after scoring a hat-trick in Newcastle United's thumping 4-0 victory.
iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro, and More: Apple's September 9 Event Preview
Apple's September event will take place on Wednesday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple will announce its 2026 iPhone lineup, and this year is a big one. Along with the slab-style iPhones we've been using for years, Apple is going to debut its first foldable device. We'll also get new Apple Watches, a new set of AirPods, and possibly some other surprises. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
15 discouraging hours with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and 10 brilliant ones with He Who Watches
In the last few weeks, while playing some video games that I might review, I emailed two cries for help. I sent the first to a rep for Capcom, confessing that the company’s samurai game Onimusha Way of the Sword (out today for PC and console) was crushing me. “Feels like I’m playing ‘hard’ mode, not ‘normal,’” I wrote. “And I don’t want to have to knock it down to “story”. I’m exploring, trying to level my gear, but these two-phase boss fights with no mid-fight checkpoints are brutal.” I wagered I was only about halfway through the game, if that. I wasn’t sure I could keep up with the steepening difficulty curve. Was I missing something? Then, on Monday, I took some photos of some puzzles that were baffling me in the mind-bending He Who Watches (out now on PC), wrote out lengthy descriptions of how I’d been trying to solve them and asked Bobby Vanden, the game’s solo developer, for a nudge in the right direction. I told Vanden I’d spent hours on these puzzles. “I’m stuck in triplicate,” I told him. Could he tell me if the solutions I was attempting were even on the right track? I didn’t mention that the puzzles—coupled with major time pressures from other work—were stressing me out so much that playing the game was giving me headaches. This double dose of panic was unusual. I’m used to managing a workload full of reporting and reviewing, used to a crowded schedule and the need to stay calm amid the bustle. But I was stressed about these games. No one was forcing me to review them, nor even play them. I’d simply found them interesting enough to start, hoped they’d be interesting enough to write about and I’d sunk hours into them assuming I’d made the right call. Suddenly, however, I felt trapped. I was emailing for a way out. Above: This guy took me about an hour to beat. The feedback I got from Capcom confirmed my fears. They didn’t say it, but I will: Onimusha Way of the Sword is not for me. It’s a brutally hard game in need of a normal difficulty level. It’s a game that spikes so severely during its abundant boss fights—yet offers such flawed ways to improve when outside of them—that it feels like a bait-and-switch. In the new Onimusha, you play as famed samurai Musashi Miyamoto, aided by a magical soul-absorbing gauntlet that is possessed by a lady who offers advice. (Way of the Sword is a continuation of Capcom’s long-dormant Onimusha series, but that set-up had me wondering if the company was cribbing from their ill-fated Bionic Commando reboot; read about “wife-arm” when you get a chance). Way of the Sword is partially set in 17th century Kyoto, an explorable city where Miyamoto can fight demons, help civilians and eventually rescue ghostly dogs. The city evolves over time, with new mini adventures and obtainable loot on offer, all feeding into systems that promise to upgrade your gear and sword-fighting skills. Upgrades, however, are so incremental as to be imperceptible, causing the exploration of Kyoto to feel like inconsequential busywork. From that hub, players can go on linear missions into forests and old temples, where they will encounter many of the game’s tough bosses. Combat in Way of the Sword is akin to many modern melee games. Players are asked to mix attacks with dodges and parries. They’re encouraged to deplete an enemy’s stamina bar in order to do greater damage to its health bar. The old Onimusha games’ signature move was the issen, a counter-attack so sudden it’s all but pre-emptive. You strike just as they begin to strike toward you, beating them to the cut. By definition, the issen is a high risk move, leaving you wide open to pain. It feels risky in the game, especially against bosses, who can maul you in just a few blows. A game might train you to perform an issen well by offering a variety of lesser enemies who are not as tough as the boss but get close. Or it might offer a toehold against bosses by saving or checkpointing the player’s progress when a boss’ first health bar has been destroyed and before the second health bar appears. It might offer the less skilled player a chance to over-level their character, should the player simply commit to playing through its optional sidequests. Way of the Sword does none of this. Fighting its trivially easy grunt enemies and then its ferociously adept bosses is like playing a game of chess where I’ve got a rook, while the opposing side is all pawns and five queens. Bosses simply don’t checkpoint. You may be able to clear a boss’ first phase without taking much damage. Good for you. Do it again, every time you fail the second phase. As for the the central Kyoto hub, I kept pace with all of its added side activities and never felt like I was overpowered. Bosses could still easily buckle me. The new Onimusha, I concluded, is just too discouraging to keep playing. The advice I got from Capcom had been well-intentioned. They reminded me of the game’s various systems. They alerted me to an optional assist that flashes recommended button inputs (basically: counter this move; dodge that move). It was a little helpful. So was dropping down to “story mode,” which I tried last night. Story mode turns on those button prompts by default. It makes countering and dodging way too easy, nearly automatic. I don’t consider myself a master of action games like these, but I’ve cleared the likes of God of War, Stellar Blade, Star Wars Jedi and others of sub-Sekiro difficulty and had a fun time doing so. Not here. Not yet. Unless they patch Onimusha: Way of the Sword and add a middle difficulty or just checkpoint the damn bosses when they’re between health bars, my streak of loving Capcom games released in 2026 will likely end at two. It’s a shame, because I was having a good time finding those ghostly dogs. And then there’s He Who Watches, a phenomenal first person puzzle game with Portal vibes, except instead of a portal gun you’ve got a magical bow that shoots one arrow that can activate switches or be used to drag blocks. The twist is an actual twist: you can also walk on walls and the ceiling, reorienting gravity as you do, thereby placing blocks onto those other surfaces. Walking on walls and ceilings to solve problems is really the best thing. Would that I could in reality. He Who Watches consists of locked-room challenges, each brief enough to only require about a minute to actually solving, though it will take five, 10, eventually 30 minutes to figure out said solutions. They are not obvious! It’s a game of layered mechanics and shocking solutions. For example, see if you can follow this: You can drag a block to a wall. Then you can walk on the wall, which now feels like the floor, and drag that block across the wall. Later, back on the floor, you might realize you can look up. The block is still on the wall, stuck to it. You can shoot your magic arrow to its underside. Doing so creates a tether, so that you can yank the block off the wall and carry it, as if it were a balloon, into the spot where you need it to be to solve the puzzle. Here, watch Vanden explain some of the game’s basics in this launch trailer: As with any great puzzle game, the solutions to He Who Watches’ puzzles elicit relief and amazement. Oh my god, that worked! I didn’t even think that could be possible! Learning to solve the game’s puzzles feels like learning magic. But, oh, does the game get hard. Its Steam reviews, mostly glowing, are full of players remarking how quickly He Who Watches made them sweat. Wrote one: “loving this one already although my brain is hurting!” Wrote another: “As you get further in the game it feels like you need an IQ level of at least 120+.” Vanden has shown some mercy. Each locked room puzzle includes an optional junior version of the puzzle, meant to teach you. Difficulty nevertheless ramps severely. By the time I was emailing Vanden for help, I was struggling to even clear one of the hint puzzles. When I messaged him, my stress was exacerbated by strange things I’d found in the game’s various hubs: suspicious passageways, odd blocks and some intriguing locked doors. These were hints of secrets, I realized, yet I sensed I needed to play further into the game to understand them. I was stuck, but I wanted to see the rest. Vanden offered to give me the exact solutions, to solve those three puzzles for me, but first he gave four nudges. Three were for the specific puzzles, but his best hint was for all and ultimately proved to be a terrific life lesson: go back a bit, he suggested. Do the puzzles right before those. They were teaching you something. Focus on what their lesson was. Don’t rush, in other words. Recognize what you’ve accomplished. Build off of that. I did so. I absorbed the lessons. I saw those three tough puzzles in a new light. I solved one the night after he wrote back, another the morning after. I left a third for another time. I didn’t need it and I wanted to plunge deeper into the game, closer to the moment when I was sure I could start unlocking those secret doors. My head stopped hurting, too. He Who Watches feels special. It’s got more challenges, and I’m undeterred. It’s also nice that its puzzles don’t have a surprise second health bar. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Item 2: In brief… 🎮 Ilari Kuittinen, co-founder of Helsinki-based Housemarque (Super Stardust HD, Resogun, Returnal) has stepped down from his studio, after a 31-year run, saying he’s “ taking a rare and well-deserved breather.” Sony purchased Housemarque in 2021, and the studio released its newest game, Saros, earlier this year. Trend-watch: Sony-owned Insomniac saw its founder Ted Price retire in early 2025, after a 30-year run. Sony-owned Sucker Punch saw its co-founder Brian Fleming step down in late 2025, after a 28-year run. 👀 Savvy Games Group chief Brian Ward is stepping down from the Saudi-government-backed games conglomerate, Bloomberg reports. No word on a long-term successor yet, nor if this augurs any closer integration between Savvy and Electronic Arts. EA was purchased by a consortium led by Saudi’s sovereign wealth fund, in early August. 💿 Square Enix has denied a Japanese media report that the company was planning to go private. In very different Square Enix news, the company revealed that the physical version of Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, the April 2027 finale of its radical remakes of FFVII, will include just one disc in its case, requiring a download for the rest. The first two FFVII remakes in the trilogy shipped on two discs apiece. While Square hasn’t commented on the reason why, a feature here in Game File last month broke down the processes and costs for physical games. The expense of a second disc comes out of the game publisher’s cut of each copy. Square could be saving in excess of a dollar a copy with this move. 🟥 Grand Theft Auto IV’s 26-minute ’‘extended look” gameplay showcase that premiered on Netflix last week—and was exclusive to the platform for six hours—drew 31.1 million views in its first four days, the streamer announced. (Netflix calculates views as total viewed hours divided by runtime; excludes replays). Compared to YouTube: The version that later premiered on Rockstar Games’ YouTube channel is sitting at 22.6 million views after seven days (YouTube’s more liberal counting system tallies anyone who viewed even just the first few second.) Compared to other Netflix mega-events: Last year, Stranger Things season 5’s first four episodes, which debuted together, drew a record 59.6 million views in their first few days on Netflix. For more of a live event type of comparison, in 2024, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match drew 65 million concurrent streams as it happened; Netflix didn’t release live numbers for the GTA premiere. ☁️ Microsoft is changing the way it charges for cloud gaming, from an all-you-can-play offer for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, to caps for the subscription’s tiers (15 hours per month at the Ultimate tier), with the option to buy more hours in bulk beyond that. The company also said it will sell batches of cloud gaming time to non-Game Pass subscribers, details TBA. Microsoft does not release figures for cloud game usage, but said its changes would impact 4% of Game Pass subscribers. That implies a small portion of its subscribers exceed the 15-hour monthly mark. Cloud gaming offers the promise of playing games without the need for console or PC hardware, as the graphics, sound and controls are all transmitted via a streaming connection. Microsoft notes that its cloud gaming service can be used for a range of things, including Xbox One players using it to play newer-gen Xbox Series games via streaming; and people playing games via streaming, sans any console, “in markets where consoles are less available or affordable.” (That latter use case could even be relevant in Xbox’s home market soon, as console prices keep rising.) Take Two Interactive chairman Strauss Zelnick recently told investors he expects game-streaming tech, which has been only lightly adopted by gamers for over a decade, to be widely used within three years. 🇺🇸 The Trump administration has published multiple agenda-driven web video games to the White House’s website. One called Build The Wall partially clones Tetris as it asks players to build a wall to stop a “zombie border siege.” While actual Tetris involves clearing lines and basically not building a wall, the Trump-backed game omits the line-clearing aspect (and omits the fun as well). On Instagram, Tetris’ official license holders reacted by stating: “At Tetris we believe in the power of connection and bringing people together, not dividing them. To our fans everywhere: we love you, we see you, and we’re grateful to have you in our community. P.S. The Tetris Company was not involved in the creation of ‘Build the Wall.’ P.P.S.: We take copyright infringement very seriously.” Item 3: The week ahead: Tuesday, September 8 Game releases: Mewgenics (consoles; already out on PC) is an engrossing tactical combat game (with cats). It is getting its console port right after the release of a Star Wars tactics game and ahead of the late September launch of a Fire Emblem–a bumper crop for the genre. Wanderburg (PC) is an auto-shooting game like Vampire Survivors, but you’re a castle on wheels Event: Nintendo airs a 30-minute Nintendo Direct (10am ET) focused on The Legend of Zelda’s 40th Anniversary. A full unveiling of the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time is expected. Will they also show footage from next year’s live action movie? Tease the next big 3D Zelda? Add Link to Mario Kart World? Shadow-drop a new Tingle game? Wednesday, September 9 Event: Nintendo again! On this day, they’re planning to air a 45-minute Nintendo Direct (10am ET) focused on games heading to Switch 2 this winter. Followed by about an hour of gameplay demoed by the company’s Treehouse team. The September Nintendo Directs are always some of the year’s biggest. The 2025 edition included announcements of several major 2026 Switch/Switch 2 games: Pokémon Pokopia, Mario Tennis Fever, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave. Plus the return of the Virtual Boy. Friday, September 11 Game release: EA Sports NHL 27 (PlayStation, Xbox) is a hockey game. There are so few that an indie studio that had been making wacky sci-fi first-person shooters just announced that, hey, we’re going to fill a void and make a hockey game for PC.
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