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Seahawks-Patriots preview: Pats insider details key offseason changes
Get a Patriots reporter’s viewpoint of what has changed for the AFC champions since losing to the Seahawks in Super Bowl 60.
Dolly Parton was up for Faye Dunaway’s villain role in “Supergirl”
The “9 to 5” actress discussed potentially playing the “witch” character in a resurfaced 1982 interview.
“X-Men ‘97”: Two seasons in one
The second season of “X-Men ‘97” is two different shows in one: a strong origin story built off of the foundation of the first season, and an abrupt conclusion that felt rushed for more than a few reasons. Marvel Animation brought the world the best on-screen depiction of the X-Men we have ever seen. A...
The psychological effects of padel and pickleball, according to science
Wondering if the pickleball hype is real? A new systematic review confirms the sport boosts happiness and social integration, while padel research largely analyzes competitive stress and mental fatigue in athletes.
iPhone 18 colors, Galaxy S27 Ultra camera detailed, Poco F9 series unveiled, Week 36 in review
vivo T5 5g also unveiled. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could get a completely refreshed color palette this year. A new leak claims Apple will offer the...
Verisk: One atmosphere, one framework – how science and AI connect views of global risk
A single-system approach to catastrophe modelling is required to capture the interconnected atmospheric drivers that shape risk across regions and perils, argues Verisk’s Jay Guin.
Business Notes: Norfolk honored for financial reporting; 6 appointed to Hampton Roads GO Virginia council
View business milestones in Hampton Roads.
Broncos QB Bo Nix interviews Tim Tebow: ‘My childhood hero’
Bo Nix's fourth-quarter heroics have brought back Tim Tebow memories.
What Jackie Phillips Carter meant to the Middletown area
Some people know their future career plans before they’re old enough to drive.
2026 Week 1 Preview: SMU Mustangs @ Florida State Seminoles
SMU kicks off ACC play early in a Monday night Labor Day showcase in Tallahassee.
BCM to feature radio personality Dallas Wayne
BRISTOL — Join the Birthplace of Country Music Museum on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. for their next Speaker Session featuring musician and radio personality Dallas Wayne.
“Big Bang Theory s”tar Simon Helberg reunites with Jim Parsons after revealing he doesn’t talk to cast much
In an August interview, Helberg admitted that he doesn’t connect with his former costars as much as he’d like to.
OSU president wants Columbus to be the ‘startup capital of the Midwest’
“I want investors all over the country to feel like they'll be missing out on opportunities if they're not keeping an eye on what's happening at Ohio State.”
Richard Barrera explains why he should be the next State Superintendent
Richard Barrera, a candidate for California state superintendent, shared his views on recent changes to the California Department of Education, his campaign priorities, and his vision for public schools in an interview on California Politics 360 this week.
Close to science
Visitors view a scale model of the escapement mechanism for a Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) hydro?mechanical astronomical and time?keeping device at an exhibition at the China Science and Technology Museum in Beijing on September 6, 2026. Since 2025, September has been designated as China’s annual National Science Popularization Month. Photo: VCG
Naturepedic Serenade mattress review: Comfort from cotton, wool and coils instead of chemicals
This eco-friendly mattress made from organic materials as a nice balance of give and underlying firmness, though it’s pretty bouncy
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.
German director Wenders clarifies views on film and politics
German director Wim Wenders clarified his views about the relationship between filmmakers and politics on Sunday after he caused an outcry at the Berlin film festival earlier this year. Speaking in Venice, where he is presenting a new film about Swiss architect Peter Zumthor, the "Paris, Texas" director said he had been misunderstood.
German director Wenders clarifies views on film and politics
German director Wim Wenders clarified his views about the relationship between filmmakers and politics on Sunday after he caused an outcry at the Berlin film festival earlier this year.
German director Wenders clarifies views on film and politics
German director Wim Wenders clarified his views about the relationship between filmmakers and politics on Sunday after he caused an outcry at the Berlin film festival earlier this year.
Robinson 'out his depth' & Aberdeen 'going backwards'
Dons fans, we asked for your views after Saturday's goalless draw against Kilmarnock. Just down the road is Simon Murray who would jump at the chance to join the Dons but the short-sighted board just do not see it. Kilmarnock looked the better team all day.
2026-27 Season Preview: London Knights
The Knights have had a typically-aggressive off-season following a rebuilding year.
Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Business notes for Sept. 6, 2026
Business Notes is a compendium of the week’s promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the rest of
Colin Kaepernick on his political evolution and which current politician he believes is ‘moving the needle’
Kaepernick writes in his new memoir, “The Perilous Fight,” that he has since changed his views after he said would not vote in the 2016 presidential election.
Theatre Cedar Rapids prepares to “break a leg” with makeover
After a year of construction and renovations, Theatre Cedar Rapids’ will unveil some of the first improvements in its $9.5 million “Dream Here, Do Here” capital campaign in November.
Kokua Line: Why can’t new business register with state?
Question: Can you check what is going on with the slow approval times at the State of Hawaii DCCA Business Registration Office? Historically, if you paid the expedited review fee, your registration documents for a new entity would be approved within a week or sooner. Now, even paying the expedited review fee, I have been patiently waiting for months. My filing to form a new business submitted in June still has not been approved. Without the state’s approval, I cannot open a bank account, sign a lease, hire employees, or start my business. This has resulted in damages due to the delays. My emails to the DCCA have not been responded to. I heard that there is an issue with a new vendor of their supposed updated system, but forming a new business or other business registration tasks seem to have come to a standstill. I heard that they are working on May submissions now. I cannot believe that this unacceptable delay has not been publicized, complaints from the public more prevalent, and the elected officials not having been told by their constituents to immediately address this problem.
Health effects from 9/11's ground zero linger 25 years later
Sgt. Ann Pearson and Louise Simon Schoene share what it was like contacting National Guard members who responded to 9/11 to see if they were experiencing health effects, including cancer, from their service at ground zero all those years ago.
Canton native's first movie, 'Dangerous Affairs,' a smash hit on Tubi
Canton native Elijah Perrin talks about how his hit film 'Dangerous Affairs' became No. 1 on the streaming platform Tubi.
30 years later, Aileron still carries Clay Mathile’s mission forward
Aileron continues to do what its founder always wanted — help entrepreneurs in the heady work of building and nurturing a business.
Western Michigan Taking Steps to Review Controversial Michigan Finish
Western Michigan suffered a controversial loss Saturday night at the “Big House” against the Michigan Wolverines.Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood threw a Hail Mary out of the end zone as time expired, seemingly giving the MAC school an upset victory for the ages. Instead, the referees added one final second and Underwood responded with a perfect […] The post Western Michigan Taking Steps to Review Controversial Michigan Finish appeared first on HEAVY.
Arsenal v Chelsea Match Preview: Huge London Derby at the Emirates
Arsenal return to Emirates Stadium on Sunday looking to make it three Premier League wins from three when Chelsea arrive for a huge London derby.Mikel Arteta’s side followed their opening victory wi...
Galaxy S27 Pro gets Samsung’s fastest charging speed yet
Samsung is planning to launch four high-end phones, the Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+, Galaxy S27 Pro, and Galaxy S27 Ultra, early next year. While most of their spec
Everton vs Man Utd Opposition View As Key Weakness Named
Everton and Manchester United go head-to-head in the Premier League this weekend, and you can find out everything about the visitors.
Time Entertainment Announces Project Award With Saudi Olympic And Paralympic Committee
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Book Review: The Messy Business of Making Science Happen
Roberta Kwok’s “Lost in Curiosity” makes the case for luck and hard work over eureka moments in advancing science.
WATCH: High school volleyball highlights & scores
Parker Hollendoner brings highlights and scores from high school volleyball games played by Texoma teams on Saturday, September 5, 2026. No. 15 Crowell vs Wichita Christian | (15)Lady ‘Cats def. Lady Stars | 25-16, 25-17, 25-21 City View vs Petrolia | Lady Mustangs def. Lady Pirates | 25-15, 25-11, 25-17
Should US Court Scrutiny of Prediction Markets Require Action From Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) Investors?
In recent weeks, Flutter Entertainment has seen sentiment improve as the prospect of a US Supreme Court review of sports prediction markets and fresh analyst coverage refocused attention on its core US sports betting exposure and broader global portfolio. This shift comes after a very large reset in expectations over the past year, leaving valuation metrics suggesting the business screens as relatively inexpensive while ongoing regulatory and legal uncertainties remain central to how...
Sanderson to let his new boys run loose
By BEN JAYCOCK Old hand: Courtney Lawes starts on the blindside for Sale PICTURES: Sale Sharks PREVIEW... Sale Sharks v Bath Today. Kick-off 3pm, CorpAcq Stadium SALE Sharks will unveil three of their headline summer signings when they open the new season against Bath in the Prem Cup today. Courtney Lawes, Joe Marchant and Alex […] The post Sanderson to let his new boys run loose appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Reader views on Albuquerque police, New Mexico politics and local issues
Letters address APD DWI concerns, the governor’s race, taxes, oil revenue and UNM athletics fees.
Sunday Preview – Shake the earth with the Sons of Behemat
See what’s coming up for pre-order next week.
LaborFest kicks off holiday weekend with BBQ, outdoor activities, live music
Hundreds gathered Saturday at Rep. Steven Horsford’s annual Workers & Families LaborFest at Craig Ranch Regional Park in North Las Vegas.
Valencia vs Barcelona, La Liga: Preview
A chance for an early statement in the title race
Patriots scouting report: Greg Van Roten offers immense experience
Previewing the Patriots offensive lineman heading into his 15th NFL season.
Public health planner answers questions on homelessness strategic plan
City staff has planned focus groups, stakeholder input meetings and one-on-one interviews to develop a strategic plan.
Reader accuses board president of violating HOA statutes
According to state law, the minutes of the board meeting should list the substance of all matters proposed, discussed or decided at the meeting and the record of each member’s vote on any mat...
Interview: Gearing up for Charm City Live with the Mayor's Office of Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Jenyne Donaldson chats with The Mayor's Office of Arts, Culture and Entertainment about what visitors can expect at Charm City Live 2026
Beloved actor reveals he only has 5 years left to live as he battles cancer
The actor shared the news during a recent interview.
Everton vs Man Utd: Preview, Team News, and Predicted XI
Discover the latest team news for Everton's game against Manchester United on Sunday at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in the Premier League.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Premier League Preview: Derby Day
The Gunners host the Blues for a massive derby in the season’s early stages
‘Everybody knew where she stood’: Friends, colleagues remember former Nevada state senator
Ann O’Connell, who served in the Nevada Senate for 20 years, has died at 92. Members from both sides of the aisle praised her for her character and her dedication to her beliefs.
Chapel Bell Curve: Whatever the question, manball is the answer
Yara and Nathan did a fantastic, thorough job previewing the SEC earlier this week. So thorough they sort of ran out of time to actually preview one school in particular: the Georgia Bulldogs. That’s an oversight the dynamic duo remedy with gusto in this episode, turning the Bulldog roster over this way and that, peeking […]
Famitsu review scores - September 5, 2026 - Orbitals, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, more
The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of August 23, 2026 are as follows: Orbitals – 8/9/9/9 Onimusha: Way of the Sword – 9/9/8/8 The Blood of Dawnwalker – 9/8/8/9 Afterlove EP – 7/8/8/7 Asdivine Knot – 7/7/7/7 John Fox – 6/6/5/6 Note that for each review, four editors gave out scores. The final total in the Famitsu review...
Previewing the Chicago Bears 2026 season
Introducing our newest weekly Bears podcast: Bears for Breakfast!
Top Stories: 'Surprise and Shine' Apple Event Preview, John Ternus Takes Over, and More
After years of rumors, the highly anticipated foldable iPhone is almost here, but that's not all we're expecting to see at next week's big event, and we've got full coverage of expectations for the "Surprise and Shine" event.
Before the Roar: LSU vs. Clemson Week 1 Preview
A preview of what’s ahead between LSU and Clemson in Death Valley Saturday night
UConn football 2026 season preview: WR & TE
Over the 2026 offseason, the UConn football team lost one of the most productive receivers in the country to the NFL and the rest of its depth here hit the transfer portal. Skyler Bell racked up a career-high 1,278 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns last season, good enough to be a Biletnikoff finalist and the […]
Puck Drop Preview: 2026-27 Edmonton Oilers
Last Word On Hockey's Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2026-27 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team's current outlook. We'll flag the stories worth watching for the year ahead, and we'll do our best to project how things go for each team throughout the campaign. Today, we're previewing …
Business roundup: Three up-and-coming businesses reach Columbia
Marcos Pizza, The Fifth Season and The Plant Shop are now open in Columbia.
Lenovo goes MacBook Neo: Hands-on review with Lenovo's best-looking $699 laptop
Consumer laptops do not have to look boring - with the Lenovo IdeaPad vibe, Lenovo goes for a design with a few colorful twists, at an attractive price-point with many useful features. We had a chance to check it out at IFA 2026.
College football viewing picks for September 5, 2026: How to watch Week 1
All Times Eastern 11 a.m. Webber International at Stetson — YouTube noon East Carolina at Alabama — ABC/ESPN Unlimited New Hampshire at Syracuse — ACC Network/ESPN Unlimited Bryant at Army — CBS Sports Network Oregon State at Houston — ESPN/ESPN Unlimited Liberty at James Madison — ESPNU/ESPN Unlimited North Texas at Indiana — Fox/Fox One…
Juventus v AC Milan match preview and prediction
Juventus and AC Milan meet in a heavyweight clash as two clubs hoping to challenge for the top spot in the league this season go head to head.Milan have been one of the top clubs in the country, while...
'Pericles' review: Shakespeare playfully reworked at Boston Court
Ellen McLaughlin's modern verse translation of Shakespeare's 'Pericles' has its West Coast premiere at Boston Court Pasadena.
Mizzou Hoops Player Review: Trent Pierce
As a junior Pierce missed time due to an injury, but stepped back into a familiar role.
August business changes, Smalls Sliders, Optimum make Lubbock headlines
Business Reporter Alana Edgin reviews recent Lubbock area businesses news and hints at upcoming articles in the Around the Hub column.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United: Match preview
Leeds United head to the South Coast on Saturday afternoon looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the 2026/27 Premier League season, but Daniel Farke’s side face one of their toughest tests yet against a Brighton & Hove Albion side who have already shown just how dangerous they can be in front of goal.
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.
Newcastle vs. Bournemouth — Team News & Match Preview
Pregame notes and golden nuggets from Matthias Jaissle before Newcastle plays today!
ChatGPT bans campaigns from using AI to make ads. They’re doing it anyway.
A Washington Post review found 39 campaigns that disclosed payments to AI companies, but consultants say many more do it and don’t disclose it.
A Victorian Estate Agent Built a Virtual Property Tour Before Photography
Victorian buyers previewed distant mansions through lenses and creativity
Charlevoix pulls off second straight comeback victory against a rival
For a second straight week, Charlevoix football saved its best for the second half, this time against rival Boyne City at home.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace – Match preview and team news
Two of the Premier League’s early strugglers meet at Craven Cottage on Saturday, with Fulham and Crystal Palace both still without a win after two rounds of fixtures.Alvaro Arbeloa’s Fulham sit 16...
LeaseAssured Introduces AI-Assisted Commercial Lease Platform With Solicitor Review
The new online service provides landlords and businesses in England and Wales with a guided way to create commercial lease documentation, combin...
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING: The Literacy Alliance has opened enrollment for the next cohort of its Integrated Education and Training Entrepreneurship program. The free program is designed for community members who are
Sports Overtime: Week 2 (Friday, Sept. 4, 2026)
Watch highlights and view scores from Week 2 of the 2026 NSAA football season.
Michigan vs. Western Michigan: Game Preview and Prediction
Michigan is expected to roll the Broncos of Western Michigan, but what will it look like?
Brews & Tunes hosts Matt Sanders on Sunday
JONESBOROUGH — Main Street Brews & Tunes will host Matt Sanders on Sunday, September 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. on the plaza of the International Storytelling Center. The One
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Smith County GOP chair previews RNC midterm convention, reacts to Trump’s data center remarks
Smith County GOP Chairman David Stein joins Blake Holland ahead of next week’s convention in Dallas
Adult Post-operative Mental Health Outcomes Following Abdominal and Orthopedic Surgeries: A Scoping Review
Poor mental health has been shown to negatively impact surgical outcomes; however, the impact of surgery on mental health remains under-investigated. Therefore, in this scoping review, we aimed ...
Mountain View Diner closes after 26 years of business
The Mountain View Diner announced Thursday it has permanently closed after 26 years of business.
Key moments in the Lindsay Clancy case: the 911 call, mental health care, mistrial
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — A mistrial was declared in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial on Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict on whether she was
Andrea Yates attorney speaks on public views on women's mental health amid Lindsay Clancy trial
"I've seen changes in the way the public views women's mental health through the years," Andrea Yates's attorney said amid the Lindsay Clancy trial.
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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