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We covered PRELUDE: Dark Pain often on TBL; now there’s great news about it because developer Quickfire Games and publisher Firesquid have announced that the game will launch in Steam Early Access on July 27, 2026. The opening release will contain the complete first act, with approximately 15 hours of gameplay, nine recruitable heroes, 63 unlockable skills, and access to a world map filled with story missions, side quests, tasks, and random encounters. A free demo is currently available on Steam. Set in the war-torn dark fantasy world of Statera, the tactical RPG follows Soren, a retired warrior turned blacksmith…

Gable Steveson has a bright future after an impressive win at UFC 329, and he already has some big names in his sights.One contender he’s frequently been compared to is Josh Hokit, another under-30 heavyweight prospect who has fought his way to a top 10 ranking just four fights into his UFC career. Steveson and Hokit have had plenty to say about each other, with Hokit recently responding on social media to comments Steveson made about him in an interview.“Remember, this ain’t wrestling,” Hokit wrote. “If anyone signs up to face me in a fist fight, better have a good…

As the UFC 329 co-main event between Paddy Pimblett and Benoit Saint Denis was getting under way, Fever star Sophie Cunningham was trotting around the octagon with a ring card sign in her hands.The unexpected appearance definitely caught everybody off guard as there was no special announcement that Cunningham would be making an appearance. She walked around the cage with the ‘Round 1’ sign and then sat down with the other octagon girls as the fight got started.It turns out, Cunningham didn’t get any special introduction because she wasn’t scheduled to serve as an octagon girl until minutes before she…

The Defense Department’s recently released class deviation leaves defense contractors with many of the same questions they previously had about how they should comply with a series of restrictions aimed at severing ties with companies the Pentagon says support Beijing’s military. In fact, it adds even more ambiguity.  Several China-related contracting restrictions enacted by Congress took effect on June 30, including banning the Defense Department from contracting with companies that retain consultants lobbying on behalf of companies designated by the Pentagon as Chinese military companies under its Section 1260H list, as well as prohibiting DoD from entering into, renewing or…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed once again after a warning shot fired by its military struck a vessel using an unauthorized route in the critical waterway, further jeopardizing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States. U.S. Central Command said a short time later that its forces began a third round of strikes against Iran. There were explosions in Bandar Abbas and Sirik, two towns along the shores of the strait, Iran state media reported. “The United States is imposing a heavy cost by continuing to degrade Iran’s ability to…

The decisive stage of the KWU SENSHI World Cup for Amateurs 2026 takes place today, July 10, as the tournament’s top competitors face off in the semifinals and finals of the prestigious international event. The bouts begin at 11:00 a.m. ЕЕТ, and fans around the world can watch every fight live on the official KWU SENSHI YouTube channel. Following an exciting opening day filled with impressive qualification bouts, the fighters who earned their places in the final stage of the competition will battle for championship titles across six weight divisions. A total of 24 athletes from 13 countries have advanced…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Ukraine claims that 28 Russian vessels were hit by aerial drones in the Sea of Azov on Saturday. The strikes are the latest in a campaign that Ukrainian authorities assert has resulted in nearly 80 Russian vessels, mostly so-called shadow fleet oil tankers, being attacked in that body of water on a daily basis since July 6.  As a result of these attacks, “Russia temporarily stopped shipping through the Don-Azov Channel, a navigable waterway linking the Don ​River with the Sea of…

Yasmine, Arjun, Tifa Lockhart (from Final Fantasy 7) and Bosch are coming to Street Fighter 6 via Season 4. Notably, the balance patch that applies adjustments to every character will also be dropping alongside Yasmine on August 3, 2026. We already have a pretty good idea about how Yasmine will play thanks to her gameplay trailer that was recently released. Additionally, we have a few guesses on how Tifa will function based on her gameplay in the Final…

Amid speculation regarding Conor McGregor’s injury at UFC 329, Dana White doesn’t believe there was a pre-existing issue. McGregor did indeed make the walk for his highly anticipated return to the Octagon this past Saturday, but the entrance was all he got to soak up. The “Notorious” one hurt his right knee seemingly when going for a kick. The Irish megastar was limping around before the bout was stopped due to the injury. Some have theorized that McGregor was dealing with a leg issue prior to the bout, but the former two-division champion denied that idea in a statement posted…