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“Am I In It?” — What Ted Lasso’s Stars Asked When Season 4 Suddenly Got Real
Ted Lasso is returning for a fourth season on Apple TV on August 5, with a focus on the women's team, the Lady Greyhounds. Stars Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple expressed initial concerns about their involvement but are confirmed to return alongside creator Jason Sudeikis. This new season is described as adding a new room to the existing bar, rather than a direct continuation or spinoff.
The 5 movies you need to watch in August 2026
This article highlights five must-watch movies scheduled for release in August 2026, spanning genres from sci-fi and animation to romance and horror. Featured films include "One Night Only," "The End of Oak Street," "Insidious: Out of the Further," "The Dog Stars," and "Coyote Vs Acme," with details on release dates and potential viewing locations.
The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, HBO Max and more (July 31 -…
This week's streaming highlights include "The Drama" on HBO Max, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and the animated "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" on Peacock. Prime Video features the new season of "Batman: Caped Crusader," while Disney Plus adds "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Paramount+ debuts "Lioness" season 3, and Netflix offers "The Bombing of Pan AM 103."
Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?! Crashes Onto Xbox And PC In The Year’s Weirdest Launch
Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?!, a unique action-driving-comedy game from Strange Scaffold and Frosty Pop, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game centers around the anime trope of being hit by a truck and transported to another world, but here the player controls a magical delivery truck to help the protagonist return home by completing deliveries and causing vehicular mayhem. The developers describe it as an "OVA-sized" take on the isekai formula, blending humor with themes of friendship and purpose.
Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! Review – So I put my foot on overdrive
Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! is a humorous take on the isekai genre, where players control a truck driver who must run over pedestrians to send them to a fantasy world. While the game features excellent character design and a fitting ska-inspired soundtrack, its enjoyment is hampered by a significant grind and sudden difficulty spikes. The driving mechanics and accessibility options are praised, but the lack of control remapping is a notable drawback.
Crazy Taxi World Tour gets new trailer
SEGA has released a new trailer for Crazy Taxi World Tour, showcasing its fast-paced, comedic gameplay set on the west coast. The game will feature zany characters and scenic cruising. A closed network test was also announced, though it will not be available on the Nintendo Switch.
The best Los Angeles events for the week of July 27 - August 2 — MP3s & NPCs
This article highlights various Los Angeles events happening between July 27 and August 2, including comedy shows like 'The Nepo Baby Show' and 'Drunk Theatre,' musical performances by Motionless In White and Cannibal Ox, and an indie rock concert by of Montreal. The events span multiple venues across the city.
Matchbox: The Movie starts its engine in trailer for John Cena's new Apple TV movie
A new trailer has been released for Apple TV's upcoming action film, Matchbox: The Movie, starring John Cena. Directed by Sam Hargrave, the movie follows Cena as a CIA agent who reunites with old friends and is framed for a crime, leading to a globe-trotting adventure. The film also features Jessica Biel, Arturo Castro, Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris, Danai Gurira, Golshifteh Farahani, Corey Stoll, and Bill Camp, and is set to premiere on Apple TV on October 9, 2026.
Huntin' Buddies Released
The co-op hunting game Huntin' Buddies, developed by Huntin' Buddies Wildlife Management, has been released on Steam for Windows PC. The game aims to blend horror and comedy elements.
A Star Wars cartoon that's been shelved for over a decade will finally see the light of day
The animated Star Wars series Star Wars: Detours, created by Seth Green, will finally be viewable at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Originally conceived as "The Simpsons in the Star Wars universe" and set between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, 26 episodes were completed before the show was shelved in 2012. The museum, opening in September, will feature a curation of episodes from the show.
The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, Apple TV and more (July 24-26)
This guide highlights six new movies and shows available on streaming services like Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, and Apple TV+ for the weekend of July 24-26. Featured titles include the movies Masters of the Universe and Mortal Kombat 2, the sports comedy The Dink, and new seasons of Ransom Canyon, Pompeii: Out of Time, and The Crow Girl.
"Enjoy your last day in a future that works for everyone but you": I adore the demo for Future? No Thanks, an open world comedy about a boomer trapped in leftwing paradise
Future? No Thanks! is an open-world comedy game from satirist Paulo Perdicini and Molleindustria, featuring a boomer in an ecosocialist paradise. A demo is available on Steam, offering 30 minutes of gameplay with unique elements like sentient toilets and ornamental park guillotines. The game, which runs on modest hardware, satirizes both conservative views and the left-wing society it depicts.
The best Los Angeles events for the week of July 20 - July 26 — MP3s & NPCs
This article highlights several Los Angeles events happening between July 20 and July 26. Featured events include a live painting and music show by Let's Paint TV, metal concerts by Dead To Fall and Nehemiah, an improvised talk show called My Next Guest, a wrestling-themed comedy variety show by The Nemeth Bros., and a one-woman play titled Two Cats on a Date.
Dispatch comes to Xbox on July 29
AdHoc Studio announced that its superhero comedy game Dispatch will launch on Xbox consoles, PC, and Xbox Cloud on July 29, 2026. The game was previously released on PC and PlayStation 5, with a port to Nintendo Switch earlier this year. Players can wishlist Dispatch on the Xbox Store.
The best Los Angeles events for the week of July 13 - July 19 — MP3s & NPCs
This article highlights notable events happening in Los Angeles from July 13 to July 19. Featured events include musical performances by Chinese American Bear and Dolly Ave, improv shows like Friday Block Party and sketch comedy from Darling and Moxie, and the drag musical parody Puck Bunnies.
Five shows to see at The Elysian's Spaghetti Festival 2026 — MP3s & NPCs
The Elysian's Spaghetti Festival is returning this week, featuring five new shows from July 15 to July 19 in Los Angeles. The festival includes a dark comedy titled 'Act Black' directed by Numa Perrier, 'University of Udderville' directed by Reshma Meister, the musical 'Karaoke Night' directed by Molly McLean, 'Recital' featuring Molly Sharpe's dog, and an immersive prom event called '2001: A Prom Odyssey' directed by Sylvie Wang.
Summer Break is Over and Class Begins When Agefield High Launches This August
Agefield High: Rock the School, an open-world comedy game inspired by early 2000s films, is set to launch on August 12th for PC via Steam. Developed by Refugium Games, the title allows players to navigate high school life as Sam, with a console release also planned. The game features over 30 main missions, a pop-punk soundtrack, and customization options.
Hustle and Grift Through the 90s in The Big Con, Out Now on Android
The Big Con, a narrative-driven adventure game set in the 1990s, is now available on Android. Players control Ali, a high school student who orchestrates scams across America to save her mother's video store. The game features comedy, improvisation, and a strong sense of nostalgia for the 90s era.
Slap Out of It! operates on the 'Rule of Dumb' when it comes to comedy & puzzles
Turbo Button's upcoming comedy puzzle game, Slap Out of It!, is inspired by the 'Rule of Dumb,' focusing on silly and humorous interactions. Co-Director Nic Vasconcellos explained that the team prioritizes creating funny moments through timing and pacing, drawing inspiration from games like Untitled Goose Game and Thank Goodness You're Here. While it's one of Turbo Button's first non-VR titles, it incorporates design elements from their previous VR work.
Legendary LucasArts Artist Bill Tiller Stars in Zombies Ate My Neighbors Tribute Interview for Lethal Wedding
Mega Cat Studios released a tribute video interview with veteran artist Bill Tiller, known for his work on LucasArts titles like The Curse of Monkey Island and his cameo in Zombies Ate My Neighbors, in support of the Lethal Wedding Kickstarter. Tiller discusses his approach to Lethal Wedding's horror-inspired box art and his decades-long career in the games industry. Lethal Wedding is set to release on Sega Genesis and PC, with potential releases on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 4 & 5.