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Listening to This Music Genre Could Increase Your Pain Tolerance, According to Science

Every so often, the world of science presents us with a little factoid that makes an everyday thing seem like it can provide a role-playing game stat boost. According to a study from Germany’s Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences , heavy metal music might actually increase your pain tolerance. I can already envision an RPG character tossing on some earbuds as the distorted guitars and otherworldly grasps of a black metal band provide a defensive buff. Right off the bat, this is definitely one of those correlation-does-not-mean-causation kind of studies. And it’s a rather small sample, as the researchers only tested 122 metal fans at an annual metal festival in northern Germany called Wacken Open Air. Specifically, the fest was held in 2023.  One group was tested before the festival got going, while another was tested several days after listening to the live music. Participants had to put a hand and forearm in cold water and keep them there for as long as...
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New Super Smash Bros. and Nintendogs Games Leaked for Switch 2, Insider Claims

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The same source that leaked The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake is now claiming that a new Super Smash Bros. and Nintendogs games are coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Here is everything you need to know about the major Nintendo leak. New Super Smash Bros. Switch 2 Game Reportedly in Development Screenshot: Nintendo Back in March, the Zelda Ocarina of Time and Star Fox Switch 2 remakes were leaked by popular insider NateTheHate. However, eagle-eyed fans recently discovered that a mysterious YouTube account called malo932 had actually leaked both games days before Nate’s report. Malo also leaked the two Nintendo Directs taking place on September 8 and 9 a week before they were officially announced. According to malo932’s latest leak, a new Super Smash Bros. game is reportedly in development for Nintendo Switch 2 . Malo shared the claim in a string of comments posted on YouTube. The mysterious insider specifically claimed that Nintendo is not working on a ...
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3 No-Skip Rap Albums Turning 25 This Year

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In 2001, rap artists were attempting to define the direction of rap music in the new millennium. At the turn of the century, some big artists of the 90s sought to continue their dominance in the decade ahead. Others sought to release their breakout albums to establish their place in the new millennium. These three no-skip rap albums are turning 25 this year, though that may be hard to believe. ‘the blueprint’ by jay-z Coincidentally released on September 11, 2001, Jay-Z ‘s sixth studio album is often referred to as his masterpiece. At the time, Jay-Z was in the middle of two highly publicized criminal court trials. While being the butt of multiple diss tracks, Jay-Z redeemed his status with The Blueprint . The album debuted at No. 1, stayed there for three weeks, and sold 427,000 copies in its first week. Eminem was the only guest featured on the album, appearing on the track “Renegade”. ‘stillmatic’ by Nas For his f...
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Fortnite Power Hour Today: Cheat Master Hours Start Times and Featured Sprites

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Fortnite Cheat Master Hours is happening today in Chapter 7 Season 4. The Fortnite Power Hour today increases the spawn rates of Cheat Master Sprites and gives players a better chance of finding the rare Cheat Master Klombo. Here is when both sessions start in every region and everything included on September 5. What Time Is Fortnite Power Hour Today? Screenshot: Epic Games The first Fortnite Cheat Master Hours session starts today at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET on September 5, 2026 . The limited-time event will run for two hours and increase the spawn rates of Cheat Master Sprites across the Island. If you cannot join the afternoon event, Epic Games will host a second session later in the day. The second Fortnite Power Hour today starts at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET and concludes at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET. However, depending on your location, the second Cheat Master Hours session may not begin until September 6. For your convenience, we have created an easy-to-read table below t...
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Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Could Release the Same Week as GTA 6, Insider Reports

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A prominent insider claims that the Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake release date will be in November. However, the leaker also believes it could launch during the same week as GTA 6 , as Nintendo is reportedly not “afraid” of the Rockstar Games title. Nintendo Isn’t Afraid to Release Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake the same day as GTA 6 Screenshot: Nintendo This latest update comes from NateTheHate, who reported that the Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake release date could be the same week as GTA 6 . The popular leaker made the claim during his September 4 podcast episode . According to Nate, Nintendo is not afraid of Grand Theft Auto VI and could release the Zelda remake around the same time in November. “I don’t think Nintendo cares about GTA 6 at all. Not even because it’s not on their own system. It’s just, they do their own thing. They release games when they think they can find success. As to when in November I expect Ocarina of Time, I would say either the first w...
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New Kingdom Hearts 4 Details Could Be Revealed at Tokyo Game Show

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Square Enix has revealed that Kingdom Hearts 4 will be featured in its Tokyo Game Show 2026 lineup this year. This has led to speculation that we could get new KH4 details or even another trailer. Kingdom Hearts 4 Confirmed for Tokyo Game Show Screenshot: Square Enix The official Japanese Square Enix website has confirmed that Kingdom Hearts 4 will be at Tokyo Game Show 2026 , which runs from September 17–21. The site specifically lists KH4 as part of the company’s game lineup for the event. Naturally, this has led some fans to speculate that we could finally get another update on the game. However, it should be pointed out that Square Enix has not confirmed that we will be getting new Kingdom Hearts IV details at TGS . While the official site lists the games that will be featured in some form or another, it doesn’t specify in what capacity. For example, Kingdom Hearts 4 might simply be showcasing the Coco Gamescom demo again, which debuted last month. Scre...
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Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Collector’s Edition Leaked

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A French retailer has reportedly leaked a Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Collector’s Edition. If accurate, the major retailer also revealed several other Zelda remake products, including a limited-edition controller and Nintendo Switch 2 console. Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Collector’s Edition Reportedly Leaked Screenshot: Nintendo A Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Collector’s Edition is reportedly releasing this year , according to Cdiscount. The major French retailer appears to have accidentally leaked the product in a PDF containing SKUs for upcoming releases. If the document is accurate, Nintendo appears to be going all out for the game’s launch later in 2026. Interestingly, the Cdiscount document also claims that we will be getting a Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Nintendo Switch 2 console and Pro Controller. Unfortunately, the retailer does not list a release date for any of these items. For your convenience, here is the full list of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake p...
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