This week in PC games: survival horror in a waterlogged city, kaiju chaos in a destructible city, and old school GTA vibes in an isometric insurgency simulator
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Videogames. Gosh there are a lot of them. We're not even into the hell month of September – where every major developer besides Rockstar seems to be releasing their big games of the year – and we're looking at a packed week.
Thom Yorke, Romy and Brian Eno among 200 musicians urging PM to reject new North Sea drilling
More than 200 musicians including Massive Attack and Brian Eno have written to Andy Burnham urging him to reject plans for more oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.
Council Post: Could AI Unlock A New Internet Of Brand Partnerships?
Tejas Manohar is the cofounder/co-CEO of Hightouch.
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For years, marketers have talked about partnerships as one of the most powerful ways to grow a brand. Retail media networks, co-branded campaigns, loyalty integrations, affiliate ecosystems, sponsorships and shared audiences all promise a version of the same idea: When two brands work together effectively, both companies can reach consumers with more relevance and credibility than they could alone.
Iranian Director Ali Asgari Unveils First Clip From Venice-Bound ‘A Bit of Light’: ‘This Trump Guy Is Threatening to Bomb Here Every Day’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Iranian director Ali Asgari, who was in Venice Horizons last year with dark satire “Divine Comedy,” will soon be back — in competition this time — with his new feature “A Bit of Light.”
Council Post: Why Employee-Generated Content Can Be A Top Recruiting Channel
Vitalii Dodonov is the Co-Founder of Stan, where he leads the company’s technical vision and product innovation.
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In 2026, I won’t be hiring anyone who applies. Why? My best employees don’t come from job boards or recruiters. They come exclusively from our network and employee referrals.
YieldMax® ETFs Announces Distributions on MSST, NVIT, and TEST
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax® today announced distributions for the YieldMax® Performance & Distribution Target 25™ ETFs listed in the table below. The Fund seeks to generate income with a 25% target annual income level.
Rosie O’Donnell, Viola Davis Pay Tribute to Hayden Panettiere: “Heartbroken”
Following the sudden death of Hayden Panettiere, fellow industry notables are taking to social media to pay tribute to the actress.
Panettiere’s rep told ABC News on Sunday that she died at age 36. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” the rep wrote in a statement. “She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen.” Her cause of death wasn’t immediately available.
Taylor demands Albanese repeal ‘cruel tax’ in return for NDIS bill support
Angus Taylor says the Coalition will only support the Albanese government’s proposed overhaul of the NDIS if it first removes the “widow tax” loophole from its changes to taxing investment properties.
JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor not to hike taxes on banks
Jamie Dimon, the boss of the US bank JP Morgan, has urged John Healey not to use his first budget as chancellor to increase taxes on banks’ bumper profits.
Speculation has been growing that a windfall tax could be imposed on UK lenders to fund Andy Burnham’s cost of living agenda, with campaigners estimating such a move could raise £19bn.
Council Post: The 800-Millisecond Question Your Marketing Stack Can't Answer
Neerav Vyas is Vice President at Capgemini for Customer First: Data & AI and a two-time finalist for the AIconics AI Innovator of the year.
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Somewhere in your funnel right now, a customer is asking your brand a question. She isn't filling out a form or clicking a banner. Her AI assistant is doing the shopping: researching, comparing and deciding on her behalf in well under a second. Your marketing stack, meanwhile, syncs on a nightly batch. It will formulate its answer in roughly 24 hours. She will be someone else's customer by breakfast.