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Today in the World Countries
- Day of Songun is being celebrated in North Korea
- Independence Day is being celebrated in Uruguay
- People born on this day are Virgo as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
On this day in 2023
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Scrapper is released. Georgie, a dreamy 12-year-old girl, lives happily alone in her London flat, filling it with magic. Out of nowhere, her estranged father turns up and forces her to confront reality.
- MOVIES: PG13
- Golda is released. Focuses on the intensely dramatic and high-stakes responsibilities and decisions that Golda Meir, also known as the 'Iron Lady of Israel' faced during the Yom Kippur War.
- MOVIES: R
- Bottoms is released. PJ (Rachel Sennott) and Josie (Ayo Edebiri) start a fight club as a way to lose their virginities to cheerleaders. Their bizarre plan works. The fight club gains traction and soon the most popular girls in school are beating each other up in the name of self-defense. But PJ and Josie find themselves in over their heads and in need of a way out before their plan is exposed.
On this day in 2022
- DEATHS
- Herman Van Springel, Belgian road cyclist (Tour de France,5 career stage wins; Tour de France 1968 & Giro d'Italia 1971 runner-up; Vuelta a España 1970 3rd), who died at 79.
- TV SERIES
- Everything I Know About Love: Season 1 is released. Set in 2012, best friends Maggie (Emma Appleton) and Birdy (Bel Powley) have moved to London where they juggle work and relationships post-university with with friends Amara and Nell in this fictional adaptation of Dolly Alderton's memoir of the same name.[Premiered originally in the UK on BBC Three on 7 Jun 2022 and in the US on Peacock on 25 Aug 2022]
- Little Demon: Season 1 is released. Laura (Aubrey Plaza) and her daughter Chrissy (Lucy DeVito) have to deal with numerous foes including Chrissy's father, Satan (Danny DeVito), who wants her soul as they try to lead a normal life in Delaware in this animated horror comedy from Darcy Fowler, Seth Kirschner and Kieran Valla.
- Mike: Season 1 is released. The life and career of boxer Mike Tyson (Trevante Rhodes) is dramatized in an eight-part limited series created by Steven Rogers.
- GAMING: PC
- I Was a Teenage Exocolonist for PC is released. Spend your teenage years on an alien planet in this narrative RPG with card-based battles. Explore, grow up, and fall in love. The choices you make and skills you master over ten years will determine the course of your life and the survival of your colony.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 5
- F1 Manager 2022 for PlayStation 5 is released. Make your mark on Formula 1 in the officially licensed F1 Manager 2022. Be the boss of your chosen constructor and pick from a roster of 2022 drivers and staff.
- GAMING: XBOX SERIES X
- SD Gundam Battle Alliance for Xbox Series X is released. In SD Gundam Battle Alliance, Mobile Suits and characters from across Mobile Suit Gundam history take center stage in this all-new action RPG. A Battle Alliance to Correct a False WorldThe story takes place in G: Universe, a world where Gundam canon twists and turns in ways no one can predict. To correct this world's distorted history, the player leads a 3-unit squadron consisting of Mobile Suits and pilots from across Gundam history - a true Battle Alliance.What Awaits Beyond False History... Combo action with stunning visuals and dynamic animationIndulge in a wide array of Mobile Suit weaponry to crush many foes with! Control Mobile Suits portrayed with realistic weathering that showcases them as weapons of war as they tear across the battlefield with dynamic animations. Strange phenomena known as Breaks are twisting legendary moments from Gundam history, and you're in charge to fix them.Experience Gundam history's most famous scenes as you develop new Mobile Suits to add to your arsenal. Gather Capital and expansion parts to transform your favorite machine into the ultimate MS. Tackle missions with friends in multiplayer!Launch into battle with 2 partners to back you up. In multiplayer, you can play through the game with up to 2 other players in a 3-person team. Enjoy this new SD Gundam action RPG solo, or with friends.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus'musical "Mamma Mia!", featuring the songs of ABBA, re-opens at the Novello Theatre in London's West End, after COVID-19 pandemic interruption stopped performances in March of 2020.
- DEATHS
- Ted Dexter, English cricket all-rounder and captain (62 Tests,4,502 runs @ 47.89,9 x 100s,66 wickets; Sussex), who died at 86.
- Robin Miller, American motorsports journalist (Indianapolis Star, Autoweek, Car and Driver, ESPN, Speed, NBCSN), who died from leukemia at 71.
- Neal Brendel, American rugby union prop (6 Tests; Pittsburgh RC) and executive (Chairman USA Rugby 2002-05), who died from cancer at 66.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed is released. Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed brings us the shockingly untold story of the prolific landscape artist and host of The Joy of Painting. With a keen appreciation for nature, and a kind and gentle demeanor, Bob Ross encouraged everyone he met to embrace their creativity and believe in themselves, becoming a cultural phenomenon along the way. The man who famously said that there were no mistakes - just happy accidents - has brought sheer delight to the world for decades. Beyond the iconic hair, soothing voice and nostalgic paintings lies a mystery that many have yet to discover.
- TV SERIES
- Clickbait: Season 1 is released. Nick Brewer (Adrian Grenier) disappears one day and reappears in an online video. As his family try to find him, they discover another side of Nick in this Tony Ayres and David Heyman thriller.
- GAMING: PC
- Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery for PC is released. Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor's gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments. Behind the Frame is a vivid, interactive fiction about an aspiring artist on the cusp of finishing the final piece of her gallery submission.A relaxing, eloquent experience that can be played at any pace. Become immersed in a panoramic world filled with resplendent colors, beautiful hand-animated visuals, and a smooth, easy-listening soundtrack.As a passionate artist, seek the missing colors that will bring your paintings to life - all while remembering to take the occasional coffee and breakfast breaks that keep you going. There is more than what meets the eye, for every painting has a story to tell.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Psychonauts 2 for PlayStation 4 is released. Razputin Aquato, trained acrobat and powerful young psychic, has realized his life long dream of joining the international psychic espionage organization known as the Psychonauts! But these psychic super spies are in trouble. Their leader hasn't been the same since he was kidnapped, and what's worse, there's a mole hiding in headquarters. Raz must use his powers to stop the mole before they execute their secret plan--to bring the murderous psychic villain, Maligula, back from the dead.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- WHO announces that Africa has eradicated polio (defined as four years since last case).
- Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito no-hits the Pittsburgh Pirates,4-0 at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago.
- England's James Anderson becomes first fast bowler to reach 600 wickets in Test cricket; Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali caught at first slip on 5th day of 3rd Test at Southampton.
- MOVIES: R
- Benjamin is released. Gangly and neurotic, and always ready with a self-defensive quip, indie film director Benjamin (Colin Morgan) nervously prepares for the premiere of his sophomore feature when he meets and falls for hard for Noah (Phénix Brossard), an young French musician. Will Benjamin’s insecurities and anxieties get in the way of success and happiness? Will his film be a critics-savaging disaster and he, a one-hit wonder?
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Death end re; Quest 2 for PlayStation 4 is released. In collaboration with Corpse Party scenario writer Makoto Kedouin, this horror RPG follows Mai Toyama’s search for her sister in a quiet lakeside town. She’ll unravel clues to the town’s past by day, and battle Shadow Matter by night. Can you uncover the truth before reality is consumed by darkness?
- Descenders for PlayStation 4 is released. Descenders is extreme downhill freeriding for the modern era, with procedurally generated worlds, and where mistakes have real consequences. Will you lead your team to glory and become the next legendary Descender? In Descenders, your team is your life. When you pick a side - Enemy, Arboreal or Kinetic - you'll be bound together with other players who choose the same side as you.Grab your bike, pick your team, and attempt to live up to the legend of your Descender. Will you join the die-hard, trick-frenzy ranks of Team Enemy, the proficient, off-road stylings of Team Arboreal, or the high-octane, speed-is-everything Team Kinetic?
- Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series for PlayStation 4 is released. Step into a galaxy far, far away and experience the first Star Wars story designed exclusively for virtual reality. Descend into Darth Vader’s mysterious fortress alongside new allies and encounter fearsome enemies, including the Sith Lord himself. Be at the center of a story in which you hold the key to the galaxy’s salvation… or destruction.
- Street Power Soccer for PlayStation 4 is released. (Also known as "Street Power Football") Sick style and high-energy action come together in this completely over-the-top football experience. Featuring six distinct game modes from open-ended Freestyle and Trick Shot modes to head-to-head competition in Panna and up to 3v3 matches in Street Power mode, you've never played football quite like this.Join street football legend Sean Garnier and face off with freestyle football greats on crazy playgrounds and pitches around the world. You'll learn to run circles around your friends and pull off insane tricks as you grow your status to become Street King.
- No Straight Roads for PlayStation 4 is released. Embark on a music-based action-adventure as indie rock band members Mayday & Zuke and lead a musical revolution against EDM empire No Straight Roads. After being unfairly rejected in their audition to join No Straight Roads, Mayday & Zuke uncover the evil intentions behind the NSR empire. It's now down to them to save their city from corruption. Enjoy fast & frenetic combat with a musical twist as these two aspiring rock artists fight back with the power of music!
- Project CARS 3 for PlayStation 4 is released. Project CARS 3 is the third instalment in the best-seller racing franchise that brings all the intense thrills, emotions and fun from the vibrant world of motor racing to vivid life as players undertake a whole new exciting career journey that sees them rise from weekend warrior to racing legend.Also new to the franchise is a deeply engaging metagame that challenges players to race hard and earn in-game Credits with which to buy and own hundreds of cars from the world's most elite brands and race them all on dynamic and spectacular circuits around the globe featuring stunning all-weather, all-seasons conditions.Race-won Credits and XP will also entice players to buy authentic performance upgrades and customisation options for their stable of exclusive cars, including wheels, tyres, body kits, rims, as well as personalisation options to create their own racing hero personas.With a completely redesigned and unrivalled controller experience, an even more accurate and fun handling model, adjustable skill settings for every level of driver and every element of weather-affected races, Project CARS 3 is the biggest, most exciting and authentic evolution to the definitive racing franchise.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Giraffe and Annika for Switch is released. After waking from a strange dream, Annika finds herself stranded on the island of Spica, having no recollection of her past. With the help of a boy named Giraffe, she must find three special star fragments on the island in order to uncover her memories. A Magical Journey - Immerse yourself in the vivid and enchanting world of Spica, and watch this grand tale unfold through comic book-style cutscenes.Rhythmic Rumble - Challenge a colorful cast of bosses to rhythm-based combat, and groove along to a fun and whimsical game soundtrack.Seeker of Secrets - Explore unique dungeons, discover charming collectibles, and unravel the mysteries of the island.
- POLITICS
- Tim Renton, British politician (Conservative Minister under Thatcher and Major - came up with National Lottery), who died at 88.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- Tour Championship, Men's Golf, East Lake GC: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland wins by 4 strokes from Xander Schauffele; biggest winner's prize in golf, US$15m.
- NASA investigates possibly the 1st crime in space over astronaut Anne McClain illegally accessing bank a/c from space.
- Double Dave, a rare two-headed timber rattlesnake found in Pine Barrens forest, New Jersey.
- Ben Stokes with an unbeaten 135 leads England to a record run chase of 362-9 and victory over Australia in the 3rd cricket Test at Headingley, Leeds; keeps Ashes Series alive at 1-1.
- DEATHS
- Pál Benko, Hungarian-American chess player, author (Grandmaster; record 8 US Open Championships), who died at 91.
- Vince Naimoli, American businessman and MLB team owner (Tampa Bay Devil Rays), who died of progressive supranuclear palsy at 81.
- TV SERIES
- Sanditon: Season 1 is released. Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams) ends up at the seaside village of Sanditon and meets Sidney Parker (Theo James) and Georgiana Lambe (Crystal Clarke), a West Indian heiress in this adaptation of Jane Austen's unfinished final novel by Andrew Davies.[Originally premiered in the UK on ITV on 25 August 2019 and premieres in the US on PBS on 12 Jan 2020]
- On Becoming a God in Central Florida: Season 1 is released. Krystal Stubbs (Kirsten Dunst) works at a water park for minimum-wage in Florida while trying to make it to the top of a pyramid scheme run by Obie Garbeau II (Ted Levine)in this dark comedy set in the 1990s.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Neil Young and American actress and environmental activist Daryl Hannah married in a secret ceremony in Atascadero, California. It was Young's third marriage and her first..
- Afghan Islamic State leader Abu Saad Erhabi and 10 others killed in an air strike in province of Nangarhar, Afghanistan.
- POLITICS
- John McCain, American war hero and Republican politician (Rep-Arizona,1983-2018, Presidential nominee 2008), who died of brain cancer at 81.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- Indian spiritual leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is convicted of raping two of his followers in Panchkula.
- Category 4 Hurricane Harvey makes landfall in Texas northeast of Corpus Christi with 130 m.p.h. winds.
- Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong jailed for 5 years for corruption in South Korea.
- DEATHS
- Rich Piana, Bodybuilder.
- Enzo Dara, Italian operatic basso buffo (The Barber of Seville - "Don Bartolo"), and author, who died at 78.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- England Is Mine is released. Set in Thatcher’s Britain of the 70’s and 80’s, a time when working class Manchester was beset by unemployment and riots, the film tells the story of 17 year-old Steven (Jack Lowden), a painfully shy, intellectually precocious loner who lives for, and writes about, the burgeoning local music scene—a surprisingly vibrant subculture in an otherwise drab industrial city. Too intimidated to join that scene, he writes reviews from the sidelines, imagining what he would do if he were on stage. When one of his write-ups is noticed by kindred spirit Linder Sterling (Jessica Brown Findlay), an aspiring painter, the two become fast friends, and she pushes him to form a band and take to the stage. Steven finally works up the courage to book a club date, and performs a dazzling cover of an old girl-group standard. This is the first time the world gets to hear the distinctive, emotion-filled voice that would eventually propel him to stardom. That very night, a manager reaches out with an offer. Unfortunately, it's only for the musicians, not the lead singer, meaning Steven will be left behind. His dreams of a musical career vanish and he's left with nothing but wasted days at a soul-crushing civil servant job, and lonely nights holed up in the same bedroom he’s slept in his whole life. Only his mother’s unwavering belief in his talent, and Linder’s constant reminder—“be yourself, everyone else is taken”—give him the strength to keep trying to become the artist he was always meant to be.
- Clash is released. Set entirely within the confines of a police van, Clash dramatizes the ongoing political unrest in Egypt two years after the Arab Spring. It’s 2013 and mass protests have led to the ouster of the ruling Muslim Brotherhood by the army. A series of arrests finds rival demonstrators trapped in a paddywagon together under the threat of impossibly stifling heat. From this simple setup, Mohamed Diab weaves a white-knuckled tale of resistance and shared humanity that artfully evokes the political fault lines in the Arab world’s most populous nation. [Kino Lorber]
- Beach Rats is released. On the outskirts of Brooklyn, Frankie, an aimless teenager, suffocates under the oppressive glare cast by his family and a toxic group of delinquent friends. Struggling with his own identity, Frankie begins to scour hookup sites for older men. When his chatting and webcamming intensify, he begins meeting men at a nearby cruising beach while simultaneously entering into a cautious relationship with a young woman. As Frankie struggles to reconcile his competing desires, his decisions leave him hurtling toward irreparable consequences. [Neon]
- Polina is released. Trained from an early age by rigorous, perfectionist Professor Bojinski, Polina is a promising classic dancer. She is just about to join the prestigious Bolchoï Ballet when she discovers contemporary dance. That throws everything into question on a profound level. Polina leaves it all behind and moves to France to work with famous choreographer Liria Elsaj. Despite her determination and hard work to the point of obsession, Polina just can't seem to break through. So she moves to Anvers in search of work - and a new life.
- The Villainess is released. Honed from childhood into a merciless killing machine by a criminal organization, assassin Sook-hee is recruited as a sleeper agent with the promise of freedom after ten years of service - and she jumps at the chance for a normal life. But soon enough, secrets from her past destroy everything she’s worked for, and now nobody can stand in her way as she embarks on a roaring rampage of revenge.
- MOVIES: NR
- Bushwick is released. When Lucy (Brittany Snow) steps off the subway, she walks into an utter bloodbath on the streets of Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood. Texas is attempting to secede from the Union, and militia forces have descended upon New York City to claim it as an East Coast base of operations and negotiation tool. Faced with a flurry of whizzing bullets and total destruction around every corner, Lucy takes shelter in the basement of Stupe (Dave Bautista), a burly war veteran who reluctantly helps her traverse the treacherous five-block stretch of Bushwhack to reach her destination—assuming it’s still there.
- MOVIES: PG
- All Saints is released. When salesman-turned-pastor Michael Spurlock (John Corbett) is ordered to shut down a tiny church, a group of refugees from Southeast Asia appear at the right moment in Spurlock’s life, and together they risk everything to plant seeds of hope for the future. Based on a true story.
- Leap! is released. 11-year-old orphan, Félicie (Elle Fanning) has one dream - to go to Paris and become a dancer. Her best friend Victor (Nat Wolff), an imaginative but exhausting boy with a passion for creating, has a dream of his own - to become a famous inventor. In a leap of faith, Victor and Félicie leave their orphanage in pursuit of their passions. But - there's a catch, Félicie must pretend to be the child of a wealthy family in order to gain admittance to the prestigious and competitive Opera Ballet School in Paris. And with no professional dance training, she quickly learns that talent alone is not enough to overcome the ruthless, conniving attitudes of her fellow classmates, led by the devious Camille Le Haut (Maddie Ziegler). Determined to succeed, Félicie finds her mentor in the tough and mysterious school custodian, Odette (Carly Rae Jepsen) who, along with Victor's encouraging friendship, help her reach for the stars.
- MOVIES: PG13
- Birth of the Dragon is released. Young, up-and-coming martial artist, Bruce Lee, challenges legendary kung fu master Wong Jack Man to a no-holds-barred fight in Northern California.
- MOVIES: TVMA
- Death Note is released. A high school student comes across a supernatural notebook, realizing it holds within it a great power; if the owner inscribes someone's name into it while picturing their face, he or she will die. Intoxicated with his new godlike abilities, the young man begins to kill those he deems unworthy of life. [Netflix]
- TV SERIES
- Disjointed: Season 1 is released. The comedy series from Chuck Lorre and David Javerbaum focuses on an Los Angeles cannabis dispensary owned by Ruth (Kathy Bates) with the help of three "bud"-tenders (Elizabeth Alderfer, Dougie Baldwin, and Elizabeth Ho), her ambitious twenty-something son Travis (Aaron Moten), and a security guard (Tone Bell).
- The Tick (2017): Season 1 is released. Accountant Arthur Everest (Griffin Newman) discovers the city is owned by a supervillian (Jackie Earle Haley), but the only person who believes him is a superhero called the The Tick (Peter Serafinowicz) in this latest adaptation of Ben Edlund's comic.
- ALBUMS
- Villains was released by Queens of the Stone Age. The seventh full-length studio release for the rock band led by Josh Homme was produced by Mark Ronson.
- Toy was released by A Giant Dog. The fourth full-length release for the Austin rock band was produced by Andrew Cashen.
- Music for People in Trouble was released by Susanne Sundfør. The sixth full-length release for the Norwegian singer/songwriter was produced with Jørgen Træen.
- Orc was released by Oh Sees. The John Dwyer-led band shortens its name from Thee Oh Sees to just Oh Sees for its 19th full-length studio release.
- Rainbow Edition was released by Hype Williams. The latest release for the experimental electronic project is said to not involve Dean Blunt and Inga Copeland.
- TFCF was released by Liars. With just Angus Andrew at the helm, the eighth full-length release for the now solo act was recorded in Australia and mixed by Gareth Jones.
- Seekers and Finders was released by Gogol Bordello. The seventh full-length release for the gypsy punk rock band led by Eugene Hütz features a guest appearance by Regina Spektor.
- Blue Chips 7000 was released by Action Bronson. The second full-length studio release for the rapper is the third for his Blue Chips trilogy and features guest appearances from Big Body Bes, Jah Tiger, Meyhem Lauren and Rick Ross.
- A Deeper Understanding was released by The War on Drugs. The fourth full-length release for the Philadelphia indie rock band led by Adam Granduciel is its first on the Atlantic label.
- All We Know of Heaven, All We Need of Hell was released by PVRIS. The second full-length release for the Massachusetts alternative rock band led by Lynn Gunn was produced by Blake Harnage.
- Beast Epic was released by Iron & Wine. The sixth full-length studio release for Sam Beam was recorded live by Tom Schick at The Loft in Chicago.
- Art in the Age of Automation was released by Portico Quartet. The fourth full-length release for the British band (2015's Living Fields was released as a trio under the name Portico) was recorded in London and sees them returning as a four-piece.
- Luv Is Rage 2 was released by Lil Uzi Vert. The debut full-length release for the Philadelphia rapper features The Weeknd and Pharrell Williams.
- Invitation was released by Filthy Friends. This is the debut full-length release from the rock supergroup that features Sleater-Kinney's Corin Tucker, R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, The Minus 5's Scott McCaughey, The Fastbacks' Kurt Bloch, and King Crimson's Bill Rieflin.
- Fifth Harmony was released by Fifth Harmony. The third full-length release for the pop quartet features a guest appearance from Gucci Mane and is its first since Camila Cabello left at the end of 2016.
- Exile in the Outer Ring was released by EMA. The third full-length solo release for Erika Anderson was co-produced with Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Jacob Portrait.
- Far from Over was released by Vijay Iyer. The latest release for the jazz pianist includes Stephan Crump, Graham Haynes, Steve Lehman, Mark Shim, and Tyshawn Sorey to form a sextet.
- Holiday Destination was released by Nadine Shah. The third full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with Ben Hillier.
- Good Nature was released by Turnover. The third full-length release for the Virginia rock band led by Austin Getz was produced by Will Yip.
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- F1 2017 for Xbox One is released. Win the 2017 World Championship, break every record in the fastest ever F1 cars, and race some of the most iconic F1 cars of the last 30 years. The game sports an even deeper ten year Career, more varied gameplay in the new ‘Championships’ mode, and a host of other new features, both online and offline.
- POLITICS
- President Donald Trump grants presidential pardon to Joe Arpaio, who had been convicted of contempt of court for racial profiling.
On this day in 2016
- DEATHS
- Sonia Rykiel, French fashion designer, who died at 86.
- Rudy Van Gelder, American recording engineer (Miles Davis, John Coltrane), who died at 91.
- James Cronin, American nuclear physicist (Physics Nobel Prize 1980), who died at 84.
- Marvin Kaplan, American actor (Top Cat, Henry-Alice), who died at 89.
- GAMING: 3DS
- The Legend of Kusakari for 3DS is released. Help the heroes and CUT that GRASS!You know what's the worst thing ever? Fighting slimes and dragons knee-deep in grass and weeds.Well if Kusakari has anything to do with it, it wont be that way for long. Get your scythe sharpened and jump into this quirky Japanese adventure puzzle game. Slice through over 50 levels of grass-filled action and help those heroes save the kingdom, in battle grounds fit to have a picnic on!Up to the challenge? Compete for the most grass cut in the endless grass cutting competion and record your best cut in the online leaderboards!
- GAMING: PC
- Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars for PC is released. Discover Master of Orion as it was always meant to be: A fully orchestrated score, interstellar warfare and exploration against the backdrop of animated far flung galaxies. Confront hostile civilizations, negotiate with mysterious aliens, share knowledge with allies and uncover this newly imagined universe.
On this day in 2015
- BIRTHS
- Efe Zeyno, TikTok Star, born in Turkey.
- DEATHS
- Ian Smith, South African cricket leg-spin bowler (9 Tests), who died at 90.
- Frank E. Petersen Jr, American soldier and 1st African American Marine aviator & General, who died at 83.
- TV SERIES
- Public Morals: Season 1 is released. The Ed Burns crime drama set in 1967 where Public Morals Division officer Terry Muldoon (Ed Burns) tries to keep his family safe from his work investigating vice crimes.
- GAMING: PC
- Pillars of Eternity: The White March - Part 1 for PC is released. Pillars of Eternity: The White March - Part I is a sprawling expansion pack with hours of gameplay integrated into the main adventure. Along with the new quests and area content, the add-on includes additions of Player Party AI and Enhanced Enemy AI.
- Party Hard for PC is released. It is 3 in the morning. Your neighbors are having a loud party. Stop them. Party Hard.
- Evoland 2: A Slight Case of Spacetime Continuum Disorder for PC is released. Evoland 2 is a very unique RPG, with its graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through a deep storyline based on time travel.
- Corpse of Discovery for PC is released. Corpse of Discovery is a first-person surreal exploration game located on a myriad of planetary landscapes. As the astronaut searching for answers while completing missions on uncharted worlds, players will work to uncover the truth about what happened and why they're there.
- Crookz: The Big Heist for PC is released. Crookz is a tactical strategy game set in the funky 1970’s with a slick and groovy atmosphere. Show off the art of thieving by plotting stylish heists and robberies; utilizing espionage and quick-thinking to avoid detection. Implement a successful strategy by assembling and kitting out your team before the job and planning the best way in.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Calvino Noir for PlayStation 4 is released. The film noir stealth game. Calvino Noir is the exploratory, sneaking adventure through the 1930s European criminal underworld. Architecture meets Noir as you become unwillingly entangled in a revolutionist plot. Inspired by the futuristic dystopian visions of Deus Ex and Blade Runner.Play as a disparate group of last-chancers as they fight for the future of a city sliding slowly into the gutter. Some are broken souls, some are merely damaged - all are fighting to forge a future in an ugly world ruled by those whose hearts are cruel and dark.- Seven levels split across three acts.- Fully voiced, rich mystery plot.- Stunning visual style inspired by classic film noir cinema.- Explore a richly detailed and atmospheric world.- Coordinate multiple unique characters with a range of skills.- Use stealth or brute force to face those that stand in your way.
- Back to Bed for PlayStation 4 is released. Bob the sleepwalker has a habit of always falling asleep in hazardous places. Luckily for Bob, his subconscious protector, Subob, is always ready to save him. Now the challenge for Subob is to guide Bob to safety, across rooftops, avoiding falls, and around dangerous creatures from the nightmares of Bob.
- I Am Bread for PlayStation 4 is released. The story of a solitary slice of bread's epic and emotional journey as it embarks upon a quest to become toasted.
- Mega Man Legacy Collection for PlayStation 4 is released. Featuring reproductions of the series origins with the original six Mega Man games, the Legacy Collection should remind long-time fans and introduce newcomers to what made Mega Man such a popular and iconic character. Mega Man Legacy Collection will feature all six games and more. In addition to the six Mega Man games, Mega Man Legacy Collection features new ways to experience the classic games with the Museum Mode and new Challenge Mode. Challenge Mode remixes gameplay segments from all six games, with plenty of scaling difficulty objectives for experienced players to conquer yet serving as a good starting point for new players, too. Museum Mode contains a comprehensive collection of history, high-res art and original concept pieces.
- Madden NFL 16 for PlayStation 4 is released. Whether playing alone or online, your mission to build an NFL dynasty begins with Connected Franchise. Interact and build your team with more control with Game Prep. Want to develop your backup QB? Between matchups, spend extra time on him each week to earn training points without having to force him into the real games before he is ready. Build your teams' confidence through performance and front office transactions. Balance keeping player's confidence up, to increase abilities and build player XP.
- One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 for PlayStation 4 is released. Rain down attacks on the hordes of enemies pouring onto players’ screens, and double team with a partner to launch an even more massive assault. A myriad of co-op action and fusion attacks with new support attacks will take the action gameplay to greater heights. Join up with your faves from the Straw Hat Crew or even with villains like Captain Kuro, Alvida and Axe-hand Morgan and call them into battle to pull off unrestrained combos that will send enemies flying.
- Until Dawn for PlayStation 4 is released. When 8 friends become trapped on a remote mountain getaway gone wrong, things quickly turn sinister and they start to suspect they aren’t alone. Gripped by fear and with tensions in the group running high, you’ll be forced to make snap decisions that could mean life or death for everyone involved. Every choice you make while playing as each of the eight friends – even the seemingly trivial ones – will carve out your own unique story.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION VITA
- Amnesia: Memories for PlayStation Vita is released. On the 1st of August, you awake as the Heroine, with previous memories of who you are somehow snatched away from you. In your confusion, a mysterious spirit named Orion appears to help you regain your memories. Youll explore your own world as a complete stranger, trying to understand what was once familiar all while hiding your condition from the five men close to you. Because, as Orion warns, you may jeopardize any chance of recovering your memories if anyone finds out. Its now up to you recover the past to rewrite your future love story!
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- Dishonored: Definitive Edition for Xbox One is released. Dishonored, and all of its additional content - Dunwall City Trials, The Knife of Dunwall, The Brigmore Witches and Void Walker's Arsenal.
- Gears of War: Ultimate Edition for Xbox One is released. The shooter has been remastered in 1080P and modernized for Xbox One, and is augmented with new content including five campaign chapters never released on Xbox.
On this day in 2014
- EVENTS
- Led Zeppelin's 'Whole Lotta Love' was voted the greatest guitar riff of all time by listeners of BBC Radio 2 in the UK.The rock classic came out top from a list of 100 riffs drawn up by a panel of Radio 2 and 6 Music DJs, critics and record producers. 'Sweet Child O' Mine' by Guns 'N' Roses was second in the poll, with Back In Black (AC/DC) and 'Smoke On The Water' (Deep Purple) the next most popular..
- 66th Primetime Emmy Awards hosted by Seth Meyers broadcast on NBC.
- ALBUMS
- My Everything was released by Ariana Grande. The second full-length release for the Nickelodeon actress feature guest appearnces from A$AP Ferg, Big Sean, Cashmere Cat, Childish Gambino, Iggy Azalea, The Weeknd, and Zedd.
- Royal Blood was released by Royal Blood. The debut full-length release for the British rock duo of Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher was produced with Tom Dalgety.
- 10 Summers was released by DJ Mustard. The debut full-length studio release for the hip hop producer features guest appearances from such artists as 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Fabolous, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Ty Dolla $ign, Yo Gotti, Young Jeezy, and Wiz Khalifa.
- Moonshine in the Trunk was released by Brad Paisley. The 10th studio release for the country singer features guest appearances from Emmylou Harris and Carrie Underwood.
- Junto was released by Basement Jaxx. The seventh studio release for the British electronic duo includes vocals from ETML, Mykki Blanco, Sam Brookes, Niara, Nina Miranda, Patricia Panther, and Shakka.
- Annabel Dream Reader was released by The Wytches. The debut full-length release for the British rock trio of Kristian Bell, Daniel Rumsey, and Gianni Honey was produced by Bell and Bill Ryder-Jones.
- GAMING: PC
- Super Time Force Ultra for PC is released. Super Time Force is an action-packed platformer with a time-travelling twist! Youre in control of time itself, bending and stretching it to your advantage on the battlefield. Rewind time and choose when to jump back into the action, teaming-up with your past selves in a unique single-player co-op experience! Take control of up to 16 unique characters, and battle across 6 different time periods, from the long-ago past to the far-away future.
- The Journey Down: Chapter Two for PC is released. The Journey Down is a point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe.
On this day in 2013
- EVENTS
- 41 people are killed in a wave of bomb attacks across Iraq.
- 4 people are killed and 25 are injured after a train derails in Tabasco, Mexico.
- 30th MTV Video Music Awards: Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift & Bruno Mars win.
- Canadian Open Women's Golf, Royal Mayfair GC: New Zealand amateur Lydia Ko successfully defends her title by 5 shots from Karine Icher.
- SPORTS
- Gilmar, Brazilian football player, who died from complications from a heart attack at 83.