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Fed Up Destiny 2 Fans Make A Game To Throw Tomatoes At Ex-Bungie CEO Pete Parsons

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July 8, 2026

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Fed Up Destiny 2 Fans Make A Game To Throw Tomatoes At Ex-Bungie CEO Pete Parsons

Parsons left the company in 2025 after spending millions on classic cars

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Rock Paper Shotgun

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· Jul 8, 2026

Well, at least one good thing's come out of Destiny 2's demise: lob tomatoes at ex-Bungie CEO Pete Parsons' car collection in this fan-made boss battler

Following the end to Destiny 2's development and subsequent layoffs at developers Bungie, fans of the series have decided to get a bit of revenge of the studio's ex-boss Pete Parsons in one of the few ways they can. By making a browser game in which the player is tasked with lobbing enough tomatoes to defeat both Parsons and his collection of cars. Read more

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· Jul 8, 2026

In the ashes of Destiny 2, furious developer creates playable Pete Parsons-themed parody raid where the former Bungie CEO attacks "the entire playerbase" with cars

In the ashes of Destiny 2, furious developer creates playable Pete Parsons-themed parody raid where the former Bungie CEO attacks "the entire playerbase" with cars

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 3, 2026

Crunchyroll Shares New Look at Ghost of Tsushima Anime (And It Might Not Be What You Expect)

Crunchyroll Ghost of Tsushima became a major part of PlayStation’s exclusive library, presenting gamers with a jaw-dropping open-world environment that warranted a sequel. Last year, Ghost of Yotei took the ball from Tsushima and introduced a similar environment with a new protagonist in the lead. In a surprising twist, Crunchyroll is planning to create a new []

Irish News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Sophie Macfie’s mean green bean bowl

A delicious way to up your intake of leafy greens.

DualShockers

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· Jul 12, 2026

Destiny 2’s Final Update Marks the End of a Journey That Lasted Half My Life

With Destiny 2 receiving its end-of-service update, it's time to say goodbye and look back on a franchise that gave me so many golden memories.

Dexerto

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· Jul 8, 2026

Destiny 2 fans release free browser game where Bungie’s former CEO is the final boss

A browser game inspired by Bungie’s unpopular decision to sunset Destiny 2 lets players throw an endless supply of tomatoes at the studio’s former CEO.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 13, 2026

Who is in The Westies cast? From Irish Blood star to Downton favourite

The Westies is a new MGM+ crime drama from the creators of Narcos and it stars an impressive cast including Oscar winner J.K. Simmons - here's where you've seen the main players before

Kotaku

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· Jul 1, 2026

Sony’s Famous E3 2013 Press Conference Celebrating Disc-Based Games Hits Different Now

Own your games forever with no DRM, Jack Trenton promised at the time

Awful Announcing

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· Jun 22, 2026

Stan Van Gundy to call WNBA game for Prime Video

Stan Van Gundy is taking his Prime Video work into the WNBA. Sports Business Journal’s Richard Deitsch reported Monday — with more details expected in his Sports Media with Richard Deitsch podcast tomorrow — that the NBA on Prime analyst approached Prime Video’s management this season about calling a WNBA game, and the streamer responded

gameranx

· Jun 25, 2026

10 Things Game Companies NEED TO STOP DOING

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DNyuz

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· Jul 1, 2026

4 Mainstream Artists Who Have Been Hiding in Plain Sight in Your Favorite Video Games, Old and New

Video game soundtracks are key components of a game that help keep a player engaged and focused, or emotionally connected to the narrative. Some of the most iconic compositions of this modern age came from video games. But unless you’re really into instrumental compositions, you might not recognize their names immediately. However, you might know []

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· Jun 26, 2026

Cyberpunk 2 lead says "some days I feel our industry is imploding" as Destiny 2 studio Bungie is hit with mass layoffs: "Teams and game projects are getting slaughtered"

Cyberpunk 2 lead says "some days I feel our industry is imploding" as Destiny 2 studio Bungie is hit with mass layoffs: "Teams and game projects are getting slaughtered"

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· Jun 26, 2026

"We wanted more than anything to make you smile": Destiny 2 devs react to layoffs as ex-Bungie staff call out "disastrous leadership"

"We wanted more than anything to make you smile": Destiny 2 devs react to layoffs as ex-Bungie staff call out "disastrous leadership"

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· Jul 2, 2026

Evercade creators Blaze dunk on PlayStation for ending physical games using their own PS4-era mockery

Evercade creators Blaze dunk on PlayStation for ending physical games using their own PS4-era mockery

Polygon

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· Jul 10, 2026

Ghost of Tsushima anime gets trailer teasing connection to game's multiplayer mode

Ghost of Tsushima: Legends got a new trailer ahead of the show's 2027 release on Crunchyroll.

Pro Football Focus

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· Jun 23, 2026

Las Vegas Raiders All-PFF Team: The best players of the past 20 years

As part of PFF's celebration of 20 years of NFL data, we're building an All-Star team for every franchise, highlighting the best players at each position from the PFF era. This installment turns to the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 27, 2026

What Investors Should Know About Wendy's Sudden Surge

Wendy's is the newest meme-stock obsession, but there's also a compelling turnaround story behind the fast-food chain.

IGN

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· Jun 30, 2026

Destiny 2 Is Finished – and Now More Appealing Than Ever

Destiny 2 may be over as a live-service game, but now there's a massive Bungie FPS with a defined end point to play through without ever worrying about content updates ruining your build.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 25, 2026

Lizzy Caplan Boards FX and Hulu’s ‘Far Cry’ Series

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TheGamer

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· Jun 29, 2026

Remembering Why Star Fox 64's Rumble Pak Was So Special

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The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 1, 2026

Wellington’s Michelin stars: Logan Brown, Ortega Fish Shack, Jano Bistro chefs react

Wellington’s Michelin stars: Logan Brown, Ortega Fish Shack, Jano Bistro chefs react

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· Jul 2, 2026

As PlayStation kills discs, former Blizzard boss says "we can't live in a world of fear if our games will work in the future or not"

As PlayStation kills discs, former Blizzard boss says "we can't live in a world of fear if our games will work in the future or not"

Kuwait Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

Sony’s digital shift sparks debate over the future of Kuwait’s iconic Rihab Complex

KUWAIT: Sony’s announcement that it will permanently end physical disc releases for new PlayStation games by January 2028 has sparked widespread discussion among gamers in Kuwait,...

Investopedia

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· Jun 24, 2026

Wendy’s Was a Turnaround Play. Now It’s a Meme Stock

Wendy’s Was a Turnaround Play. Now It’s a Meme Stock

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· Jul 9, 2026

It's not just gamers impacted by Sony's all-digital PS5 future: 4K Blu-ray collectors and film buffs will also feel the sting

It's not just gamers impacted by Sony's all-digital PS5 future: 4K Blu-ray collectors and film buffs will also feel the sting

Fox News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Adult actress Madison Ivy crashed a Lakers private dinner 'this might be the greatest moment of my whole life'

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Bounding Into Comics

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· Jun 22, 2026

Sea of Thieves Live-Action Movie Has Been Confirmed

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Variety

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· Jun 25, 2026

After ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Cameo, Fox McCloud’s Big Year Continues With ‘Star Fox’ Remake on Switch 2

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Townhall

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· Jul 2, 2026

After Deleting Hundreds of Digital Movies, PlayStation Announces End of Physical Video Games

After Deleting Hundreds of Digital Movies, PlayStation Announces End of Physical Video Games

Metro

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· Jul 9, 2026

Destiny 2 free game shows just how much fans hate ex-CEO and his car collection

Even though Pete Parsons stepped down as Bungie CEO last year, some fans still blame him for the studio’s current state and are expressing their frustrations with a free fangame.

Cosmopolitan

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· Jul 7, 2026

It’s Time O’Clock to Review Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s Friendship (and Reported Feud) Timeline

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Daily Dot

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· Jun 24, 2026

JP Morgan Chase Executive Allegedly Fired After Video of Knicks Parade Incident Sparks Debate: “Out With the Trash”

An AI-generated video posted on X yesterday is drawing attention after depicting a woman emptying a Knicks trash can. The video references a woman identified by social media users as JP Morgan Chase Executive Director Angie Báez, whose alleged actions during the Knicks Championship parade sparked discussion online. While the video on X does not Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post JP Morgan Chase Executive Allegedly Fired After Video of Knicks Parade Incident Sparks Debate: “Out With the Trash” appeared first on The Daily Dot.

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· Jul 11, 2026

"Sony waited for Rockstar to make the first move": Founding Xbox member warns against PlayStation's all-digital future, says "I trust" Steam games won't just disappear

"Sony waited for Rockstar to make the first move": Founding Xbox member warns against PlayStation's all-digital future, says "I trust" Steam games won't just disappear

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