15 game franchises that need to end: Reader's list
A reader lists 15 video game franchises he believes have run their course, from Call of Duty and Assassin's Creed to Mortal Kombat and The Last of Us, urging studios to innovate.
Category : Culture
Blind date: Children's doctor and culture writer hit it off
A children's doctor and a culture writer share a 6/10 and 8/10 blind date at Barrafina Drury Lane, discussing Clapham gays, stethoscopes, and swapping numbers.
Shaun the Sheep Returns; Week's Culture Guide
Shaun the Sheep stars in a new Halloween film, plus Niall Horan tours, Gillian Anderson in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?', and more top picks.
Beabadoobee, 70 Up and Queen at Sea: week's best culture
From Beabadoobee's fourth album Pylon to the final 70 Up and Queen at Sea, here are the week's top-reviewed films, TV, books and albums.
Rooneys on reality TV: 'We've not had a row for weeks!'
Wayne and Coleen Rooney open up about their new Disney+ series The Real Rooneys, addressing marriage, scandals, and why they're finally inviting cameras into their private lives.
12 Halloween events in London to book before they sell out
From haunted mansions to scream parks, book these 12 London Halloween events now before tickets sell out. Discover top spooky attractions and family fun.
Coronation Street: Kit attacks Bernie, Lucy explodes, Eva found unconscious
Coronation Street spoilers: Kit attacks Bernie over her cancer optimism, Lucy hits Sally with a phone, and Debbie finds Eva unconscious in the cellar.
Daily Horoscope Sept 19, 2026: Mars Shift Brings New Opportunities
Mars moves into Leo next week, signaling a shift in energy. Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces may see new beginnings. Here are all star signs' predictions for Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Killer Sudoku 1,040: Solve the Latest Guardian Challenge
Killer Sudoku 1,040 is now available. Solve the puzzle with normal sudoku rules and dotted-line sums. Solutions appear in the next Guardian print edition.
Prettiest autumn walk in England is 1 hour from London
Hever Castle in Kent, 45 minutes from London Bridge, is called England's prettiest autumn walk, with magical leaf colours and castle views.
Felicity Green, pioneering Daily Mirror fashion editor, dies at 100
Felicity Green, who as fashion editor of the Daily Mirror brought 1960s style to millions and became the first woman on a publisher's main board, has died aged 100.
Global Photos: Naomi Campbell DJs, Migrant Crisis, Yom Kippur
The Guardian's picture editors showcase global images: Naomi Campbell DJs at HeidiFest, migrants clash in Ceuta, Yom Kippur prayers, and wildfire in Colombia.
Free Magritte exhibition opens in London next week
A free René Magritte exhibition, 'This Is Still Not a Pipe: The Afterlife of Magritte,' opens at Gagosian Grosvenor Hill in London next week, featuring major works and contemporary responses.
ABBA superfan spends £20k, visits Voyage 10 times
Debbie Howlett, 59, from Norwich, has attended ABBA Voyage 10 times, spent £20,000 on the band, and recalls an unforgettable opening night moment.
Ridley Road traders bid for community asset status
Ridley Road Shopping Village traders, occupying the Hackney market for six months, have applied for Asset of Community Value status, backed by City Hall.
Earl Spencer rejects Queen's HRH offer for Diana on funeral day
Earl Spencer reveals Queen Elizabeth II offered to reinstate Princess Diana's HRH title on her funeral day, but he declined, calling it a 'consolation prize'.
Brosnan: No Guilt in MobLand's Most Violent Scene
Pierce Brosnan felt no guilt gunning down extras in MobLand season two's violent opening scene, calling it fun, as the show premieres on Paramount Plus.
Metro's Weekly Soaps Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Soaps
Another week of Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and EastEnders is complete. Take Metro's weekly Soaps quiz to see if you're a true fan with tricky questions on the latest episodes.
Can We Stop AI From Deceiving Us? Race for Solutions
Researchers are racing to prevent AI systems from deceiving humans, a challenge that grows as machines become more sophisticated. Experts warn that without safeguards, AI could manipulate us in ways we cannot detect.
Throuple Wedding in Mexico: Inside a Three-Person Relationship
Rachael, Aaron, and Kasey share their throuple journey, from a beach wedding in Mexico to making their three-way relationship work, alongside painful experiences.
GTA 6 vs Zelda Ocarina of Time: Review Score Predictions
Readers debate whether GTA 6 will outscore Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, plus Switch 3 release predictions and Tokyo Game Show disappointments.
Metroid at 40: Nintendo's Franchise Future Analyzed
As Metroid turns 40, Nintendo releases two games in two years, but sales lag Zelda. Can the series evolve beyond 2D and Prime?
Daily Horoscope Sept 18, 2026: Chiron Retrograde's Deep Personal Work
On September 18, 2026, Chiron aligns with Neptune and Saturn, prompting intense self-reflection. Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius face discipline pressure; balance is key to avoid burnout.
Ed Sheeran: From Busking to a $400m Fortune
Ed Sheeran's net worth is reported at $400m, but his Loop Tour faces backlash after Macklemore's removal over Palestine solidarity, prompting support acts to exit.
UK rap pioneer Sway Dasafo dies aged 44
British rapper Sway Dasafo, a MOBO-winning pioneer of UK hip hop, has died aged 44, days after his birthday. Friends and fans pay tribute.
Klay Rooney: Coleen 'only known because of Wayne'
Klay Rooney, 13, claims mum Coleen is 'only known because of dad' Wayne in trailer for Disney+ reality show The Real Rooneys, streaming from 24 September.
Photos of the day: Harvest ballgown, West Bank raid, and more
Thursday's top photos include a harvest ballgown in Ripon, a West Bank raid, and protests in France, as selected by the Guardian's picture editors.
Sune team opens The Poet pub in Smithfield this November
The team behind Hackney's Sune will open The Poet, a pub and restaurant in Smithfield Market this November, with food by ex-Aulis chef Charlie Tayler.
NPG 2027: Auerbach, Cassatt, Blake Exhibitions Revealed
The National Portrait Gallery unveils its 2027 programme featuring major retrospectives on Frank Auerbach, Mary Cassatt, and Peter Blake, plus the Kramer Portrait Award and 100 Writers.
Slow Horses season 6: Brutal deaths, weaker jokes, cliffhanger
Slow Horses season 6 delivers execution-style violence and fan-favourite deaths, but weaker jokes and a cliffhanger ending leave it below the show's usual standard.
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