Arc Raiders almost had an auction house like Escape From Tarkov, but Embark nixed it because the game became 'just about coins'
"We put a lot of very, very deliberate effort into making the game about the items."
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Starfield Struggled Due To Bureaucracy, Says Bethesda Veteran Who Left After 20 Years
He wanted to lead design on The Elder Scrolls 6 but ended up leaving The post Starfield Struggled Due To Bureaucracy, Says Bethesda Veteran Who Left After 20 Years appeared first on Kotaku .
Jasmine Crockett takes campaign cash from Marc Andreessen, Winklevoss twins in spite of lefty image
Beyond Andreessen and the Winklevoss twins, Crockett has also received contributions from Ben Horowitz as well as a roster of crypto executives.
The rate at which the universe is expanding differs depending on how...
The rate at which the universe is expanding differs depending on how it’s measured. Gravitationally lensed supernovas could solve the discrepancy ; the lensing allows for the tracking of the supernovas over time.
‘Heated Rivalry’ Fans Are Flocking to the Real-Life Ice Rink: ‘We Want to Support It All We Can’
If you’re a fan of “Heated Rivalry,” you might just have Ontario’s Guelph Storm ice hockey team to thank. Last year, the team missed the playoffs, leaving their facility, the Sleeman Centre, unusually vacant. “We normally don’t book anything into April and May,” said Ryan
Africa: What Next? United States Exits Key Entities, Vital Climate Treaties in Major Retreat From Global Cooperation
[IPS] Nairobi -- President Donald Trump has escalated efforts to further distance the United States from international organizations and entities focused on climate, the environment, and energy. This strategy is in step with his administration's established approach to
Watch live: Trump to attend boulevard renaming ceremony near Mar-a-Lago
President Trump's name will soon be attached to several miles of Sunshine Boulevard in Palm Beach, Fla. The president will participate in the renaming ceremony on Friday after commissioners voted last summer to designate 4 miles of the stretch running from Palm Beach
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
"What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We’re all finding out."
The Confession review: a spicy horror story made from an odd recipe
Ghost story, family drama, murder mystery, time-travel story: The enjoyable but odd horror movie The Confession has some of everything.
‘Tulsa King’ Actress Gretchen Mol’s Movie ‘Horsegirls’ Lands Release (Exclusive)
Lillian Carrier also stars in the feature from writer-director Lauren Meyering, whose script made the 2020 Black List.
OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT as startup faces pressure to boost revenue
The move marks a major departure for the company that had so far relied on subscriptions.
Mortgage rates hit lowest level in more than 3 years
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.06% this week — down from 7.04% a year ago.
Premature Evaluation: A$AP Rocky Don’t Be Dumb
The post Premature Evaluation: A$AP Rocky Don’t Be Dumb appeared first on Stereogum .
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check review
Decide who is accommodated and who is liquidated in this zombie apocalypse medical management sim.
How to get voidhearts in Hytale
Voidhearts are a rare crafting material in Hytale, and they're needed to craft mithril items. Here's how to get them.
Pokémon Pokopia: Everything We Know About The Animal Crossing-Style Life Sim
It’s Pokémon meets Animal Crossing , and every character you cared about might be dead The post Pokémon Pokopia: Everything We Know About The Animal Crossing-Style Life Sim appeared first on Kotaku .
Harris addresses MLK event in Chicago
The former vice president spoke for about 20 minutes, touching on topics around the theme of “Defending Our Democracy, Protecting Our Rights.”
Virginia Madsen on Her Personal Connection to Armed Forces PTSD Drama ‘Sheepdog’ and How it Helped Her Process Grief
The term Gold Star Family refers to the immediate family of a U.S. service member who died in the line of duty. It’s a term Oscar-nominated actor Virginia Madsen was all too familiar with even before she signed on to the film “Sheepdog,” which hits theaters today. Written,
Exiled crown prince calls for US intervention on 'instrument of repression' in Iran
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of Iran, on Friday called for the U.S. to take decisive action against the “instrument of repression” in Tehran to stop the brutal crackdown on anti-government protests and warned against any deals with the country’s autocratic leaders.
Syria’s Sharaa declares Kurdish a national language, recognizes Nowruz
Syria's interim president surprised the country's Kurdish citizens with a decree enshrining their culture and language as an "inseparable component of Syria’s unified and diverse national identity."
All You Need Is Kill director explains why Edge of Tomorrow needed a redux
Director Kenichiro Akimoto explains how All You Need Is Kill’s death-loop premise fuels character-driven stories and multiple adaptations.
‘Bone Temple’ Director Nia DaCosta Is Building a Formidable Resume on Her Childhood Obsessions
The filmmaker discusses her career mining wildly different IP, zombie semantics and capturing one of Ralph Fiennes' wildest performances to date: "It’s a beautiful example of collaboration in film and an actor just willing to really fucking rock it."
How to handle the skeleton survivor in Quarantine Zone when you meet them
Do you have a bone to pick with the skeleton in Quarantine Zone: The Last Check?
How to complete Modern Prometheus and find four zombie body parts in Quarantine Zone
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check’s Modern Prometheus quest has you channel your inner Dr. Frankenstein.
World Governments Summit in Dubai expected to be the largest in the summit's history, organisers say
The summit, which will be held from 3-5 February, is expected to bring together 35 heads of state and government, more than 150 government delegations and over 6,000 attendees.
Elon Musk, Ryanair CEO escalate feud over Starlink Wi-Fi on planes: ‘Utter idiot’
O’Leary dismissed the idea of equipping any of Ryanair's more than 600 jets with Musk's Starlink, citing the impact of fuel costs from drag caused by the antenna and estimating the service would cost up to $250 million a year.
New interactive map models dust exposure from shrinking Great Salt Lake
Most people can imagine why a shrinking Great Salt Lake would mean unhealthy dust storms for the Wasatch Front, or why refilling the lake through water conservation could reduce dust exposure. Now, there is a data-based modeling tool to visualize it, hosted at the University of
Trump’s Own Advisers Suddenly Unnerved as ICE Raids Take Horrific Turn
In a startling development, some of President Trump’s advisers have suddenly realized that unleashing heavily armed government militias on American cities to terrorize American citizens with abandon just might be a tad unpopular with Americans. Yep, it’s true. Axios reports
Tens of thousands demonstrate outside US Embassy in Cuba
Tens of thousands gathered Friday in front of the U.S. Embassy in Havana to protest the deaths of Cuban officers killed during the U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The protesters also called for the release of Maduro, a close ally of Cuba who
Venezuela announces Armed Forces “review and adjustment” after US attack
Venezuela’s Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López announced Friday a “review and adjustment” of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) following the January 3 US attacks, in which 47 Venezuelan soldiers were killed and President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores
‘The Traitors’: Michael Rapaport Claims Controversial Remark to Colton Underwood About Keeping a Secret Had ‘Nothing to Do With His Sexuality’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “If You’re Gonna Come for Me, I’ll Finish You,” the fifth episode of “The Traitors” Season 4, now streaming on Peacock. Michael Rapaport is under fire for his latest comments on “The Traitors.” During the fifth episode of Season
Lula and von der Leyen say Mercosur-EU deal advances multilateralism
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed on Friday that the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU), due to be signed Saturday in Asunción, will benefit global trade, democracy and
What Will Retirement Bring? An Animated Film for Those Dreaming of Work-Free Days
Play a single song impeccably on the piano, organize the pantry, take a hike, read all the books that have been piling up, bird watch. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per
Trump Snubs Machado After Explaining Why He Took Her Nobel Prize
It seems that Venezuelan opposition leader Mar í a Corina Machado’s ultimate show of fealty to President Trump will get her nothing. Machado met with Trump on Thursday and brought along her Nobel Peace Prize, offering it to the president. It was clearly a last-ditch attempt to
Shay Mitchell-Founded Brand BÉIS Taps Into Men’s Market With New ‘Performance-Driven’ Luggage Collection
Shay Mitchell’s luggage brand BÉIS — with its pastel-hued Weekender bags and innovative compartments for extensive wardrobes — has made a name for itself among female content creators since its launch in 2018. Now, the viral luggage brand is tapping into the men’s market with
Arc Raiders Starts Handing Out Brutal Permanent Bans To Its Worst Cheaters
Gone are the 30-day suspensions for those egregiously cheating The post Arc Raiders Starts Handing Out Brutal Permanent Bans To Its Worst Cheaters appeared first on Kotaku .
Trump says 'thank you' to Iran for not hanging protesters
US President Donald Trump thanked Iran's leadership on Friday after saying Tehran had called off the executions of hundreds of protesters arrested in a brutal crackdown. "I greatly respect the fact that all scheduled hangings, which were to take place yesterday (Over 800 of
Razer's ultimate gaming chair packs in haptics, THX speakers, and RGB lighting
Razer's Project Madison concept gamer chair debuted at CES. Hopefully it actually comes out
Neutralizing extracellular electron transport disarms antibiotic-resistant bacteria, restores healing in chronic wounds
An international team of scientists, led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has discovered a new method that could speed up the healing of chronic wounds infected by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Duo Scores NBC Pilot Order for Detective Comedy
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” co-creator Dan Goor and executive producer Luke Del Tredici have secured a pilot order from NBC for an untitled detective comedy. Per the cheeky logline, the project “continues the proud tradition of Los Angeles private eyes that began with Philip Marlowe
Hassett pivots to possible 'Trump cards' amid credit card interest rate battle with banks
Trump called for banks to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, an idea that has been roundly rejected by industry executives and their lobbyists this week.
A$AP Rocky and Finn Wolfhard Are Handsomely Excited for ‘Saturday Night Live’
The Stranger Things actor will host the year’s first show, while the rapper will be the night’s musical guest
38K gallons of water recalled over black 'substance'
The affected water was sold in gallon-size jugs in six states.
Best Friends Forever Festival Taking 2026 Off As Venue Becomes Parking Lot
For the past two years, the people behind Utah's great Kilby Block Party have been putting on an excellent festival in Las Vegas called Best Friends Forever, centered on an array of gritty underground rock bands from the pre-MySpace moment in the late '90s and early 2000s when
Wildfires continue in Argentine Patagonia; ten provinces on alert
Ten Argentine provinces are under alert for wildfire risk, as several fire fronts in Chubut and wider Patagonia have already burned more than 20,000 hectares.
J.J. Abrams’ New Movie ‘The Great Beyond,’ ‘The Conjuring: First Communion’ and More Set Release Dates
J.J. Abrams’ next movie is coming to Imax theaters this fall, Warner Bros. announced Friday. The film, starring Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega, is officially titled “The Great Beyond” and will launch into theaters on Nov. 13. Abrams wrote and directed the movie, which marks his
Oblivion Remastered ruined me for Skyrim and maybe Elder Scrolls' future
Looking back at Bethesda's 2025 shadow dropped hit, which is still worth playing
Trump says Canada should do trade deals with China
President Trump said Friday that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney should be making a trade deal with China, an economic U.S. adversary the president has been going after during his second term. “That’s OK. That’s what he should be doing. I mean, it’s a good thing for him to