'We ended up flipping a coin': Slay the Spire devs left it up to pure chance whether they'd make a sequel or something else
Heads was a mystery project. Tails was Slay the Spire 2.
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‘Hijra’ Review: A Disappearance Reveals a Society’s Strictures in Potent Saudi Drama
It takes a detour from a pilgrimage to Mecca to uncover true enlightenment in “Hijra,” Shahad Ameen’s compelling sophomore feature, in which the sudden disappearance of one of the two young women in the care of their devout grandmother upends their sacred ritual of Hajj.
‘Heated Rivalry’ Star François Arnaud on Episode 3’s Surprise Romance, Sex Scenes With [SPOILER] and Coming Out as Bisexual: ‘I Didn’t Want to Hide’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains details about Episode 3 of “Heated Rivalry,” now streaming on HBO Max. When François Arnaud read the script for the third episode of the hit queer sports drama “Heated Rivalry,” he had the same reaction many viewers are having now after
Avatar: Frontier’s of Pandora’s third-person mode was lot harder to develop than you’d think
The third-person mode for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora required a lot of work, but has now become Ubisoft devs' preferred way to play.
Lloyd Doggett won't seek reelection in light of Supreme Court's Texas redistricting ruling
Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D) has announced that he will not seek reelection in wake of the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the state’s new district map. “I will continue working with the same urgency and determination as if next year were my last, which in public office it
How to kill Oscar in Black Ops 7 Zombies and get the LGM-1 wonder weapon
A complete guide on how to kill Oscar in Black Ops 7 Zombies Astra Malorum and acquire the LGM-1 wonder weapon.
‘Oh. What. Fun.’ Review: Michelle Pfeiffer Spreads Holiday Jeers in an Uninspired Ode to Underappreciated Moms
On paper, “Oh. What. Fun.” has the makings of an attractive holiday feature that encourages Prime Video subscribers to click play: Michelle Pfeiffer leading a company of instantly recognizable actors directed by a notable filmmaker, a heartfelt story about the harried holidays
Role Model Discusses His Breakthrough Year, From ‘Sally’ to Starring in Lena Dunham’s New Rom-Com
There isn’t only one moment that stands out as Role Model reflects on scaling the pop mountain over the past few years. Opening for Gracie Abrams on “The Secret of Us” tour was one of them; playing to massive crowds at New York’s Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles’ Greek
Bloomberg’s Jealousy List for 2025, a collection of journalism admired by the...
Bloomberg’s Jealousy List for 2025 , a collection of journalism admired by the magazine’s writers and editors. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Will Netflix and HBO Max Be Combined?
As Netflix strikes an $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. — including its film and TV studios, plus HBO Max and HBO — many subscribers are wondering what that might ultimately mean for their streaming services. Will Netflix combine with HBO Max? Consumers currently
Judge orders Epstein investigation transcripts released in Florida
A federal judge on Friday ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release jury transcripts from Florida's investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. District Judge Rodney Smith made the order in compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which
No Matter What The Game Awards Hell Statue Is For, Geoff Keighley Wins
For now, the statue is whatever you want it to be The post No Matter What The Game Awards Hell Statue Is For, Geoff Keighley Wins appeared first on Kotaku .
New Democrats call on Hegseth to resign over Signal report
The New Democrat Coalition on Friday urged Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign over an unclassified inspector General report that found he endangered service members by communicating about sensitive military intelligence in a Signal group chat. “Time and time again, the
Vans Taps Into ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ Phenomenon With New Footwear Collection
Vans is stepping directly into the global Kpop wave with a new capsule inspired by “Kpop Demon Hunters,” the breakout Netflix juggernaut. The footwear collection, which spotlights the fan-favorite girl group HUNTR/X and their demon-slaying counterparts, launches in stores Dec.
Ella Purnell shuts down theories that a romance between Lucy and the Ghoul is coming: 'You guys need therapy'
"You can't fix him," she added.
Free and Open Indo-Pacific 4.0 under Prime Minister Takaichi?
When Sanae Takaichi was confirmed as the new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), it was – as is typically the pattern in Japanese politics – virtually certain that she would succeed outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Her ascension did face some political
Bladee – “Ingen hör” & “Förstelnad”
Swedish quasi-rapper Bladee released his opus Cold Visions last year, and he stayed busy in 2025 — dropping his EP Ste The Beautiful Martyr 1st Attempt, collaborating with Oklou and Mechatok and PinkPantheress, teaming up with his old friend Yung Lean on the singles “Inferno,”
Former Minnesota governor warns against 'stigmatizing' Somalis
Pawlenty acknowledged there is danger in "stigmatizing any ethnic group, any racial group, any religious group."
New Moby Dick-like termite species discovered
In the canopies of a South American rainforest, a tiny soldier termite has stunned a team of international scientists with its whale-like features.
It’s Wild That Nintendo’s New Game Is An FPS That Runs At 120FPS
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is hopefully just the start of Nintendo providing performance modes in its games The post It’s Wild That Nintendo’s New Game Is An FPS That Runs At 120FPS appeared first on Kotaku .
2026 World Cup groups announced by FIFA in ceremony in Washington
A record 48 teams will take part next year with Cape Verde, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Curaçao all appearing in football's premier event for the first time.
Report: iam8bit sues Skybound, alleging fraud
iam8bit alleges its business partner Skybound Game Studios is in breach of contract.
Spain not ruling out lab leak as cause of swine fever outbreak
Spain's government said Friday it had not ruled out an accidental laboratory leak as the cause of an outbreak of African swine fever that has rocked the country's lucrative pork industry.
‘The national make-or-break issue of the year’: Redistricting fight gets reset after Trump’s Supreme Court win
Trump and his allies are heaping pressure on holdout Republicans in Indiana, while Democrats eye gains elsewhere.
Remember Postal? In the last 48 hours publisher Running With Scissors has announced a new game, insulted fans, apologized, canceled the game, the studio making it denied wrongdoing, shut down anyway, and we can thank the magic of AI for all of it
We've finally found a game that's beneath the standards of Postal.
Alkaline-loving microbes could help safeguard nuclear waste buried deep underground for thousands of years
Billions of alkaline-loving microbes could offer a new way to protect nuclear waste buried deep underground. This approach overcomes the limitations of current cement barriers, which can crack or break down over time.
Geena Davis Institute New Study Shows How Film Fails to Portray Experiences of Women Over 40, Including Menopause and Aging (EXCLUSIVE)
The Geena Davis Institute has unveiled a new study showing how menopause and aging are portrayed in the 100 top-grossing domestic films from 2009 to 2024 that prominently feature women ages 40 and older on screen. Key findings in the study called, “Missing in action: Writing a
Victoria’s Secret stock soars after runway ‘angels’ lend divine sales boost
“This year’s fashion show was a defining moment in how we have evolved into the new era of sexy,” Victoria's Secret chief executive Hillary Super said.
Federal Judge Orders Release of Epstein Grand Jury Documents
We’re about to get more Epstein documents. Trump-appointed Judge Rodney Smith of the U.S. District Court of Southern Florida on Friday ordered the release of previously secret grand jury transcripts from 2005 and 2007 investigations into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move
Netflix, Warner Bros. deal 'looks like an anti-monopoly' nightmare: Warren
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is expressing concern about Netflix's planned acquisition of moviemaker Warner Bros., saying the deal could raise major questions about antitrust and competitive imbalance. “This deal looks like an anti-monopoly nightmare," Warren said Friday in
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Gets 2026 Rerelease Ahead of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Disney is planning a rerelease in theaters of “Avengers: Endgame,” the second-highest grossing film of all time, on Sept. 25. The release of the latest installment of the series, “Avengers: Doomsday,” follows on Dec. 18. Disney also announced the release date for “Super
I’m actually surprised how well Santa answers these difficult questions in the...
I’m actually surprised how well Santa answers these difficult questions in the face of a full on press from the New Yorker’s Isaac Chotiner.
Violet Grohl Shares Debut Original Song “THUM”
Violet Grohl, daughter of Dave, is 19 years old, but she’s been performing alongside her father for quite a while now. She’s contributed impressive guest vocals at various Foo Fighters shows and Nirvana reunions dating all the way back to pre-pandemic 2020, when she was just
AI giant Anthropic hires ex-Schumer, Eric Adams staffer as it faces ‘woke’ accusations
Anthropic has tapped an ex-staffer for Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and outgoing Mayor Eric Adams for a top communications role – as the AI giant tries to distance itself from allegations that is too “woke," The Post has learned.
New Postal game announced, then canceled over AI backlash
Postal: Bullet Paradise was revealed by Running With Scissors and Goonswarm Games, and quickly canceled after generative AI art accusations.
Supreme Court to decide if Trump can restrict birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court on Friday took up whether President Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions are constitutional, adding another major confrontation with the president to the justices’ docket. Trump signed the executive order on his first day back in the White House,
Watch a Frog Eagerly Munch on a Murder Hornet
Pond frogs nonchalantly dined on the venomous insects, hinting at special mechanisms that help the amphibians avoid pain—and grisly deaths The post Watch a Frog Eagerly Munch on a Murder Hornet appeared first on Nautilus .
India’s warm welcome for Putin sends a cold message to Washington
India’s red-carpet reception for Vladimir Putin this week has sent ripples through Washington. The optics were impossible to ignore: As the Russian president openly threatened Europe – warning that Moscow was “ready” should the continent provoke conflict – New Delhi celebrated
US Supreme Court agrees to hear case challenging birthright citizenship
Donald Trump's controversial executive order to end birthright citizenship had been rejected by lower courts.
France reportedly seeks to extend UNIFIL mandate in Lebanon, expand its authority
The French initiative aims to expand UNIFIL's authority to monitor both the Lebanese-Israeli and Lebanese-Syrian borders, with discussions also considering U.K. involvement in border monitoring infrastructure, according to a report by a Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese news outlet
Trump’s DHS Posts a Disgusting Parody of Spotify Wrapped
The Department of Homeland Security has innovated a cringey new way to spread its blatantly made-up statistics documenting its ethnic cleansing campaign: introducing DHS Wrapped! In the latest installment of the Trump administration’s weird attempts to appeal to Gen Z , the
Earth’s Symphony: Paintings by Rita Blitt
Blitt’s most recent works connect with the natural world through line, movement, and color. On view at the Leedy Voulkos Art Center in Kansas City, Missouri, through February 27.
Free radicals caught in the act with slow spectroscopy
Why does plastic turn brittle and paint fade when exposed to the sun for long periods? Scientists have long known that such organic photodegradation occurs due to the sun's energy generating free radicals: molecules that have lost an electron to sunlight-induced ionization and
Programmable CRISPR platform can reduce stem cell differentiation from months to weeks
Syntax Bio, a synthetic biology company programming the next generation of cell therapies, has published new research in Science Advances detailing the company's CRISPR-based Cellgorithm technology, which lays the groundwork for programmable control of gene activity in human
‘Lord of the Rings’ Extended Editions Return to Theaters as ‘Fellowship of the Ring’ Turns 25 (EXCLUSIVE)
In honor of “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” turning 25, Fathom Entertainment and Warner Bros. are bringing all three extended edition films from Peter Jackson’s trilogy back to theaters next year. The films will screen in DBOX presentation from Jan. 16-19
The Fed’s new policy framework is about to be tested
Next week’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting promises to be one of the most interesting in recent memory.
Paul Dano’s 10 Best Performances That Show Just How Wrong Quentin Tarantino Is
Quentin Tarantino is wrong about Paul Dano, but everyone is already telling him that. For more than two decades, Dano has shaped one of the most quietly radical careers in American cinema. The 40-year-old actor first drew serious attention as a teenager in “L.I.E.” (2001), but
Mandy Moore to Star in Erotic Thriller Series ‘Teach Me’ From Lisa Rubin in the Works at Peacock, A24
Mandy Moore is set to lead an erotic thriller series currently in development at Peacock, Variety has learned. Moore is attached to star in the drama “Teach Me,” which is said to be about “a teacher wielding power over an impressionable but unreliable student, and what happens
‘Gold Rush’ star says Washington has ‘zero interest’ in fixing debt or fueling gold boom
Parker Schnabel said the shift isn’t temporary — it’s the beginning of a long-term structural trend.
