Retiring Valve programmer says 'at least one' of the studio's beloved game modes was made in secret to avoid pushback from peers
Valve's mythical flat corporate structure might be somewhat less than 100% self-directed.
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US military conducts strikes against Iran for seventh consecutive day
The U.S. military launched another wave of strikes against Iran on Friday, marking the seventh consecutive day of hitting the country in what U.S. officials described as efforts to degrade Tehran’s military capabilities. The strikes began at 3 p.m. EDT, U.S. Central Command
Todd Howard checks his calendar, sighs quietly, and tells us all again that he doesn't have a grudge against Obsidian or Fallout: New Vegas
Say the line, Todd!
Stocks skid to losing week as Chinese AI fears fuel chipmaker rout
Mounting concerns over massive AI spending and the potential to create an “AI bubble” have fueled weeks of choppy tech stock trading.
How much RAM do you need for an 'ultimate gaming machine?' July in PC Gamer 10, 20, and 30 years ago
Here's what was happening in PC gaming in July 1996, 2006 and 2016.
Watch live: Trump attends FIFA World Cup reception in New York City
President Trump on Friday will attend a FIFA World Cup reception in New York City, as the U.S. prepares to host the final game between Spain and Argentina. The last round of the championship is set to be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., not far from the Big
Abdul El-Sayed asks supporters to stop attacking Stevens
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Friday urged his supporters to stop making personal attacks against his primary rival, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.), after several speaking gaffes sparked online mockery. “It’s become impossible to ignore the way that
Shark’s versatile ChillPill cooling system is back to its best price
Portable fans are one of the easiest ways to stay cool during the summer, and you don’t have to spend much to find a decent one. If you’re looking for something more versatile, though, Shark’s ChillPill Personal Fan and Cooling System combines a rechargeable fan with a
Marvel’s Move To L.A. After 87 Years Means The End Of The New York City Comics Industry
NYC isn't just the setting for many of Marvel's comics, it's a central part of comic book history
Travis Scott Teams With James Blake, Ludwig Goransson for ‘The Odyssey’ Closer ‘When I’m Home’
Rapper, who has a cameo role in Christopher Nolan's epic, previously contributed end credits track to the director's Tenet
Tessa Blake’s ‘If I Tell You’ Starring Carol Kane Acquired by Suncatcher Productions for Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)
Suncatcher Productions has acquired the theatrical distribution rights to the family drama “If I Tell You,” directed by Tessa Blake. Based on Lisa O’Donnell’s novel “Closed Doors,” the film follows a 12-year-old boy attempting to solve a mystery while navigating the impact of
Sweetgreen shares jump 15% after Taco Bell linked to explosive diarrhea parasite
The fast-casual salad chain – known for its so-called “slop bowls” – saw its stock soar as much as 21% Friday for its biggest intraday gain since August 2024.
One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.
Will Elder Scrolls 6 And Fallout 5 Go Exclusive? Todd Howard Says It’s Too Early To Comment
What will a new Xbox strategy mean for its biggest single-player releases?
Trump says Canada will face tariffs over wildfire smoke, claiming 'willful negligence'
President Trump threatened on Friday to impose additional tariffs on Canada, accusing the country’s government of “willful negligence” in its handling of massive wildfires that have wafted heavy smoke and worsened air quality in parts of the Midwest and East Coast. “We are
Emmys to Move Five Categories Out of NBC Telecast In a Bid to Revamp the Ceremony (EXCLUSIVE)
The Television Academy plans to reduce the number of Emmy categories that are awarded during its primetime Emmy telecast on Sept. 14. On Thursday, the Academy’s Board of Governors voted to shift five categories to the earlier Emmy ceremonies on Sept. 5 and Sept. 6: Writing for
Drinking Water With Meals May Make You Eat More, Not Less
This common dieting tip might be a myth The post Drinking Water With Meals May Make You Eat More, Not Less appeared first on Nautilus .
Man arraigned on hate crime charges after confrontation with 'Today' show host
The man who allegedly breached security and yelled a racial slur at NBC News’s “Today” show host Craig Melvin was arraigned Friday. Andrew Truelove, 41, was arraigned on one count of burglary in the third degree as a hate crime and a count of menacing in the third degree as a
Trump asks Lindsey Graham's sister to run for Senate
President Trump on Friday said he met in the Oval Office with newly appointed Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-S.C.), the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and asked her to run in the special Republican primary for a full term in the Senate seat. “We have known
Trump rolls back protections for threatened species and habitat for endangered species
The Trump administration on Friday rolled back protections for at-risk animal and plant species under the Endangered Species Act. Under prior regulations, species that were considered “threatened” — at risk but a step below endangered — would still receive the same protections
'Make America Read Again': Venice protesters greet US ambassador with protest signs
US Ambassador to Italy arrived in Venice aboard the 117-meter luxury yacht Boardwalk, which features two helipads, two swimming pools, and a fully equipped spa and gym.
'We're interested in having the whole PC catalog as our 'launch exclusive'': Valve talks exclusives and the advantages of an open platform
Anyone can make a better Steam machine, and that's how Valve likes it.
The best mods to use in Palworld
The best Palworld mods make the game look better and play smoother. Here are the eight best Palworld mods.
Western oil companies see ‘fantastic’ future in Iraq, sign agreements
Western energy companies on Friday signed dozens of agreements with Iraqi officials on oil and gas and pipelines as the OPEC member seeks to deepen relations with the US and develop alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz for getting its energy to global markets.“We are using an
War diary: Trapped in Gaza, a young doctor documents life between survival and death
Nine years after leaving the Gaza Strip, Dr. Ezzideen Shehab returned to Jabaliya to visit his family. Days laters the war broke out. Since then, he has worked and volunteered, while chronicling his experiences in writing filled with compassion and rage at the world, Israel and
Wisconsin lieutenant governor suspends gubernatorial bid amid financial woes
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez (D) dropped out of the Democratic gubernatorial primary Friday after her campaign disclosed major errors in its financial reporting. Rodriguez, who had been considered one of the leading Democratic contenders to succeed retiring Gov. Tony Evers
Marathon game director Joe Ziegler leaves Bungie in latest shake-up
Bungie's Marathon is having a tough year. The game now has a new game director, as former lead Joe Ziegler announces he's leaving Bungie.
Amazon soy pact collapse could add 1.4 million hectares of deforestation by 2036
The collapse of a landmark Amazon soy pact will drive at least 1.4 million hectares (3.5 million acres) of extra deforestation in Brazil over the next decade, releasing carbon emissions equal to Canada's annual output, according to an analysis published Thursday.
More Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds US midwest, mid-Atlantic and north-east
109 million people face another day of poor air quality as smoke from blazes in Ontario drifts over the US Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Tens of millions of Americans are enduring another day of smoky skies , irritated eyes and bad air quality, as Canadian
Aaron Lee Tasjan Listens to the Spirit of Todd Snider on ‘Get Over It, Underdog’
The singer-songwriter — and longtime friend of Snider, who died last year — champions those who perpetually have the deck stacked against them on an inspiring new album
How long until the smoke clears? Updated forecast shows timeline for better air quality
Millions of people living in areas with unhealthy and hazardous air have been told to stay inside as much as possible until the smoke clears.
TikTok is testing an AI likeness detection tool
TikTok is starting to test an opt-in tool that scans for AI likenesses and lets creators report them to the company, as spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra. The tool is initially being tested with "some" US creators, TikTok US spokesperson Zachary Kizer tells The
The Odyssey ending explained: What happens to Odysseus after The Odyssey?
While there's no canon for the mythological hero, several authors and poets in the centuries since offer differing stories of what happened.
Blizzard finally caved on Diablo 4's disastrous new season with a patch that reverts almost everything players hated: 'Not every idea lands exactly as intended'
The Season of Death Awakening might actually be saved.
JAY-Z, Yankee Stadium, And How New York Grew Up With The Blueprint
Toward the beginning of last Saturday’s brief rap god reunion, a noble Black woman once again saved me from myself. Or rather, from about nine shots of Espolon and a surge of fanboy euphoria. Moments beforehand, Eminem had emerged from the dark shadows of a Yankee Stadium
Doom director Hugo Martin says id Software is fine, and anyway, 'what matters the most is that the games are good'
I'm not so sure about that one, man.
Fatal car crashes in the US rise the day after a major mass shooting incident, finds new study
Mass shooting incidents and car crashes may seem like two unrelated incidents, but a recent study has uncovered that there might be an unexpected link. Every year, more than a hundred mass shootings take place across the United States, many leaving behind four or more lives
Protesters Confront Trump Envoy on His Superyacht “Diplomacy” Tour
Tilman Fertitta, Texas billionaire and President Donald Trump’s ambassador to Italy, is conducting a two-month tour along the Italian coast on his luxury, 384-foot superyacht, supposedly to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The voyage has not been well
Latvia becomes Lukashenka's latest pressure point for the EU
Belarus has shifted migrant routes towards Latvia's border, forcing Riga to call on its neighbours for support as the Baltic state heads into an election campaign. Lithuania is now considering whether to introduce temporary border controls to manage a rise in secondary
Carville criticizes CNN, ABC, NBC for not airing Trump speech
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville on Friday criticized major television networks for not airing President Trump’s speech on election security the previous night, saying that it was a mistake for CNN, NBC and ABC not to provide “blanket coverage” of what he sees as
Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky says his 30-day warranty is all about trust
Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky says buyers of its new e-paper smartwatches should know what they're signing up for and trust Pebble to make things right if they run into issues, despite the short warranty. "I think the most important thing is trust," Migicovsky told me in an
Appeals court says NJ's AR-15, high-capacity magazine bans violate Second Amendment
A federal appeals court invalidated New Jersey’s ban on "assault" firearms and high-capacity magazines in a 10-5 vote on Friday, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment. The decision by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals hands gun rights advocates one of their biggest
Sheriff leading Nancy Guthrie case wins dismissal of $1.35M lawsuit
The lawsuit was brought by an inmate at the Pima County Jail who alleged his constitutional rights were violated.
Ava Max Scores: The Pop Star on the World Cup, Her Favorite ABBA Song, and More
The singer talks about her thrilling single “Energy” at the opening night of FIFA House in NYC
Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.
Apple surpasses Nvidia as world's most valuable company
Apple, which does not develop its own large language models, has gone from being seen as a laggard in the AI race to being rewarded by investors for its cautious approach and strong iPhone sales.
Seattle’s Newest Cryptid Is Actually Just A Very Round Raccoon Named Jimothy
He's the cutest little orb of fluff I've seen in a long time
