RPG fans melt down over "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33-like" claim
Legend of Sword and Fairy 4 is a remake of the 2007 Chinese RPG, and fans think the new version takes cues from Expedition 33
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How young adult literature and philosophy can help provide better role models for masculinity
Toxic masculinity doesn't stop at marginalizing women and LGBTQ+ people. It harms straight men by discouraging emotional expression, tenderness, and connection.
Trump says of alleged Ukraine attack on Putin: 'I was very angry about it'
PALM BEACH, Dec 29 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said Russian President Vladimir Putin told him Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence in northern Russia, which Kyiv has denied.
Brigitte Bardot: 10 Essential Songs
At her height in the Sixties, she was a singer who held the world's attention like no other
Luna hopeful GOP Congress will codify Trump executive order on prescription prices
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) is “hopeful” that Congress will codify President Trump’s executive order on capping prescription drug prices next year. “There’s a ton that we’re still going to do, and I think one of the biggest winning issues will be if a Republican Congress
Federal authorities in Minneapolis for 'massive' investigation into 'rampant fraud': Noem
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Monday that federal authorities were on the ground in Minneapolis as part of the broad investigation into “rampant fraud.” “Homeland Security Investigations @ICEGov are on the ground in Minneapolis right now conducting a massive
Trump on Putin call: 'We have a few very thorny issues'
President Trump said Monday he had a "very good talk" with Russian President Vladimir Putin following an in-person meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but he acknowledged there were still some "thorny issues." “We had a very good talk. We spoke at 8 o’clock in
What The Internet Keeps Getting Wrong About The Most Famous Quote From Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The real duel of the fates is between me and everyone who keeps taking this quote out of context The post What The Internet Keeps Getting Wrong About The Most Famous Quote From Star Wars: The Last Jedi appeared first on Kotaku .
How Does Life Take Hold in Barren Environments?
A series of Iceland volcanic eruptions yields clues The post How Does Life Take Hold in Barren Environments? appeared first on Nautilus .
Trump administration launches rollout of $50B Rural Health Fund
The Trump administration on Monday announced the formal launch of its $50 billion rural health fund created through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Beginning next year, states will receive money from the Rural Health Transformation Program averaging around $200 million and
China condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland as independent state
Israel's move is a breakthrough in Somaliland's decades-long quest for international recognition.
Conservatives are trying to roll the Constitution back to the pre-Civil War...
Conservatives are trying to roll the Constitution back to the pre-Civil War version . “It will be a society of the dominators and the dominated. But it will not be a democracy worthy of the name.”
GOG crawls out from under CD Projekt Red with a new owner and teases 'ambitious' plans for classic game 'rescue missions' starting next year
Don't worry: Your library of games is safe.
McIver files appeal after judge rejects effort to dismiss charges against her
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) on Monday appealed a judge’s order allowing her criminal prosecution to proceed. McIver’s notice of appeal begins her fight at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, which hears federal cases arising from New Jersey and will consider the
‘Hamnet’ and ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Join Palm Springs International Film Festival Talking Pictures Selections – Film News in Brief
Global luxury group Kering will screen “Hamnet” and “The Testament of Ann Lee” at the Palm Springs International Film Festival as part of its Talking Pictures program on Saturday. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Women In Motion initiative, the two screenings will be
Malcolm In The Middle Is Returning Because Hollywood Loves Reheating Leftovers
Malcom in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair is an upcoming miniseries reuniting (most of) the original cast The post Malcolm In The Middle Is Returning Because Hollywood Loves Reheating Leftovers appeared first on Kotaku .
New York City subway switching to tap-and-go fares
The New York City subway is set to switch from the MetroCard to OMNY, a contactless payment system, at the start of the new year. The last day to buy or refill a MetroCard, which launched in 1994, is Wednesday, but the cards will be accepted into mid-2026. The final acceptance
Path of Exile 2's new druid class is the most fun you can have being a bear in a videogame right now
I can bearly contain myself.
What do summer holidays look like in a changing climate?
We've made it. After another long and difficult year, frazzled Australians are now ready for some long-overdue rest and recreation.
Top-Rated Television Networks: Ranking 2025’s Winners and Losers
What a difference a Super Bowl makes. Last year, Fox was down double digits in Variety‘s year-end ranker of the year’s most-watched networks in primetime. But in 2025, Fox had the Big Game: And a a result, the network was up double digits in both total viewers and adults 18-49
‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ Costume Designer on Jim Jarmusch’s Red Theme and Why Saint Laurent Insisted on Making Everything — Even Tom Waits’ Hoodie
Jim Jarmusch’s “Father Mother Sister Brother,” now in theaters, is made up of three very different segments, each with a notable cast discussing the nature of their family relationships. One thing they have in common is a specific color: A deep red, the color of a jammy merlot,
This Isn’t Clair Obscur, It’s A Remake Of An 18-Year-Old Chinese RPG
A new Sword and Fairy 4: Remake trailer is turning heads The post This Isn’t Clair Obscur, It’s A Remake Of An 18-Year-Old Chinese RPG appeared first on Kotaku .
Scott Jennings: Greene went 'off the deep end'
Conservative commentator Scott Jennings said Sunday that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) went “off the deep end” in 2025, accusing her of becoming a “lib.” “MTG became a lib. I mean that’s what happened this year,” Jennings, a CNN senior political commentator, said in an
'Super flu' cases rising across US: What to know
The "super flu" is a variant of influenza A H3N2 called subclade K. Historically, similar variants have caused more severe disease and taken longer to recover from.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Nvidia, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Newmont, DigitalBridge & more
Check out some of the stocks making the biggest moves in midday trading.
Africa: Nigeria Set The Pace as Mahrez Leads the Way After Two AFCON 2025 Group Rounds
[CAF] Cassablanca -- Riyad Mahrez has emerged as the early scoring leader at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, while Nigeria have underlined their title credentials by becoming the tournament's most productive attacking side after two rounds of
More than 700 US companies went bankrupt in 2025 — a 14% jump from last year
The surge in bankruptcies is being driven by a toxic mix of stubborn cost pressures, tight credit and President Trump’s aggressive trade policies.
Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin's residence
Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting a presidential residence, which President Zelensky called "typical Russian lies".
Why isn’t there a great darts video game?
A look back at the history of darts video games, and an investigation into why we still haven't had a truly great one.
Last year I predicted all three of Valve's announcements so now I reckon I have the ability to speak these 2026 prophecies into reality
I predict a near-perfect year for PC gaming hardware, mark my words.
One of America’s Most Successful Experiments Is Coming to a Shuddering Halt....
One of America’s Most Successful Experiments Is Coming to a Shuddering Halt . “‘It’s not the same. Why am I here? I question that to myself.’ Amid an astonishing wave of anti-Indian animus, it’s a question many Indian Americans are asking.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Lululemon founder wages proxy battle to revamp board as struggling leggings retailer seeks new CEO
“The recent CEO change announcement was the third total failure of board oversight with no clear succession plan in place,” said Lululemon founder Chip Wilson.
Diddy’s Sons Dropping Documentary On Their Dad’s Legal Drama: Watch The Trailer
Diddy‘s sons, Justin and Christian Combs, are set to break their silence on their father’s legal drama in a new docuseries. The Combs brothers announced on Sunday (December 28) that they are partnering with Zeus Network for the as-yet-untitled series, which is set to premiere
OpenAI faces a make-or-break year in 2026
One of the fastest-growing companies in history is in a perilous position
MIT just made aluminum 5x stronger with 3D printing
MIT researchers have designed a printable aluminum alloy that’s five times stronger than cast aluminum and holds up at extreme temperatures. Machine learning helped them zero in on the ideal recipe in a fraction of the time traditional methods would take. When 3D printed, the
Scientists outline how to control light at the atomic scale using polaritons
Controlling light at dimensions thousands of times smaller than the thickness of a human hair is one of the pillars of modern nanotechnology.
US pledges $2bn for humanitarian aid, but tells UN 'adapt or die'
The pledge was welcomed by the UN, but comes after previous major cuts to US funding for humanitarian operations.
Diddy’s Sons Justin and Christian Announce Docuseries Slated for 2026
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sons Justin and Christian are planning to share their side of the story in the fallout from their father’s federal trial with the announcement of a new docuseries slated to debut on Zeus in 2026. The two revealed the untitled documentary series with a
Wall Street Journal: Latest stolen election conspiracy theory 'nonsense'
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is dismissing a conspiracy theory about 2020 election integrity in Georgia that has gained more traction among Republicans in recent days. "The nation’s MAGA minds are still looking back at 2020 and stretching to justify President
Mars dust storms are crackling with electricity
Mars isn’t just dusty—it crackles with electricity. Scientists discovered that dust devils can generate tiny electric sparks, captured for the first time by Perseverance’s microphone. These static discharges may rapidly destroy chemicals like methane and reshape how Mars’
California drops lawsuit over Trump pulling high-speed rail funding
California has dropped its legal fight to restore $4 billion in federal funding for the state's high-speed rail project pulled by the Trump administration, saying the project will proceed without federal assistance. In a filing last week, the California High-Speed Rail
Venus cloud research highlights value of combining light and polarization measurements
A research team from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has advanced the characterization and retrieval capability evaluation of microphysical properties of Venusian clouds and haze.
‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams to Narrate Erotic Romantasy Series for Quinn: Exclusive Photos
Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov’s journey may be over for now — “Heated Rivarly” Season 2 is likely not coming until 2027 — but Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie have the perfect solution to hold fans over. The actors are set to narrate “Ember & Ice,” Quinn’s three-episode
Beyoncé clinches billionaire status after smash success of Cowboy Carter Tour
A hard pivot to Western music last year with her album “Cowboy Carter” and stadium tour helped propel her fortune to new heights.
NewJeans’ Label Terminates Danielle’s Contract, Puts Full Group’s Return in Limbo
Ador also announced that it is suing Danielle and former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin for allegedly “causing this dispute”
Fans Call Stranger Things’ Coming Out Scene Sweet, But Corny
As the Netflix supernatural horror series races to the finish line, Will finally lets the gang know he likes boys The post Fans Call Stranger Things’ Coming Out Scene Sweet, But Corny appeared first on Kotaku .