A decade later, Crimson Peak remains Guillermo del Toro’s most misunderstood film
Crimson Peak is easily Guillermo del Toro's most visually stunning film. But it's also one of his most misunderstood masterpieces.
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How 'power inflation' compromises live service games like The First Descendant
Nexon shares insights into the challenges of balancing the pace of player progress, and addressing feedback from different player types.
Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden director Tomonobu Itagaki dies aged 58
The founder of Team Ninja, famous for his beef with Tekken's Katsuhiro Harada, was the epitome of a rockstar game developer
Apple’s Steve Jobs to Appear on $1 U.S. Coin: ‘Make Something Wonderful’
Steve Jobs, the legendary co-founder and CEO of Apple, will be honored with a special 2026 commemorative $1 coin from the U.S. Mint. The $1 Jobs coin — which will cost $13.25 when it goes on sale next year — depicts the tech exec as a young man “sitting in front of a
Major airlift evacuations in Alaska after remnants of typhoon decimate villages
Weekend storm devastated two villages and displaced more than 1,500 people in the south-western part of the state Authorities in Alaska are evacuating hundreds from villages on the state’s south-west coast that were inundated by the remnants of a typhoon last weekend, in one of
This 100W USB-C Wall Charger Is Selling for Pennies, Amazon Clears Out Prime Day Leftovers
This powerful 100W Baseus wall charger the easiest upgrade if you're tired of slow charging. The post This 100W USB-C Wall Charger Is Selling for Pennies, Amazon Clears Out Prime Day Leftovers appeared first on Kotaku .
U.S. Special Operations helicopters near Venezuela expand Caribbean mission
U.S. Special Operations helicopters flew within 90 miles of Venezuelan territory, according to a Post analysis. Trump authorized CIA covert action inside the country.
Could AI framework be the key to how collective cell intelligence works?
It has long been understood that groups of cells can perform complex tasks, such as navigating mazes or strategically colonizing new habitats, even though individual biological cells have only limited ability to respond to signals like chemical compounds in their immediate
French PM survives confidence votes after freezing Macron's pension reform
After five days in office, Lecornu has survived a first major ordeal in parliament and can now focus on passing the 2026 budget.
Pakistan says it's ready for talks with Afghanistan, Kabul residents recall airstrike shock
KABUL / ISLAMABAD - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that Islamabad was ready to hold talks with Afghanistan to resolve their conflict, as a temporary ceasefire that halted days of fierce fighting between the former allies largely held.
Unexpected discovery on Saturn's moon challenges view on chemistry before life emerged
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and the US space agency NASA have made an unexpected discovery that challenges one of the basic rules of chemistry and provides new knowledge about Saturn's enigmatic moon Titan.
‘Pitiful’ Sanae Takaichi on course to become Japan PM as she woos new coalition partner
Even if a government can be formed, it is unlikely to be a stable one.
LEGO Slashes the Harry Potter Aragog Set to Almost Free in a Spooky Halloween Move
Introducing your kids to the wizarding world has never been easier. The post LEGO Slashes the Harry Potter Aragog Set to Almost Free in a Spooky Halloween Move appeared first on Kotaku .
Report: We're reaching Earth's climate tipping points, and more are on the way
Large areas of the world could soon become unrecognizable if global temperatures continue to rise.
European Heritage Awards 2025: Protectors of the past honoured in Brussels
Dozens of cultural heritage workers have been hailed as heroes in Brussels this week for their work preserving a broad range of projects, from a glacier archaeology programme in Norway to the restoration of Antwerp City Hall in Belgium and the Puerta de Alcalá in Madrid.
If you regret not living through the floppy disk era why not try this 3D printed Linux project that uses the cartridges to launch games
Pointless? Maybe, but count me in.
Legends: Z-A still hasn't solved Pokémon's biggest problem
Pokémon Legends: Z-A has one problem that recurs through most Pokémon games: a lengthy, railroaded tutorial.
Docs’ New Selling Point: Celebrity EPs
Political projects that need the exposure (and distribution) are increasingly turning to issue-driven A-listers to get out their message.
The Black Crowes Celebrate ‘Amorica’ Anniversary With New Concert Special
The live show was recorded at the Analog at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville
Lives at risk of French couple jailed by Iran: families
The lives of a French couple held by Iran for more than three years who were this week handed lengthy jail sentences for espionage are at risk, their families warned Thursday, as France condemned their conviction on "baseless" charges. Cecile Kohler, 41, and Jacques Paris, 72,
Democrats' government shutdown is having damaging impacts in Virginia
When the government ground to a halt two weeks ago, we felt it immediately in Virginia. But it did not happen because House Republicans failed to act — we did our job and passed a bill to fund the government. Every single Republican member of Virginia’s House delegation voted
‘The Age of Disclosure’: Documentary Revealing Government Cover-Up of Non-Human Intelligence Sets Release in Theaters and on Amazon Plus New Trailer
“The Age of Disclosure,” Dan Farah’s buzzy documentary that aims to establish that we’re not alone in the universe, is finally making its way to the masses. The film will have an Oscar-qualifying run in select theaters in New York and Los Angeles beginning on Nov. 21 along with
Peacock’s John Wayne Gacy Drama ‘Devil in Disguise’ Is a Tasteful, Considered Take on the Sensationalized Serial Killer: TV Review
Seven years ago, the second season of the Ryan Murphy-produced anthology series “American Crime Story” dramatized “The Assassination of Gianni Versace,” but the name was something of a misnomer. In the telling of screenwriter Tom Rob Smith, the story began with the namesake
Buzzy UFO Doc ‘The Age of Disclosure’ Lands VOD Streaming Date on Prime Video
The film will also get awards-qualifying theatrical screenings in Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C.
China presents a daily threat to UK security, MI5 chief says after spy case collapse
The espionage case against Christopher Berry and Christopher Cash collapsed after government officials refused to testify under oath that China posed a threat to national security.
Apple announces new M5 chip with double the per-core performance of the M1 and it's got me wondering why AMD and Intel can't keep up with Apple's single-core performance gains
New M5 chip is about twice as fast as the original M1 in raw single-thread benchmarks.
Feels Turns 20
“There’s something starting, don’t know why,” Avey Tare sings early on. What was starting? Animal Collective, the rock band, sort of. As for why? The moment practically demanded it of them.
‘Pillion,’ ‘Santosh’ Directors Among Winners of BFI and Chanel Filmmaker Awards
The film and fashion worlds came together on Thursday in London for the annual awards for emerging U.K. filmmakers held by the BFI and Chanel. Under the official tile of “BFI and Chanel Filmmaker Awards: Celebrating Creative Audacity” the 2025 awards for rising British talent
Judge extends block on National Guard deployment to Portland
A federal judge in Oregon has extended temporary orders blocking President Trump from deploying the National Guard to patrol Portland as the president seeks to send troops into several Democratic-led cities. U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut decided Wednesday to extend two
Asteroid Ryugu’s hidden waters could explain how Earth got its oceans
Ryugu’s samples reveal that water activity on asteroids lasted far longer than scientists thought, possibly reshaping theories of how Earth gained its oceans. A billion-year-old impact may have melted ancient ice, keeping asteroids wet and influential far into solar system
Pras Michel’s Story, From Fugees Rapper to Spy Charges, Will Be Focus of New Documentary
Mark Wahlberg's production company will tell "the real, messy, complicated truth of what I’ve been living through," Michel says
Trump makes plans for arch to be built near Lincoln Memorial as entry to DC
President Trump on Wednesday detailed plans for an arch to be built near the Lincoln Memorial at the entrance to Washington, D.C., the latest instance of Trump's efforts to give the capital a makeover. Trump spoke about the plans during a dinner for donors contributing to cover
Earth’s Northern Hemisphere is darkening faster than the South, scientists find
Experts say cleaner air, melting Arctic ice and subtle changes in cloud formation are behind the shift.
Extinct human relative was capable of making and using tools, study shows
For more than half a century, scientists have debated whether Paranthropus boisei, an extinct human relative known for its extremely powerful jaws and massive teeth, was capable of making and using tools.
CNN to Launch Streaming Subscription Tier for $6.99 Per Month
CNN is ready to enter the streaming era…again. The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed news outlet said it would launch a new “All Access” subscription product for $6.99 per month, or $69.99 per year, starting October 28. The company billed the new service as the best way to interact
Africa: Nigeria Leads Call for Just, Inclusive Climate Transition in Africa
[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria has renewed its call for African nations to unite under a comprehensive Climate Compact aimed at harmonising carbon markets, enhancing transparency, and amplifying the continent's collective influence on the global climate stage.
Complexity economics offers new tools for today's global challenges
Global markets are complex systems, shaped by feedback loops, sudden shocks, and adaptive behavior that rarely follow textbook rules and which can't be captured by neat equations.
50-year mystery of ancient 'subway deer' discovered in Canada is solved
In 1976, during the excavation of a subway extension in Toronto, a city worker discovered unusual looking antlers with "thick, horizontal beams."
