Steam's latest cozy game has a fascinating backstory: Not only is it a PS1 game that predates the 'cozy' era, but it's only officially available in English thanks to fan translators
Milano's Odd Job Collection is out on Steam today.
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‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,’ ‘Ghost of Yōtei’ and ‘Split Fiction’ Among Best Game Contenders in 2026 BAFTA Games Awards Longlist
“Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,” “Ghost of Yōtei” and “Split Fiction” are among the ten titles contending for Best Game among the 64 games listed in the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards Longlist. The list is comprised of titles across seventeen different categories, selected from
A water-energy-food nexus framework for sustainable agriculture in water-stressed regions
A comprehensive systems analysis reveals that Pakistan's agricultural sector is on an unsustainable trajectory. Current input-intensive practices cannot meet future food security needs without increasing ecological stress. A new study published in Agricultural Systems presents
‘Owning Manhattan’ Executive Producers on Season 2 and Ryan Serhant’s Vulnerable Side: ‘He Isn’t Just a Selling Machine’
“Owning Manhattan” is back on Netflix, and so is its star Ryan Serhant. But this time around, things are different. Serhant isn’t just selling Manhattan’s premium real estate. He’s still on his quest to build the number one brokerage on earth, and he’s also trying to be number
COL Group Unveils First Look at Dedicated Microdrama Studio in Macao (EXCLUSIVE)
COL Group International has unveiled a first look at its newly completed studio complex designed specifically for microdrama production. The Macao-based facility, located within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, houses more than 30 fully-equipped standing sets
This Black Hole Blasts Cosmic Wind at 130 Million Miles Per Hour
A staggering glimpse into our beautiful, violent universe The post This Black Hole Blasts Cosmic Wind at 130 Million Miles Per Hour appeared first on Nautilus .
LISTEN: Unions, Industry Groups Assemble to Fight Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal; Red Sea Film Festival and Saudi Arabia’s Changing Landscape
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Gene Maddaus discusses the opposition in the entertainment industry that has assembled to fight Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. and HBO. And Alex Ritman reports on the scene at the Red Sea Film Festival in
Philo Drops Price of Core Streaming Plan to Just $25 for Holiday Viewing Season
Streaming service Philo is hoping to win over new customers this month with a new deal that knocks $8 off the regular price of a subscription to their Philo Core plan. Philo is already a relative bargain at its regular $33 a month price point, which gets subscribers more than
US criticises Chinese radar incident, says commitment to Japan unwavering
WASHINGTON, Dec 9 - The United States on Tuesday for the first time criticised the actions of Chinese fighter jets that aimed their radars at Japanese military aircraft last week, incidents that Tokyo described as \"dangerous\".
Russian bombers join Chinese air patrol near Japan as Tokyo-Beijing tie strains
TOKYO/MOSCOW, Dec 9 - Japan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the country, the Japanese defence ministry said late Tuesday, amid rising tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.
Lawmaker demands probe after fraud allegations in Maine’s Medicaid program
Abdullahi Ali, in an interview with Kenyan media, openly discussed contributing money back to Somalia and paramilitary forces.
Death strikes stranded evacuees in isolated Sumatra shelters
Although airdrops have continued, the joint search and rescue task force has yet to reach thousands of isolated residents.
PinkPantheress Announces 2026 North American Tour Using Fair Value Exchange For Tickets
It was a big year for PinkPantheress, whose mixtape Fancy That landed at #12 on our list of the Best Albums Of 2025 and whose hit "Illegal" earned #6 on Best Songs Of 2025 . It looks like the pop star's world domination is going to continue into 2026 now that she's announced
From today, Australian teens and children under 16 can't sign-up to Twitch and 9 other social media platforms, as world-first ban takes effect
TikTok, Kick and X are also among those banned, and the rest of the world is taking notice.
Social scientists say societal impact is the ultimate goal, finds global survey
A new white paper from Sage Publications reveals a gap between the aspirations for societal impact of social and behavioral science (SBS) researchers and the leaders and systems that govern their careers. While researchers worldwide are deeply committed to making a difference
Two teenagers went to seek gold. They were buried alive in a mine collapse
Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.
Elon Musk’s X says barring under-16s in Australia ‘not our choice’
X was the last of 10 restricted social media platforms to set out how it will implement Australia’s ban.
Hegseth leaves Democrats frustrated after boat strike briefing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth left Democrats frustrated after a classified, closed-door briefing regarding the Trump administration's strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and other actions in the region. “It was a very unsatisfying briefing. I asked Secretary of
Alternative social media apps surge as Australia teen ban starts
Lemon8, a video and photo sharing app powered by TikTok, is currently the most-downloaded free app on Apple’s App Store.
Lenovo Gaming Laptop With Solid Specs (40GB DDR5, 1TB SSD) Drops 70% Off, Amazon Goes Zero Profit to Dump Stock
The best value for money for a Lenovo laptop lately. The post Lenovo Gaming Laptop With Solid Specs (40GB DDR5, 1TB SSD) Drops 70% Off, Amazon Goes Zero Profit to Dump Stock appeared first on Kotaku .
Indian couple trolled over skin colour after wedding video goes viral
Rishabh Rajput and Sonali Chouksey received congratulatory messages peppered with "jokes and memes".
How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow
In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed - though 'much depends on the form of the conflict'.
Democrats flip Miami mayor's office, winning control for first time in nearly 30 years
Democrat Eileen Higgins has flipped the Miami mayor’s office, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez and marking the latest sign of the party's momentum heading into next year's midterms, according to Decision Desk HQ. Higgins is the first Democrat to become mayor of Miami since
Horseshoe crab fossil reveals early mass-burial event and ancient microbial attack
A remarkably preserved horseshoe crab fossil from North America offers rare insight into some of the earliest known cases of animal disease in a Late Carboniferous swamp—more than 300 million years before the age of dinosaurs.
Ocean current and seabed shape influence warm water circulation under ice shelves, research reveals
New research reveals how the speed of ocean currents and the shape of the seabed influence the amount of heat flowing underneath Antarctic ice shelves, contributing to melting.
Humans rank between meerkats and beavers in monogamy 'league table'
Humans are far closer to meerkats and beavers for levels of exclusive mating than we are to most of our primate cousins, according to a new University of Cambridge study that includes a table ranking monogamy rates in various species of mammal.
Hundreds of thousands of Thais and Cambodians flee again after new wave of fighting
Each side blames the other for firing the first shot, as shelling resumed across parts of the border, killing at least 10.
UK spending half an hour longer online than in pandemic, says Ofcom
The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025
Arc Raiders' big winter update is coming next week, Embark teases new temperature mechanic
Cold Snap marks the end of the extraction shooter's current roadmap.
GOP senator expects ObamaCare subsidies to expire: 'Some people's premiums are going to go up some'
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) said Tuesday that he expects Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies to expire and that “some people’s premiums are going to go up some.” “Remember, ObamaCare was created with only Democrat votes through reconciliation. So, I expect these subsidies to
Trucked-in honeybees may edge out bigger bumblebee foragers
The finding could guide beekeepers to keep hives out of most vulnerable areas of the Irish heathlands.
Climate extremes trigger rare coral disease and mass mortality on the Great Barrier Reef
University of Sydney marine biologists have identified a devastating combination of coral bleaching and a rare necrotic wasting disease that wiped out large, long-lived corals on the Great Barrier Reef during the record 2024 marine heat wave.
Falklands, Additional Voting Opportunity, Returning Officer
The Falkland Islands Government would like to inform voters of an additional opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of the General Election on Thursday 11 December.
Osaka tourism endures heavy hit as China-Japan tension simmers
Chinese visitors are Japan’s biggest spenders, accounting for a fifth of the nation’s ¥8.1 trillion tourism revenue.
Falklands, Sunday 14 December airbridge flight with 84 seats for civilian passengers
Following the cancellation of the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD) airbridge flight on Sunday night, the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) had been advised by MoD that all of the passengers impacted would be rebooked for Wednesday night’s southbound flight.
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt criticizes Trump for shutting down wind energy projects
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) criticized the Trump administration for canceling wind energy projects on Tuesday. Since President Trump returned to office in January, his administration has halted approvals of green energy projects across the country, including wind farms. “You
Gene Simmons Tells Senators That Musicians Are Treated “Worse Than Slaves”
Last year David Byrne advocated for the Music Fairness Act , a bill that would require radio stations to license musicians' songs for airplay so they could get compensated. Today Gene Simmons testified before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee to support the bill. The post Gene
Researchers say versatile grass could be used for sustainable fuel, building materials and more
When you look across a field of miscanthus, it's "hypnotically beautiful," says Emily Heaton, whose family farm has for two decades grown the first commercial field of this grass in Illinois. Dense, sun-loving and often called "giant," it blooms in late summer to fall with a
The global plastic waste trade contributes to coastal litter in importing countries, study shows
The ubiquitous plastic beverage bottle makes up about half of plastic waste collected for recycling in the U.S. Most recycled plastic is processed domestically, but a portion is traded overseas. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign draws on citizen
HMS Lancaster, once on South Atlantic Patrol, ends 34 years of exceptional service
HMS Lancaster, at times on South Atlantic patrol and visiting the Falkland Islands, has ended in Bahrein the busiest and longest careers of any major British warship.
GOP moves to let Obamacare subsidies expire as Trump promises ‘money to the people’
As the president rails against insurance companies, other Republicans say allowing a subsidy lapse is “not acceptable.”
Ignore the Mini 4 Pro, New DJI Mini 5 Pro Bundle With 3 Batteries Drops to New All-Time Low
The best sub 250-gram drone on the market. The post Ignore the Mini 4 Pro, New DJI Mini 5 Pro Bundle With 3 Batteries Drops to New All-Time Low appeared first on Kotaku .
Senate Democrats move to block Trump dollar
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate Democrats introduce bill to block Trump from putting face on dollar coin Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced
Falklands War iconic Yomper statue recovered with donations
The campaign to preserve the Yomper statue, a tribute to the British forces that yomped across East Falkland, during the Falkland Islands war in 1982, has raised more than £16.000, exceeding its £9,000 target.
Watch: Ozzy the dog sets Guinness World record for longest canine tongue
The mastiff mix from Oklahoma City broke the previous record with his tongue measuring in at 7.83in (19.89cm).
Paramount Claims WBD Is Overvaluing CNN, TBS and Other TV Networks — Alleging That Means Netflix’s Deal Is Worse for Shareholders
A core argument of Paramount Skydance’s hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery is this: WBD’s cable networks like CNN and TBS are not worth as much as the David Zaslav-led company’s deal with Netflix implies, Paramount claims. It’s hard to do an apples-to-apples
