'I've had so many projects that have been discontinued lately': Nier creator Yoko Taro says he's been working of plenty games—but they keep getting cancelled before he can announce them
Lot of that going around lately.
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Rosalía’s ‘Lux’ Becomes Her First Top 10 Album, Debuting at No. 4
With the release of her expansive orchestral LP “Lux,” Rosalía has hit another landmark moment in her career. The singer celebrates her first-ever top 10 album as the 15-song (18-song on CD and vinyl) set debuts at No. 4 powered by a personal-best week of 46,000 equivalent
Watch Todd Snider Surprise a Crowd by Bringing Jerry Jeff Walker Onstage in 2012
At a show 13 years ago, Snider invited his hero onstage — alongside Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires — for a thrilling version of Walker's most famous song
Moana’s Live-Action Remake Looks Like A CG Mess In First Trailer
I'm not sure who asked for this, but it will likely make a ton of money The post Moana’s Live-Action Remake Looks Like A CG Mess In First Trailer appeared first on Kotaku .
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus vaccine effectiveness linked to T cell response
A new study shows that the effectiveness of current vaccines against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is due to the response of T cells against the disease, rather than the production of antibodies. The work is an important step in identifying
Valve ruins a game's sales again after apologizing for ruining its sales the first time
The Steam Machine announcement was another round of bad luck for Planet Centauri
Heavy rain triggers severe flooding in northeastern Italy
Heavy rainfall caused major flooding in northeastern Italy, prompting firefighters to rescue residents and search for two people missing after a mudslide.
Chi Ossé files paperwork to run against Hakeem Jeffries in New York
New York City councilman Chi Ossé, a democratic socialist, filed paperwork on Monday to challenge House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) next year. Ossé represents the city’s 36th District, which includes North Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant, in the New York City
France investigating Vinted over alleged links to pornographic content
Some sellers were found to be luring viewers to their personal pages on adult platforms such as OnlyFans.
California beaches are holding steady or gaining width, showing more resilience than expected
Two new studies from researchers at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography provide encouraging news about California's beaches at both local and statewide scales.
Kevin Kelly shares some essential apps & services for independent travel in...
Kevin Kelly shares some essential apps & services for independent travel in China . “A good rule of thumb is to download your apps outside of China before you leave, because most are behind their great firewall.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
South Africa to refuse charter flights of Palestinians over fears of 'cleansing agenda'
Israel says South Africa had previously agreed to receive the 153 Palestinians who arrived last week.
Jailed British hacker who hijacked X accounts including Apple, Bill Gates, and Barack Obama—then used them for a 'double your money' Bitcoin scam—has to hand back $5.4 million in ill-gotten crypto gains
Would you trust Kanye to double your crypto?
UN Security Council to vote on U.S. proposal to deploy Gaza stabilization force
Amendments introduced last week under pressure from Arab and Muslim states, as well as several Security Council members, include a reference to the possibility of establishing a future Palestinian state – after which Netanyahu reiterated Israel's opposition to such a state
‘Billionaire Island’ Producer Gudny Hummelvoll and Jevgeni Supin, Behind ‘Von Fock,’ Win Tallinn’s Honorary TV Beats Producer Awards (EXCLUSIVE)
Norway’s Gudny Hummelvoll, producer of “Billionaire Island,” “Headhunters” and “Occupied,” and heavyweight Estonian producer Jevgeni Supin, behind international historical series “Von Fock,” will be the recipients of this year’s Honorary TV Beats Producer Awards. Adjudicated
Next Xbox Will Let Fans Take Their Game Libraries ‘Everywhere They Go’
Also: Capcom reassures investors that Resident Evil Requiem won't be busted on PC The post Next Xbox Will Let Fans Take Their Game Libraries ‘Everywhere They Go’ appeared first on Kotaku .
Silent Hill f's casual mode takes a frustrating approach to difficulty
In the latest Silent Hill f update, Konami reduced the amount of enemy encounters in game, but I wish it had taken a different route
‘SNL’: Ariana Grande to Host With Cher as Musical Guest; Plus Josh O’Connor and Lily Allen
Ariana Grande is returning to “Saturday Night Live” on Dec. 20 for her third stint as host. She’ll be joined by musical guest Cher, who will take the Studio 8H stage for the first time since her “SNL” debut in 1987. The week before, on Dec. 13, Josh O’Connor will make his “SNL”
‘Hunting Wives’ Season 2 Starts Production, Karen Rodriguez and Hunter Emery Upped to Series Regulars
“The Hunting Wives” Season 2 is officially in production, Netflix announced Monday. In addition, Karen Rodriguez and Hunter Emery are confirmed to return for the second season of the drama series as series regulars. Rodriguez plays Deputy Salazar while Emery plays Deputy Flynn.
Waxahatchee and MJ Lenderman Will Tour Together in 2026
The frequent collaborators will perform separately and together on the 18-date co-headlining trek
Watch live: Trump meets with World Cup 2026 task force at White House
President Trump will meet Monday afternoon with members of the 2026 World Cup task force, which he established in March to help plan the quadrennial soccer tournament being hosted next year in cities across the Americas. Trump named himself chair of the task force, Vice
The next recession is coming — and this time, you’re the collateral
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that the U.S. economy is showing signs of strain, and that if the Federal Reserve doesn't cut rates soon, the pain could spread quickly, leading to a recession that will be unlike any before it due to America's lack of preparedness.
In ‘Dripping Earth,’ Cannupa Hanska Luger Ushers the Past into a Speculative Future
The artist's solo exhibition at the Joslyn Art Museum explores history, artifacts, tradition, and time. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article In
Benny Blanco Presents Phil Sarna With Business Manager of the Year Award: ‘Thank You for Making Us Not Lose All of Our Money’
Music producer and songwriter Benny Blanco never invested money before meeting Phil Sarna, the senior managing director and founder of PS Business Management. “When I first met Phil, I had $26,000 in my bank account. I remember I went in there and I said, ‘Do I have enough to
Severe floods cut global rice yields, threatening food security for billions
Severe flooding has slashed global rice yields in recent decades, threatening food security for billions of people who depend on the grain. The losses amounted to approximately 4.3%, or 18 million tons of rice per year, between 1980 and 2015, according to research from Stanford
Vue Boss Slams Imax Over Netflix and Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Deal: It Risks ‘Undermining’ Theatrical Business (EXCLUSIVE)
The founder and CEO of Vue Entertainment, the largest privately owned cinema operator in Europe, has written a public letter attacking the controversial deal Imax signed with Netflix giving Greta Gerwig’s upcoming “Narnia” an exclusive two-week theatrical run on its screens.
Pay inequality means women 'work for free' until year's end, European Commission says
Women in the EU only earn €0.88 on average for every euro a man makes, meaning that they will symbolically start “working for free” from 17 November until the end of the year, according to the EU.
Ultracold potassium-cesium molecules assembled in absolute ground state
Researchers from Hanns-Christoph Nägerl's group have produced the world's first ultracold KCs molecules in their absolute ground state. Starting by mixing clouds of potassium and cesium atoms cooled almost to absolute zero temperature, they were able to use a combination of
Logitech Is Basically Giving Away This USB Gaming Microphone for Nearly Free
Our favorite Logitech Blue Yeti microphone is now down to $85, all thanks to Black Friday. The post Logitech Is Basically Giving Away This USB Gaming Microphone for Nearly Free appeared first on Kotaku .
Trump-supporting grocer says he may shut down 43-year-old store due to tariffs: ‘Is that American dream? I don’t think so’
John Wong co-founded Wong Kai Imports in 1983 alongside his two brothers after the family immigrated to the US from Hong Kong.
Trump turns to McDonald's in affordability push
It’s Monday. Readers, I’m taking a poll and want to know what you think. Which public breakup has been more stunning to watch: Trump and Elon Musk or Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene? Email me your vote: cmartel@thehill.com. In today's issue: • President leans into
Interface-driven catalyst design combines clean hydrogen production and urea conversion
Prof. Pi-Tai Chou's group at National Taiwan University Department of Chemistry has created a catalyst that turns two challenges into one solution: it produces clean hydrogen with remarkable efficiency while breaking down urea with ease. This breakthrough not only lowers the
Factbox-How does Britain plan to overhaul its asylum system?
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain set out plans on Monday to toughen its asylum system, with measures such as making refugee status temporary and reinterpreting human rights laws to make it easier to deport migrants who arrive illegally. The moves are a bid to stem the rise of the
Tory Lanez Held in Contempt as Trial Starts in Megan Thee Stallion Lawsuit Against Blogger
Lanez was ordered to pay Megan's lawyers $20,000 for refusing to answer questions about how he first met or came to know YouTube blogger Milagro Gramz
NJ vegan eatery blasted for serving ‘carcasses slaughtered against their will’ after adding meat to menu
Ashley Coyne, the owner and operator of the vegan and gluten-free restaurant Goodbeet in Haddon Township, sparked outrage by adding meat to her menu.
Molecular switch helps cancer cells survive harsh conditions
Cells are regularly faced with environmental stresses that may damage or destroy them. To survive, they quickly adjust their gene expression to protect themselves. This is especially true for cancer cells, which must contend with a microenvironment that is inherently
Unpacking the idea of ‘The greatest country ever’
While America has many great things in its favor, all is not in keeping with us being “the greatest nation ever.”
‘Moana’ Live-Action Trailer Reveals First Footage of Catherine Laga’aia and Dwayne Johnson
Disney releases director Thomas Kail's film in theaters next summer.
Overwatch 2's new damage hero is melee-focused hard (light) hitter Vendetta
Overwatch 2's Hero 45 is La Lupa, aka Vendetta, a damage dealer wielding a giant sword and a thirst to prove herself
Sunflower Bean’s Julia Cumming Is In The New Running Man Movie
Director Edgar Wright insists that his new film The Running Man is not a remake of the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger joint. Instead, it's another, more faithful adaptation of the book that Stephen King published under his Richard Bachman alias in 1982. I saw it over the weekend,
