40 Years Later, This Is Still The Greatest Video Game Quote of All Time

Even after 40 years, a powerful early line from a classic video game still ranks as the best of all time.

There was originally supposed to be a 'much bigger' reveal of Light No Fire: here's why Sean Murray changed his mind

There was so much hype after the teaser in 2023 that Murray decided "We don't need to say anything more right now."

New train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decades

The service will enable rail travel from Portugal to Lapland - what is believed to be the longest train journey in Europe.

Jerry Katzman, Former William Morris President, Dies at 89

Jerry Katzman, a former William Morris president and television packager for series such as “Roseanne” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” died on Aug. 9. He was 89. Katzman helped shape modern television with his work in television packaging and bringing series to the screen,

AI persona practice boosts empathy scores in small pilot study

Rodney Luster, Ph.D., University research chair and chair of the Center for Leadership and Entrepreneurial Research (CLER) in the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies, presented pilot research examining the potential use of generative artificial intelligence to

Why some male anglerfish parasitically fuse with females

Reproduction is central to the survival of all living organisms. Over millions of years, animal species on Earth have evolved a remarkable variety of mating strategies, ranging from physical fights with competitors to mesmerizing color changes, songs that attract mates and

‘Emily in Paris’: How Lily Collins’ Bob Haircut Inspired a Season 5 Full Style Makeover

Emmy-nominated costume designer Marylin Fitoussi has been working on the looks for Netflix’s “Emily in Paris” since Season 1. Many of Fitoussi’s choices for the most reason season were dictated by one key element: Emily’s sharp bob. The haircut symbolized a new chapter for the

Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections

Russia's only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month's parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules.

When and how does Ulf the White die in House of the Dragon?

The HOTD character differs hugely from his Fire & Blood counterpart, and departure will likely continue in the fourth and final season

Ceuta leader wants migrant detention centre after mass influx from Morocco

Some 72,000 migrants breached the border in an unprecedented and deadly rush between 30-31 July, with 70,000 having since returned to Morocco, according to Spanish government figures.

Mark Zuckerberg Says He’s Surprised the ‘Discourse’ From AI Companies ‘Is So Filled With Doom’

Mark Zuckerberg wants an AI-powered future for all — and he doesn’t understand what the problem is. In a 6,500-word manifesto titled “The Future is for Everyone,” the Meta CEO laid out the company’s philosophy around AI as one rooted in “individual empowerment as the source of

First Artists Management Rebrands as Fam Agency, Expands With New Agent Dan North

First Artists Management, the Los Angeles-based talent agency specializing in composers and music supervisors, is rebranding and changing its name to FAM agency. The agency has also hired former Kraft-Engel Management agent, Dan North. Moving with North to FAM are composers and

Russia's top court bars anti-war party from parliamentary vote

LONDON, Aug 10 - Russia's Supreme Court on Monday barred the liberal Yabloko party from contesting September's parliamentary elections, sidelining the only officially registered party that opposes Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Does renters insurance cover theft?

Two aircraft intercepted while Trump watched New Jersey golf tournament

The North American Aerospace ​Defense Command (NORAD) on Sunday said it intercepted two aircraft over Bedminster, N.J., where President Trump watched the LIV Golf Bedminster tournament at his New Jersey golf course. According to NORAD in a statement, "F-16s intercepted multiple

Mike Epps Signs With Independent Artist Group for Representation (EXCLUSIVE)

Comedian and actor Mike Epps has signed with Independent Artist Group (IAG) for representation of his production company Indiana 1 Productions, as well as all other agency areas. The signing comes on the heels of Epps’ “We Them One’s Comedy Tour,” which sold out several arenas

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen mulls dropping $56B eBay takeover bid: report

Cohen – who became a favorite of retail investors as GameStop rose to “meme stock” prominence – is instead considering proposing a partnership that would allow eBay access to GameStop’s base of approximately 1,600 US stores, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the

Resident Evil Is Entertaining Zombie, Girl-Power Action That Has Nothing To Do With The Game

And you know what, I'm OK with that

What to know about the Patriot Games

President Trump is headed to Geneva, Ohio, on Tuesday to cheer on young Americans participating in the Patriot Games, a sporting competition created by his administration to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. One male and one female athlete from each of the 50 states were

Sly Cooper Might Be The Future Of 3D Platformers, A Genre That Will Thrive Forever

Up and coming studio Sucker Punch has entered the ring as a PlayStation platformer mainstay

I Can’t Believe They’re Already Making A Sequel To Golden Sun, The Best Game Boy Advance RPG

Part 2 of Camelot's epic GBA RPG is coming sooner than we thought

The Internet Reacts To The Release Of Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones: ‘CG Yoda is brilliant’

The latest entry in George Lucas' epic sci-fi saga is now in theaters nationwide

GameStop Raises $325 Million In IPO As Barnes & Noble Bets Big On Video Games

The unit of Barnes & Noble is the single biggest game seller in the U.S.

The Elder Scrolls’ World Is Bigger, More Beautiful, And More Customizable Than Ever In Its Latest Adventure

Critics found a lot to pull apart in this anticipated sequel to Daggerfall , but found Morrowind was more than the sum of its parts

Critics Adore Super Mario Sunshine: ‘My Apartment Is In Shambles. Mario Has Arrived’

Critics adore Mario’s latest jump in 3D, even if it’s not as groundbreaking as they’d have hoped

When fever isn't the answer: Infected tadpoles cool themselves to fight viruses

Fever is one of the best-known mechanisms by which animals combat infectious diseases. Sick animals can increase their body temperature in two ways: through physiological regulation, by altering internal metabolic processes, or through behavioral changes, such as seeking warmer

Seven practices can help open organizations balance transparency, inclusion and power

John Meluso, assistant teaching professor in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering's Systems Engineering Program, is the lead author of a new perspective paper discussing the history of "openness" and offering guidance on how organizations and researchers can use and

Turtle Sex Determination Just Got a Lot Weirder

Tiny antenna-like cell appendages play an outsized role The post Turtle Sex Determination Just Got a Lot Weirder appeared first on Nautilus .

Welcome To Warp Week At Kotaku: The 2002 Edition

Nintendo is on the ropes and gaming's moral panic is in full swing

Morgan Freeman on His New Blues Album and His Action-Star Dreams

Freeman discusses his new album, Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience, why he won't retire, and more

We are chasing Ebola virus - it is ahead of us, WHO warns

Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.

Netflix’s 112-Minute Sci-Fi Thriller Is Officially #1 Worldwide Despite Terrible Rotten Tomatoes Score

The Last House has become Netflix’s most-watched movie worldwide despite a 27% Rotten Tomatoes score and harsh reviews of its sci-fi twists.

Trump says Iran must pay compensation for those it has killed and wounded

Aug 10 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will demand that Iran pay compensation for "all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded," in response to Iran seeking compensation for the damages it has incurred from U.S. and Israeli attacks.

Steam user data 'may have been compromised' by a cyberattack targeting Valve's European shipping partner

An attack targeting CEVA Logistics "likely" exposed the personal information of European customers who ordered Steam hardware, Valve says.

One Of The Year’s Best Indie Games Sold Over 1 Million Copies In Less Than A Week

Co-op puzzle explorer Big Walk is a big hit and the best-reviewed game of 2026

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: NetApp, Intel, Apple, Doximity, Verisk Analytics & more

These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves midday.

Actually, AOC, Woke 1.0 Did a Lot of Good Things for This Country

State Representative Francesca Hong, the frontrunner in tomorrow’s Democratic Wisconsin gubernatorial Wisconsin primary, has been dogged by tweets she wrote back in 2020, most notably those calling for defunding and abolishing the police and no longer celebrating Thanksgiving .

Forage crop gets growth boost from recently discovered beneficial bacterial species

From project to product—such success stories are rare in basic agricultural research. In this case, researchers at the Julius Kühn Institute (JKI) in Braunschweig discovered a new species of nodule-forming bacteria at the roots of sainfoin, which gives the forage crop a growth

Ticklish spots are shared across cultures, but why they are ticklish is more complex than it seems

People from different cultural backgrounds are tickled in remarkably similar ways. They laugh, resist and are usually tickled by family members or friends. They are also ticklish in the same body regions. These are among the findings of a study published recently in Nature

Cleveland Fed's Hammack: It will take more than one interest rate hike to bring down inflation

Corporate earnings soared in Q2, with AI as the 'growth engine': Chart of the Day

The Doulas Who Help Us Die . “Instead of assisting...

The Doulas Who Help Us Die . “Instead of assisting in the birthing room or the nursery, end-of-life doulas could keep vigil over people during their last hours, providing comfort and companionship and helping a family find peace.”

Trump demands compensation for US from Iran

President Trump on Monday demanded reparations from Iran for those who have died amid the conflict, after Tehran called for compensation for damages. “I see that Representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran are asking for compensation for the damage done to them during the

Pleasing no one: Netanyahu puts election first with Gaza decision

Faced with a divisive US-led Gaza plan just before elections that could end his career, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to choose between pleasing his ally Donald Trump or his right-wing base. In rejecting the plan, he may not please anyone. The decision is a

20 Years Later, Fan Finds New Secret In One Of The Best Star Wars Games Ever Made

Oh nice, I have another reason to boot up the original Star Wars: Battlefront 2

Colombia rocked by 7.4 magnitude earthquake—its largest in the past decade

This seismic event is of a similar magnitude to the pair of earthquakes that hit Venezuela in June

20 Years Later, One of the Best Platformers Ever Officially Makes A Comeback

The classic zen-platformer is back for its 20th anniversary thanks to the devs behind Chasm