Dispatch's Mr. Whiskey is a leftover from the game's Pokémon-style origins
AdHoc originally made Dispatch as a hero mentor game, with Mr Whiskey as a "starter Pokémon," but he didn't fit the game's feel-good vision over time
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Dow jumps over 300 points — on pace for 4th straight day of gains as Santa visits NYSE
Investors parsed fresh economic data and doubled down on bets the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December.
Elizabeth Olsen's new afterlife rom-com Eternity has a strange scientific origin
Eternity director David Freyne answers the big questions about his Elizabeth Olsen rom-com: Why is Eternity so cruel, and who's making the rules?
JBL Xtreme 3 Falls Below Last Year’s Black Friday Price, Breaking Pricing Rules for Portable Speakers
Save over $130 on one of the top-rated portable Bluetooth speakers with huge sound and the ability to withstand a soaking. The post JBL Xtreme 3 Falls Below Last Year’s Black Friday Price, Breaking Pricing Rules for Portable Speakers appeared first on Kotaku .
Tara Reid ‘Willing to Prosecute’ After Alleged Drugging at Hotel Bar
Cops in Rosemont, Illinois are investigating the incident after the actress filed a police report
Plants use engineering principles to push through hard soil
Across the globe, soil compaction is becoming an ever more serious challenge. Heavy vehicles and machinery in modern agriculture compress the soil to such an extent that crops struggle to grow. In many regions, the problem is aggravated by drought linked to climate change.
Mystery over flood disaster leader's missing hour in Spanish car park
The former leader of Valencia region, Carlos Mazón, comes under fresh scrutiny over his actions on the day of the flood.
Amazon Hits LEGO Hard on Star Wars Set, Darth Vader and Clone Troopers Sink to All-Time Bottom
Recreate A New Hope's opening with seven mini-figures (and Darth Vader). The post Amazon Hits LEGO Hard on Star Wars Set, Darth Vader and Clone Troopers Sink to All-Time Bottom appeared first on Kotaku .
Making LAZY plants stand up: Research reveals new pathway plants use to detect gravity
A study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has revealed a previously unknown pathway plants use to detect gravity and orient the direction they grow in. Publishing in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study may one day open the door for
Shop-bought cable helps power two quantum networks
For decades, physicists have dreamed of a quantum internet: a planetary web of ultrasecure communications and super-powered computation built not from electrical signals, but from the ghostly connections between particles of light.
André Holland, Zazie Beetz, Kate Mara’s ‘The Dutchman’ Sets Early 2026 Release (Exclusive)
Director Andre Gaines' feature adaptation of the Obie Award-winning play will hit theaters from Rogue Pictures and Inaugural Entertainment after premiering at SXSW.
Kitchen Management Makes For The Perfect Chaotic Typing Game
How to make Diner Dash even more sweaty? Add typing The post Kitchen Management Makes For The Perfect Chaotic Typing Game appeared first on Kotaku .
The challenges facing waste collection
EU auditors say that many EU countries struggle to meet the targets for reusing and recycling municipal waste. Instead, it is said, they still rely too heavily on landfill because of financial constraints and weaknesses in their waste management plans. This is according to a
In ‘Terminal Classic,’ Timo Fahler Grapples with Dualities and Contradictions
Fahler's slouched "flag" is one of a number of recent stained glass sculptures on view in his solo exhibition at Sebastian Gladstone. 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
I'm impatiently waiting for Fallout Season 2 by calculating the odds of my favorite New Vegas characters making an appearance
Place your bets.
Campbell’s says it doesn’t use ‘3-D printed chicken’ after shocking alleged remarks from exec in lawsuit
Campbell’s veep Martin Bally was caught describing the soup as "bioengineered meat" and saying, "I don’t wanna eat a piece of chicken that came from a 3-D printer," according to a suit a former employee filed last week in Michigan.
Georgia prosecutor drops 2020 election interference case against Trump
The state charges were part of the last remaining criminal case against the US president stemming from the 2020 election.
Mavi on ‘The Pilot,’ Sobriety and Becoming One of Rap’s Most Intentional Voices
The Charlotte rapper explains the making of The Pilot , his decision to quit drinking, the Afrofuturist vision of First In Flight and why Black community work drives his next era
Old air samples hint at effects of climate change
Through DNA analysis of old air samples collected by the Swedish Armed Forces, researchers at Lund University in Sweden can show that spore dispersal of northern mosses has shifted over the past 35 years. It now starts several weeks earlier, revealing how quickly nature's
Floods in Thailand, Malaysia kill over 30, displace thousands
Tens of thousands of people in Thailand and neighboring Malaysia were displaced by widespread flooding, with streets submerged, homes inundated and at least 34 dead, officials said Wednesday.
Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Races to $10 Million in Previews, Second-Biggest Start for Disney Animation
“Zootopia 2” is off to the box office races. Disney’s animated sequel about anthropomorphic animals has earned $10.2 million in preview screenings on Tuesday. Those ticket sales are the second-highest ever preview start for Walt Disney Animation Studios, behind “Moana 2” ($13.8
Georgia Kills Historic Election-Meddling Case Against Trump and Allies
A Georgia prosecutor has officially dropped the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) case against President Donald Trump and his allies for interfering in the 2020 election. The RICO charges—filed by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in 2023—were
Forget Mac Mini, Amazon Drops This 4.6-Star Intel i7 Gaming Mini PC to a Record Low as It Clears Out Stock (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD)
KAMRUI has reduced the price of its Hyper H2 mini gaming PC by over $300 for a limited time. The post Forget Mac Mini, Amazon Drops This 4.6-Star Intel i7 Gaming Mini PC to a Record Low as It Clears Out Stock (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) appeared first on Kotaku .
FAA investigating Amazon after Texas drone mishap
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Wednesday it is investigating Amazon after one of its drones struck an internet cable in Texas last week. The drone, an MK30 delivery aircraft, struck a line in Waco, Texas, at roughly 12:45 p.m. local time last Tuesday, the FAA
What meadows reveal about the future: Spatial data can predict biodiversity loss before species disappear
Meadows once teeming with buzzing insects and colorful plants are quietly losing their diversity. But how fast is this change happening and can we detect it before species disappear? A German-Swiss research team led by Professor Dr. Lena Neuenkamp of Bielefeld University has
The Slow Collapse Of Embracer Continues As It Sells More Studios
Also: Nintendo Classics gets some great new retro games, Black Ops 7 's best mode is improved, and NBA Jam 's announcer reveals what he was paid The post The Slow Collapse Of Embracer Continues As It Sells More Studios appeared first on Kotaku .
Uncovering a new genetic code in archaea opens doors for bioengineering applications
The genetic code is the recipe for life, and provides the instructions for how to make proteins, generally using just 20 amino acids. But certain groups of microbes have an expanded genetic code, in which one or two additional amino acids are inserted into the protein—a finding
Dem Plans to Force Republicans to Vote on Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon
House Democrats, led by Representative Jamie Raskin, are trying to force Republicans on the record against Ghislaine Maxwell. Raskin introduced a resolution Wednesday “expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to any grant of commutation, clemency, or pardon to
Only nine countries doing well on municipal waste recycling, EU auditors say
The European Court of Auditors says a frail recycling industry, poor funding management and insufficient funds are all major obstacles.
Most people struggle to spot pain in horses, according to study
New research from ARU Writtle, part of Anglia Ruskin University, has found that most people struggle to recognize when a horse is in pain—a finding that could have serious implications for animal welfare.
Drug-resistant bacteria and genes found to move freely among people, animals and the environment
By analyzing Escherichia coli (E. coli) genomes, researchers have shown that antimicrobial resistant bacteria and the genes that confer resistance move between bacterial hosts and across ecological compartments freely in Eastern Africa. This could help inform future public
Berlin station tops German railway crime list as violent offences surge
Violent crime at German railway stations showed a marked increase in 2024, with Berlin's central station recording the highest number of incidents. Federal Police and Deutsche Bahn are intensifying security measures to combat the issue.
James Van Der Beek Posts Heartfelt Video in His ‘Varsity Blues’ Jersey to Support Cancer Battle Auction: ‘Thank You for the Love, Prayers and Support’
James Van Der Beek suited up in his “Varsity Blues” football jersey to help raise money for his cancer treatment and other families going through the same battle. “By popular demand! My favorite jersey. Maybe it was all fun plays we got run in the football sequences for the
New finds in Turkey's southeast add to picture of Neolithic age
By Ceyda Caglayan SANLIURFA, Turkey (Reuters) -Turkey unveiled dozens of new finds at a major archaeological site in southeast Turkey on Wednesday, giving fresh insight into an area seen as showing humanity's transition from hunter-gatherers to settled societies more than
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is coming to PC, according to leaked rating
A now-deleted ESRB rating indicates Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will release on PC, and likely sooner than first expected.
The Disney+ and Hulu Bundle Is Discounted to $2.99/Month With This Black Friday Deal — Just in Time for New Holiday Programming
Looking for a great streaming deal? The Disney+ and Hulu Bundle is down to its lowest price since the streamer’s price hikes last October. Hulu is down to an unbeatable $2.99/month for 12 months with this limited-time Black Friday bundle deal. The deal, which runs through
Social Agent App Offers Uber-Like Service for Content Production and Video Editing
Three industry insiders have launched an app designed to serve as an Uber-like platform for connecting users with professional for content creators, video editors, producers and videographers. Social Agent matches experienced pros with people in need of creating a reel or a
