Gabe Newell once said Steam wasn't 'the answer to digital distribution,' proving that even Gabe Newell is wrong about stuff sometimes
Newell said things "change dramatically" every two or three years, but not all things, as it turns out.
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Maialen Beloki Named Director of the San Sebastián Festival
Maialen Beloki has been appointed director of Spain’s San Sebastián Film Festival. Beloki, who has served as one of the deputy directors of the San Sebastián Film Festival from 2016, will take over from José Luis Rebordinos in January following 2027. Rebordinos has made public
Jeffries says AI data centers will be Dem priority
‘We have to protect the American rate payer,’ Jeffries says.
Sarah McLachlan on the Lasting Impact of Lilith Fair: ‘Kindness and Joy Are Revolutionary Acts’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is April 27, 2026, which means it’s 10 days until the May 7 entry deadline for programs that identify as Primetime programming by virtue of genre and were originally presented June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. It’s also 45 days until
The Death of the Art School
The rampant corporatization and "administrification" of American higher-education institutions has turned students into mere consumers.
London’s housing crash is a cautionary tale for NYC as Mamdani eyes second-home tax
A wave of taxes on second homes in the British capital has already cooled what was once a red-hot market.
Here’s What It Was Like When Olivia Rodrigo Popped Up at a Brooklyn Open Mic
Local musician Industry Monk, who performed just before Rodrigo's surprise appearance, tells us all the details
The Valve-approved Half-Life remake is joining the Garry's Mod family 'by popular demand'
The 20-year-old sandbox game keeps expanding.
Pussy Riot Shows Art by Russia’s Prisoners in New Protest Exhibition
The show at Ritsche-Fisch Galerie in France features work by people currently or formerly imprisoned in Russia, including Ukrainian civilians.
NBA YoungBoy Fans Turn Movie Theaters Into Concerts for ‘American YoungBoy’
Viral clips of packed, rowdy screenings helped turn the rapper’s tour documentary into an unlikely opening-weekend box office story, with the film earning a reported $1.2 million domestically
Blizzard brought Korn out of its 4-year hiatus to write a song for Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, confirming that nu metal is and always was sick as hell
Demon lords like Mephisto would approve of this one, I know it.
Why Cooperation Falls Apart Over Time
It’s a question of motivation The post Why Cooperation Falls Apart Over Time appeared first on Nautilus .
The Week In Games: Peak Diablo 4 And The Return Of Heroes Of Might And Magic
Lord of Hatred might be a high-water mark for Blizzard's action-RPG
Diablo 4. Lord of Hatred gives us first Korn song in 4 years
Blizzard and Korn teamed up for a new song inspired by Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred. We spoke to Korn frontman Jonathan Davis about the new collab.
United CEO: Travelers would benefit from American Airlines merger
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said Monday that American Airlines “declined to engage” in talks of a merger between the two companies, which he argued would benefit travelers in the U.S. In a lengthy press release, Kirby said that he “approached American” about a merger
Gingrich: 'Disgusting and inhumane' for O'Donnell to read WHCA shooting suspect's manifesto
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) said Monday morning that it was “disgusting and inhumane” for CBS News’s Norah O’Donnell to read a reported manifesto of the suspected gunman at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner. “Norah O’Donnell may have
German Chancellor Says Trump Is Being Totally “Humiliated” by Iran
Germany thinks Iran is getting the better of Donald Trump in negotiations. On Wednesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told a group of secondary school students in western Germany that “there is a sense that a whole nation is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership,
Gerry Conway, comics legend and creator of The Punisher, has died at age 73
Gerry Conway was a comics legend who created countless iconic characters across Marvel and DC.
Big Arc Raiders update adds a massive new enemy
Arc Raiders' Riven Tides update launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X tomorrow, adding a new map, large arc, and limited-time event
Terrifying Details Exposed on Who Built Epstein’s New Mexico Ranch
A prominent commercial contractor with government ties built a secluded residence in the New Mexico desert for Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein purchased Zorro Ranch from former Democratic Governor Bruce King in 1993. Then he hired Bradbury Stamm Construction, a company better known
National Trust not dropping Trump ballroom lawsuit despite DOJ request
A preservation group is not backing down from its lawsuit over President Trump’s White House ballroom project, a lawyer for the group said in a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Sunday. “I write to acknowledge receipt of your letter requesting that the National Trust
2026 ACM Awards: The Complete Winners List
From Entertainer of the Year to the New Artist categories
DOJ Cuts a Second Deal With Trump Ally Michael Flynn
The Department of Justice has reached a second agreement to fork over taxpayer dollars to President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, Michael Flynn. A brief document filed in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims Friday stated that the parties had agreed to a
Nintendo’s Cinematic Universe Could Be Another ‘Everyone Is Here’ Moment With Kirby, Star Fox, Luigi’s Mansion, And More
Okay nevermind, I'm tired just thinking about it
Pokémon would never try the things this Steam clone game does
Olympus Rangers comes with vast customization options, mod support, and multiplayer modes that are entirely absent from Game Freak's titles
Taylor Swift Files Sound and Image Trademarks as AI Deepfake Concerns Grow
The singer’s company filed three applications pertaining to an image of Swift performing and the phrases “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift” and “Hey, it’s Taylor."
Crocheted Technology
Nicole Nikolich is a textile artist whose current focus is making crochet artworks that reference old school technology . You can explore her work on her website, at Paradigm Gallery and on Instagram . Some of her artworks are available for sale here . I’m a sucker for these
Joe Macken Spent 22 Years Building a Miniature New York by Hand
“It’s a lifelong project,” he said about the 50-foot replica, now on view at the Museum of the City of New York. “I’ll never, ever, ever be finished with it.”
Ukraine summons Israel's ambassador over allegedly stolen grain being shipped to Haifa
Kyiv has warned Israel of a brewing diplomatic crisis, should authorities permit a vessel carrying grain allegedly stolen from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories to dock and unload.
AI is confronting a supply-chain crunch
Hardware-makers are failing to invest enough to keep up with demand
Google workers urge CEO to reject classified AI work with Pentagon
Hundreds of employees at Google are pressing the company’s CEO to reject any deal with the Pentagon to use the company's artificial intelligence in classified settings, warning of the same risks as Anthropic before it was banned in military work earlier this year. The letter,
Valve’s New Steam Controller: The Kotaku Review
The next piece of gaming hardware from the company behind Half-Life is a fantastic gamepad that ain't cheap
New Morrowind mod not only adds Sekiro parry, it quietly overhauls the RPG's most controversial mechanic
Missing attacks never felt good in Morrowind.
Live Nation Unveils $30 Summer Concert Series Featuring Luke Bryan, Kid Cudi, the Pussycat Dolls and More
Live Nation is turning the music up this summer. The entertainment ticketing company just unveiled its lineup for its annual “Summer of Live” series, which offers $30 tickets to more than 4,000 shows across the U.S and Canada. Participating concerts span multiple genres, from
Iraqi president nominates Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate
Iraq’s newly elected president nominated businessman Ali al-Zaidi as the country’s prime minister-designate on Monday, after he was endorsed by the country’s main Shia alliance.“President Nizar Amede has tasked Ali al-Zaidi, the candidate of the largest parliamentary bloc, with
Lady Gaga and Doechii Serve Sass and High Fashion in ‘Runway’ Music Video
Lady Gaga and Doechii have released the music video for their latest collaboration, “Runway,” serving sass and high fashion in the Parris Goebel-directed clip. The song features in 20th Century Studios’ upcoming film, “The Devil Wears Prada 2″ and plays during a
Hootie and the Blowfish Make Their Stagecoach Debut With Deep-Fried Jams and Public Enemy
The Nineties favorites created crossover magic when they welcomed Chuck D and Flavor Flav for a performance of “Fight the Power”
Iraq's Shiite alliance nominates Ali al-Zaidi as PM candidate: What to know
Ali al-Zaidi, who leads a bank accused of money laundering, received support from previous nominee Nouri al-Maliki and incumbent Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, though it remains unclear whether the Trump administration will approve of him.
Lawyers for Sam Altman’s sister quit representing her in sex-abuse lawsuit against OpenAI CEO
The law fimrs cited "an unfortunate general breakdown in the attorney-client relationship" and said continuing to represent Annie Altman in the civil lawsuit was "impracticable."
duendita – “roasting that ass” & “as i am”
Berlin-based, Queens-born musician duendita will release her new album existential thottie in just a couple of days. We’ve heard a few samples of it already with singles like “super sad!” and “beach,” and today she’s sharing another pair of new songs, “roasting that ass” and
At least four killed and dozens injured in Indonesia train crash
Officials say a commuter train and a long-distance train collided on the outskirts of Jakarta on Monday.
‘Django/Zorro’ Movie Revived at Sony as Quentin Tarantino’s Comic Adaptation Lands ‘L.A. Confidential’ Writer
Brian Helgeland, an Oscar-winner for “L.A. Confidential,” has been tapped to write a crossover film about characters from “Django Unchained” and “The Mask of Zorro.” Although based on the 2014 comic series co-written by Quentin Tarantino and Matt Wagner, the untitled movie will
Jamie Raskin’s Harsh Trump Takedown on CNN Has Damning Hidden Message
Of all the media exchanges that unfolded in the wake of a deranged gunman’s attack on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the most telling by far was the one between CNN’s Dana Bash and Representative Jamie Raskin on Sunday. Bash suggested Democrats bore some blame for the
Watch live: Jeffries news conference
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will address reporters on Monday afternoon. Jeffries said on Sunday that House Democrats would not focus on impeaching President Trump if they win a majority in the lower chamber during the midterm elections. Watch the news
What Happens When Giants Disappear from Ecosystems?
Big animals leave big holes in the food web The post What Happens When Giants Disappear from Ecosystems? appeared first on Nautilus .
Suspected Trump shooter's game pulled from sale on Steam after flood of meme reviews
Bohrdom found new attention after the incident.
Valve on the $99 Steam Controller: 'I do know price has gone up from where we originally wanted it to be'
Almost inevitably, Valve's new PC pad is pricier than we'd all hoped.
Virginia Supreme Court mulls legality of Democratic redistricting referendum
The Virginia Supreme Court on Monday mulled the legality of Democrats' redistricting referendum that gave the party a more favorable edge ahead of the midterms. The state's highest court heard oral arguments Monday morning in a case brought forth by Republicans, arguing state
Trump demands ABC sack TV comedian Jimmy Kimmel after 'despicable' joke
First Lady Melania Trump lalso ashed out at Kimmel, even though the joke in question had been made in a monologue days before the shooting incident in Washington on Saturday.