High On Life 2′s Intro Is One Of The Best Video Game Openings Ever
More games should include fast-paced montages at the start and stop wasting my time
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Wild Pokémon Rumor Claims FireRed And LeafGreen Are Coming To Switch 2 And Fans Aren’t Sure How To Feel
Rumors are swirling ahead of the series’ 30th anniversary
The changing chemistry of invasive death cap mushrooms
The California Department of Public Health reported 39 related poisonings in the last three months, leading to the death of four people, at least three liver transplants, and many more people made sick. The culprit? In each case, it is believed death cap mushrooms are the source.
'5,000,000 Henrys' and they're all quite hungry: KCD2 has sold gangbusters since its launch last year
Jesus Christ be praised.
Fentanyl makeover: Core structural redesign could lead to safer pain medications
Fentanyl is one of the most effective drugs for managing severe pain, yet it carries substantial risks of addiction and respiratory depression, the dangerous and sometimes fatal slowed breathing. These safety concerns have limited the use of the drug despite how well it works.
Africa: Lack of Processing Capacity Hurting Africa's Economy - Rabiu
[Daily Trust] The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has urged African governments, financiers and private sector leaders to urgently pivot the continent's economic model from raw resource extraction to large-scale processing and industrial transformation.
Africa: 'Africa to Attract $50bn in Oil and Gas Investment'
[Daily Trust] The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has stated that Africa is projected to attract between $48 billion and $50bn in the oil and gas sector in 2026.
Factbox-Norway diplomats and politicians found in Epstein files
By Johan Ahlander and Terje Solsvik STOCKHOLM, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Norway has been rocked by the release of millions of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein and indicating that leading politicians and top diplomats had extensive contact with the U.S. sex offender who died by
Putin's children's commissioner says six kids to reunite with families in Russia and Ukraine, thanks Melania Trump
MOSCOW, Feb 12 - Russia's presidential commissioner for children's rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, said on Thursday that six more children were being reunited with their families in Russia and Ukraine and credited U.S. First Lady Melania Trump.
Kerry Washington, Zinzi Coogler, Chase Infiniti and LaTanya Richardson Jackson Named Essence Black Women in Hollywood Honorees
Essence has announced the honorees for the 19th annual Black Women in Hollywood ceremony, honoring a cross-generational group of performers, producers and creative leaders. The 2026 class includes Chase Infiniti, Kerry Washington, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Zinzi Coogler.
Joe Rogan Refused to Meet Jeffrey Epstein in 2017, Then Ended Up in the Epstein Files: They Tried to ‘Get Me to Meet Him. I Was Like, Bitch Are You High?’
Joe Rogan reacted on Tuesday’s episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” (via The Daily Beast) to being cited in the Jeffrey Epstein files, noting that “I’m in the files for not going.” The podcast host was interviewing Cheryl Hines when the topic of Epstein was brought up.
'Please let us focus on making our game in peace' developer says to whoever is behind a slew of fake positive reviews that it swears definitely isn't them
Starsand Island's reputation is off to a bit of a rocky start.
Ethereal Kites by Hai-Wen Lin Transform into Elegant Garments and Sculptures
"What does it mean to care for, drape, dress, and accommodate change and instability?" 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 Ethereal Kites by Hai-Wen
Lebanese Love Story ‘A Sad and Beautiful World’ Sells to North America, China and More Territories (EXCLUSIVE)
Cyril Aris’ “A Sad and Beautiful World,” a Beirut-set love story which represented Lebanon in the Oscar race, has secured North American distribution with Watermelon Pictures. Represented internationally by Paradise City Sales, the movie world premiered at last year’s Venice
“Any serious push to account for the actions of...
“Any serious push to account for the actions of this government — to abolish the president’s private army, restructure immigration enforcement and punish anyone responsible for wrongdoing — must include recompense and repair for its victims .”
Mercedes-Benz earnings slashed by more than half on $1.2B hit from Trump’s tariffs
Mercedes-Benz Group on Thursday reported dismal 2025 earnings – and warned that more challenges are on the way as it faces a $1.2 billion hit related to tariff costs.
One of my favourite TTRPGs is releasing an expansion that goes from gothic horror heists to a psychedelic 60s sci-fi dystopia inspired by Deathloop, where the dead feed an oversaturated sky
What's the Blades in the Dark equivalent of D&D's Spelljammer? The swingin' sixties, apparently.
I finished Arc Raiders' new Shared Watch event in a single evening thanks to this one easy-to-craft item
Don't sleep on Seeker Grenades.
Resident Evil 4 Remake Slammed On Steam For New DRM That Makes The Game Run Worse
Performance has taken a hit after switching from Denuvo
Judge temporarily bars transfer of ex-death row inmates to 'supermax' facility
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring 20 ex-death row inmates, granted clemency by former President Biden, to the most restrictive "supermax" prison in the nation. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly, an appointee of President Trump,
Probe ordered into Daily Mail owner's £500m takeover of Telegraph
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy orders a review of the deal on public interest and competition grounds.
Bondi Torched After Photo Shows She Tracks Lawmakers’ Epstein Searches
Attorney General Pam Bondi was slammed for spying on members of Congress who viewed the Department of Justice’s unredacted files on Jeffrey Epstein. When Bondi appeared at a House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday, she repeatedly referred to a binder of prewritten personal
youbet Announce New Self-Titled Album: Hear “Ground Kiss”
Last month, youbet returned with “Deny,” Nick Llobet’s first new material since their 2024 album Way To Be. Now, the Brooklyn indie musician is announcing a new self-titled record and the news that the solo project has transformed into a duo with the addition of new member
