Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 4 Cool Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To
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Song Dong’s Monumental Installations Mirror Memories, Globalization, and Impermanence
The Beijing-based artist's participatory installation "Borrow Light" just opened at the 36th São Paolo Biennial. 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
After His Microbudget Debut Haunted 2 Million People on YouTube, Curry Barker Brings ‘Crazy Horror’ to TIFF With Twisted Love Story ‘Obsession’
Curry Barker made headlines at this very publication by making a feature length slasher called “Milk & Serial” for $800, posting it to watch for free on YouTube and watching it become a viral sensation. A year later, a lot has changed. “Milk” never slowed in momentum, with over
Steven Spielberg reportedly wanted to direct the Call of Duty movie, but Activision didn't want to give up creative control: 'Imagine turning down the guy who made Saving Private Ryan'
God forbid they might make a good film!
Amazon-backed Anthropic agrees to pay authors $1.5B to settle historic AI copyright lawsuit
A group of authors accused the artificial intelligence company of using their books to train its AI chatbot Claude without permission.
Khanna on Trump National Guard deployments: 'He seems to really want to be mayor'
California Rep. Ro Khanna (D) on Thursday suggested President Trump launch a mayoral campaign due to his repeated involvement in local conflicts across the country. “I wonder if President Trump ran for the wrong job because he seems to really want to be mayor. I mean, if he
Tame Impala Announce U.S. Arena Tour
Kevin Parker’s psychedelic outfit Tame Impala announced new album Deadbeat earlier this week
Trump to unveil Department of War as global tensions rise
{beacon} PRESIDENT TRUMP will sign an an executive order Friday formally changing the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War, as U.S. tensions grow with Venezuela, China, Russia and India. Republicans in Congress unveiled companion legislation to make the
States warn OpenAI of 'serious concerns' with chatbot
California and Delaware warned OpenAI on Friday that they have “serious concerns” about the AI company’s safety practices in the wake of several recent deaths reportedly connected to ChatGPT. In a letter to the OpenAI board, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Delaware
‘Alien: Romulus’ Director Fede Alvarez Not Returning for Sequel: ‘I’m Gonna Pass the Torch on This One’
Fede Alvarez, who reinvigorated the “Alien” franchise on the big screen last year with “Alien: Romulus,” won’t be returning for the sequel, he revealed. Speaking to TooFab, Alvarez said he will stay on as a producer for the “Alien: Romulus” sequel, but he and Ridley Scott will
Eric Adams says he would consider other jobs, 'no formal offers' made
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Friday he plans to keep up his reelection campaign amid chatter about a possible Trump administration position, though he suggested he’s open to hearing about other opportunities to serve the country. “Serving New Yorkers as their mayor is
Scientists tap 'secret' fresh water under the ocean, raising hopes for a thirsty world
Deep in Earth's past, an icy landscape became a seascape as the ice melted and the oceans rose off what is now the northeastern United States. Nearly 50 years ago, a U.S. government ship searching for minerals and hydrocarbons in the area drilled into the seafloor to see what
Trump slashes tariffs on Japanese cars after striking trade deal with Tokyo
“This is a massive agreement — a great deal for everybody,” Trump boasted when the pact was first announced.
Eiffel Tower to honor 72 women scholars to ensure gender parity
Gustave Eiffel, who designed France's world-famous monument, had the names of 72 scholars inscribed on the base of the tower in golden letters. All of them men.
Examining the Legacy of Fascist Cinema’s Grand Dame
A new documentary about Leni Riefenstahl shows that aesthetics and politics are inextricably linked, and that no image is innocent when wielded by the state.
‘NBA 2K26’: Here’s Where to Score the Game Online
Ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, the latest “NBA 2K” is here! The newest entry in the gaming franchise is the biggest yet with all 30 NBA teams with superstar players, including LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Donovan Mitchell, Nikola Jokić, Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo,
Mark Volman (The Turtles, Flo & Eddie) Dead At 78
Mark Volman, the musician who co-founded the Turtles and the offshoot band Flo & Eddie, became an important fixture of Frank Zappa’s Mothers Of Invention, and changed the course of sampling with his lawsuit against De La Soul, has died. Volman revealed in 2023 that he was
15 dead after new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Health officials have recorded at least 28 suspected cases amid the central African nation’s 16th outbreak of the deadly disease.
Green Day Share First Teaser for Coming-of-Age Road Trip Comedy ‘New Years Rev’
A young band called the Analog Dogs drive from Kansas to California after being tricked into thinking they’ve won the chance to open for their heroes
Brazil clinches deal to sell Japan animal fat products
Eager to find alternatives for Brazilian exports after the 50% tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, authorities in the South American country announced this week an arrangement with Japan for the export of poultry, pork, and beef fat products.
Watch live: Trump expected to announce 'Department of War' rebrand
President Trump is slated to give remarks from the Oval Office on Friday related to his push to rebrand the Defense Department as the "Department of War." Trump is expected to sign an executive order to revert the department to a previous label, after signaling in recent weeks
Anthropic to Pay $1.5 Billion to Settle Book Piracy Class Action Lawsuit
Anthropic has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle a class action lawsuit after it downloaded a massive trove of pirated books to train its large language models. The settlement amounts to about $3,000 per book and is believed to be the largest ever recovery in a U.S. copyright
‘The Librarians,’ Awards Hopeful Doc About Texas Book Bans From Sarah Jessica Parker, Drops First Trailer and Global Release Plans
“The Librarians” has unveiled its official trailer ahead of a global release this fall. Helmed by Kim A. Snyder, “The Librarians” is a documentary that follows small-town librarians in Granbury, Texas, who have found themselves at the center of a large-scale movement to defend
THR Returns to TIFF With Editorial Portrait Studio and Video Lounge Launching Today
The content studio, presented by Canada Goose, is being hosted at 1 Hotel Toronto and will feature a star-studded lineup of talent.
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded
‘Silent Friend’ Review: Ildikó Enyedi’s Utterly Enchanting New Film Speaks for the Trees
Thirty years ago or so, British arborist Thomas Pakenham had an unlikely bestseller with “Meetings With Remarkable Trees,” a lavish, photographically illustrated doorstop that, for a time, seemed to adorn at least every other coffee table in sight. The book, a valentine to the
Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Shares Spooky First Look at No Drama Horror Shorts Ahead of TIFF Premiere
TIFF audiences, prepare to be terrified as a new generation of horror filmmakers make their world premieres at the festival. The inaugural class of Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and TIFF’s “No Drama” Initiative will debut their horror short films during a special
Texas governor signs camp safety bills after deadly flooding
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed several pieces of legislation Friday to ensure camper safety after more than a dozen people were killed at Camp Mystic, a camp for children in the center of the state, during floods earlier this year. “As camper parents, Cecilia and I know the
Development Of FF7 Remake Part 3 And Kingdom Hearts 4 Are On Schedule, Says Director
The man behind both the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy and the Kingdom Hearts franchise says development on the next games is 'progressing really smoothly' The post Development Of FF7 Remake Part 3 And Kingdom Hearts 4 Are On Schedule, Says Director appeared
In a Fun New Twist, Trump Manages to Anger the NRA
Gun rights groups are, well, up in arms over reports that the Trump administration is considering banning transgender Americans from possessing firearms. As conservatives use the deadly mass shooting in Minneapolis last week to vilify the transgender community—the shooter was
UK: Deputy PM Rayner resigns amid property tax scandal
Angela Rayner turned in her resignation on Friday as British Deputy Prime Minister, housing minister, and deputy leader of the Labour Party. Her decision was prompted by a scandal over unpaid property taxes on an apartment in Hove on England’s southern coast.
How to defeat the Bell Beast in Hollow Knight: Silksong
Here's where to find the Bell Beast boss in Hollow Knight: Silksong, and how to defeat it to unlock fast travel.
Fede Alvarez Will Not Direct ‘Alien: Romulus’ Sequel
The filmmaker and co-writer Rodo Sayagues have completed a script, and now he and producer Ridley Scott are on the hunt for a new director.
Drake Told To ‘Chill Out’ By Ghostface Killah
'I've been called worse than that.' The post Drake Told To ‘Chill Out’ By Ghostface Killah appeared first on HipHopDX .
Diddy Makes Bid For Acquittal Or New Trial
He is sentenced next month. The post Diddy Makes Bid For Acquittal Or New Trial appeared first on HipHopDX .
Fallon Revs Up ‘Tonight Show’ for Detroit
Jimmy Fallon will take NBC’s “Tonight Show” to Detroit for a special episode, one of a handful of non-traditional broadcasts of the program he is undertaking in the fall. The late-night host will tape one “Tonight” episode at the Detroit Opera House on Sunday, September 14, and
Epstein survivors are speaking truth to power — will America listen?
Each time a survivor speaks publicly, our culture is forced to reckon with how deeply trafficking and sexual violence penetrate society’s most privileged layers.
FilmSharks Picks up Fantastic Fest Premiere ‘The Evil That Binds Us,’ a Thriller From Nico Postiglione (EXCLUSIVE)
FilmSharks has nabbed international sales rights to “The Evil That Binds Us” (“Todos los males”), a Chile-Mexico co-production from Nico Postiglione (“Immersion”) set to bow in competition at the upcoming edition of Austin’s Fantastic Fest. Backed by Oro Films, Whisky Content
White House ballroom demolition doesn't need approval: Trump-appointed panel chief
The White House does not need approval from the National Capital Planning Commission to begin demolition and site preparation work for President Trump's new ballroom project.
Algae grown on dairy effluent cuts mineral fertiliser use by 25%, scientists say
Researchers are developing bio-based fertilisers that reduce pollution, save energy and could curb Europe’s reliance on Russian imports. One promising solution: algae grown on wastewater.
Rich Amiri – “In & Out”
Late last year we checked in on the ascendent Boston rapper Rich Amiri as he released his career-best album War Ready . He’s already ramping up to a new one, Grit & Grace , which includes last month’s lead single “ Paranoid .” Today he’s back with another preview, “In & Out,”
Fans Are Trying To Crack A Cryptic, Unlisted Cyberpunk 2077 Video
Time to visit the nearest ripperdoc to get some tinfoil hats permanently installed The post Fans Are Trying To Crack A Cryptic, Unlisted Cyberpunk 2077 Video appeared first on Kotaku .
Texas Democrat has doubts GOP will pick up 5 seats with redistricting
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) said he thinks Republicans will gain three House seats after Texas's controversial redistricting, not the five President Trump is hoping for. Trump asked Texas Republicans to draw new districts to net five more Republican seats ahead of next year's
Here’s Why Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Getting Review-Bombed In China
A poor translation has tanked Steam reviews from Chinese-language fans The post Here’s Why Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Getting Review-Bombed In China appeared first on Kotaku .
Trump should send in the Guard to protect civil rights, like Eisenhower and Kennedy did
President Trump has proposed deploying federal troops to Chicago to fight violent crime, while Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker oppose the move, citing its potential to disrupt the lives of ordinary citizens.
British Director Oscar Hudson’s ‘Straight Circle’ Scores Top Venice Critics’ Week Prize
British director Oscar Hudson’s feature debut “Straight Circle,” an absurdist anti-war satire starring twins Elliott and Luke Tittensor as two soldiers of equal rank in opposing armies, is the big winner of the Venice Critics’ Week where it scooped the grand prize and the award
Mystery Abounds in Angela Burson’s Engimatic Paintings
What do the objects we surround ourselves with say about who we are? 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 Mystery Abounds in Angela Burson’s Engimatic
Edward Berger on ‘Ballad of a Small Player,’ Spritzing Colin Farrell and the Status of His ‘Bourne’ Movie
Berger’s sweaty noir about lies, loss and lucky gloves debuts at Toronto.
Both the Israelis and the Palestinians are obligated not to erase the other
Especially amid hysterical cries in Israel against the idea of a Palestinian state, the life-affirming elements of the Palestinian national movement must clearly oppose the notion of 'Palestine instead of Israel'
GOP senator stymies Georgia sanctions bill, puzzling democracy activists
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) is standing in the way of a bipartisan push to tighten sanctions on the country of Georgia, which lawmakers and advocates say is the best way to stand up for pro-democracy forces and counter Russian, Chinese and Iranian influence in the country.