Epic Games Store to test forums for 'top games,' walking back previous plans, and a technical overhaul is coming: 'We're ripping out the guts'
Epic also plans to introduce player profiles, avatars, and private messaging.
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Netflix and Warner Bros struggle to defend merger
Concerns were raised by a subcommittee including potential price rises and the future of cinemas.
'We're actively embracing generative AI,' Take-Two boss says, after previously expressing skepticism: 'We have hundreds of pilots and implementations across our company'
CEO Strauss Zelnick says generative AI remains a tool for enabling creators to do bigger and better things, but it sounds like a shift away from past comments.
Tom Llamas Will Tackle Trump Interview During Super Bowl Pre-Game for NBC News
Now it’s Tom Llamas’ turn to try his hand at a Super Bowl tradition: the pre-game interview with the President of the United States. Llamas, the anchor of “NBC Nightly News,” will sit down with President Donald Trump for an exclusive interview at the White House on Wednesday,
John Cena Is on the Run as Undercover CIA Agent in Mattel-Inspired ‘Matchbox’ Movie From Apple TV
Apple TV released the first images from Sam Hargrave’s actioner based on Mattel’s iconic toys, and set a release date of Oct. 9. Cena stars with Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris and Arturo Castro.
How Gambling Addiction Is Changing in a Polymarket World
The ways in which sports betting and predictive markets are ruining lives The post How Gambling Addiction Is Changing in a Polymarket World appeared first on Nautilus .
Minimalistic City Map Posters
This Github project from Ankur Gupta allows you to “generate beautiful, minimalist map posters for any city in the world”. There are a variety of different themes you can choose from and the resulting images are big enough to print out actual posters (20-inch height maximum).
Urban light pollution disrupts nighttime melatonin in wild nurse sharks
Artificial light from major coastal cities can disrupt the nighttime biology of sharks, according to new research that provides the first-ever measurements of melatonin—a hormone tied to biological rhythms—in wild sharks.
Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2 failed to meet expectations for Obsidian, but Grounded 2 was a hit, and the future is looking positive for the Pillars of Eternity universe
Obsidian's choice-driven first-person RPGs aren't hitting their lofty sales targets.
GTA 6 Doesn’t Mean The End Of GTA Online: ‘We’ll Continue To Support It’
Grand Theft Auto Online ain't being shutdown anytime soon, according to Take-Two's CEO The post GTA 6 Doesn’t Mean The End Of GTA Online: ‘We’ll Continue To Support It’ appeared first on Kotaku .
Ray Romano to Lead HBO Max Pilot ‘How to Survive Without Me’
Ray Romano is set for a lead role in the HBO Max drama pilot “How to Survive Without Me.” As previously reported, the pilot hails from writers and executive producers Greg Berlanti and Bash Doran, with the story by Berlanti, Doran and Robbie Rogers. The logline for the pilot
Africa: Investments in Africa Dominate Angolan President Agenda in Dubai
[ANGOP] Dubai -- The launch of a new investment initiative for the African continent constitutes one of the highlights of the agenda of the Angolan President, João Lourenço, during the World Summit of Governments that begins on Tuesday, in Dubai.
Republican, Democratic senators both perplexed over MAHA’s Denmark mania
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care The Big Story Republican, Democratic senators both perplexed over MAHA’s Denmark mania During a Senate hearing on Tuesday, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressed their confusion as to why proponents of the
Study finds long-term research partnerships can strengthen sustainable urban farming
In South and West Dallas, initiatives like Restorative Farms have turned vacant lots into hubs for fresh produce, job training, and sustainable practices such as hydroponics—helping combat food deserts and build local food networks. More complex than small community gardens,
Nelson Peltz Accuses Bob Iger of Backing Josh D’Amaro as CEO to Retain Power at Disney
Nelson Peltz is accusing Bob Iger of manipulating the Walt Disney Company’s CEO succession plan — pushing for Josh D’Amaro to succeed him — in order to retain power after he steps down from the top job. Peltz, the billionaire co-founder and CEO of Trian Fund Management,
David A. Ross Resigns From School of Visual Arts After Epstein Revelations
In January 2015, years after Epstein’s conviction, the former museum leader told him that he was “still proud” to call him a friend.
Trump eyes general license for Venezuela drilling
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump plans to enable expanded Venezuela drilling The Trump administration is preparing to issue a license to formally allow more companies to drill for oil in Venezuela. © Edgar Frias, Associated Press A
California officials move forward with plans to exterminate mule deer from island
Conservancy sees nonnative species as major threat to local biodiversity, while residents rally to preserve local identity California wildlife officials moved forward last week with a plan to eradicate a mule deer herd from Santa Catalina Island: extermination. The plan has
Cyberpunk 2 Director Explains Why First-Person Was Perfect For The Original RPG: ‘You’re A Mind Trapped In A Decaying Body’
He says the third-person perspective only works for characters like Geralt The post Cyberpunk 2 Director Explains Why First-Person Was Perfect For The Original RPG: ‘You’re A Mind Trapped In A Decaying Body’ appeared first on Kotaku .
Trump says he had 'very good meeting' with Colombia's Petro
President Trump said he had “a very good meeting” with Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday following the Colombian leader’s visit to the White House, which was closed to cameras. “He and I weren't exactly the best of friends, but I wasn't insulted because I never met
Congo rebel leader claims responsibility for drone attack on strategic northeast city
Feb 3 (Reuters) - The leader of the AFC/M23 rebel movement in Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday claimed responsibility on social media for a drone attack targeting the airport in the strategic northeastern city of Kisangani. The government of Tshopo province, where
Whitney Johnson, Lia Kohl, & Macie Stewart Announce Debut Album BODY SOUND
Last summer the Chicago multi-disciplinary musicians Whitney Johnson, Lia Kohl, and Macie Stewart teamed up on a gorgeous, mournful two-part string composition called BODY SOUND [STONE PIECE]. At the time, a full-length album was teased; today, it’s officially announced. The
Modeling finds old-growth wildfire risk highest where low-severity fires once burned
A new analysis shows that the Pacific Northwest's mature and old-growth forests are most at risk of severe wildfire in areas that historically burned frequently at lower severity. The study by scientists at Oregon State University and USDA Forest Service Research & Development
Grammys Hit 14.4 Million Viewers, Down 6% From Last Year
The 68th annual Grammys drew an average of 14.4 million viewers on Sunday night, which marked the ceremony’s last time airing on CBS before its upcoming move to ABC. Measured by Nielsen, that total represents a 6% decrease from the 15.4 million viewers the ceremony drew year
Elle Fanning Starts an OnlyFans After Surprise Pregnancy in Apple TV’s ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Trailer
Elle Fanning paints her body green and fires up OnlyFans in the teaser trailer for “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” an upcoming Apple TV dramedy about a young woman who is forced to reckon with the financial burden after an unplanned pregnancy — the result of an affair with her
Trump: Savannah Guthrie's missing mother case 'very unusual situation'
President Trump said Tuesday that the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, is a “very unusual situation.” “I think it’s a terrible thing. I always got along very good with Savannah. Very unusual situation but we’re going to find
Africa: Experts Call for Africa-Led Research to Transform Health Outcomes
[Premium Times] The call was made on Monday in Abuja at the SPARK Africa Translational Research Bootcamp and Conference, which brought together health professionals, researchers and professors from within and outside Nigeria.
Here's the latest on the search for Savannah Guthrie's mother
Law enforcement officials are still desperately searching for leads in the investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC News's “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. Nancy Guthrie was last seen Saturday night at approximately 9:30 p.m.,
Tensions with Iran heat up as US military shoots down drone
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Tensions with Iran heat up as US military shoots down drone The U.S. military shot down an Iranian drone on Tuesday after it approached the USS
Christian Bale Spent Six Hours in Makeup Chair Each Day to Play Frankenstein’s Monster in ‘The Bride!’ and ‘Would Scream Like Crazy’ to Stop Himself ‘From Going Insane’
Christian Bale revealed to Entertainment Weekly that he spent six hours in the makeup chair in order to transform into Frankenstein’s monster for Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride!” Bale stars in the reimagining of the 1935 film “Bride of Frankenstein” opposite “Hamnet” Oscar
Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery execs grilled by Senators over megamerger
Executives for entertainment giants Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday faced a grilling from lawmakers on Capitol Hill, with senators raising concern about a planned megamerger between the two companies that would create one of the largest media conglomerates in the
As a Sims 4 Build Mode freak, today's free update is way more important than the new expansion
The pre-expansion patch added some new family tree details but all I care about is stairs.
UK, US agree Chagos air base is of strategic importance after Trump criticism of deal
Feb 3 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump recognised the \"strategic importance\" of the U.S.-UK air base in the Chagos Archipelago and will work closely to guarantee its operation, Downing Street said on Tuesday.
McG’s ‘Way of the Warrior Kid’ Starring Chris Pratt Reveals First Look and Global Debut Date
The Apple Original Films project from David Ellison’s Skydance Media is based on the novel by Jocko Willink and casts Pratt alongside Linda Cardellini and Jude Hill.
Shaboozey Addresses Backlash to ‘Immigrants Built This Country’ Remark at Grammys
The country star said he "never intended to dismiss" the role of Black people or enslaved Africans after facing some criticism
Fourteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat
The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.
New framework maps seven pillars for judging research trustworthiness
A new paper proposes a systems-level framework for evaluating the trustworthiness of research findings across methods and approaches. The paper, titled "A Framework for Assessing the Trustworthiness of Research Findings," is authored by a multidisciplinary group of research
The Ramones Settle Legal Battle On 50th Anniversary Of “Blitzkrieg Bop”: Will We Get The Pete Davidson Biopic Now?
Since 2005, the intellectual property of the Ramones was owned 50-50 between Joey Ramone’s brother Mickey Leigh (born Mitchel Hyman) and Johnny Ramone’s wife Linda Cummings-Ramone. The last few years have been marred by a lot of infighting between the two, both in and out of
For an Olympics in the Fashion Capital, Brands Release Their Chicest Team USA Collections Yet: From Ralph Lauren to J. Crew
An Olympics in the fashion capital of the world? It’s no surprise that brands brought their fashion-forward A-game to their respective Olympics collections ahead of the Milano Cortina Games this year. From cashmere sweaters at J. Crew to custom denim jackets at Ralph Lauren,
Graham: US pressure on Putin 'not working'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Tuesday urged President Trump to put more pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting that the current U.S. strategy to deter attacks on Ukraine is “not working.” “Clearly the pressure we’re applying to Putin to come to the peace
Dua Saleh Announces New Album Of Earth & Wires: Hear The Bon Iver Collabs “Flood” & “Glow”
Sudan-born, LA-based singer, songwriter, and sometimes actor Dua Saleh has been in the pop/R&B game for a while now, releasing their debut album I Should Call Them back in 2024. Now, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon is on board for Saleh’s sophomore album Of Earth & Wires, which
Jacob Elordi’s Mother Told Him He Must ‘Never Work’ With ‘Frankenstein’ Director Guillermo del Toro After Seeing ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ DVD Cover
Although Jacob Elordi is reportedly planning on taking his mother Melissa to the Oscars next month, where he is up for best supporting actor, the “Frankenstein” star has revealed his award-nominating turn in Guillermo del Toro’s epic adaptation may not have happened if he had
Landowner – “Normal Returns To Normal”
Assumption, the new album from Massachusetts post-punks Landowner, is mere weeks from release. The lead single “Rival Males” was great, and so is “Normal Returns To Normal,” a nervy six-minute story song that reminds me of early Parquet Courts. Dan Shaw’s ranting, raving vocals
Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial
The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.
NYC grocers brace for price hikes on Oreos, Wheat Thins and more as distributor retreats from city
Prices for name-brand snacks including Oreos, Triscuits, Chips Ahoy and Ritz crackers are poised to spike at supermarkets across New York City as the junk-food conglomerate that makes them shrinks distribution, The Post has learned.
Plastic surgeons organization recommends delaying gender-affirming surgery until 19; Trump admin applauds position
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) on Tuesday published a position statement recommending that surgeons delay "gender-related breast/chest, genital, and facial surgery" until a patient is 19 years old, drawing praise from the Trump administration for "protecting
“This Job Sucks”: DOJ Attorney Asks Judge to Hold Her in Contempt
It’s rough working for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota these days. Many of the office’s lawyers and staff have quit over the Justice Department’s handling of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state, specifically the killings of Renee Good and Alex
Grand Theft Auto 6 'launch marketing' will begin this summer as the November release date remains on track
For consoles, at least. For PC? Well, no.
