My return to Rust is going well, other than my freakish Guns N' Roses-loving neighbor shooting me every time I try to hang string lights on my roof
The experience I needed to keep me playing this time.
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OG Fallout artist Leonard Boyarsky says The Outer Worlds 2 almost had its own 'old school Obsidian' evil ending, but it took too much effort for too little payoff: 'I love making these types of games, but it is very stressful'
Two big factions, plus endings for siding with one, both, or neither was enough.
Bad Bunny Makes History With Best Album, Record, and Song Grammy Nods in One Year
He's the first Spanish-language artist to land all three major categories at the same time
DJI Offloads Premium Mic Mini Bundle, Now Cheaper Than Budget No-Name Alternatives
Make everything sound amazing with this quality microphone. The post DJI Offloads Premium Mic Mini Bundle, Now Cheaper Than Budget No-Name Alternatives appeared first on Kotaku .
Court rules Trump administration violated First Amendment with out-of-office messages
A federal judge ruled on Friday that the Trump administration violated the First Amendment by sending automated emails and messages blaming the government shutdown on Democrats. In the ruling, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said the Department of Education (DOE) cannot
My new favorite deep Windows lore: Microsoft once broke its Bluetooth driver code by sticking a ® symbol in the name of its own mouse
Never let your legal department write driver code!
'They went and never came back': Honouring Kenya's forgotten World War soldiers
Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to pause order requiring full SNAP payments
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to immediately halt a judge’s ruling that requires full Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) November payments be made to states by Friday. An appeals court declined to block the ruling ahead of the deadline, and
Tree rings of the sea: How environmental conditions influence microalgae and coral communities
An international research team led by marine biologist Prof. Dr. Maren Ziegler from Justus Liebig University Giessen (JU) has developed an innovative method for reconstructing the past of corals and their symbiosis with algae by drilling into coral skeletons. The results,
Tesla rival Rivian gives CEO RJ Scaringe a Musk-like pay package worth up to $4.6B
The move by the Rivian board shows that the Tesla plan for Musk could become a model for companies aiming to grow fast.
Taiwan vice-president makes rare trip to Europe for Parliament speech
The country's only formal diplomatic ties in Europe are with the Vatican.
Crop rotation delivers higher yields, better nutrition, and increased farm revenues across six continents, study shows
An international study involving INRAE and coordinated by China Agriculture University has shown that the practice of crop rotation outperforms continuous monoculture in terms of yield, nutritional quality and farm revenues. The results, based on more than 3600 field
Steam's wider store pages are now live, and Valve says it tested them on 'a tiny old iPod' to make sure they'd still work on narrower screens
"Things get pretty small" if you try to browse Steam on an iPod, but your PC monitor can probably handle the new 1,200 pixel page width.
US lifts terrorist label on Syria's leader ahead of Trump visit
The State Department announced on Friday that the United Nations Security Council lifted the terrorist designation of two Syrian officials, including the country's new president Ahmed al-Sharaa. The adoption of a resolution "championed by the United States" to delist al-Sharaa
Apple Never Beat Fitbit, and This Fitness Tracker Is 4x Cheaper Than Its Primary Rival
Save 30% on the Fitbit Inspire 3 health and fitness tracker over at Amazon for a limited time. The post Apple Never Beat Fitbit, and This Fitness Tracker Is 4x Cheaper Than Its Primary Rival appeared first on Kotaku .
‘All Her Fault’ Star Sarah Snook on the Thriller’s ‘Crazy!’ Twists and What Shiv Roy — That ‘Cold-Hearted Bitch’ — Might Be Up to Post-‘Succession’
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for all eight episodes of “All Her Fault,” now streaming on Peacock. The wild ride that is Peacock’s “All Her Fault” stars Sarah Snook and Jake Lacy as Marissa and Peter Irvine, ultra-wealthy Chicago parents of 5-year-old Milo (Duke
North Korea threatens 'offensive action', condemns US-South Korea security talks
It fired a ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast a day earlier.
Defunct Pennsylvania oil and gas wells may leak methane and metals into water
In the dense forests of northwestern Pennsylvania, hundreds of thousands of retired oil and gas wells—some dating back to the mid-1800s, long before modern construction standards—dot the landscape, according to geochemists in Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
Nasdaq plunges as consumer sentiment nears historic lows, panic over AI spending mounts
The tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 1.2% Friday, poised for a 4.5% weekly loss – its worst drop since President Trump’s April tariffs launched a massive sell-off.
Apple Cuts Beats Studio Buds by Nearly 50%, Now Priced Like Budget Earbuds Without ANC
Save almost 50% when picking up a pair of Beats Studio Buds for a limited time. The post Apple Cuts Beats Studio Buds by Nearly 50%, Now Priced Like Budget Earbuds Without ANC appeared first on Kotaku .
Madison Ave Gets New Luxury Store: Sotheby’s
The auction house’s new headquarters in the iconic Brutalist building includes private showrooms, jewelry sales, and of course, Maurizio Cattelan’s solid gold toilet.
Will Labor’s environment laws actually address Australia’s biodiversity crisis? Five reasons to be concerned
Experts say the proposed legislation is full of problems, including excessive ministerial discretion and relaxing like-for-like offset rules Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government is overhauling national environment laws. It wants
What Mamdani Learned from His Mother’s Films. “How the ethics of the...
What Mamdani Learned from His Mother’s Films . “How the ethics of the acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair echo in her son’s politics.”
Fantastic Four: First Steps, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, and the best movies on streaming this week
What's new on Netflix, where to watch Black Phone 2, and everything that's about to trend on Shudder
‘Love Island: Beyond the Villa’ Gets Renewed for Season 2, Will Feature Season 7 Islanders
“Love Island” fans can rejoice: New bombshells will be entering “Love Island: Beyond the Villa.” Peacock has renewed “Love Island: Beyond the Villa” for a second season, set to premiere in early 2026. Production on the series will begin the week of Nov. 10. The series will
Visit Our Solar System’s Tallest Mountains
These extraterrestrial treks make Mount Everest look like an anthill The post Visit Our Solar System’s Tallest Mountains appeared first on Nautilus .
Top NYC realtor fired for comparing Zohran Mamdani to Hitler, predicting City Hall will play Muslim calls to prayer: report
Scott Panzer was terminated Wednesday, one day after Mamdani’s historic victory, following an internal email exchange, according to The Real Deal.
Trump announces DOJ probe of meatpackers for 'driving up the price of Beef'
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} /a> Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump targets meatpackers amid pressure over prices President Trump is taking aim at major meat companies as Republicans facing growing backlash over rising
Senate Republican: Leadership 'ignores me' on shutdown solution
Republican Sen. John Kennedy (La.) said the Senate has done “zero, zilch, nada” since it passed the tax and spending megabill in July and that leadership “ignores” him when he proposes solutions to bypass Democrats. “Every time I brought up the idea of doing a second
The Week in Art Crime and Mischief
On Halloween, while dressed as Dakota Johnson from her Architectural Digest home tour, I was approached by a blond man in all black clothing, a safety vest, and a tiara who needed directions. “Louvre thief!” I shouted at him. “I thought you were arrested.” Drunk
How Millennials’ Y2K Nostalgia Is Fueling This New Round of TV Revivals — Including ‘Scrubs,’ ‘Buffy’ and ‘Malcolm in the Middle’
Just when you thought there was nothing left to reboot, remake or revive, TV is riding a new wave of nostalgia. And this time, there’s a turn-of-the-century twist. Shows from the late 1990s and early 2000s are back in play: “Scrubs,” which ran from 2001 to 2010, relaunches on
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 4 Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To
This weekend we’re enjoying thrilling firefights, superhero drama, and a return to a classic JRPG The post Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 4 Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To appeared first on Kotaku .
Halo Infinite is entering maintenance mode: 'With multiple Halo titles in development, we'll need our whole team's combined focus'
I think we all saw this one coming.
All playable characters in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
There are 19 playable characters in Age of Imprisonment available by completing quests. Here's how to unlock all characters in Age of Imprisonment
Tesla plans to pay Musk $1tn - do they really need him that much?
Shareholders have approved a pay package that puts an astronomical value on Elon Musk's value as a leader.
Blame game over Air India crash goes on
A judge in India's Supreme Court has insisted that nobody can blame the aircraft's captain.
Turkey issues genocide arrest warrant against Netanyahu
Turkey announced Friday that it had issued arrest warrants for genocide against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior officials in his government over the war in Gaza. The announcement was met with a firm rebuttal from Israel. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said
Watch Radiohead Play “Just” For The First Time In 16 Years
Radiohead! You remember those guys, right? They’re playing shows again! Crazy! Earlier this week, Radiohead kicked off their first tour since 2018 . They’re playing four-night stands in five major European cities, and they’re now three quarters of the way through their opening
Trump administration looks to delay last round of student loan relief in Borrower Defense settlement
The Trump administration asked for additional time Thursday to determine whether a group of about 200,000 student loan borrowers are entitled to loan forgiveness. Under Cardona v. Sweet, the Biden administration agreed to settle student loan relief applications under Borrower
Trump says he may give Hungary an exemption on Russian oil sanctions
Trump has recently increased pressure on US allies to curb their spending on Russian oil.
Carville says he'd 'bet a lot of money' Democrat wins White House in 2028
Democratic strategist James Carville said Thursday the next White House occupant will be a Democrat following the 2028 election. In the latest episode of his "Politics War Room" podcast with co-host Al Hunt, Carville answered a listener question by saying he's going to "bet a
Hegseth unveils ‘agile’ weapons acquisition reform in speech to defense industry leaders
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday unveiled a sweeping overhaul to how the Pentagon buys weapons, a restructuring aimed at having the U.S. military more quickly acquire new technology. Addressing industry leaders and military officials at the National War College in
Arc Raiders: The Kotaku Review
Punishing yet thrilling, complex yet masterable, Arc Raiders is a digital adrenaline rush like no other The post Arc Raiders: The Kotaku Review appeared first on Kotaku .
Nina Hoss on Playing a Queer Icon in ‘Hedda’, and Why ‘It’s Our Time Now’ for Women Over 50 in Hollywood
Nina Hoss enters a conversation about “Hedda” the way her character Eileen Lövborg enters that fateful party: She commands the space, is unapologetically present and utterly impossible to overlook. The German actress, who spent six years performing “Hedda Gabler” on stage in
Jared Bush and Byron Howard Why Bringing ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether’ to Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Is a Full-Circle Moment
Disney World’s Animal Kingdom theme park has introduced a new show, “Zootopia: Better Zoogether.” This nine-minute immersive experience opens Friday at the Florida park, celebrating the biomes of “Zootopia.” The show marks a full-circle moment for “Zootopia 2” co-directors
Here's where prices stand as Trump, Democrats fight over affordability
President Trump and Democrats are fighting over affordability after voters delivered a major rebuke to the Republican Party in key elections this week. Democrats notched blowout victories in the New Jersey and Virginia governors races Tuesday, flipping state legislative seats
The best Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (Nov. 7-9, 2025)
Gather a crew of misfit aliens to save the galaxy in style.
A Hypnotic Display of Robots Making Tiny Springs
A beautifully shot HD video of machines manufacturing springs and other wire gizmos. I love how all the tools take turns and work together to make the widgets. Imagine the chatter amongst the tools: “Ok, thanks, my turn.” “Here, hold this while I turn it. Alright, we’re