Culture

Zero Parades' story does one better than Disco Elysium's in an important way

Disco Elysium presents an odd split: Martinaise's social and political tragedy plays out almost independently of Harry's personal drama. The catastrophes that leave him half-dead in a rancid hotel room are the last real overlap between his past and the city's story, and his

Culture

27 Years Later, This Is Officially the Most Horrifying Scene in All of Star Wars

Few moments in Star Wars feel truly horrifying, but one sequence from Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace keeps resurfacing for how brutal it is: Ratts Tyerell’s death during the Boonta Eve Classic. The clip has gone viral again, with posts from X user @NudeGunray calling it “the

Culture

Overwatch's rise from Titan's ashes

Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch grew out of the canceled MMO Titan and a burst of creative reinvention. Launched May 24, 2016, it became a cultural touchpoint and, by October 2022, had sold approximately 50 million copies. It saw competitors rise then drown in the tides of an ever-expanding sea

Crypto

Bitcoin Eyes $78K as Short-Term Holders Defend Support

Bitcoin is rebounding from a key on-chain support zone, bringing the $78,000 level back into focus. The cryptocurrency rose roughly 2.5% over the weekend to reach $74,000 after beginning a recovery near $72,500, and the local low sat close to the realized price of coins held

Culture

Which Sci-Fi World Would You Survive?

A Sci‑Fi Survival Quiz asks eight questions to figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland your instincts were built for. Five universes offer five different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames — and your answers point to one of them. Each question presents choices

Sports

Gabriel Magalhaes says penalty miss was 'painful' but proud of Arsenal

Gabriel Magalhaes has spoken about the "painful" experience of missing the decisive penalty in Arsenal's Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest, where his effort flew over the bar and handed PSG a second consecutive European crown. Despite the miss, the Brazilian defender said

Culture

Jamie Lee Curtis honors sister Kelly with never-before-seen photos after her death

Jamie Lee Curtis honored her older sister, Kelly Curtis, by sharing never-before-seen black-and-white photos of the two of them after Kelly’s death. On Instagram she posted a photo roll of images of them posing together and recalled that "In 1984 on December 17, in the evening before my

AI

Jennifer Hale urges studios to take responsibility for AI use

In an interview sampled in the 2026 GDC Trends Report, Jennifer Hale returned to the topic of generative AI and its effect on performers, stressing that the future remains in human hands even as the technology reshapes the games industry. "AI is not going anywhere. It’s part of

Culture

New voice actors step into Rick and Morty's iconic roles

Adult Swim cut ties with Rick and Morty co‑creator Justin Roiland in 2023 after he was charged with felony domestic violence, leaving questions about the series since he voiced both title characters. Harry Belden says his reaction was different: "When I saw that they were going to be

Culture

Brutal Crime Thriller Is a Must-Watch for ‘MobLand’ Fans

One of the most brutal crime thrillers ever made is a must-watch for ‘MobLand’ fans. Its unflinching look at the criminal underworld and relentless intensity echo the tone that drew viewers to ‘MobLand’, making the film a natural companion to the series. For anyone captivated by the series’ stark, uncompromising

Sports

Former team-mate defends Jude Bellingham against arrogance claims

Jude Bellingham has faced accusations of arrogance as his profile has risen at Real Madrid, but David Davis, who shared a Birmingham City dressing room with him, says what some view as conceit is actually necessary self-belief. "He was a humble kid. People think he's arrogant, but

Culture

Affection for a work friend: could this be love?

You say you’re unsure whether you’re in love. You work together at the same university and have grown close over many months. He isn’t perfect; his behaviour sometimes annoys you in company, yet you picture holidays with him, want to spend a lot of time together, and

Culture

I decluttered my attic to create a feminine sanctuary

I have three sons, and while I enjoy life as a boy-mom — with superheroes, backyard battles, and movie nights fueled by "Star Wars" and "The Lord of the Rings" — I often feel like the odd woman out at the family table. Their shared language and rhythms

Finance

How Much Money Do You Need to Retire Comfortably in 2026?

Most Americans Underestimate How Much Money They Need to Retire

Sports

How to Watch WNBA on NBC and Peacock This Week

The 2026 WNBA season is nearing its first month and the league returns to NBC and Peacock this Sunday and Monday, featuring games that include the defending champions and last season's runners-up. The slate highlights some of the league's top talent, including four-time MVP A'

Tech

How I turned an old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender

You can repurpose an old Android phone as a free Wi‑Fi extender to fix dead spots where connections buffer, drop, or refuse to load. I used a spare Pixel and found it delivers a usable connection in problem areas without buying extra hardware. All you need is an Android

Culture

007 First Light's GOTY chances are minimal thanks to one major reason

007 First Light has reviewed well, offers polished gameplay and serious narrative ambitions, and is being touted as a Game of the Year contender. Yet it faces a clear impediment: it is a licensed James Bond game. The Game Awards jury has shown little appetite for licensed titles and rarely

Culture

Vin Diesel’s The Last Witch Hunter Streams Free Ahead of Sequel

Vin Diesel’s action-fantasy The Last Witch Hunter, which grew out of the actor’s Dungeons & Dragons character, is headed to free streaming. Directed by Breck Eisner, the 2015 film stars Diesel alongside Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood and Michael Caine. The story follows Kaulder, an 800-year-old warrior cursed with

Crypto

NYSE Parent ICE Seeks ‘Level Playing Field’ for 24/7 Onchain Perps

Intercontinental Exchange CEO Jeffrey Sprecher told a Bernstein conference he is urging regulators to allow regulated exchanges to offer 24/7 onchain perpetual futures, calling for a "level playing field" and saying regulators are "prohibiting us from doing this when it's already happening." He

Culture

Which Sci‑Fi World Would You Survive?

Which Sci‑Fi World Would You Survive? Five universes. Five completely different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames. Only one of them is the world your instincts were built for. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you'd actually

Culture

When Backrooms will hit digital, disc, and HBO Max

After years as a viral liminal horror concept, Backrooms has arrived in theaters and many viewers are wondering when they can watch it at home. For digital rental and purchase, recent release patterns suggest a fairly quick turnaround. Several recent films from the same distributor showed up on digital storefronts

Culture

Which MCU Hero Are You? Marvel Personality Quiz

Marvel Personality Quiz: Which MCU hero are you? Six heroes — Spider-Man, Daredevil, Iron Man, Punisher, Thor and Captain America — stand ready as possible matches based on your answers. The quiz runs through ten short questions that probe motivations, habits and limits: examples include “What drives you to do what’s

Sports

Kimpembe helps lift Champions League trophy despite leaving PSG

Presnel Kimpembe, now with Qatar SC, was an unexpected presence at the Champions League final in Budapest as Paris Saint-Germain's official final ambassador. He carried the trophy into the stadium alongside Thierry Henry, who served as Arsenal's ambassador. After PSG won the penalty shootout to retain

Culture

Vivienne and Knox's 18th birthdays mark close of Brangelina era

Vivienne and Knox Jolie-Pitt will turn 18 on July 12, a milestone that also brings a decade-long legal and personal conflict between their parents, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, to a close. The couple split after Jolie filed for divorce in September 2016; they had been together for 12 years

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Fan remake of 1999 Medal of Honor adds cut Colditz level

A developer known as Elber88 has released a ground-up fan remake of the original 1999 Medal of Honor built in Unreal Engine 4. It reuses original game logic and assets from Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, effectively making the series debut playable on PC for the first time. The remake