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Veteran Indie Dev Praises Nintendo for Skipping Achievements, Says They 'Artificially' Keep Players Hooked

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Veteran Indie Dev Praises Nintendo for Skipping Achievements, Says They ‘Artificially’ Keep Players Hooked

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Review – Quite Literally Slay Queen

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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Review – Quite Literally Slay Queen

Marvel Tokon Phoenix Cyclops

Gaming

MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls Is Ready to Welcome Phoenix Cyclops To the Roster

Gears of War E-Day Act 2 All Collectibles

Gaming

All Act 2 Collectibles in Gears of War: E-Day

Rockstar Reportedly Spending $150 Million on GTA 6 Marketing, but Fans Are Wondering Where It's Being Spent

Gaming

Rockstar Reportedly Spending $150 Million on GTA 6 Ads, but Fans Are Wondering Where It’s Being Spent: ‘Bro, What Marketing?’

Latest Reviews

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Review – Quite Literally Slay Queen

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Gaming

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Review – Quite Literally Slay Queen

Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen Expansion Review

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Gaming

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Review – ‘Twas Time for a Renewal

Order of the Sinking Star review

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Gaming

Order of the Sinking Star Review – Mind-bending Fun

Star Wars: Galactic Racer Review – Takedowns Are a Path to The Dark Side

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Gaming

Star Wars: Galactic Racer Review – Takedowns Are a Path to The Dark Side

Gears of War: E-Day PC Review

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Gears of War: E-Day Review – All Revved Up With Locusts to Mow

Latest Gaming

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Review – Quite Literally Slay Queen

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Gaming

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Review – Quite Literally Slay Queen

Rockstar Reportedly Spending $150 Million on GTA 6 Marketing, but Fans Are Wondering Where It's Being Spent

Gaming

Rockstar Reportedly Spending $150 Million on GTA 6 Ads, but Fans Are Wondering Where It’s Being Spent: ‘Bro, What Marketing?’

Veteran Indie Dev Praises Nintendo for Skipping Achievements, Says They 'Artificially' Keep Players Hooked

Gaming

Veteran Indie Dev Praises Nintendo for Skipping Achievements, Says They ‘Artificially’ Keep Players Hooked

Jak and Daxter Movie Reportedly Still Happening, and Fans Hope a New Game Comes With It

Gaming

Jak and Daxter Movie Reportedly Still Happening, and Fans Hope a New Game Comes With It: ‘Just Give Us the Games’

CELEBRITY & REALITY TV

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Hollywood

Metallica’s James Hetfield Sparks Debate After Condemning Political Agendas at Las Vegas Concert: ‘Seeing Them Become Milquetoast is Disappointing’

A picture of Travis Kelce and Pennsylvania comedian Shane Gillis

Hollywood

Taylor Swift’s Husband Travis Kelce Dragged After Liking Instagram Post of Pennsylvania Comedian Shane Gillis’ Sexist SNL Monologue: ‘Two Trash Bags’

Harry Styles ICE shooting New York.

Hollywood

Outrage After British Singer Harry Styles Speaks About ICE Shooting Victim in New York: ‘Nobody Cares for Your Lecture’

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Hollywood

Kristi Noem Brutally Dragged by Texas Singer Kacey Musgraves With Savage Dog Joke After James Talarico Feud: ‘Shots Fired’

A picture of Mississippi actor RJ Mitte.

Hollywood

Fans Heartbroken After Breaking Bad Mississippi Actor RJ Mitte Passes Away at 34: ‘This Is So Sad’

Collin Gosselin Interview

Hollywood

Pennsylvania Outcry as Kate Gosselin’s Son Accuses Her of Abuse Starting When He Was Just 2: ‘My Mom Zip Tied My Hands and Feet Together’

Selma Blair, who was arrested after a mid-flight incident her rep calls a medical emergency

Hollywood

New York Emergency as Selma Blair Is Arrested After Allegedly Trying to Open a Plane Door Mid-Flight and Biting the Crew: ‘A Medical Emergency’

Sofia Vergara attends an event for the Oscars

Hollywood

California Counterfire as Sofía Vergara Reposts a Warning About Narcissists Days After Joe Manganiello’s Memoir: ‘They’ll Always Somehow Try to Paint You as the Bad Guy’

HUMAN INTEREST

Indiana Girl Tries Crushing Goldfish

Human Interest

‘That Is Not Normal Behavior’: Indiana Girl Filmed Trying to Crush Live Goldfish at Birthday Party, Mom’s Reaction Sparks Outrage

Woman crouched beside a green metal bench with a Netflix poster on a paved path in a New York park.

Human Interest

New York Woman Keeps Licking a Public Bench as Bystander Films the Bizarre Scene: ‘Is She Okay?’

Woman in a black Camp Crystal Lake sweatshirt arguing inside MoneyKey Ramen restaurant in Simi Valley, California.

Human Interest

‘Racist’ California Woman Makes Scene Over $100 Bill, Accuses Staff of Opposing ICE and Tells Them to ‘Vote Red’: ‘Trump Is Their Whole Identity’

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Human Interest

‘See You in Court’: New York Renter Says Landlord ‘Collectively Punishes’ All Tenants Over Someone Flushing Wipes

Louisiana Driver Rear-Ended by Woman With Dog in Her Lap and No Seat Belt

Human Interest

Louisiana Driver Rear-Ended by Woman With Dog in Her Lap and No Seat Belt: ‘Poor Thing Didn’t Deserve a Boomer for an Owner’

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A New York man climbs out of an open manhole on a Manhattan street in the early morning hours.

Human Interest

New York ‘Manhole People’ Emerge From Manhattan Street at 4:19 A.M., Fueling Bizarre Underground Mystery: ‘Like Ninja Turtles’

By Sahiba TahleelAugust 23, 2026

Manhattan mystery deepens further

A picture related to Florida woman.

Human Interest

Outrage After Florida Woman Who Converted to Islam Tries to Make Her Five-Year-Old Daughter Wear Hijab: ‘Call CPS’

By Salma AhmedAugust 23, 2026

People don’t like this

Konami is Rebooting Metal Gear, Castlevania, Other Existing IPs: 'Important Initiatives as Pillars of Our Business'

Gaming

Konami is Rebooting Metal Gear, Castlevania, Other Existing IPs: ‘Important Initiatives as Pillars of Our Business’

By Sidharta F. RasidiAugust 23, 2026

That’s it, Konami, make us feel alive again

An X video shows Detroit speakers questioning Democratic priorities after El-Sayed won Michigan’s Senate primary. Comments about disengagement are drawing attention online.

Politics

Black Voters in Detroit Call Out Democrats for Taking Them for Granted Following El-Sayed’s Senate Primary Win: ‘Never Really Been a Priority’

By Paul EkeAugust 23, 2026

taken-for-granted support

Border Czar Tom Homan responded to Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon’s claims that ICE targets people of color, declaring himself an “equal opportunity deporter” on Fox News. The clip is drawing strong online reactions.

Politics

‘We Don’t Racially Profile’: Tom Homan Rejects Angie Nixon’s ICE Claims in Florida Race, Drawing Strong Support for Color-Blind Enforcement

By Paul EkeAugust 23, 2026

Status, not skin

A picture of male Arizona teacher.

Human Interest

Male Arizona Teacher Divides Internet After Defending Having Painted Nails While Teaching: ‘Homeschooling Is the Way to Go’

By Salma AhmedAugust 23, 2026

This is definitely controversial

A California woman floats unbothered down the concrete channel of the Los Angeles River as bystanders react in shock.

Human Interest

California Woman Turns Banned LA River Swim Into a Lazy River Ride: ‘Her Immune System Is Stronger Than the Hulk’

By Sahiba TahleelAugust 23, 2026

Immune system goals unlocked

Rep. Seth Moulton shared a CNN clip criticizing Sen. Ed Markey’s AI knowledge in the Massachusetts Senate primary, arguing leaders must understand the technology. Online replies quickly turned to questions about Moulton’s own tech investments.

Politics

‘This Is What Hypocrisy Looks Like’: Rep. Seth Moulton Attacks Sen. Ed Markey Over AI Stumble, Sparks Backlash in Massachusetts Primary

By Paul EkeAugust 23, 2026

AI irony alert

A picture of Michigan teen.

Human Interest

Michigan Teen Faces Backlash After Speaking Out Against Christians Opposing Muslims in Dearborn: ‘Totally Clueless Kid’

By Salma AhmedAugust 23, 2026

This is controversial

Walmart in Commerce, Texas (United States).

Human Interest

Michigan Walmart Employees Accused of Pinning Down Special-Needs Black Man During Shoplifting Incident: ‘That’s Literally a Child’

By Sahiba TahleelAugust 23, 2026

Employees miss something obvious

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Two Women Got Into a Heated Screaming Match in the Middle of a New Jersey Mall: ‘Wall Argues With Wall’

Two Women Got Into a Heated Screaming Match in the Middle of a New Jersey Mall: ‘Wall Argues With Wall’

Monica Garcia on WWHL.

Monica Garcia Calls Her RHOSLC Co-Stars ‘Beyond Frustrating’ for Refusing to Film With Her

Call of Duty 2025 buried under Modern Warfare 4 leaks

Call of Duty 2025 Is Getting Buried Under Modern Warfare 4 Leaks

Characters from three games featured in the Laughs & Smiles Steam Festival, including a creepy bunny, a yeti, and an exhausted man

10 Best Deals of the Laughs & Smiles Steam Game Festival

Latest stories

A New York man climbs out of an open manhole on a Manhattan street in the early morning hours.

Human Interest

New York ‘Manhole People’ Emerge From Manhattan Street at 4:19 A.M., Fueling Bizarre Underground Mystery: ‘Like Ninja Turtles’

By Sahiba TahleelAugust 23, 2026

Manhattan mystery deepens further

A picture related to Florida woman.

Human Interest

Outrage After Florida Woman Who Converted to Islam Tries to Make Her Five-Year-Old Daughter Wear Hijab: ‘Call CPS’

By Salma AhmedAugust 23, 2026

People don’t like this

Konami is Rebooting Metal Gear, Castlevania, Other Existing IPs: 'Important Initiatives as Pillars of Our Business'

Gaming

Konami is Rebooting Metal Gear, Castlevania, Other Existing IPs: ‘Important Initiatives as Pillars of Our Business’

By Sidharta F. RasidiAugust 23, 2026

That’s it, Konami, make us feel alive again

An X video shows Detroit speakers questioning Democratic priorities after El-Sayed won Michigan’s Senate primary. Comments about disengagement are drawing attention online.

Politics

Black Voters in Detroit Call Out Democrats for Taking Them for Granted Following El-Sayed’s Senate Primary Win: ‘Never Really Been a Priority’

By Paul EkeAugust 23, 2026

taken-for-granted support

Border Czar Tom Homan responded to Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon’s claims that ICE targets people of color, declaring himself an “equal opportunity deporter” on Fox News. The clip is drawing strong online reactions.

Politics

‘We Don’t Racially Profile’: Tom Homan Rejects Angie Nixon’s ICE Claims in Florida Race, Drawing Strong Support for Color-Blind Enforcement

By Paul EkeAugust 23, 2026

Status, not skin

A picture of male Arizona teacher.

Human Interest

Male Arizona Teacher Divides Internet After Defending Having Painted Nails While Teaching: ‘Homeschooling Is the Way to Go’

By Salma AhmedAugust 23, 2026

This is definitely controversial

A California woman floats unbothered down the concrete channel of the Los Angeles River as bystanders react in shock.

Human Interest

California Woman Turns Banned LA River Swim Into a Lazy River Ride: ‘Her Immune System Is Stronger Than the Hulk’

By Sahiba TahleelAugust 23, 2026

Immune system goals unlocked

Rep. Seth Moulton shared a CNN clip criticizing Sen. Ed Markey’s AI knowledge in the Massachusetts Senate primary, arguing leaders must understand the technology. Online replies quickly turned to questions about Moulton’s own tech investments.

Politics

‘This Is What Hypocrisy Looks Like’: Rep. Seth Moulton Attacks Sen. Ed Markey Over AI Stumble, Sparks Backlash in Massachusetts Primary

By Paul EkeAugust 23, 2026

AI irony alert

A picture of Michigan teen.

Human Interest

Michigan Teen Faces Backlash After Speaking Out Against Christians Opposing Muslims in Dearborn: ‘Totally Clueless Kid’

By Salma AhmedAugust 23, 2026

This is controversial

Walmart in Commerce, Texas (United States).

Human Interest

Michigan Walmart Employees Accused of Pinning Down Special-Needs Black Man During Shoplifting Incident: ‘That’s Literally a Child’

By Sahiba TahleelAugust 23, 2026

Employees miss something obvious