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Dev ports Half-Life to the PS1, asks Valve if it’s cool with that, and says he’ll “make it public” if he doesn’t hear back in a month
A developer has created a port of Valve’s Half-Life for the original PlayStation and has contacted the company to ask for permission to release it publicly. The project matters because it attempts to bring a landmark PC first-person shooter to hardware that never received an official version. The developer says they will make the port…
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Um, Jennifer? Announce New EP Dirty Twice: Hear “Bushwick Ratbag”
Brooklyn post-punk duo Um, Jennifer? have announced a new EP, Dirty Twice, and released its lead single, “Bushwick Ratbag”, alongside a video set at Bushwick venue Carmelo’s. The release continues the band’s locally rooted, confrontational style and precedes a US tour supporting Slothrust. Dirty Twice was written and recorded entirely by members Fig and Eli,…
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The 12 Best Video Games of the 2010s, Ranked
Collider ranks 12 standout video games from the 2010s, presenting the decade as a transformative period shaped by new console technology, mobile gaming and live-service models. – ‘God of War’ (2018), ranked 12th, is praised for reinventing the series with Norse mythology, cinematic storytelling and more emotionally complex characters. – ‘Stardew Valley’ (2016), ranked 11th,…
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Elastica say “we’re back” with “exciting things in the works”
Elastica have announced that they are “back” and said they have “exciting things in the works”, suggesting renewed activity from the British band. The announcement matters because it raises the prospect of new music, live appearances or other projects from a group whose output has been limited in recent years. The available article text does…
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Would you get tattooed just to interview at a 7-days-a-week AI startup?
AI startup LemonLime has apologised after offering instant job interviews to people who got tattoos at a San Francisco party, a stunt its chief executive later called reckless. The episode has drawn criticism because it appeared to link a permanent body modification with employment prospects, highlighting concerns about pressure and power imbalances in unconventional recruitment…
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‘Granite City’ Aberdeen once boasted Britain’s biggest concentration of millionaires…now the former boom town is being abandoned by BP in a fresh setback
Aberdeen, once the wealthiest boomtown in Britain thanks to North Sea oil, is facing a new blow as BP scales back operations, deepening the city’s decline. The North Sea oil industry began in 1975 when the Queen switched on production at BP’s Dyce control room, ushering in decades of prosperity that transformed Aberdeen from a…
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Obsession Star Inde Navarrette Wants to Play Mystique Following Talks With X-Men Director
Inde Navarrette has said she would like to play Mystique in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after meeting X-Men director Jake Schreier. The actor stressed that no casting decision has been confirmed, but her comments add to speculation about Marvel’s efforts to assemble a younger X-Men cast. Navarrette, who recently appeared in low-budget horror hit Obsession,…
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Arsenal’s next step: title defence may hinge on keeping a drained squad fit
Arsenal begin their pre-season seeking to prove that last season’s Premier League title was not a one-off, but the article argues that defending it will depend heavily on managing an already fatigued squad. Mikel Arteta must also balance domestic ambitions with another Champions League campaign, a challenge made harder by the difficulty English clubs have…
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VC-backed startups commit more fraud, and researchers think they know why
Research from Imperial College and Emlyon Business School argues that venture-backed startups are more likely to face fraud charges than companies without VC funding, partly because investors can create intense expectations for rapid growth. The findings matter amid a buoyant AI investment market, where weaker oversight and ambitious targets may increase pressure on founders to…
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These 8+ PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Delisted or Disabled in August 2026
Several PlayStation games will lose online features or be disabled during August 2026, although none are currently set to be removed entirely from the PlayStation Store. The changes matter because server closures can restrict multiplayer, user-created content and trophy completion, while the affected games may remain playable offline to varying degrees. Online services end for…