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Compulsion Games becomes publisher of South of Midnight on Steam, suggesting departure from Xbox amid major restructuring is now complete
Compulsion Games is now listed as the publisher of South of Midnight on Steam, indicating that its separation from Xbox may be complete. The change matters because it supports reports that the studio has regained independence during a broader restructuring of Microsoft’s Xbox division, while retaining control of its own game franchises. Compulsion and Double…
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Bessent teases severe economic action against Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will unveil new measures against Iran next week as it seeks to increase economic pressure on the regime to come back to the negotiating table on a deal to end hostilities and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “Watch this space for more announcements coming next week…
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Hyperscalers might regret embracing natural gas if new forecast proves correct
Major technology companies are increasingly planning to use natural gas to power the energy-intensive data centres supporting artificial intelligence, but a new forecast warns this could expose them to steep fuel-price rises. The report matters because higher gas costs could make privately powered data centres far more expensive to operate, potentially increasing AI service prices…
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Project Revenant, a Unique Precision-Aiming 2D Sidescroller, Announces Public Playtest
Korea-based developer Mayfly is developing Project Revenant, a unique 2D sidescrolling action game for PC where you’ll need to use your mouse to specifically target enemies in order to hit them. No spray-and-pray here!
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Cinema Guild Takes North American Rights on Éric Baudelaire’s ‘For the Moon’ Ahead of New York Film Festival Launch (EXCLUSIVE)
Cinema Guild has acquired North American distribution rights to Éric Baudelaire’s documentary “For the Moon” ahead of its premiere in the Currents section of the New York Film Festival. The deal will bring the film to cinemas and other platforms, extending the reach of a work that examines perception and image-making through collaboration with visually…
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Virgin Galactic flights stay grounded while ticket prices head for the Moon
Virgin Galactic has postponed the return of its commercial spaceflights from late 2026 to February 2027, citing additional time needed to complete avionics and systems work on its new spacecraft. The setback matters because customers who bought the first batch of $750,000 tickets will wait longer, while the company remains dependent on successfully bringing its…
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Live updates: White House appeals ballroom ruling to Supreme Court; Trump visits New York to tout decline in crime
President Trump heads Friday to Long Island, N.Y., to highlight his administration’s efforts to fight crime. He’ll tour the Nassau County Police Academy in Garden City along with Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel. He’s also expected to give remarks and to boost Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is running for…
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The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Dev Warned Warner Bros. Not to Go Up Against Skyrim Back in 2011
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North developer “argued vociferously” not to go up against Skyrim, but he was “overruled.”
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Mark Kelly on aircraft carrier catapult order: ‘Donald Trump knows nothing about this stuff’
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) blasted President Trump on Thursday for ordering the U.S. Navy to revert to older catapult systems on its aircraft carriers, arguing the change would be costly while questioning Trump’s qualifications to make such a call. “He’s a marginally failed real estate developer with multiple bankruptcies,” Kelly said in an interview with…
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Autonomous AI attacks pose ‘clear and present danger’ to critical infrastructure
Attackers reportedly used open-source AI agents in early July to target Taiwanese government and energy systems, highlighting concerns that increasingly autonomous cyberattacks could endanger critical infrastructure. Security and law-enforcement figures warn that breaches of water, energy, financial or safety systems could have physical consequences for communities and national security. The reported campaign used Hermes and…