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Crimson Desert’s Huge Expansion Pack Has Been Delayed, But Not By Much
Publisher Pearl Abyss has announced a delay for Crimson Desert’s major expansion pack, “Charting the Unknown,” pushing its release back by two weeks. The DLC was originally scheduled for 15th October but will now launch on 29th October. The developer stated that additional development time is needed to ensure a more polished and stable gameplay…
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Intoxicated Van Halen fan demanded Bill Gates during Microsoft support call
Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen has recounted a memorable support call involving a customer attempting to build a Van Halen fan website using FrontPage. The caller, experiencing problems with a Java applet meant to play music, became increasingly intoxicated during the call and ultimately demanded to speak to Bill Gates, despite warnings from the support representative.…
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“I always see it kind of like a triangle”: The surprising challenge of making the perfectly-sized cave in Satisfactory expansion Core Values
Coffee Stain’s upcoming Satisfactory expansion, Core Values, moves factory building underground, where players must fit their operations into caves rather than spread them across open terrain. That makes cave design a central challenge: the spaces need to feel enclosed and offer tunnels to explore, while still leaving room for players to build and expand. The…
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You’re hyped for Deadlock’s new heroes and map updates, I’m hyped because of the 800 extra pre-match conversations, we are not the same
Deadlock has received a major update adding two heroes, map changes and more than 800 new pre-match conversations. The article focuses on these character exchanges, which give players more dialogue to hear while waiting for matches and offer added glimpses of the game’s characters and setting. The update also changes parts of the map and…
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Bank of England chief calls for AI safeguards through testing, not immediate regulation
The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has argued that artificial intelligence should be regulated through rigorous testing rather than immediate formal legislation. In his first Substack article, Bailey acknowledged that AI risks are “real and increasingly significant” whilst maintaining that development should continue because the benefits are substantial, but that safeguards and…
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Bailey urges safeguards against AI risks to financial stability
Andrew Bailey, the Bank of England governor, has warned that authorities must maintain the ability to intervene in artificial intelligence development to protect financial stability. His concerns centre on rogue AI models that could compromise the financial system and the growing sophistication of cyber threats powered by advanced AI technology, which could disrupt critical services…
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Zaporizhstal forced to close; Australian rates hit 15-year peak; UK terror arrests
Russia’s sustained missile campaign has forced indefinite closure of Ukraine’s Zaporizhstal steelworks. Australia’s central bank raises rates to 15-year highs amid inflation concerns, whilst UK authorities arrest five men in counter-terrorism operation near RAF Fairford.
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Next Generation 2021: why slow and steady sometimes wins the race
The Guardian’s Next Generation series, which identified 80 promising young players in 2021, has yielded contrasting outcomes five years later, demonstrating that early breakthrough does not guarantee lasting success. The story uses two players as a case study to explore how young talent develops at different paces and the unpredictable nature of footballing careers, even…
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KDE’s Plasma 6.8 ends optional X11 sessions as project turns 30
KDE has released the second and final beta of Plasma 6.8, with the full release scheduled for 14 October, the project’s 30th anniversary. The new version will run the desktop on Wayland and end KDE’s optional X11 session; X11 applications will still run through XWayland. The change marks a significant shift in how KDE supports…
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Missouri Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | OutKick
Missouri sports betting became legal and operational on 1 December 2025, following approval of Amendment 2 in November 2024 and licensing by the Missouri Gaming Commission. The launch represents a significant expansion of regulated gambling opportunities in the state, with the commission now overseeing a licensed market to replace previously unregulated options. This development reflects…