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Crimson Desert did so well that developer Pearl Abyss reported 94% increased labor expenses due to “performance bonus payments” made to 1,035 employees
South Korean developer Pearl Abyss has reported a sharp rise in labour costs after the strong performance of its open-world action RPG Crimson Desert, attributing the increase to performance bonus payments awarded to staff. The disclosure highlights how the game’s commercial success has translated directly into significant payouts for the studio’s workforce, underlining the scale…
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Pentagon tells Congress US military airstrikes in Yemen resulted in 153 civilians killed
The Pentagon told Congress this week that the U.S. military’s airstrikes against Houthi militants in Yemen last year resulted in 153 civilians killed and another 243 individuals injured in the Middle Eastern nation. Following Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea early last year, President Trump authorized airstrikes against the rebels in March…
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CBS Sports president says ‘no timetable or final decision’ on Tony Romo’s future after OWI arrest
CBS Sports president David Berson has said no decision has yet been made on Tony Romo’s future with the network following his arrest last month on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). Speaking at “NFL on CBS” Media Day, Berson said “there is no timetable or final decision” regarding the broadcaster, whose position…
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Rod Stewart halts US and Mexico dates after stent surgery
Rod Stewart has cancelled the remaining US and Mexico dates on his “One Last Time Tour” after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure. The singer will take four weeks away from performing on doctors’ advice, despite the operation being successful and his recovery reportedly progressing well. The cancelled run included concerts scheduled through August and…
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DC Officially Confirms New Sci-Fi Series After Scrapping ‘Booster Gold’
DC Studios has confirmed that its animated Blue Beetle series remains in development, offering fans a rare update after months of silence and following the recent news that the anticipated Booster Gold series had been shelved. James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, responded to a fan enquiry on Threads by confirming the project was “still…
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Carville warns Democrats may need to block far-left candidates from joining caucus, moderate group disagrees
Democratic strategist James Carville has warned that party leaders may need to bar far-left candidates from joining official caucuses or committees if they continue winning primaries, arguing this is necessary to stop them from co-opting the Democratic brand. His comments reflect growing tension within the party over how to handle the rise of progressive and…
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Xbox Elite 3 prototype pad leaks with tiny built-in screen
A prototype of Microsoft’s next Xbox Elite controller has surfaced in leaked photographs, confirming a previously unseen built-in screen alongside hardware upgrades that had already been anticipated from earlier regulatory filings. A Reddit user claims to have bought the non-functional engineering sample for $200 on the secondhand marketplace OfferUp, and images show the small display…
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Yob killer sentencing row, OpenAI’s Astra maths breakthrough, Sydney knifeman tasered
The headline brings together separate developments. In London, the five-year-and-three-month manslaughter sentence given to bus driver Demiesh Williams for the death of Andrew Clark prompted criticism from Mr Clark’s family and political opponents, who argued that it was too low. Clark died after being struck during a dispute over queue-jumping at a Beckenham supermarket; Williams…
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Kristina Kelly on Why She Was Ready to Step Into Main Cast Status for ‘House of Stassi’ After ‘Vanderpump Rules’
Kristina Kelly discusses her shift from a recurring guest on Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” to a full main-cast member on Hulu’s new series “House of Stassi,” led by former co-star Stassi Schroeder. Kelly says Schroeder’s enthusiasm for the new show motivated her to take on a bigger role than the peripheral part she felt she played…
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‘The Daily Show’ Celebrates 30 Years With Audition Tapes Of The “Best F**king News Team” Featuring Michael Che, John Oliver, Samantha Bee, Roy Wood Jr. & More
The Daily Show is marking its 30th anniversary with a video compilation of audition tapes from some of its best-known former correspondents, celebrating the comedians who made up what the programme calls its “best f**king news team.” The Comedy Central satire show, which has become a launchpad for numerous comedy careers, is using the milestone…