Steam, Riot Games, and others may have been hit with a DDoS attack earlier today that broke records

The recent outages are believed to be the result of a large botnet called Aisuru, which experienced unusually high traffic levels during the disruptions. Information from Downdetector and a social media post by @cripto_lion suggest a widespread impact. Steam was among the targets, but many other gaming services and games were also affected. PlayStation Network and EA experienced outages simultaneously with Steam, and players reported issues with games like Marvel Rivals, Call of Duty, Palworld, Counter-Strike, Valorant, Dead by Daylight, Dota 2, and League of Legends.

Markiplier marries Amy Nelson after viral engagement rumors

Mark Fischbach, better known as Markiplier, is a hugely popular gamer on YouTube. He’s been in a relationship with Amy Nelson, nicknamed Peebles, for about a decade. They first revealed they were dating publicly in June 2016 with a photo shared at VidCon.

Scientists say they found “alien DNA” in humans who claim they were abducted

Molecular biologist Dr. Max Rempel, who earned his PhD from the Institute of Gene Biology in Moscow, claims to have discovered genetic material that doesn’t appear to be human in the DNA of 11 families. He shared his findings in a report from his organization, the DNA Resonance Research Foundation, but it hasn’t been checked by other scientists yet.

10 Best Games Where Beaten Bosses Get Stronger

Each fight feels fresh because you quickly realize your initial strategy won’t always work. You have to adapt and learn the boss’s patterns on the fly, constantly adjusting to stay ahead.

Microsoft confirms some Xbox Game Pass subs are exempt from price hike

On October 7th, Microsoft announced price increases in emails to customers. These changes will only apply to new purchases and won’t affect existing subscriptions with automatic renewals. If you cancel your subscription and then sign up again, you will be charged the new, higher price.

Game Pass Prices Not Going Up For Everyone Just Yet

Microsoft has announced that customers in several countries outside the US can keep their current subscription prices if they don’t cancel their memberships. However, if a subscription is canceled and then restarted, the new price will apply. According to The Verge, this price change only impacts users in Austria, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Korea, Poland, and India who cancel and resubscribe.

NBC Really Wants To Make Its Own Wordle Show – Report

Savannah Guthrie, the host of NBC’s Today show and a well-known journalist, will be hosting the new show. It’s being produced by Jimmy Fallon’s Electric Hot Dog, Universal Television Alternative Studio, and The New York Times. Fallon, a self-proclaimed Wordle enthusiast who often plays the game on The Tonight Show, will also be an executive producer on the project.