Steam hit by 4th malware-infected game this year. Valve’s platform no longer feels safe

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Steam receives hundreds of new games every month – SteamDB estimates over 18,000 were added in just 2024, averaging around 50 games per day. Despite this huge influx, users understandably expect Steam to prevent malicious software from being available. Unfortunately, people are always trying to exploit vulnerabilities, meaning malware sometimes makes it onto the platform. Security teams often have to respond to these threats as creators constantly develop new ways to bypass protections.

Astrophysicist claims interstellar object 3I/ATLAS could have the power to create planets

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Unlike asteroids which orbit the Sun, comet 3I/ATLAS came from far beyond our solar system and will eventually head back out into space. Its surprisingly bright glow and fast spin have led to some wild guesses, including the idea that it might be a spacecraft from another world. What makes it even stranger is that it doesn’t just reflect sunlight like normal comets – it seems to generate its own light, making people wonder if it has some kind of built-in power source.

UK & US Unite for Crypto Control! 🤝💰

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The task force, unveiled with great fanfare, boasts ambitions to “enhance collaboration” on matters both financial and futuristic. One might wonder if this is merely a more refined way of saying “let’s not let the Europeans dictate the rules.” The partnership, built upon a mutual investment of £1.2 trillion, is a sum so vast it would make even the most thrifty of Regency-era ladies swoon.

Jimmy Kimmel Live! Will Return to TV Tomorrow

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On September 17th, ABC stopped production of Jimmy Kimmel’s show, right before taping was scheduled to begin. This decision followed attacks from far-right activists associated with the MAGA movement. They were upset by a statement Kimmel made on September 15th about people trying to distance themselves from a person who allegedly attacked Charlie Kirk, and using the situation for political gain. Following this, Brendan Carr, who leads the Federal Communications Commission and is a supporter of Donald Trump, hinted on a MAGA-aligned podcast that ABC’s local stations could face consequences from the government if they continued to air Kimmel’s show.

The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Shows Disney Still Doesn’t Get Star Wars

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The Mandalorian, the first Star Wars television series, debuted in 2019 and quickly became popular, running for three seasons until April 2023. While creators Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni had finished writing a fourth season, Lucasfilm decided to shift direction. Instead of continuing the series, they opted to create a new Star Wars movie based on The Mandalorian’s story. This movie, titled The Mandalorian and Grogu, was announced in January 2024 and wrapped up filming in December 2024.

Hades 2 Release Times Revealed For Switch 2 And PC

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Hades 2 officially releases worldwide on September 25th at 9 AM PDT. You can play it on Nintendo Switch (both original and the new model), Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Currently, Hades 2 is only available on Switch consoles, but the developers, Supergiant Games, plan to bring it to PlayStation and Xbox at some point, though they haven’t announced a specific date yet.

70-year-old woman with cancer awarded tickets to see Nine Inch Nails

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Nine Inch Nails is an industrial rock band started by Trent Reznor in 1988. They’re famous for their intense, dark music, which combines the energy of rock and metal with electronic sounds. Albums like *The Downward Spiral* and *With Teeth* have received a lot of praise, and the band is widely considered a major force in alternative music.