Following the release of Return to Monkey Island in 2022, Ron Gilbert began planning a large-scale, 2D open-world RPG inspired by games like Zelda. However, he recently told ArsTechnica that he’s decided to abandon the project because he doesn’t have enough time or funding to complete it.
If charting Bitcoin’s decline were a novel, it would be a tragic comedy-steady, unrelenting descent from the intoxicating heights of $110,000-$120,000 down to a more modest high-$80,000s. A narrative of despair, where every bounce is less a rally and more a forlorn attempt to recapture vanished glory, like chasing the ghost of Gatsby’s green light. The exchange reserves, in a fit of austerity, vanish like a magician’s illusion-every day, a little less magic, a little more austerity. 🎭✨
On January 18, 2024, a security guard in his 40s took a Choco Pie and a custard bun from the office fridge while working his overnight shift. Instead of resolving the issue themselves, the company filed a police report, and he was formally charged with theft by prosecutors.
The Reckoning, a four-part documentary series produced by 50 Cent and directed by Alexandria Stapleton, details the life story of Sean Combs. Here’s what the series is about, according to its official description:
The release of Battlestate Games’ realistic shooter went pretty much as fans of the game anticipated. With just 44% positive reviews from over 35,000 Steam users, it’s not a particularly strong launch. While some of the feedback is unexpected, and despite the issues, many players are still having fun with the game, even just on Steam.
The portrayal of Mr. Terrific in Superman is a standout success. Before the movie, most viewers weren’t familiar with the character, but Edi Gathegi’s performance as Michael Holt quickly became a highlight and one of the best parts of the film. Even better, the filmmakers have hinted at a compelling future storyline for Mr. Terrific.
I recently saw a really cool video from itssozer (Samuel Weidenhofer) where he introduced us to Ed Bambas, an Army veteran who’s still working full-time – eight-hour days, five days a week! It’s amazing to see his dedication.
A new study challenges the reliability of explanations generated by large language models when applied to sensitive financial data.
This incredibly engaging series is short and sweet, with only six episodes – perfect for watching in a night or two. Originally released in August 2025, it’s now available to stream on Netflix for the very first time.
First Reaction – September 5 is an interesting point of view of the tragic events.