Eyes on the Sky: AI Pinpoints Global Methane Leaks
A new machine learning system leverages satellite imagery to identify and verify methane emissions, offering a crucial tool for climate action.
Brand-New Stephen King Movie Loses Box Office Battle To Hit Crime Thriller
The film Now You See Me: Now You Don’t has earned $42.6 million in the United States, surpassing the total domestic box office revenue of Stephen King’s The Long Walk, which made $35 million. Worldwide, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t has performed even better, with current earnings of $187 million, significantly exceeding The Long Walk‘s global total of $63 million.
God of War TV show enters pre-production, begins casting, adds award-winning director
Deadline reports that the highly anticipated God of War TV series is officially moving into pre-production, with Amazon already greenlighting it for at least two seasons. Casting is the next big step, and fans on Reddit are already sharing their dream picks. Many overwhelmingly support Christopher Judge, who brilliantly voiced Kratos in the recent games, with some stating they can’t picture anyone else in the role. While there’s been playful talk of casting Chris Pratt, Dwayne Johnson, and Jason Mantzoukas, more serious suggestions have emerged, including Gerard Butler (known for 300) and Alan Ritchson (Reacher). One fan even joked about a Kratos and Atreus duo of Chris Pratt and Tom Holland.
8 Sci-Fi Series That Outshine Stranger Things In The Genre
Stranger Things showed that science fiction can work beautifully when combined with stories about growing up, offering both exciting thrills and genuine emotional moments – something few shows do as well. But its popularity isn’t just about the sci-fi elements. The series also draws heavily from the horror genre, using scary creatures, supernatural threats, and a creepy atmosphere to build suspense.
Dragon Ball Officially Teams Up with KFC for a Finger-Lickin’ Good Release
KFC Italy has teamed up with the popular anime series Dragon Ball to create a special menu. To announce the collaboration, they featured Claudio Moneta, the Italian voice of Goku, in their first ad. Instead of simply narrating, Moneta powerfully shouted “Kamehameha!” as the new *Dragon Ball Zthemed menu items were shown off.
The Sopranos Ended the Antihero Era Before Breaking Bad Even Started
I don’t think The Sopranos actually created the antihero – there were plenty before Tony Soprano, and lots more after. But I do believe it kicked off a whole new wave of TV. It really changed things and paved the way for so many of the complex characters we see on television today.
Marques Brownlee’s controversial wallpaper app is shutting down
On September 23, 2024, popular tech reviewer MKBHD released his own app for premium wallpapers. He created it in response to years of fans asking about the wallpapers he uses in his videos.
The Neverending Story Trilogy Is Better Than The Lord of the Rings
As a huge fantasy fan, when people ask about the best fantasy films, The Lord of the Rings always comes up, and rightfully so! But for me, The NeverEnding Story was the film that first truly captivated me. It didn’t just show a battle against evil; it presented something far more unsettling – The Nothing. It wasn’t just about fighting a villain like Sauron, but about the disappearance of entire worlds, and that idea was genuinely terrifying and stuck with me ever since.
A former Stardew Valley dev is making his own love letter to the Harvest Moon games. Sunkissed City is set to launch in 2026
Sunkissed City is a relaxing life simulation game heavily inspired by the popular farm-sim genre, most famously known through games like Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley. Instead of the countryside, you’ll find yourself in the vibrant Apollo City, filled with interesting people, secret locations, and a community to build up. However, city life isn’t always easy – you’ll have to deal with unusual challenges like wild animals, mysterious disappearances, monsters lurking underground, and other strange occurrences.
Rockstar co-founder compares generative AI to mad cow disease in an „extremely apt comparison”
After leaving Rockstar Games in 2020, Dan Houser started Absurd Ventures, a studio creating video games and other kinds of entertainment. They’ve already released a comic book series called American Caper and an audio drama, A Better Paradise. Houser has been giving interviews to promote his new book, and he’s also been sharing his thoughts on important issues in the gaming world, especially those involving artificial intelligence. Recently, Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic Games, sparked debate by suggesting that stores like Steam shouldn’t require labels on games made with AI. Meanwhile, the creators of the popular game Dispatch have argued that AI could never replicate the performance of their voice actors.