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Metroid Ravenous announced for Nintendo Switch 2, launches Jan 28, 2027

Nintendo Direct revealed 2D Metroid 'Metroid Ravenous' with new predator mechanics; Switch 2 exclusive, Jan 28, 2027.

Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI could kill all humans after colleague quits

An Anthropic safety researcher warned there's a greater than 10% chance advanced AI could kill all humans; a colleague recently resigned over safety concerns.

Kirby and the World Beyond coming to Switch 2, Spring 2027

Nintendo unveiled a new open-world 3D Kirby adventure, 'Kirby and the World Beyond', arriving spring 2027 on Switch 2.

Nintendo Direct set for today, 45-minute showcase after Zelda stream

Nintendo's 45-minute Direct follows the Zelda 40th stream and will be paired with an extended Treehouse Live aftershow.

Justin Webb admits he should have phrased antisemitism question to Ed Miliband better

Justin Webb admitted he should have phrased a question about antisemitism better during a Radio Four interview about the Ilhan Omar row.

U.S. to ban some Canadian imports, escalating North America trade war

The administration plans bans on certain Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles after Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs.

Ocarina of Time remake gets Nov 5, 2026 release date and gameplay in Zelda 40th Direct

Nintendo showed gameplay for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake and dated it for Nov. 5 on Switch 2

Ectopic pregnancy deaths nearly doubled, worse in states with abortion bans

New analysis finds ectopic pregnancy fatalities have almost doubled, with larger increases in states that ban abortion.

Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon Classic HD shadow‑drops on Xbox

An HD remaster of Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon unexpectedly released on Xbox today in a surprise shadow drop.

Big Brother season 28 comic book covers revealed

Entertainment Weekly posts an exclusive first look at the Big Brother season 28 character comic covers for Yash, Taylor and others

Kingdom Hearts IV Steam achievements leak reveals game worlds

SteamDB/Steam achievement listings leaked, revealing most Kingdom Hearts IV worlds before announcement

Barry Melrose dies at 70, former NHL coach and beloved ESPN analyst

Barry Melrose, the former NHL coach turned longtime ESPN hockey analyst, has died at age 70.

Nintendo Treehouse spotlights Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

Nintendo's Treehouse Live devoted much of its Direct to Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and posted gameplay segments ahead of launch

Apple 'Surprise and Shine' event expected to show iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone

Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' keynote tonight, rumored reveals include iPhone 18 Pro, foldable iPhone Ultra and Watch Series 12.

Mario Kart World free update adds SNES tracks today

A free Mario Kart World update adds 10 Super Mario Kart courses to VS Race mode plus two new Knockout Tour routes.

LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Breakaway tour filed for Chapter 11 in New Jersey, says it owes at least $45m to players and proposes a player-first restructure.

Mike Flanagan's Carrie trailer debuts, series to premiere Oct 7 on Prime Video

Prime Video will drop all eight episodes of Mike Flanagan’s Carrie on October 6 as a binge release.

AEW Rebel Heart Dynamite honors Andy Williams and spotlights Rebel's ALS cause

AEW Rebel Heart Dynamite honors Rebel (Tanea Brooks) and raises funds for I AM ALS and Team Gleason on Sept 9 in Athens, GA.

Tate brothers denied bail, remain jailed during UK extradition fight

Monster Hunter Wilds confirmed for Switch 2, launches Dec 4, 2026

Capcom announced Monster Hunter Wilds is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, 2026, with cross‑play and all updates included.

A20 Pro chip powers iPhone 18 Pro, built on 2nm

Apple announces the A20 Pro, a 2nm SoC for iPhone 18 Pro with bigger GPU, FP8 on-device AI and improved power efficiency

VoteSafe.org linked to Elon Musk's America PAC, may share users' personal data

Investigations show VoteSafe.org is funded by Musk's America PAC and its privacy policy allows collection and sharing of voter data.

Danganronpa 2x2 gets Jan 14, 2027 release date for Switch and Switch 2

Spike Chunsoft announced Danganronpa 2x2 will release on January 14, 2027 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold ruled out with hip injury; Drew Lock replaces him

Sam Darnold left the season opener with a hip injury and was ruled out; Drew Lock entered as the Seahawks' replacement.

Mega Man: Dual Override robot masters and contest winner leaked

Steam achievement leak lists Dual Override's eight robot masters and reveals the fan‑design contest winner

UK datacentres will create only 25% of jobs predicted, analysis finds

Thinktank estimates datacentres will employ about 10,400 workers versus the 40,000 cited by industry.

Steven Borden debuts on AEW Dynamite; 'Scorpion Coffin Drop' finishes match

Steven Borden picked up a victory in his AEW TV debut teaming with Darby Allin, pinning Josh Alexander after the 'Scorpion Coffin Drop.'

Brent crude tops $100 as U.S.-Iran strikes stoke supply fears

Brent crude rose above $100 per barrel for the first time since July 24 as U.S.-Iran tit-for-tat strikes raised supply concerns.

Metal Slug Ultimate Collection announced for 2027, includes 10 games

SNK announced Metal Slug Ultimate Collection coming in 2027 with 10 titles, online co-op, leaderboards and modern features.

Lamine Yamal sets Champions League teenage record for goal involvements

Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal reaches 21 UCL goal involvements (11 goals, 10 assists), the most ever by a teenager in the competition

NYT: Nebraska governor’s family business employed undocumented workers while backing ICE crackdown

Apple Watch Series 12 introduced with new Health Sensing System

Apple reveals Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 with a re-architected Health Sensing System, S11 chip and daily readiness scores; preorders open now

iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable, debuts

Apple unveils the iPhone Duo foldable with 7.6-inch inner display, Apple Pencil support; preorders Oct 16, ships Oct 23; starts $1,999

Athletics shut out Blue Jays, take series 2-0

Athletics blanked Toronto 2-0; Blue Jays fell to 73-74 and lost ground in the AL Wild Card race.

Andrade El Idolo retains AEW National Championship over The Beast Mortos

Andrade defeated The Beast Mortos to retain the AEW National Title; a post-match attack by The Dogs prompted Will Ospreay to intervene.

The Apothecary Diaries game 'The False Imperial Brother' announced for consoles and PC

Koei Tecmo announced The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother, an original mystery-adventure coming to Switch 2, PS5 and PC in 2027.

Ted Lasso S4E6 'Don't Jump Around' spotlights Roy Kent's breakdown

Episode 6 reveals Roy Kent's severe depression in a hospital confession scene and delivers heavy emotional fallout at a New Year party.

Study finds no physical advantage for trans women in sport

Analysis of nearly 3,000 trans women concludes researchers found no inherent physical advantage over cis female athletes

Liverpool come from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1

Liverpool rallied at Anfield, Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister goals securing a 2-1 Champions League opener win

Final trailer released for Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Digger starring Tom Cruise

Warner Bros. unveils the final trailer and poster for Digger; Tom Cruise leads the film opening Oct 2 in theaters.

How one woman’s Tesla was remotely controlled and used to harass her

Court reports say Enrico Pucci remotely manipulated his ex-partner’s Tesla, speed, locks and climate, to stalk and harass her.