The Best Ever Game Controller May Be Set for a Comeback

The GameCube's controller remains a titan, which is why so many have “borrowed” from its design. But now things are afoot that signal Nintendo could be about to resurrect this gaming gem.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Liberty-Lynx Game 5 predictions: Which team wins, and is it the best WNBA Finals ever?

Either the Liberty win their first title or the Lynx win their fifth as the thrilling series comes down to a winner-take-all.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

How Dave Roberts joined an elite -- Hall of Fame-worthy -- club of managers

With a masterful October, Roberts forever quieted his critics and might have sealed his place in the Hall of Fame.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Analogue3D’s Retro Console Proves the N64 Controller Was the Worst Ever

Some things are better left in the past.

Tech - Wired - October 19

The Best Zelda-Themed Controller Designs For Nintendo Switch

It's a great time to be a fan of The Legend of Zelda. The two most recent entries in the iconic Nintendo franchise couldn't be more different, yet each pushed the series forward in notable ways. ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

One Quarterback’s Car Accident Sets Up Another’s Comeback

Andy Dalton sprained his thumb in a two-vehicle collision, which will give former the No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young a chance to start for the Panthers.

Sports - The New York Times - October 24

The bond market may be at risk from inflationary forces beyond the Fed’s control

Investors remain nervous about upside risks to inflation, such as the outcome of the Nov. 5 presidential election, that haven’t been priced into the bond market — and which policymakers may not be ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Bad news for the rest of NBA: Celtics may be better than ever

Boston put on a historic shooting display in its season opener, burying the Knicks with a barrage of 3-pointers. If Game 1 is any indication, no one else has a chance.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Harris Sets Record for Biggest Fund-Raising Quarter Ever

Donald Trump is raising less money than he did during his run in 2020, building a far smaller campaign than Kamala Harris.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Remedy's Control Multiplayer Game Revealed As FBC Firebreak

It was revealed a few years ago that Remedy's New Weird award-winner, 2019's Control , is getting a multiplayer spin-off (codenamed Condor) in addition to a true sequel. Today, during the Xbox ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 17

Dodgers shut out Yankees to take commanding 3-0 lead over Yankees in World Series

Will Dodgers push Yankees to brink in New York? We've got it all covered for you.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

England lost control with game in their hands - Dawson

England will be frustrated they let victory slip from their hands against New Zealand, writes Matt Dawson.

Get This Premium PS5 Controller For $50 Off At Best Buy This Weekend

There are only a few officially licensed, third-party controllers for PS5, and all of them are designed to compete with the DualSense Edge. This means they carry prices in the $200 ballpark, but ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 25

Fortnite Limited Edition PS5 DualSense Controller Preorders Restocked At Best Buy

Fortnite DualSense Wireless Controller - Limited Edition $85 | Releases November ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 26

Kwikset’s Newest Lock Has the Best Door Sensor I’ve Ever Seen

The Kwikset Halo Select arrives later this fall with Matter compatibility and a magnet-based, super-slim door sensor.

Tech - Wired - October 21

This luxury smart oven is the best toaster oven I've ever used

The Tovala Smart Oven Pro can bake, air fry, toast, steam, broil and reheat. It also has a meal delivery service with select gluten-free and carb conscious options that are quick and easy to make.

Universal's Epic Universe theme park set to open in May 2025

Universal's Epic Universe theme park will open its gates on May 22, 2025, in Florida.

Business - CNBC - October 17

The Best Games Of 2024 (So Far)

The 2024 gaming year is nearing the finish line, and if there's a common thread linking all of this year's biggest releases, it's that several of these games have been surprise hits. While 2023 was ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

Investors may have to wait a week before it’s clear who controls the U.S. House. Here’s why.

While experts have been warning that the winner of the tight presidential contest may not be determined on the night of Nov. 5, there’s also a view that the battle over the U.S. House of ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Luka Modric may be Real Madrid’s oldest ever player but he’s still got it | Sid Lowe

It’s not the moments or the music, the joy in how he plays. It’s something simpler with ‘the eternal solution’. Ferenc Puskas played pregnant, teammate Amancio Amaro liked to say. The day he ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

LCS takeaways: Yankees grab Game 1, Mets pull even

The Mets quieted Dodger Stadium in an NLCS Game 2 blowout, while the ALCS began with a Yankees win.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Why the Dodgers’ Game 5 Win Was the Craziest World Series Clincher Ever

A championship trophy is a work of art. But the game that gets you that trophy? Sometimes that’s not the case, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago

NFL Winners and Losers: Taking stock of the league through Week 6

Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels are only getting started, but they already look like the best No. 1 and 2 QB picks in NFL Draft history. Plus, big bummer in Big D.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

Eva Longoria reportedly rescued 'John Wick' with $6 million investment: 'The best money I've ever spent'

The 2014 film almost shut down production after running out of financing.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Despite World Series struggles, Shohei Ohtani's 2024 will go down as one of the best seasons ever

A 50-50 season. A likely NL MVP. And a World Series title. Shohei Ohtani just finished a season that will go down in Japanese folklore.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

10 Best Mobile Games for iOS and Android

These addictive smartphone games are perfect for the small screen in your pocket.

Tech - Wired - October 27

Dodgers punt, preserve best relievers for Game 5

The Los Angeles Dodgers, facing a sizable deficit in the later innings, utilized lower-leverage relievers to save their best arms for another day during the club's 11-4 loss on Wednesday night in ...

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

16 Best Cozy Games (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Forget stressful leaderboards and time-sensitive missions. These games let you play at your own pace.

Tech - Wired - 9 hours ago

Ailing Freeman may sit Game 6, 'swing not right'

Dave Roberts left open the possibility of sitting Freddie Freeman for Game 6 of the NLCS, saying "his swing is not right" due to the ankle injury that has hampered the first baseman all postseason.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Want to succeed on ‘Shark Tank’? Your best bet may be walk away without a deal.

As the hit show begins its 16th season, it’s clear some entrepreneurs hit it big even when they fail to win over the sharks.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Worker allegations against MrBeast show spotlight the workplace culture problems on YouTuber sets

Allegations of poor working conditions on YouTuber MrBeast’s new Amazon Studios show have pushed some people who work with creators to call for more safety oversight on their sets.

AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 13 SMU's 5-0 start in ACC is best ever for a first-year Power Four team

This move from a Group of Five conference to the Power Four is working out better than all right for SMU

Sports - ABC News - 10 hours ago

Xbox Game Pass Getting Five More Day-One Launches, Including Control Multiplayer Spin-Off

Arriving In 2025 Not only did Remedy pull the curtains back on its Control spin-off FBC: Firebreaker, the developer also added a surprise by sharing that it will be available day one on Xbox ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 17

Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Planning For Direct-To-Cloud Controllers And Higher-Quality Streams - Report

Microsoft launched Xbox Cloud Gaming in 2020 with great fanfare, but the company's stated goal to push cloud gaming even further has run into some technological setbacks as well as ongoing ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

World Series: Dodgers seize control with Game 2 win over Yankees but Ohtani injured

Dodgers beat Yankees 4-2 in Game 2 for 2-0 series lead Ohtani dislocates shoulder on slide, availability unclear Yoshinobu Yamamoto walked back to his dugout and made the slightest tip of his ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

World Series ticket prices are the second-highest ever—a Yankees home game could run you nearly $5,000

It will cost more than $3,800 to see Shohei Ohtani play in his first World Series.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Greatest World Series Game 1 ever? Freddie Freeman provides jaw-dropping end to epic Dodgers-Yankees opener

Freeman hit the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history on Friday night

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

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