Warner Bros. Games is shutting down Monolith and more

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Another Live-Service Game Is Shutting Down, With Dauntless Going Offline Soon
Dauntless , the free-to-play Monster Hunter-like from developer Phoenix Labs, will shut down May 29. In a short and to-the-point statement from the official Dauntless X account , it was made ...GameSpot - 1d -
Spurs shutting down Wembanyama for season
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Pepperdine University sues Netflix and Warner Bros. over Mindy Kaling's new show
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Trump administration shuts down national database documenting police misconduct
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The Callisto Protocol Dev Cuts More Jobs In Gaming's Latest Layoffs
Striking Distance Studios, the Krafton-owned game studio that made 2022's The Callisto Protocol and 2024's Redacted , has undergone a new round of layoffs. This follows on from a previous round ...GameSpot - 6h -
Lucid CEO steps down; EV maker plans to more than double production in 2025
Lucid said Marc Winterhoff, currently the company's chief operating officer, has taken over as interim CEO.CNBC - 11m -
Six NBA game-changers who can alter fate of their team's stretch run: Jimmy Butler, Luka Dončić, more
With just 30 or so games left, these players can make a significant impactCBS Sports - 5d -
College basketball picks, schedule: Predictions for Duke vs. Illinois and more Top 25 games Saturday
Our experts have picks for all of Saturday's big games including the No. 3 Blue Devils facing the Illini.CBS Sports - 2d -
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks: How to watch tonight, game time and more
Here's how to watch Luka Doncic face his former teammates when the L.A. Lakers host the Dallas Mavericks tonight.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
2025 MLB Opening Day starter tracker: Shota Imanaga, Yusei Kikuchi, Zack Wheeler, more get Game 1 honors
The regular season is almost upon us and managers are getting their ducks (and rotations) in a rowCBS Sports - 3d -
New Nintendo Switch OLED Value Bundle Comes With Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Nintendo Switch OLED - Super Mario Bros. Wonder Console Bundle ...GameSpot - 5d -
This Russian Tech Bro Helped Steal $93 Million and Landed in US Prison. Then Putin Called
In the epic US-Russian prisoner swap last summer, Vladimir Putin brought home an assassin, spies, and another prized ally: the man behind one of the biggest insider trading cases of all time.Wired - 12h -
Censoring Games
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A Psychologist Explains How to Shut Your Brain Up So You Can Finally Get to Sleep
Too much going on at work to fall asleep? Research shows a simple technique called ‘cognitive shuffling’ can help quiet your brain.Inc. - 4d -
The radical shift in US policy that shut Ukraine out amid talks to end war
The first month of President Donald Trump's second term has already delivered a radical American pivot on Russia's offensive war against Ukraine.ABC News - 9h -
Why are all my cryptos down?
Stablecoin nationalism meets attention-economy fatigueFinancial Times - 11h -
These Licensed Games Are Perfect For Youngsters
If you’re looking for a fun way to bring your kid’s favorite TV shows and movies to life, consider adding a licensed video game to your collection. These give you (and your kids) a chance to jump ...GameSpot - 3d -
Downing Street rejects plan for legal migration cap
Officials had been studying hard limit as way to reduce numbersFinancial Times - 4d -
Zelensky says he'd step down 'if it brings peace'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that he would step down from the presidency if it meant achieving a lasting peace in Ukraine. “If to achieve peace, you really need me to give up ...The Hill - 2d -
Venus Williams turns down Indian Wells wildcard
Former world number one Venus Williams turns down a wildcard offer for next month's Indian Wells tournament.BBC News - 1d -
Protesters Display Upside-Down American Flag at Yosemite
Organizers said the inverted flag, historically used as a sign of distress, was meant to draw attention to the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Park Service.The New York Times - 1d -
Bettman trims ban of Wild's Hartman down to 8
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has reduced the suspension of Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman from 10 games to eight games. Hartman was punished for driving the head of Ottawa's Tim Stützle into ...ESPN - 23h -
NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard stepping down
Her departure comes less than a month after two House of Commons committees discussed her suitability to lead the NHS.BBC News - 10h -
Yes please, bring down the DOGE hammer on the Pentagon
The civilian and military leadership within Department of Defense have a rare opportunity to partner with the political leadership to drive real change.The Hill - 8h -
Are planes crashing more often?
A recent flurry of air disasters have made some people worried about flying - but are crashes on the rise?BBC News - 3d -
The Best Games Of 2025 (So Far)
We've made it to 2025, and like previous years, there are quite a few upcoming games to look forward to. Last year gave us the amazing Metaphor ReFantazio and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, as ...GameSpot - 1d -
Balatro - Game Pass Announcement Trailer
Balatro is available on Xbox Game Pass starting today! This release comes alongside the 4th "Friends of Jimbo" update, bringing exciting new collaborations with titles like Critical Role, Bugsnax, ...GameSpot - 1d -
USAID Climate Programs Fighting Extremism and Unrest Are Closing Down
Heat, drought and floods are growing security risks, Western defense officials say, feeding instability and violence that could prove costly in the long term.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
Breaking down Grok 3: The AI model that could redefine the industry
Grok-3 still hasn't fully shipped yet. But it will surely set the tone for how other AI labs release future models.VentureBeat - 5d -
Ukraine should 'tone it down,' sign Trump mineral deal, Waltz says
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said Thursday that officials in Kyiv "need to tone it down" after a fierce back and forth Trump and Zelenskyy.ABC News - 5d -
Women: Notre Dame moves to No. 1, UCLA drops down
UCLA dropped in the rankings this week after its lone loss to USC, while Notre Dame takes the No. 1 spot.ESPN - 4d -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer steps down ahead of sex trafficking case
An attorney representing Sean "Diddy" Combs in his sex trafficking case announced that he is stepping down as counsel.NBC News - 4d -
Risers and fallers: Brook Lopez to see increased usage down the stretch
Steve Alexander highlights five names trending upwards and five downwards, with key takeaways for each.ESPN - 4d -
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Site Is Counting Down To An Announcement
Earlier this week, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 had an update that teased the return of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater . In a skate park map called The Grind, there is a banner with the THPS logo and the ...GameSpot - 4d
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