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The Energy Monster AI Is Creating
We don’t really know how much energy artificial intelligence is consuming. There aren’t any laws currently on the books requiring AI companies to disclose their energy usage or environmental impact, and most firms therefore opt to keep that controversial information close to the vest. Plus, large language models are evolving all the time...
It’s time to play Monster Hunter again, but now you’re an Orc
The release of Monster Hunter Wilds brought with it the usual comments about the hypocrisy of a series that wants to both protect ecosystems and grind them up for parts. "When will Monster Hunter just be honest about its desire to endlessly turn dragons into pants," we lamented to ourselves...
Monster Boy’s 120fps Update Could Come To Switch 2
Publisher asks fans to show their support Image: FDG Entertainment With the Switch 2 just around the corner, some companies are already considering certain re-releases and updates to their existing eShop titles. It seems FDG Entertainment, the publisher behind Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom on the Switch, is another one. In a post on
Monster Hunter Wilds cracks Steam’s all-time top 10 within hours of launch
Monster Hunter Wilds peaked at around 1.3 million concurrent players on Steam approximately 12 hours after its release, becoming the first Capcom title to exceed one million, according to SteamDB. The game immediately left the company's previous releases in the dust, like Capcom Arcade Stadium with 488,791 players and Monster Hunter: World with 334,684.Read Entire
Monster Hunter Wilds dev says the game’s success is thanks to an “emphasis on the story,” but I think that’s only a tiny aspect...
Capcom producer Ryozo Tsujimoto reckons that Monster Hunter Wilds’ increased focus on story is one of the big reasons for the game’s massive sales figures. Monster Hunter Wilds has been an absolute behemoth for Capcom, selling 8 million copies within the first three days of release and becoming Capcom’s fastest-selling game of all time in
1st monster black hole ever pictured erupts with surprise gamma-ray explosion
The Event Horizon Telescope, which captured the first image of a black hole, has done it again. The Earth-sized telescope spotted an unexpected explosion from the same supermassive black hole...
TEPPEN adds Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak and Darkstalkers characters into the card battler in latest update
Update GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. has released a wicked new update for TEPPEN, the studio's popular card battler on iOS and Android. In particular, the "Demon Dogfight" card pack welcomes characters from Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak and the Darkstalkers series into the fray, letting players mix things up with the already-popular IPs within the game
Monster Energy targets indie game in latest trademark lawsuit
If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. "I'm going to fight them," developer pledges. Energy drink maker Monster has another video game trademark victim in its sights - this time, indie game Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals. According to the game's developer
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...