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The Biggest Games From February's Black Voices In Gaming Showcase
We're not even close to the summer gaming showcase season yet, and already the first two months of the year have wasted no time in dropping numerous livestreams and broadcasts lately. You can add Black Voices In Gaming to the list, as this showcase has just wrapped up. A celebration of games in development by Black indie game ...
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The Biggest Games From February's Black Voices In Gaming Showcase
This month's Black Voices in Gaming livestream was an informative look at upcoming games and the people who make them.Darryn Bonthuys (GameSpot)
Palantir UK chief walks away from Gaza genocide questions
Louis Mosley wouldn’t say if Israel has battle-tested the technology he’s just sold Britain’s military. Neither did the MoD.DANIA AKKAD (Declassified UK)
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PlayStation Studios Boss Blames Bluepoint Shutdown On ‘Challenging Industry Environment’ Despite Recent Jump In Profits
Hermen Hulst's message to staff praised the studios' remakes
Reporter’s note: Minnesotans’ whistles are a warning and a bellwether for Oregon and the nation
When I left Portland in early February for my hometown of Minneapolis to swap newsrooms for a week and report for our States Newsroom sister site, the Minnesota Reformer, I took one central worry with me. I feared most that the people I love in the Twin…
Reporter’s note: Minnesotans’ whistles are a warning and a bellwether for Oregon and the nation • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A Capital Chronicle reporter goes to Minnesota, where residents have spent months under a federal occupation of immigration agents.Alex Baumhardt (Oregon Capital Chronicle)
Oregon Senate advances bill to protect public lands
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The Oregon Senate in a 17-11 vote Thursday advanced a bill meant to safeguard public lands against the threat of privatization. Senate Bill 1590, sponsored by Sen. Anthony Broadman, D-Bend, would prohibit state agencies from using any funding, data,…
Oregon Senate Republicans end one-day walkout ahead of transportation referendum vote
Oregon Republicans ended a brief Senate walkout that threatened to derail Democrats’ plans to reschedule a referendum on controversial transportation tax and fee increases from November to May. Both chambers on Thursday gaveled in with enough Republicans…
Oregon Senate Republicans end one-day walkout ahead of transportation referendum vote • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Republicans who didn't attend a Senate floor session on Wednesday, delaying a vote on many bills, returned Thursday.Shaanth Nanguneri (Oregon Capital Chronicle)
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We're no longer attracting top talent: the brain drain killing American science
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‘We’re no longer attracting top talent’: the brain drain killing American science
As Trump slashes science funding, young researchers flee abroad. Without solid innovation, the US could cease to have the largest biomedical ecosystem in the worldEd Pilkington (the Guardian)
Brutal US sanctions aim to 'collapse' Iran's economy, boasts Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Brutal US sanctions aim to 'collapse' Iran's economy, boasts Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Economic warfare: Donald Trump's "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran is "designed to collapse its already buckling economy", said US Treasury Secretary ...Geopolitical Economy Report (YouTube)
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How To Earn Coins Fast In Arc Raiders
Struggling with low coins in Arc Raiders? This guide shows how to farm trinkets, sell items wisely, and spend your coins on stash and upgrades.
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Arc Raiders: Best Ways To Earn Coins Fast
Coins aren’t falling from the sky, but in Arc Raiders, the right loot can feel like it.Allyson Cochran (TheGamer)
IGN just posted:
House of the Dragon Season 3 Trailer Lets Dragons Loose in Westeros as War Begins
The fire-breathing dragons of the Game of Thrones universe are heading to the sea as war breaks out in the first teaser trailer for House of the Dragon Season 3.
Iran in the Crosshairs: Former Senior U.S. Iran Negotiator Robert Malley on Trump’s Threats to Bomb
Drop Site's Jeremy Scahill speaks to former senior U.S. Middle East diplomat Robert Malley, a lead negotiator of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.Drop Site News
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WWE 2K26 MyRise Adds RISE Matches and Post-Campaign Content
Visual Concepts is spotlighting some of the major changes coming to MyRise in WWE 2K26.
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WWE 2K26 MyRise Adds RISE Matches and Post-Campaign Content
WWE 2K26 MyRise features branching paths. RISE Matches, new rewards, and post-title victory content to entice players to stick around.Robert DeFelice (Insider Gaming)
Have “coupons” become a substitute for Ramadan meals in Gaza?
On the first day of Ramadan, the usual festive atmosphere for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip is absent. The month, traditionally associated with decorating homes, baking sweets, and families gathering around lavish tables, arrives for the third consDAILY YEMEN
Only the man who has successfully rid himself of the chains of oppression and seen all the horrors being perpetrated against the human race can be persuaded that his freedom and that of his neighbor are inviolable, as are their lives, and that his neighbor is his brother.
-- Nestor Makhno
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Slay The Spire 2 Finally Enters Early Access Next Month With New Co-Op Mode
Mega Crit has announced that Slay the Spire 2 will be released into early access on Steam on March 5. When it does come out, it'll feature a co-op mode that lets you experience the rougelike with friends.Slay the Spire 2's co-op mode will let groups of up to four players go on a run together. It will actually give you ...
Hebrew Newspaper: High alert in “Israel,” anticipating a response from the Houthis and Hezbollah to an imminent attack with America against Iran
Hebrew media, most notably “Yedioth Ahronoth,” revealed a state of panic and maximum alert in the Israeli occupation entity, amid expectations of the US and Israel soon carrying out widespread aggression against Iran. In a scene that confirms the faDAILY YEMEN
Israeli settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian man in West Bank raid
Israeli settlers, escorted by the occupying regime’s forces, have stormed into a village in the occupied West Bank, killing a 19-year-old Palestinian man and wounding four others.ABNA English
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The Witcher’s Lead Story Designer Says Ending Was A ‘Mistake’ He Had No Control Over
Artur Ganszyniec just completed a playthrough of the RPG in which he shared recollections of his time working on it
Show HN: Mini-Diarium - An encrypted, local, cross-platform journaling app
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GitHub - fjrevoredo/mini-diarium: An encrypted local cross-platform journaling app
An encrypted local cross-platform journaling app. Contribute to fjrevoredo/mini-diarium development by creating an account on GitHub.GitHub
RT: @rulajebreal Jared Kushner advertised “amazing investment opportunities” for the private sector in Gaza, calling its waterfront property “very valuable,” argued that Gaza is a lucrative project to built atop mass graves of Palestinians, and endorsed ethnic cleansing.
A terminal weather app with ASCII animations driven by real-time weather data
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GitHub - Veirt/weathr: a terminal weather app with ascii animation
a terminal weather app with ascii animation. Contribute to Veirt/weathr development by creating an account on GitHub.GitHub
Today’s very substantive interview on NewsX World
Our chat today from minutes 18 to 24 on this podcast started with the supposed start of Russia-US talks on economic cooperation.Gilbert Doctorow (Armageddon Newsletter)
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Aphelion Preview: An Emotionally Intense Space Mystery
A preview of Aphelion after going hands-on with the new game from DON'T NOD.
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Slay The Spire 2 Enters Early Access On The Busiest Possible Day
The deckbuilder was originally set to enter Early Access last year
Coding Tricks Used in the C64 Game Seawolves
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Ghalibaf congratulates Ramadan arrival to his counterparts
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has congratulated his counterparts in Islamic countries on the occasion of the start of the holy month of Ramadan.Mehr News Agency
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A Minecraft Movie 2 Could Add This Fan-Requested Villain
A Minecraft Movie 2 producer Roy Lee has teased that the sequel will introduce one character that fans had been clamoring for. After the first movie focused on the heroes trying to defeat Malgosha and her Piglin army, fans reacted by saying they want the Ender Dragon to show up in the sequel.It remains to be seen if that's going to happen. ...
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A Minecraft Movie 2 Could Add This Fan-Requested Villain
The sequel is upping the ante in the villain department, it seems.Eddie Makuch (GameSpot)
Chinese Contract At The Panama Canal Canceled, Marking A Strategic Win For Trump’s 'Donroe Doctrine'
Cancellation of a Chinese-linked ports contract at Panama Canal is more than legal decision by a national court. It is a geopolitical signal.Ivy Bennett (Oriental Review)
Voith Schneider Propeller
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XCOM designer Jake Solomon announces surprise closure of his studio alongside a first look at its canceled life sim, 'the game we poured our hearts into'
"Burbank" was set to be a life sim with dramatic storylines.
Italy’s Prime Minister Seeks A New Role For Rome In A Shifting Global Order
At a time when EU leaders are preoccupied with relations with Washington and internal security concerns, Meloni directed attention southward.Olivia RUM (Oriental Review)
Mark Zuckerberg Grilled on Usage Goals and Underage Users at California Trial
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Siliconera just posted:
Gekizo Series Godzilla vs Evangelion Figures Based on 4 Evas
Bandai Namco and Toho Entertainment shared details about the Gekizo Series Type-3 Kiryu Godzilla vs Evangelion figures based on Evas from the anime. There will be two types of variants available, each with a different finish. The Toho Entertainment Online storefront has listings live for both in Japan, and Buyee does ship them ...
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Gekizo Series Godzilla vs Evangelion Figures Based on 4 Evas
Gekizo Series Type-3 Kiryu Godzilla vs Evangelion figures make Mecha Godzilla look like 4 different Evas from the anime.Jenni Lada (Siliconera)
IGN just posted:
Paradise Season 2 Spoiler-Free Review
Paradise Season 2 spoiler-free review: Bingeable pulp fun with excellent performances, more sci-fi ideas, and more human moments.
Germany And France Can't Decide Who Is The Best
The two countries want to abandon US support in the defense issue. However, no single country has enough potential to replace Americans.Lucas Dumont (Oriental Review)
PC Gamer just posted:
The many-boxed roadmap represents everything I hate about shooters right now
Our relationship with the biggest shooters around have contorted from player to investor.
Not a gift from the geeks. A gift from the grifters
California's New Bill Requires DOJ-Approved 3D Printers That Report Themselves
Link: blog.adafruit.com/2026/02/19/c…
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Sony’s PS5-Era Studio Acquisition Spree Has Been A Disaster
Bluepoint's reported shutdown is just the latest example of Sony struggling after buying up nearly a dozen studios since 2019
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Tradition, Elegance, and the Height of Fashion: A Breakdown of Prince Andrew’s Lavish $100,000,000 Arrest Ceremony
It’s a great day to be a royal watcher! The arrest of former Prince Andrew for misconduct in the office marks the... Continue this tale
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Tradition, Elegance, and the Height of Fashion: A Breakdown of Prince Andrew’s Lavish $100,000,000 Arrest Ceremony
It’s a great day to be a royal watcher! The arrest of former Prince Andrew for misconduct in the office marks the first arrest of someone in the royal family since the 17th century — that’s right — the first great royal arrest ceremony to grace the s…danerice (HARDTIMES)
DOGE Bro's Grant Review Process Was Literally Just Asking ChatGPT 'Is This DEI?'
Link: techdirt.com/2026/02/19/doge-b…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
DOGE Bro’s Grant Review Process Was Literally Just Asking ChatGPT ‘Is This DEI?’
Federal grants that had been approved after a full application and review process were terminated by some random inexperienced DOGE bros based on whether ChatGPT could explain—in under 120 characte…Mike Masnick (Techdirt)
IRS lost 40% of IT staff, 80% of tech leaders in 'efficiency' shakeup
Link: theregister.com/2026/02/19/irs…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
DOGE bites taxman
: IRS lost 40% of IT staff, 80% of tech leaders in 'efficiency' shakeupJoe Fay (The Register)
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Street Fighter II Developer Explains Why He Now Spends $500,000 In His Own Gacha Games
Monster Strike made an ex-Capcom producer a ton of money that he then spent in-game
Bridging Elixir and Python with Oban
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Bridging Elixir and Python with Oban
Using Oban to seamlessly exchange durable jobs between Elixir and Python applications through a shared PostgreSQL database.Parker Selbert (Oban Pro)
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If you've ever had a crippling Vampire Survivors or Slay the Spire habit, avoid Vampire Crawlers at all costs
Or play it, and let it consume your whole Steam Next Fest week. I'm not your dad.
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Ubisoft lays off 40 people at its Toronto studio, reassures everyone who remembers the Splinter Cell remake that the Splinter Cell remake is still in happening
The Ubisoft restructuring continues to extract a brutal human toll.
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Chrono Cross Character Glenn Now in Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space
Back in December 2025, WFS confirmed the Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space extended Chrono Cross crossover would get the character Glenn. Now he’s finally here following the 3.14.20 update. He’s earned via the Complex Dream story event, and a new trailer shows exactly how he’ll work. In the new ...
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Chrono Cross Character Glenn Now in Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space
The Chrono Cross Complex Dream crossover story in Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space added Glenn today.Jenni Lada (Siliconera)
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The Chip Shortage is Coming For Your Games
Gamers have been getting hit hard for years, thanks to Bitcoin, COVID, NFTs, and more affecting GPU price and availability, and things aren't letting up. The rapid investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has pushed the tech world into a major chip shortage that has sent the price of memory chips--the stuff that makes up RAM and SSD ...
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Bluepoint Games, Sony's famed remaster studio, is being closed as the fallout from PlayStation's disastrous pivot to live service continues
The unexpected shutdown follows the cancellation of a live service God of War game Bluepoint was working on.
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Bluepoint Games is Shutting Down in March
Following a "recent business review," Sony has decided to shut down the studio, nearly a year after cancelling its last project.
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Sony Shuts Down Bluepoint Games, Dev Behind Consistently Great Remakes
Bluepoint Games, the developer behind 2020's Demon's Souls remake, has reportedly been shut down, according to a Bluesky post by reporter Jason Schreier.A PlayStation spokesperson told Bloomberg that roughly 70 staff have been cut with the studio's closure coming sometime in March "following a recent business ...
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Sony Shuts Down Bluepoint Games, Dev Behind Consistently Great Remakes
The Texas-based studio was known for remastering classics like Demon's Souls, Ico, Metal Gear Solid, and Shadow of the Colossus.Levi Winslow (GameSpot)
RIAC :: Russia and Its Neighbours: Mutual Responsibility and Co-Development
The military-political conflict between Russia and the West over Ukraine represents a pivotal event in the evolution of relations between Russia and neighbouring countries.russiancouncil.ru
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Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth launches April 27 for Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Cozy, story-rich adventure game Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth will launch for Switch 2, Switch, and PC …
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Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth launches April 27 for Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Cozy, story-rich adventure game Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth will launch for Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam on April 27, developer Hyper Games announced.Sal Romano (Gematsu)
Report On Iran Negotiations On February 17
It appears, if Iranian assessment is correct, that Witkoff agreed to "framework” deal that is outside of Trump-Rubio “pillars” of Iran deal.Stephen Bryen (Oriental Review)
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GRIDbeat! launches March 26 for Switch, PC
Rhythm dungeon crawler GRIDbeat! will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on March 26, …
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GRIDbeat! launches March 26 for Switch, PC
Rhythm dungeon crawler GRIDbeat! will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on March 26, publisher Acclaim and developer Ridiculous Games announced.Sal Romano (Gematsu)
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PlayStation Shuts Down Studio Behind Demon's Souls And Uncharted Remakes
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South Korean ex president Yoon Suk Yeol jailed for life for leading insurrection
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South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol jailed for life for leading insurrection
Ex-leader sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labour over failed martial law declaration in 2024Raphael Rashid (the Guardian)
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New ARC Raiders Map Condition is ‘Hurricane’
ARC Raiders is getting a killer new map condition with Shrouded Sky, and it's going to introduce hurricanes to the game.
Kotaku just posted:
Sony Shuts Down Studio Behind Critically-Acclaimed Demon’s Souls And Shadow Of The Colossus Remakes
The team was acquired only four years ago
IGN just posted:
Toy Story 5 Trailer Teases Woody's Big Return and the Dangers of Technology
Toy Story 5's official trailer has arrived and, alongside revealing more of the battle between toys and tech, we also learn a bit more about how Woody is reunited with his friends after the events of Toy Story 4.
Is Venezuela’s new administration dismantling Chávez’s legacy?
Is Venezuela’s new administration dismantling Chávez’s legacy? Rossa Primavera News from Latin AmericaAvis Krane (Rossa Primavera)
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Tabletop Producer AEG Removes COO For His Pro-AI Comments
Alderac Entertainment Games has parted ways with its chief operating officer after the latter's pro-AI comments.
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8 PS2 Games That Had the Most Ridiculous Cheat Codes — and Why Players Still Miss Them
From giant heads to low gravity, these are the PS2 Games That Had the Most Ridiculous Cheat Codes — and Why Players Still Miss Them.

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