Bungie Stunned by ‘Unplayable’ Evidence Request in Lawsuit

A Bungie employee has filed a lawsuit claiming that story and lore aspects of Destiny 2 were stolen from his work on WordPress before the game’s launch. However, the video game developer is facing an unexpected challenge. In an attempt to show the court that its Red War campaign and Curse of Osiris DLC concepts … Read more

Google To Face Potential Breakup as Ad Tech Antitrust Case Unfolds

A US judge has scheduled a trial in September to determine whether Google’s ad tech practices amount to a monopoly. The case centers around Google’s dominance of the ad server and its exchange, which has led to accusations of anti-competitive behavior. As part of a proposed settlement, Google has offered two main remedies: sharing real-time … Read more

Expedition 33 Outperforms Oblivion Remastered Despite Release Timing

Game publisher Matthew Handrahan has revealed that their recent game, Expedition 33, exceeded expectations by shipping over 1 million copies shortly after its release. The game’s success came despite being released just a couple of days after Microsoft surprised-released Oblivion Remastered. Handrahan stated that the publisher knew Expedition 33 had a unique identity that would … Read more

OPEC+ to Increase Oil Output by 411,000 BPD in June

OPEC+ countries have agreed to boost oil production in June by 411,000 barrels per day (bpd). This increase, combined with previous hikes in April and May, will add nearly 1 million bpd to global output. The move is expected to put downward pressure on oil prices. Saudi Arabia has expressed dissatisfaction with the low level … Read more

Witness Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower at Its Best on May 4-6

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is expected to peak on the mornings of May 4-6, 2025, offering a spectacular display of shooting stars. The shower is active from April 15 through May 27 and is caused by Halley’s Comet left behind hundreds of years ago. Observers in the southern USA can expect optimal viewing conditions … Read more

UK Politics Shifts as Populist Nationalism Gains Traction

Britain’s long-standing two-party dominance is fraying, with a new right-wing populist party, Reform UK, making significant gains in local elections. The party’s blend of anti-immigration and anti-net zero stances with soft-left positions on industry has resonated with voters, giving it victories in traditionally Labour-held seats and even outperforming the Conservative Party. This shift reflects deeper … Read more

GTA 6 Delay Sets Back Industry Momentum

The delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) until May 26, 2026, has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, and veteran analyst Mat Piscatella is warning that it’s bad news for this year. In an interview with GamesRadar+, Piscatella expressed his concern that the delay will significantly impact the industry’s spending on gaming hardware, … Read more

Antarctica Glaciers Suddenly Gain Mass After Years of Decline

A new study has revealed a surprising anomaly in the Antarctic ice sheet, where the glacier gained mass between 2021 and 2023. Researchers attribute this increase to unusually heavy snowfall in the Wilkes Land-Queen Mary Land region, allowing four major glaciers to reverse their decline. For years, Antarctica’s ice loss contributed significantly to sea level … Read more

Israel’s Top News Website Down Due to Technical Issues

A quick check revealed that the website of The Times of Israel, a prominent news source in Israel, is currently experiencing technical difficulties. The issue appears to be related to a problem with JavaScript and cookies, which are necessary for users to access the site properly. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/malta-greece-turkey-said-threatening-to-seize-gaza-activists-drone-hit-ship-if-it-docks