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The US Fish and Wildlife Service initiated a formal review of the upgrades SpaceX has made to its Starship launch system, one of the final regulatory steps before flights can resume following its explosive April debut.

GM-owned Cruise is halting all self-driving car operations after California’s DMV suspended the company’s state permit to operate the vehicles, citing them as a risk to public safety. 

Thanks to Bungie, the day will soon come when Guardians across the universe will have the chance to store and retrieve loot quicker in Destiny 2. This, among many handy features, is set to arrive shortly to improve the player experience.

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We’ve all been there in Metal Gear Solid 3—brand new game mechanics—and just taking in the new car smell can be daunting for those new to tactical espionage missions in the jungle. But first, we have to locate that pesky backpack.

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California’s DMV is suspending Cruise’s permit to test self-driving cars in the state over concerns the vehicles pose a risk to public safety. 

Game Developer Deep Dives are an ongoing series with the goal of shedding light on specific design, art, or technical features within a video game in order to show how seemingly simple, fundamental design decisions aren’t really that simple at all.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has got off to a fantastic start, with PlayStation and developer Insomniac announcing that 2.5 million copies of the PlayStation 5 exclusive were sold within the first 24 hours.

Mods in Stardew Valley have become essential, many due to the sheer number of things you can do to change up your experience. For PC players, it’s a relatively simple process, but mobile players are stuck with more steps if they wish to mod their game correctly.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has got off to a fantastic start, with PlayStation and developer Insomniac announcing that 2.5 million copies of the PlayStation 5 exclusive were sold within the first 24 hours.

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We’re right in the thick of Halloween season, which means you’re probably looking for a great horror movie to watch. But while the endless list of favorites and classics is always a place to start, sometimes you want something off the beaten path. The good news is there are plenty of underrated horror movies out there, from titles you’ve ignored on Netflix to a few hidden gems you may not have heard of before.

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Scary movies have different effects on everyone. As scariness is linked with physical symptoms, a study created by scientists reveals which movies are considered the scariest ones of all time. Fair warning, the top-ranked results alone are shocking.

Amazon has been trialing drone deliveries across California and Texas, and it will now expand its Prime Air service to customers in the UK, Italy, and a third city in the US by the end of 2024.

Gun Media and Sumo Nottingham have revealed the full roster of outfit DLC coming to The Texas Chain Saw game next week.

When Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, and screenwriter Eric Roth first set about adapting David Grann’s penetrating nonfiction book Killers of the Flower Moon, about the wholesale murder of the oil-rich Osage tribe in Oklahoma in the 1920s, the idea was that DiCaprio would play the hero. His original role: Tom White, a former Texas Ranger and investigator for the then-nascent FBI who brought some of those responsible to justice, including local cattle baron William King Hale and his nephew, Ernest Burkhart.

We thought the 64-core Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX workstation processor was something else, but AMD's new Threadripper Pro 7995WX crams a mind-blowing 96 cores onto one chip. It's the top dog in a six-chip rollout of AMD Threadripper Pro 7000 CPUs using the company's "Zen 4" architecture, and a surprisingly fast follow-on to the 2022 launch of Threadripper Pro 5000.

— the Oscar-nominated actor who portrayed Paulie Pennino in the Rocky movies — has died. He was 83 years old.

Virtuix, developer of the Omni omni-directional treadmill that lets players walk and run in 360 degrees inside virtual reality, has started taking preorders for Omni One, the consumer version of the Omni.

A subset of taxpayers will be able to kick Intuit and its ilk to the curb and instead file their 2023 federal taxes online at no charge via a new Direct File option the Internal Revenue Service announced Tuesday.

Though this was the year "everything changed," Gartner Fellow Leigh McMullen was looking to the future at this week's Gartner Symposium, laying out the company's strategic predictions for 2024.

One of the thrills of the annual Fantastic Fest movie festival in Austin, Texas, is the chance to see back-to-back new and upcoming horror films, with the directors usually on site for Q&As and interviews after screenings. At this year’s Fantastic Fest in September, Polygon spoke to a number of directors whose movies are out now, coming soon, or on the far horizon for release next year. And we asked all of them the same question: “What’s the scariest horror movie you’ve ever seen?” Here’s a roundup of their responses.

The roleplay community in Final Fantasy 14 is, simply put, an ocean. It's absolutely massive, comprising several servers, hundreds of night clubs, bars, fight pits, free companies, and homegrown drama. It's big enough that last year, someone thought buying four billboards in California and Texas to advertise their virtual nightclub was a good idea (it wasn't).

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Your wireless carrier's internet speeds can make or break your experience with your mobile device. And while AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile all claim to have the best speeds, Ookla's Q3 2023 Speedtest Global Index study finds that one carrier clearly reigns supreme.

Skygazers across the Americas are in for a celestial treat on Saturday: an annular solar eclipse.

examines the crimes of high school student Julius Mullins, who viciously murdered his ex-girlfriend’s mother, Manuela Allen. The upcoming episode, titled “The Footprints at the Lake,” will air on the network this .

A class-action lawsuit against Apple alleges that AirTags have been used to facilitate murder.

James Ohlen believes that multiplayer is the "arch villain" of storytelling, and he should know - he was, after all, game director for the massively multiplayer online title Star Wars: The Old Republic.

The Class80 was the keyboard that put MMKey Studio on the map, and it’s back again for a second round. Ridiculously retro, this keyboard kit is nothing short of glorious if you’re a fan of vintage aesthetics and stellar typing and gaming.  It sold out quickly during its first round and will surely do so again, so if you’re interested in taking your desk top back in time with all the amenities and features of a modern, high-end custom keyboard, the Class80 R2 is for you. 

Joaquin Phoenix truly was a standout in his Oscar-winning role in Joker. Alien’s Ridley Scott would agree with that as he praised Phoenix for portraying the origin story of the famed villain but criticized the movie as a whole.

Mark Zuckerberg, head honcho of the organisation formerly known as Facebook, has completed his first interview entirely conducted within his company's eponymous Metaverse. And it's sort of impressive, sort of unnerving and sort of meh, all rolled into one.

Asteroids often pass Earth at close distances, posing a threat to the planet with their terrifying approaches. Most of them might seem like they're just floating rocks in space, but did you know asteroids have differing compositions? These space rocks can be classified into 3 types based on their structural composition. The most commonly found asteroids are S-type, which are made up of carbon-rich substances. On the other hand, S-type asteroids are made up mainly of silicate minerals and are less common. M-type asteroids are the least prevalent and they are primarily composed of metal.

It has become a regular occurrence for FPS gamers to go against overpowered weapons and abilities in a live-action title. However, as developers add additional content to games, the fragile balance of intended designs seems to suffer.

Pricing information outlining what to expect from future DLC for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game has been shared on Twitter, and in response to the structure, players are uniting in their upset. 

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre players have hit back at the game's monetisation strategy after Gun and Sumo outlined its plans for upcoming DLC.

Texas Chain Saw Massacre players are unhappy about the prince of the game's DLC packs, with some even saying that it's going to be what ends up killing it.

Sumo Digital, the creators of the online horror survival game Texas Chain Saw Massacre, have now released a price guide for future content. While currently you must purchase the game, and you get the current five Victims and Family members for free, new content won’t be the same. Free content like maps will stay free, but everything else releasing will have a price.

There is renewed concern for the status of the troubled Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake after fans spotted trailers and other promotional material was pulled from the internet.

The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix's once-iconic DVD-by-mail service, a quarter century after two Silicon Valley entrepreneurs came up with a concept that obliterated Blockbuster video stores while providing a springboard into video streaming that has transformed entertainment.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an asymmetric multiplayer horror title based on the iconic IP of the same name, and apparently, it's something of a hit. Developed by Sumo Nottingham and published by Gun Interactive, the game's official Twitter showed off its impressive body count, more than four million across all platforms, and said: "That's a whole lot of BBQ".

Two legendary game designers, Swery65 (Deadly Premonition) and Suda51 (No More Heroes), are collaborating on a new game, titled Hotel Barcelona. We've just been treated to our first look at what the game looks like, and it's a side-scrolling action game with a tongue-in-cheek vibe and, of course, plenty of bloodshed.

This gives new meaning to the term «in-game skin.»

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In the pantheon of horror movies Tobe Hooper’s 1974 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre stands as a true classic, continuing to terrify audiences nearly 50 years since its premiere. The unfortunate fate of a group of unlucky travellers at the hands of a family of rural cannibals has inspired generations of horror fans and film-makers alike, with main antagonist Leatherface becoming a cultural icon. It is therefore no surprise that the Chainsaw Massacre has been featured in the world of gaming, although generally only as an influence or cameo such as Leatherface’s appearance in Mortal Kombat. There was an amazing Atari 2600 title released in 1984, but Gun Interactive’s new take on the movie is a very different beast, and one that makes the most of modern graphical fidelity and some over-familiar gaming techniques to offer an experience that is clearly a love letter to the film and its legacy.

There's just something special about horror video games — whether it's the visceral feeling of narrowly escaping death in or the sinking feeling that occurs when hiding in a dark corner in , the horror game genre can evoke feelings that no other game genre can. While the freedom of choice is certainly appreciated, especially for self-proclaimed gore hounds, there are so many titles it can make settling on which games to invest time into a harder endeavor than one would think.

An asteroid, given the designation of Asteroid 2023 SZ, is on its way towards Earth and could make its closest approach to the planet today, September 25. It is just one of the 1298148 asteroids that have been discovered by space agencies so far. NASA, with the help of its advanced space and ground-based telescopes, tracked the asteroid and shed light on details such as its speed, distance of approach, and more.

The climactic end of a seven-year voyage comes Sunday when a NASA capsule is due to land in the Utah desert, carrying to Earth the largest asteroid samples ever collected. Scientists have high hopes for the sample, saying it will provide a better understanding of the formation of our solar system and how Earth became habitable. The Osiris-Rex probe's final, fiery descent through Earth's atmosphere will be perilous, but the US space agency is hoping for a soft landing, around 9:00am local (15H00 GMT), in a military test range in northwestern Utah.

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NASA's first mission to retrieve an asteroid sample and return it to US soil is expected to reach a perilous finale on Sunday with a descent into the Utah desert.

Millions of people in the Americas will be in a position to witness an astronomical treat on Oct. 14 with a solar eclipse in which - weather permitting - the moon will be seen passing in front of the sun.

There has been a lot of hype around Ghostface, which is understandable as he is the killer of the prolific Scream franchise. While Ghostface is already a DLC in Dead by Daylight, a recent leak from a data miner suggested he might be a part of a future DLC for Mortal Kombat 1. There is even a concept floating around for a game all about the infamous Scream killer(s?), Ghostface. Let’s take a look!

Gun Interactive recently threw its hat back into the ring of asymmetrical multiplayer horror games with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s launch a little over a month ago, and the game has enjoyed plenty of success following its release. On the day of its release, it attracted over one million players, and that number has grown considerably since then.

Just about everyone who’s gamed at one point in their lives can recall a catchy tune or a memorable music video that they’ve seen either in-game or on the web. Browsing YouTube will show you how popular and nostalgic many gaming tracks are, dating all the way back to the NES and Master System. It’s always a great way to begin or end your day with a certain song from a game you love playing in your ear.

Elijah Wood looks pretty unrecognizable in the first look at his new movie The Toxic Avenger. He stars alongside Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage in the upcoming reboot of the cult classic about a janitor who becomes a superhero after falling into a vat of toxic waste.

We're thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of «Playing the Edge.» Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here. At the event, we will also announce 25 top game startups as the 2024 Game Changers. Apply or nominate today!

Saber Interactive has announced it's ending development of last year's Evil Dead: The Game — meaning no new content will be produced and the planned Switch version is now cancelled.

The US Department of Defense is looking to improve America's battery technology expertise, and it's giving the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) $30 million to figure out how to do that.

News that Dishonored 3 is in development at Arkane has been met with trepidation by Arkane fans still reeling after Redfall. 

Update: Polygon reports that a «reporting party» told responding San Francisco police «an employee made a threat towards his employer using social media.” According to the police, the employee who allegedly made the threats works in an office outside of California.

Tim Cook is not ready to give up on Twitter.

The current generation of games grows more surprising by the day in terms of graphical fidelity. For every God of War, there is an equally impressive The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, and by impressive, we mean impressively bad in the latter’s case. It seems some developers can’t seem to get it right when it comes to keeping the balance between framerate, graphics, and gameplay. This is more evident in lower-budget releases, but every now and then, a AAA project leaves you scratching your head.

UK unveils AI principles to prevent dominance by tech giants; AI revolutionises clinical research: shaping the future of healthcare; Church in Texas utilises AI-generated service powered by ChatGPT; Pebble challenges Elon Musk's X with AI-generated content- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

Unity Technologies will make changes to its wildly unpopular install-based fee policy, the company said Sunday in a post on the platform formerly known as Twitter. The update comes days after Unity announced plans for a new pricing structure, which would add a fee for developers after every install once a revenue and download threshold was met.

From the looks of it, legendary development studio id Software is working on a new version of its proprietary game engine - id Tech 8.

The Starfield community's ships are giving me some heavy Spore flashbacks. In case that's a game you missed, 2008's Spore was a funky little space-sim with several minigames stacked onto its back-end. 

Mobile game developers and publishers, with hundreds of games and millions of installs, are protesting Unity’s new controversial install-based pricing model by turning off ad monetization services for their games. In an open letter published on Azur Games’ and other company’s blogs, the companies are turning off all ironSource and Unity Ads features, two services Unity offers to developers to monetize their games. They’ll turn these services back on when Unity reviews and reverses its new policy, which has developers across the entire industry upset.

We’re on the cusp of the weekend once again, and as is usual for this time of year, there’s a fresh batch of big games that are releasing. From Mortal Kombat 1 and The Crew Motorfest to Trombone Champ on Switch, Super Bomberman R 2 and Dune: Spice Wars, there’s a little bit of something for everyone, it feels like.

Unity had to close two of its offices and cancel a planned town hall meeting following a death threat.

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Earlier this year, Resident Evil 4 Remake was released to critical acclaim thanks to its great re-telling of the story and fun, smooth gameplay. Unfortunately, the hype around the game died quickly after everyone completed it, and more highly anticipated titles were released. Everyone figured that there would be more content released eventually, but Capcom remained silent for months. Now it seems like they’ve finally broken their silence at the most recent Sony PlayStation Showcase 2023 show.

According to Bloomberg, a meeting for Unity staff members has been canceled following a "credible" death threat made against people at its offices in Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA. 

Bloomberg reports that two Unity Technologies Inc. offices closed today following a «credible death threat» amidst ongoing controversy regarding a new per-install fee implemented for developers using Unity. The company also canceled a planned town hall, according to Bloomberg. 

In the wake of its hugely controversial engine pricing changes, Unity has closed a number of its offices over what it has called a «potential threat».

Unity Technologies has closed several U.S. offices due to a “potential threat,” a Unity spokesperson confirmed to Polygon. A Bloomberg report said offices in Austin, Texas and San Francisco were closed just as Unity CEO John Riccitiello was scheduled to address staff at a company-wide meeting due to what was described as a “credible death threat.”

We're thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of «Playing the Edge.» Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here. At the event, we will also announce 25 top game startups as the 2024 Game Changers. Apply or nominate today!

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre launches its next update today, September 12, 2023, and players irritated by those long lobby queues may see some relief.