It’s so realistic, ‘Surviving Mars’ is turning rocket scientists into gamers

Stretched across the wind-blasted plains lie a string of bubble-domes, neatly wrapped in dancing wind-powered turbines. This was the first colony. Peaking through clouds of burnt-orange dust, the limbering colony survived. Weather-worn, and certainly not without casualties, it remained a testament of humanity’s resolve; it was the triumph of the engineers, the physicists, the botanists, the politicians, the artists, the teachers — the people — who made it possible. Surviving Mars,Paradox Interactive’s recent Mars colonization simulator, can be a powerful game, in no small part due to the exacting nature of its execution....

August 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1474 words · David Farley

James Gunn explains how Star Wars and Game of Thrones influenced his Superman

James Gunn explains how Star Wars and Game of Thrones influenced his Superman With his Superman reboot about to hit screens worldwide, James Gunn has been explaining how the Star Wars movies, the Game of Thrones shows, and comics books themselves have guided his approach to the material. James Gunn had us all loving a walking tree and talking racoon throughGuardians of the Galaxytrilogy, and now he plans to have audiences believing a man can fly in his firstSuperman movie....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Jake Howard

JJ’s Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2 Struggle Sets Up The Ugliest Franchise Character Exit

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2, episode 3. Summary Criminal Minds: Evolutionseason 2 sets up the franchise’s ugliest character exit with JJ’s current BAU problem. As the only remaining original character who is still on active duty, JJ’s personal and professional history played out through her almost two decades with the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). She has seen her fair share of tragedies and issues in the past, but the revival has seemingly been extra hard on her....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 636 words · Lisa Love

Konami’s next game is a chaotic ode to Grand Theft Auto 2

Konami has its hands full right now. It has promising remakes of bothSilent Hill 2andMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eaterin the works, but those aren’t the publisher’s only upcoming games. In recent years, Konami has revitalized its publishing effort to include original titles from small studios (see this summer’sCYGNI: All Guns Blazing). Its two upcoming behemoths shouldn’t overshadow one of those smaller projects:Deliver at All Costs. The debut title from Far Out Games is a chaotic ode to classicGrand Theft Auto games(particularlyGTA 2), but with more slapstick humor....

August 13, 2025 · 5 min · 871 words · Jordan Myers

Ledger Nano S vs. X

Assuming that you’ve recentlybought a sizeable quantity of bitcoinor any other cryptocurrency, you may find yourself in a position where you want to transfer your funds toa secure crypto wallet. The safest way of doing this is to invest in a hardware wallet, and arguably the best such wallets are made by French manufacturer Ledger. You may notice that Ledger offers two hardware wallets, though: The Ledger Nano S and the Ledger Nano X....

August 13, 2025 · 5 min · 876 words · Gary Sandoval

LEGO Botanical Garden to bloom to life after reaching 10,000 votes

LEGO Botanical Garden to bloom to life after reaching 10,000 votes An idea conceived by a LEGO fan, this brick-built Botanical Garden reached 10,000 votes in LEGO’s Ideas Campaign. Yes, this kit will soon bloom to production. Ever had an idea for a new LEGO set? Well, since 2014, LEGO has been offering LEGO fans the opportunity to submit their concepts to their LEGO Ideas Campaign. There have been many exquisite LEGO models to come from this campaign....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Amy Reyes

Logan Paul tears into backlash against Lunchly and YouTuber food products

Logan Paul tears into backlash against Lunchly and YouTuber food products YouTube star Logan Paul his hitting back at critics of his ‘Lunchly’ collaboration with fellow influencer MrBeast after viewers slammed the product on social media. On September 16, YouTubersLogan PaulandKSIrevealed a major partnership between their beverage brand,Prime Hydration,andMrBeast’sline of Feastables chocolate bars. The result?Lunchly, a direct competitor to Lunchables,packed lunch kits that can be bought in stores and are usually marketed toward students and school children....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 532 words · Bradley Nelson

Lost Ark tier list: Best characters and classes for PvE & PvP (2025)

Lost Ark tier list: Best characters and classes for PvE & PvP (2025) Lost Arkis full of classes to try in both PvE and PvP, and our tier list can help you decide exactly which ones to use for theMMO‘s different challenges. Having the right class is essential to get the best experience in Lost Ark, especially as each is best suited to different roles. Whether you’re taking on Kazeros Raidsor wanting to prove yourself against other players in theProving Grounds, you’ll have to consider eachwhen picking your class....

August 13, 2025 · 4 min · 690 words · Amy Rogers

Love Island USA fans divided as former islander returns for Season 6

Love Island USA fans divided as former islander returns for Season 6 Rob Rausch is coming back for Love Island USA Season 6, and fans are about as torn as an audience can be. After quite the wait, Love Island USA is back for Season 6 and brand-new sinceAriana Madix from Vanderpump Rules is taking over as the host. The list of the islanders entering the villa(which doesn’t include the upcoming bombshells) was announced, and it is full of hopeful and dynamic singles....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Melissa Wheeler

Luvmyhike is the app that helps you get in shape for adventure

There are few better ways to get a gauge on yourcurrent level of fitnessthan signing up for an extended backpacking trip or adventure travel experience. Those types of excursions can be a lot of fun, but they can also leave you with sore muscles, burning lungs, and a very large slice of humble pie. Because of this, many outdoor enthusiasts will start training weeks in advance of a big trip in an effort to lessen the amount of suffering they endure while out on the trail....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Laura Johnson

Morgan's Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2 Return Chances Addressed By Showrunner

Summary TheCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 2 showrunner addresses the chances of Derek Morgan returning to the show. Morgan is portrayed by Shemar Moore onCriminal Minds, beginning his tenure all the way back in 2005 when the show first began. The CBS proceduralis still running, and finished its 16th overall season last year on Paramount+, now under the subtitleEvolution.Criminal Minds: Evolutionseason 2has since been confirmed and will premiere on June 6. As perTVLine, showrunner Erica Messer provides an update as to whether Moore will return forCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 2....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Patricia Frank

Netflix has a black market for passwords, and they sell for just 25 cents

It’s long been known that hackers are nabbing and selling Netflix passwords, but a new report this week from security firm Symantec suggests the problem is growing following the streaming site’srecent international expansionto 130 new regions. For hackers, the expanding membership base of Netflix, which is now available in a total of 190 regions globally, means there are more opportunities than ever to steal and sell passwords. While the cost of a subscription for the streaming service already seems pretty reasonable when you look at the (legal) alternatives, the rise of the black market in Netflix passwords shows some people are willing to pay a lot less even if it means breaking the law....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · David Ramos

New tech blocks noise disruption faster than the speed of sound

We’ve all been there: You finished checking social media and are finally ready to get down to some serious work when a construction crew starts drilling a hole in the sidewalk or your neighbor decides to mow their lawn. Sure, there are noise-canceling headphones available, but they’re kind of bulky and not necessarily things you want to wear for a long period of time. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a smarter solution that takes advantage of cutting-edge Internet of Things connectivity?...

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Jacob Walls