Steam has announced they’re taking action in what they call “joke reviews” by resorting how their comments appear. Many of these reviews feature ASCII art and meme art, and one-word posts. “One-word reviews, reviews comprised of ASCII art, or reviews that are primarily playful memes and in-jokes”...

Steam to crack down on joke reviews, ban links in store descriptions

Developer Studio Maka has announced Phantom Rose II Sapphire is now available for smartphone devices after its PC debut last year. Phantom Rose II Sapphire is now available for iOS (via the App Store) and Android (via Google Play). The roguelike deckbuilding game has been on PC (via Steam). Here’s...

Phantom Rose II Sapphire now available for smartphones

Publisher HYPER REAL and Korean developer IKINAGAMES have announced a release date for Telebbit, their fast-paced teleportation-focused 2D platformer. Telebbit is launching on October 24th for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus a new trailer:...

Teleportation 2D platformer Telebbit launches in October

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Herbie J Pilato

Former child star Jonathan Brandis, who committed suicide in 2003, had appeared in several TV shows and movies by the time he was a teen. He became best on the big screen for his leading role in 1991's The Neverending Story 2: The Next Chapter, and on the small screen for two seasons on Steven Spielberg's acclaimed science series, SeaQuest DSV. Brandis was only 27 when he opted to end his life.

The Tragic Death of Former Child Star Jonathan Brandis ('SeaQuest'/'Never Ending Story')

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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The former members of the popular K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY, Saena, Aran, and Sio have joined a brand-new label MASSIVE E&C. It is a subsidiary corporation under IOK Company, the esteemed global entertainment company. IOK Company declared the news on social media on Monday, August 12, 2024. The three...

Former FIFTY FIFTY Members Saena, Aran & Sio Join IOK Company

For word puzzle lovers, Apple News+ Quartiles is a true brain teaser, so it’s not uncommon to get stuck when staring at all of the day’s tiles. If you’ve struggled to finish the Quartiles puzzle for August 16, 2024, we have a list of all the words possible, including the five Quartiles, to ensure you don’t lose your streak!

Quartiles August 16, 2024 Answers (8/16/24)

Summer is reading season – so why not add the Booker Dozen to your list? Here are the 13 books that have made the Booker Prize 2024 longlist. As always, 13 books have made the Booker Prize 2024 Longlist, whittled down from a whopping 156 eligible books published between 1 October 2023 and 30 September 2024 submitted to the prize. The Longlist includes three debut novelists alongside six writers previously nominated for the prize, with eight women and five men commended for their work.

Booker Prize 2024: The Longlist Has Landed

Japanese developer Bokeh Game Studio have shared a new story trailer for Slitterhead, their new horror game for multiple platforms. Here’s a brief blurb on the previously announced game, plus the new trailer:. Set in the densely cluttered streets of “Kowlong,” filled with obscurity and chaos, this battle action-adventure...

Slitterhead reveals story details in new trailer

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

As actor, George Stanford Brown is best known for his role as Officer Terry Webster on the iconic TV crime series, The Rookies, which originally aired on ABC from 1972 to 1976. He later switched career gears and became a director of TV shows like Hill Street Blues and much more. He recently turned 81 years old, and this is his story.

A Look Back at the Life and Career of Acclaimed Actor/Director George Stanford Brown, Now, 81

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NEWARK, N.J. – Sixteen individuals have been charged in connection with a widespread "grandparent scam" that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

16 Charged in Nationwide 'Grandparent Scam'; Millions Stolen

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Texas Instruments won a preliminary $1.6 billion award under the US CHIPS Act to support multiple projects in Texas and Utah in support of the chipmaker’s planned $18 billion investment through 2029 for three new facilities. CHIPS Act grants have totaled more than $31 billion so far, and that...

TI would get $1.6B grant under prelim CHIPS award

Ibrahim al-Nasser, a Saudi man, is now holding the Guinness World Record for the most consoles on one television. Al-Nasser said that he collected about 444 gaming consoles of different eras and makes, from the Magnavox Odyssey released in 1972 to the PlayStation 5 slim in 2023. Plug and play games, HDMI Game sticks, and android games are also included in his treasure trove. A Steam deck was also spotted.

Saudi man gets Guinness World Record for most consoles hooked up to a TV

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It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

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The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

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Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

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QRD Maestro S3 Review

QRD’s newest controller is finally here! The button-only leverless arcade stick, aptly nicknamed the Maestro, has hit stores and we were given the opportunity to review...

QRD Maestro S3 Review

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