When should we listen for alien signals? Scientists turn to game theory
Finding a signal from an extraterrestrial civilization takes more than just pointing a telescope in the right direction. We may also need to listen at exactly the right time.
Finding a signal from an extraterrestrial civilization takes more than just pointing a telescope in the right direction. We may also need to listen at exactly the right time.
Have you noticed how quickly global sport responds when comments spark backlash in China? Sponsors withdraw, broadcasts disappear and apologies follow. From the NBA to European football, hundreds of millions are at stake. Al Jazeera’s...
US sports team owners include some of the wealthiest people in the world, and many spend millions of dollars on US politics. But why? Ahead of the US midterm elections, Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson follows the money to explore why...
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How “reverse game theory” could keep AI agents in check A new approach known as “reverse game...
Who is covering this
Bethesda is officially confirming today that the next Elder Scrolls game will be called The Elder Scrolls VI Sentinel. Confirming a recent report, Bethesda has confirmed the subtitle of the next Elder Scrolls game as The Elder Scrolls...
"I get to see how someone else does things in a new way"
The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel is probably still a couple years away, and we don't know much about Bethesda's next big MMO. However, the game director for Skyrim has come out with a couple of specific requests for the game.
From sailing on a boat to the return of the franchise's most mysterious race, here are five theories we would like to see come true in TES6: Sentinel.
Following the release of yesterday's brief new The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel teaser trailer , story speculation is running rampant across communities dedicated to the fantasy series, with fans theorising everything...
Quebec is holding its first-ever ‘Buy a Québec Video Game Day’ (Journée j’achète un jeu vidéo québécois) on Nov. 14. As the name suggests, the inaugural event is designed to encourage people to check out one of the many games made in...
Will Rutgers get its first ever win against Nebraska?
In 2025, Guy Blomberg and Shay Leighton founded The Game Club, a community network inspired by traditional book clubs. Members play the same game each month and meet in small groups to discuss their experiences.
Officials have identified two men who were shot to death outside of a Northwest Indiana bar early Sunday morning.
What's free on Steam, Epic, PS5, and Xbox right now? Here's what's free to download and keep on PC, PlayStation Plus and Game Pass for Oct. 30-Nov. 5.
Sources tell The Verge that Gears of War: E-Day has sold over 400,000 copies across console and PC, and Game Pass is likely to blame.
The cult hit Mouthwash is finally available on consoles two years after it became a horror sensation on PC.
A 3D-printed cover turned my dusty keyboard phone into a handheld.
Karthik Subbaraj revealed the transformative journey of his original story for 'Game Changer,' which director Shankar modified by omitting a Madurai gangster subplot. Instead, Karthik's vision pivoted towards a compelling political...
1996 gave us two incredible gifts. The first was me. The second, arguably more impactful on the course of human civilisation, was the Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad 1.0.
Itch has clamped down on the deluge of low effort generative AI games flooding its store, confirming the removal of a couple of terabytes of "AI slop.". Indie game storefront Itch.io has announced it removed "a couple terabytes of AI...
Indie game storefront Itch.io has announced it removed "a couple terabytes of AI slop" and has begun taking steps to combat the deluge of AI-created games appearing on the platform. "Just because you can upload 10...
"Just because you can upload 10 terabytes of poorly optimized AI generated models doesn't mean you should"
A under-20s game in Brazil is marred by ugly scenes midway through the second half.
Ross Scott Founder "Stop Killing Games" Movement with Kyle Orland Senior Gaming Editor Ars Technica
Nintendo's latest financial earnings report is here, revealing healthy software sales thanks to the enormously popular Tomodachi Life : Living the Dream. Sales of Switch 2 hardware, however, are down.
Who is covering this
Also, Democrats will have a huge majority in the House. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School delivers lots of clever co-op escape room puzzles that are especially great for couples.
It's the start of a new month, which means new additions and departures on Xbox Game Pass. To kick off November, 14 games are being removed from the Game Pass library soon, including several simulators, one longrunning Dragon Ball game,...
Reign of Talon's narrative, plus 10 heroes, brought excitement to the game this year.
A mutilated man stares at you, his single piercing eye following as you move around the room. His filthy bandages hide a ruined face, raw lips circling disturbingly perfect teeth, and his moans echo through the halls. But that eye: it...
With the federal government under pressure to tackle stubbornly high inflation, the prime minister escalated a fight with the Coalition over a major trade deal. Anthony Albanese has branded his opponents 'nativist' while he faced...
’Tis the season for GTA 6, Resident Evil: Requiem, Pokemon Pokopia and more. Our experts help you shop for your favorite games, consoles and accessories. Read more about GTA 6 on CNET.com Grand Theft Auto 6: The Release Trailer You’ve...
Sony Interactive Entertainment and French developer Oh BiBi have announced Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble, a phone and tablet game, is coming to a close before it was even released fully. Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and...
A spin-off game for PlayStation's animated double act will be delisted later this month, before it's even launched worldwide.
It was announced less than a year ago, but Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble — a mobile spin-off of the flagship PlayStation series — has been canceled.
The multiplayer shooter Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble is getting delisted this month and fully shut down next May.
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Oh BiBi announced the f ree-to-play multiplayer arena shooter, Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble , has been canceled. The game had soft launched for iOS and Android...
The Heat engulfed Klay Thompson in a jubilant celebration after his corner 3 -- his eighth of the game -- went in with one second left in overtime of Miami's 117-116 victory over the Clippers. SAN FRANCISCO — The same Klay Thompson will...
Klay Thompson hit a game-winner against the Clippers, then explained what drew him to Miami. Here’s what he said.
SAN FRANCISCO — The same Klay Thompson will be back in the building where he helped build the Warriors’ dynasty Thursday night, but he won’t look quite the same. The second Splash Brother is on his second team since...