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Which Side Are You On in the Great Naughty Dog vs. Remedy War? — An Off-Hand Comment Started This

Sigh. Well, that’s the nature of online gaming discourse sometimes, right? Rather than sane, rational conversations, we gotta bicker, squabble,...

yesterday 6

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Dwayne Jenkins

‘Dinosaur Highway’ With Hundreds of Jurassic-Era Footprints Found in UK

In Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire, England, paleontologists identified over 200 dinosaur footprints—dubbed a “dinosaur highway”—dating back...

yesterday 10

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Luis Prada

Why Craft Beer Just Isn’t as Popular as It Used to Be

There were a lot of things that spiked in popularity four to five years ago. After all, we had more time than ever to explore new hobbies. That’s...

yesterday 5

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Kyle Phillippi

Loneliness Could Be Making You Sick

It’s no surprise that isolation and loneliness affect our overall mental health. In fact, research suggests that an individual’s sense of...

yesterday 3

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Sammi Caramela

The Nintendo Switch 2 Being “Leaked” Piece by Literal Piece Before Any Announcement Is the Funniest Thing Ever

The ongoing Nintendo Switch 2 “leaks” debacle has reached a point where I must say something. So, for those of you who aren’t terminally online...

yesterday 2

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Dwayne Jenkins

Bruce Springsteen Says Jeremy Allen White ‘Sings Very Well’ in Upcoming Biopic Film

When Jeremy Allen White was announced as portraying Bruce Springsteen in a biopic about the rock icon, it seemed like pretty spot-on casting. Turns...

yesterday 2

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Stephen Andrew Galiher

Encouraged by My Slow Game Club Pals, I Blindly Played What I Can Best Describe as a “Roguelike Puzzle Game”

No, I’ll never shut up about the Slow Game Club. I’m passionate about the community we’re slowly building, and I encourage anyone who wants to...

yesterday 0

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Dwayne Jenkins

Indie Filmmaker Jeff Baena Dead at 47

The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is toll-free in the US and available 24/7 while suicide.org has a list of international suicide...

yesterday 0

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Meredith Kile

AEW’s Kenny Omega Debuts New Entrance by ‘Final Fantasy’ Composer

AEW star Kenny Omega stepped back into a wrestling ring for the Wrestle Dynasty pay-per-view. Put on by several companies — AEW, NJPW, ROH,...

yesterday 0

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Haley Miller

Weekly Horoscope: January 5-11

This week ushers in a series of notable cosmic shifts, bringing with it feelings of flux, transition, and, at times, uncertainty. First, Mercury...

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Melanie A. Davis

Another DHS Agent Was Just Charged for Selling Bath Salts From Evidence

A second of two Department of Homeland Security special agents in Utah has been charged with selling drugs to dealers.  Nicholas Kindle has been...

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Sammi Caramela

Will Yellowstone’s Supervolcano Erupt Again? New Research Has Answers.

Some 640,000 years ago, the supervolcano that lies beneath Yellowstone National Park erupted, covering the continental U.S. in volcanic ash, magma,...

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Sammi Caramela

Can the US Government Control the Weather? A New Report Says Not Really.

Conspiracy theorists have latched onto cloud seeding in recent years. It’s the latest way the feds are trying to control your brain or make you gay...

previous day 2

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Luis Prada

Diplo’s ‘Revenge Porn’ Case Just Got a Major Update

Diplo is currently facing a “revenge porn” lawsuit, and the case just got a big update. Billboard reports that the judge has ruled the accuser...

previous day 1

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Stephen Andrew Galiher

Seriously, Though, ‘Demeo’ Is the Tabletop RPG VR Dream That Will Hold Me Over Until the ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ VR Game

I know, Shaun already talked about our Demeo adventures. But, I gotta talk about how amazing this game is. So, first, I want to shout out...

previous day 0

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Dwayne Jenkins

Uh, I’m Sorry, Where Was I When ‘Minecraft’ Creator, Notch, Announced He Was Developing a Roguelike and ‘Minecraft 2’?

Well, isn’t this a surprise! Minecraft creator, Markus Persson — AKA “Notch” — decided to grace the gaming world with a casual...

previous day 0

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Dwayne Jenkins

WWE’s Tiffany Stratton Crowned New Women’s Champion

Tiffany Stratton reminded fans on WWE SmackDown that it will always be “Tiffy Time.” The former NXT Women’s Champion has been on a tear since...

previous day 0

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Haley Miller

Man Stabbed Outside Texas Metalcore Show, Suspect in Custody

A 21-year-old is in stable condition after being stabbed multiple times. The suspect, a 37-year-old named John Guerrero, is in police custody and...

previous day 10

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Stephen Andrew Galiher

Don’t Hold It In: Pooping Improves Cognitive and Athletic Performance

If you’re an athlete looking for a legal way to gain that competitive edge, consider taking a shit. According to new research published in the...

friday 1

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Luis Prada

Even Moderate Drinking Increases Cancer Risks, Warns US Surgeon General

The US Surgeon General has warned the public of the dangerous link between alcohol and cancer.  Friday morning, Dr. Vivek Murthy released a report...

friday 1

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Sammi Caramela

The ‘TDC10’ Drum Is the Tatacon of My Dreams (Review)

As someone who is infatuated with rhythm games, the idea of a third-party accessory scares me. I’ve been burned far too many times when it came...

friday 1

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Shaun Cichacki

The PornHub Ban Sent Searches for Free VPNs Through the Roof in Florida

On January 1, 2025, searches for “free VPN” skyrocketed in Florida—totally unrelated, PornHub was just banned statewide. If you’re unaware, as...

friday 0

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Luis Prada

35,000 Pints of Guinness Just Vanished in the UK—and It’s Not Even a Holiday

Just as British pubs are suffering through a nationwide Guinness shortage thanks to renewed popularity among Gen Z drinkers, we find out a truck...

friday 0

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Luis Prada

Apple Agrees to Settle Lawsuit Over Siri ‘Listening’ to Your Conversations

To resolve a five-year-old lawsuit accusing Apple of using Siri to spy on users, the tech company has agreed to pay $95 million in a settlement. ...

friday 0

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Sammi Caramela

Puppet Combo: Otherwise Known as the Rightful Champions of Indie Horror Gaming

Puppet Combo, in simple terms, is one of the greatest things to happen to indie horror games. Born as “Pig Farmer Games” and founded by...

friday 0

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Dwayne Jenkins

‘Call of Duty Black Ops 6’ X ‘Squid Game’s Massive Collab/Update Is Live In Another L for Anti-Capitalism!

Remember when Dong-hyuk Hwang intended for Squid Game to be about the pitfalls of capitalism? Good times. Gooooood times. Well, the popular Netflix...

friday 0

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Dwayne Jenkins

‘Noctourism’ is a 2025 Travel Trend and It’s as Cool as It Sounds

Every year brings a new set of trends, including vacation destinations and experiences. As we kick off January and turn the calendar to 2025, one...

friday 0

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Kyle Phillippi

8 Hospitalized, Including Children, After Toy Brick Display Falls on Crowd

We’ve all done it. We’re walking across what we assume to be a clean carpet with no obstacles, only to take one step directly onto one of those...

friday 0

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Kyle Phillippi

‘Atari’ Is Releasing a Handheld With My Arcade That Looks Sleek and Confusing as Hell

While Atari hasn’t technically been in the console game since 1993, they can’t help but let go of the past. And honest, who can blame them?...

friday 0

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Shaun Cichacki

‘Deltarune’ Is About to Ruin My Freetime as Chapter 3 and 4 Get Release Window

While fans have been patiently waiting for the next chapter of Deltarune since 2021, we can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Toby Fox, creator of...

friday 0

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Shaun Cichacki

My Google Assistant Has Developed a Sudden Stubborn Streak. I’m Not Alone.

“Hey Google, stop the timer.” Silence. Deafening, violent silence as the timer continues counting down. “Hey Google, stop the timer.” It keeps...

friday 0

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Matt Jancer

Ozzy Osbourne Hates Christmas—and Once Drank ’28 Gallons of Booze’ to Get Through It

Ozzy Osbourne is not what one might call a lover of Christmas. The Black Sabbath frontman recently opened up about sobriety and addiction,...

friday 0

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Stephen Andrew Galiher

Limp Bizkit-Themed Beer ‘Fred Thirst’ Is Here to Ruin Your Dry January

Garage Beer Weekends just got a whole lot more nu-metal. Dallas, Texas-based Celestial Beerworks has launched a new Limp Bizkit-themed brew, dubbed...

friday 0

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Stephen Andrew Galiher

John Cena’s Rumored WrestleMania 41 Plans Revealed

The alleged early plans for John Cena’s final WrestleMania indicate a big title match between himself and Cody Rhodes. Cena announced his...

friday 0

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Haley Miller

‘Elden Ring Nightreign’ Is a “Compressed RPG” Loosely Inspired by Speedrunning Culture

When From Software comes knockin’, the gaming world listens. Even as much as a cough from the Elden Ring creators sends the internet into a...

friday 0

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Matt Vatankhah

For Just $12, You Can Get One of the Most Reasonably Priced Bundles I’ve Seen in Some Time — Including ‘Shenmue’ and ‘Sonic’!

Ha, I got you! …Yes, you’re still getting a great deal on a handful of games. But, now that you’re here, I can first tell you about the...

friday 1

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Dwayne Jenkins

Waypoint Weekend Episode 9: Virtual Insanity

Throughout the hustle and bustle of a busy week, we sometimes forget to see what we’ve all been playing. That’s what Waypoint Weekend is all...

friday 1

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Shaun Cichacki

‘Demeo’ Kicks Butt Even Though It Kicked Our Butts Right Back

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, I played the flat version of Demeo. It’s the type of game that is manageable by yourself, but much...

friday 1

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Shaun Cichacki

Meta’s “AI Users” Lead to Backlash, Confusion, and Ultimately Retraction

“AI users” is the most bullshit, sanitized euphemism for “bot” I’ve heard since ever. So imagine the uproar when the internet heard that...

friday 1

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Matt Jancer

A VPN Will Get You to Pornhub, Even in the 17 States That Restrict It

The moment the New Year’s fireworks met January 1, 2025, new restrictions on accessing Pornhub went into effect in three more states, meaning...

friday 1

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Matt Jancer

Microsoft Turning Down a Secret Level DOOM and Halo Crossover Was the Right Move, Because It Should Have Been Isabelle

According to its creators, a DOOM x Halo crossover episode for Secret Level could have happened. Microsoft, however, wasn’t too interested in the...

friday 0

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Matt Vatankhah

Florida to Compensate Hundreds of Victims of Horrific School Abuse

Hundreds of victims are to receive tens of thousands of dollars in restitution from the state of Florida after suffering abuse at two state-run...

friday 8

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Stephen Andrew Galiher

Waka Flocka Flame Faked Being Jumped By 10 Men to… Prove a Point About Fake News?

As of this week, Waka Flocka Flame can add “fake news whistleblower” to his resume. The rapper recently took to social media to claim he was...

friday 9

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Stephen Andrew Galiher

Former Motörhead Drummer Mikkey Dee Almost Died of Sepsis

In 2024, the heavy metal world lost many legendary musicians – original Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di’Anno and former Scorpions drummer James...

friday 10

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Stephen Andrew Galiher

Avenged Sevenfold Vocalist Explains Why It’s So Hard to Make Money Touring

The post-pandemic music industry has been a rough ride, even for established artists. Case in point: California metalcore stalwarts Avenged...

02.01.2025 9

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Stephen Andrew Galiher

PS3 Classics May Be Coming to Modern Consoles, Thanks to Retro Emulation Studio ‘Implicit Conversions’

You may have never heard of ‘Implicit Conversions,’ and I wouldn’t blame you – I hadn’t either until recently. But all of those classic...

02.01.2025 10

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Matt Vatankhah

Daily Horoscope: January 3, 2025

How will your sign fare today, stargazer? The post Daily Horoscope: January 3, 2025 appeared first on VICE.

02.01.2025 1

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Melanie A. Davis

Joe Budden Seemingly Explains Why He Was ‘Naked’ Outside His Neighbour’s Home

Having been slapped with a lewdness charge, rapper and podcast host Joe Budden has seemingly explained why he was spotted outside a neighbour’s...

02.01.2025 7

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Stephen Andrew Galiher

This Psychotic, Dark, Creative PS2-Ass (In the Best Way) Adventure/Rhythm Game Is Everything I Need

Since everyone seems to enjoy the weirdo pivot we’ve been slowly angling for, let’s keep that ball rolling. So, I played another bonkers demo on...

02.01.2025 0

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Dwayne Jenkins

Adam Copeland, FKA Edge, Has a New AEW Ring Name and Fans Are Divided

Adam Copeland is officially no longer in AEW — at least by that name. From now on, Copeland will go by “Cope,” or “Rated R Superstar Cope.”...

02.01.2025 0

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Haley Miller

50 Cent’s Vegas Residency Called ‘Worst Show’ in City’s History

Las Vegas residency shows can be hit or miss, and it sounds like 50 Cent’s recent run might fall into the latter category. The Daily Mail reports...

02.01.2025 7

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Stephen Andrew Galiher

German Politicians Call for Ban On Fireworks Sales After NYE Madness

German officials have called for much tighter restrictions on Kugelbomben—homemade “firework bombs”—after the deaths of five people on New...

02.01.2025 4

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Luis Prada

Sacred and Endangered: Hallucinogenic Peyote Is Under Threat

In southern Texas, the peyote cactus grows naturally in a unique region known as the “peyote gardens,” found only in this area and northern...

02.01.2025 1

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Luis Prada

The Most Hellish WW2 Shooter Is Free on Epic Games Store for the Next Week

New year, new free. Starting today and through January 9, the Epic Games Store is offering the brutal World War 2 multiplayer shooter Hell Let...

02.01.2025 1

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Matt Vatankhah

A California Surfer Just Rode a Potential World-Record 108-Foot Wave

A 23-year-old from Santa Cruz, California, may have just set a world record for riding the biggest wave ever surfed. Alessandro “Alo” Slebir...

02.01.2025 0

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Luis Prada

Cuffing Season Is Real—and ‘Dating Sunday’ Could Be Your Ticket to Finding Love

This time of year has a lot of names. Winter, most obviously. The Holidays. The Season of Giving. Happy Honda Days for those who celebrate...

02.01.2025 0

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Luis Prada

Robots Are Learning How to Perform Surgery by ‘Watching’ Videos

As the US population ages, it’s going to need more surgeries—but those rolled into operating rooms across the country might find themselves...

02.01.2025 0

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Luis Prada

Georgia Judge Dies by Suicide in Courtroom on Last Day in Office

Judge Stephen Yekel of the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office was found dead inside Effingham County State Court on Tuesday. His death has been ruled...

02.01.2025 0

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Sammi Caramela

‘Worrisome’ Mutation of Bird Flu Found in Teen Patient

A Canadian teen who contracted H5N1 bird flu in November has fully recovered after a long battle in the hospital, but genetic analysis of the virus...

02.01.2025 0

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Sammi Caramela

Bad News for Psychedelic Therapy in Certain Colorado Cities

Colorado has just become the second state to legalize psychedelic therapy, a groundbreaking move aimed at addressing mental health conditions like...

02.01.2025 0

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Sammi Caramela

2025 Is Going To Be the Year I Clear Out Some of My Backlog – I Say as I Purchase 3 New Steam Games

I told myself last year that I would finally break through some of my backlog. Between becoming obsessed with Final Fantasy XIV and many other...

02.01.2025 1

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Shaun Cichacki

Ja Rule Says His New Year’s Resolution Is to Be ‘Petty’

Ja Rule says his New Year’s resolution is to be “petty,” and his recent “fat fucking liar” comment about 50 Cent proves he’s not just...

02.01.2025 0

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Stephen Andrew Galiher

Daily Horoscope: January 2, 2025

How will your sign fare today, stargazer? The post Daily Horoscope: January 2, 2025 appeared first on VICE.

01.01.2025 20

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Melanie A. Davis

Tesla Cybertruck Explosion at Trump Hotel Under Investigation as Possible Act of Terror

The Tesla Cybertruck explosion that occurred outside of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday, January 1 is now being investigated as a...

01.01.2025 6

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Evan Roberson

I’m Still Trying To Grapple With the Comments Made by the ‘Helldivers 2’ Creative Director Regarding “DEI”

I wanted to let the comments made by Helldivers 2‘s creative director, Johan Pilestedt, settle for a while. So, for those of you who aren’t...

01.01.2025 5

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Dwayne Jenkins

It’s a Games Industry Miracle: Tango Gameworks (‘The Evil Within’/’Hi-Fi Rush’/’Ghostwire: Tokyo’) Is Back, Baby!

No, I don’t have official confirmation of any such Hi-Fi Rush sequel. Considering Tango Gameworks was working on it before being shuttered by...

01.01.2025 1

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Dwayne Jenkins

Waypoint Wishlist: Sega Dreamcast Edition

The Sega Dreamcast was the final foray into the console space for SEGA, and it’s a damn shame that it was. Beyond offering arcade-perfect ports...

01.01.2025 3

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Shaun Cichacki

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