Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren, the chair of the Committee on House Administration, at a hearing on December 1, 2021. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images The January 6 committee requested Secret Service text messages to figure out what happened the day of the riot. DHS inspector general said messages from January 5 and 6 were…
Monthly Archives: July 2022
After nearly a decade of work on Warframe and more than five years since it canceled its most recent project, Digital Extremes is working on a new game. On Saturday, the studio announced Soulframe, a free-to-play MMO set in a fantasy world. Outside of an enigmatic teaser trailer, Digital Extremes has shared only a few details…
Scalpers are already trying to flog limited edition versions of God of War Ragnarök for more than twice the retail price. Pre-orders are now open for the four different editions of God of War Ragnarök – the most expensive of which, the Jotnar Edition, is priced at £230. As Tom explained at the time, this…
The UK government has told the UK games industry that if it won’t take action on loot boxes, it will draw up legislation that will. As noted by our colleagues at our sister site GamesIndustry.biz, the government today told game publishers that the luxury of regulating itself will cease if it does not take control…
The Summer Medleyfaire has arrived in New World. In a blog post that outlines the latest update, Amazon Games says the team “took a stylish approach to immersive characters and settings” and whether you prefer “pirates or musical themes, every aspect of this celebration radiates summer fun”. Right now you can only participate in the…
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“Ellie Paige” says she makes about $1,500 a week to insult men online. Ellie Paige Women are using Twitter to find men who enjoy being insulted and financially exploited. Insider spoke to three women who are turning the fetish into a side hustle to save money. One woman said she is using the cash to…
Elon Musk. Andrew Kelly/Reuters Elon Musk’s wealth manager quarreled with a new financial adviser on how to manage Musk’s donations. Jared Birchall has been working for the world’s richest man for about a decade, WSJ reported. Former pro gambler Igor Kurganov impressed the tech mogul despite having no financial experience. Elon Musk’s wealth manager battled…
Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont, at the White House. Susan Walsh/AP President Joe Biden met with the Saudi Crown Prince on a visit to Saudi Arabia on Friday. On Sunday, Sen. Bernie Sanders rebuked the president’s visit to the Kingdom. Sanders said the US should not have a “warm relationship” with a dictatorship. …
Rep. Victoria Spartz, an Indiana Republican, addresses reporters while wearing the colors of the Ukrainian flag. Win McNamee/Getty Images Republicans are concerned over Rep. Victoria Spartz’s pointed criticism of Zelenskyy, per Politico. “It is not helpful to what we’re trying to do and I’m not sure her facts are accurate,” a GOP lawmaker said. Spartz…