Shawn Layden, a former big shot at Sony Interactive Entertainment America, has a message for the gaming industry: it's becoming too focused on money. Layden argues that games are losing their fun factor because companies are more concerned with making back their big investments quickly. Instead of d
Remakes and remasters are everywhere these days. They're safe bets for developers and publishers, but they often overlook games that could use a second chance. Take Silent Hill 2, for example. It's a fantastic game, but it doesn't need a remake as badly as some others. Games like Silent Hill 4: The
Did you know that many shops in downtown Riverside, California, are having a tough time? Business owners are really upset because of a recent increase in crimes like theft, robbery, and even vandalism. This has not been an easy year for them. A jewelry store owner, Lety Gomez, has dealt with three b
The Upper East Side is losing more pharmacies due to rising crime rates. Next month, another Duane Reade will close, adding to the already six big-box pharmacies that have shut down in the last year. Residents are worried about longer lines and travel times to get their prescriptions. Andrew Fine, c
Texas is set to execute Robert Roberson on Thursday for a crime he says he didn't commit. The case revolves around the death of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki, in 2002, and the controversial diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome. This would be the first execution of its kind in the U.S. The diagnosis,
A Texas inmate is set to face execution for a crime that's stirred up a lot of debate. The case centers around "shaken baby syndrome," a diagnosis that's been questioned by many. This is the first time in the U.S. that such a case could lead to an execution. Meanwhile, former One Direction member Li
Imagine this: a man, 57, is having a really tough time mentally. He's standing on a ledge above train tracks in downtown Seattle. Cops are trying to talk him down, but a train is already heading their way. Suddenly, he slips and falls 25 feet onto the tracks. The cops don't think twice. They jump on
An independent panel has delivered a harsh critique of the Secret Service. They're calling for new leadership to shake up the agency's culture and practices. The panel found that the agency was too bureaucratic and didn't think critically about security. They also said the agency should focus more o
An independent review has uncovered serious issues within the U.S. Secret Service that allowed for a near-miss assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The panel, consisting of four former senior officials, highlighted numerous mistakes and a lack of critical thinking among Secret Ser
Retail stores have seen a bigger bump in sales than expected last month. Despite some hurricanes causing chaos, new jobless claims dropped by surprise. This good news has traders thinking a rate cut by the Fed is almost guaranteed next month. More numbers are coming out later today, including how w
