The snow must go on: World’s largest ice festival kicks off in China (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Published time: 7 Jan, 2018 07:27 The world’s largest ice festival has kicked off in Harbin, northeastern China and is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors over the coming month. The 34th Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival began on January 5 and will run until the end of February. Visitor numbers […]

CES kicks off with no women as lead speakers, no code of conduct

The technology industry’s premier annual gathering kicks off next week with no women leading the keynote sessions and no code of conduct that might prevent sexual harassment, despite efforts by organizers to cast the show as a more inclusive event. CES, the showcase for the latest consumer electronics from televisions to self-driving cars, is known […]

2018 presidential campaign kicks off in Russia

Published time: 18 Dec, 2017 09:49 The 2018 presidential campaign started in Russia on Monday, signaling the start of months of preparation. All potential participants and their supporters are now to spring into action. Last week the upper house of the Russian parliament – the Federation Council – approved the choice of date and the […]

The GOG Winter Sale Kicks Off With A Little Help From Indiegames.com

‘Tis the season for GOG’s annual Winter Sale, and this time around, they invited us to join in the fun and curate a selection of discounted games from their catalogue. On our continuing mission to capture the fun new experiences, experimental play styles, striking artwork, and thoughtful creations of independent developers across the world, we […]

Queens of the Stone Age Frontman Kicks Photographer in Face at Christmas Show

Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme is facing a public outcry for kicking a photographer in the head during the band’s set at a Saturday night Christmas concert in Inglewood, California. The victim of Homme’s attack was Chelsea Lauren, a Shutterstock photographer, who was down in front shooting the KROQ Acoustic Christmas show. “I […]

Chelsea Carey upsets Rachel Homan as Roar of the Rings kicks off

Cathy Overton-Clapham has played in almost every major competition over her Hall of Fame curling career. An 8-4 win over Rachel Homan in the opening game of a qualifier for the Olympics — the one event missing from her glowing resume — brought on the butterflies like never before. “It was probably the most nervous […]

Bennett kicks off World Cup final mind games

ENGLAND probably aren’t playing well enough to beat Australia in the Rugby League World Cup final — or so says their coach. In typically dry fashion, NRL-based supercoach Wayne Bennett told reporters on Saturday that his side’s display in their 20-18 semi-final win over Tonga wouldn’t be enough for the all-conquering Kangaroos next weekend in […]

After fan outcry, EA kicks real-money purchases out of Battlefront II

Enlarge / Perhaps Star Wars: Battlefront II won’t go down in flames after a major EA about-face. (credit: Electronic Arts) Just hours before Star Wars Battlefront II‘s retail launch Friday, Electronic Arts and developer DICE announced that they are “turning off all in-game purchases… and all progression will be earned through gameplay.” The surprise announcement […]