A Texas Court of Appeals slashed Alex Jones's defamation damages from $50 million to $1.5 million, citing the state's cap on exemplary damages. Despite this, Jones faces ongoing financial woes, including a $1.4 billion Connecticut judgment and bankruptcy proceedings. The ruling is seen by Jones's camp as a First Amendment win, with promises to appeal further.

Lionel Messi was fined by MLS for slapping Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with Philadelphia Union, an act missed by officials during the game. The incident has sparked discussions on discipline as Philadelphia successfully appealed a related one-game suspension.

FromSoftware has postponed The Duskbloods Network Test due to server issues, delaying player access to the beta. The company apologized on social media and is working on server enhancements, with new test dates forthcoming.

The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 PC beta faces criticism due to performance issues and input delays, frustrating players with optimization woes. Developer updates aim to address these problems, including audio, weapon balance, and technical fixes, while feedback on anti-cheat measures and system requirements continue to stir debate.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, with a solid port set for an open beta on August 28. The full release on October 23, 2026, promises smooth 60 fps gameplay and parity with other platforms, although graphical improvements are still underway.

Marvel Snap introduces a new Draft mode on August 24, offering players a fresh, strategic gameplay experience with a three-card starter pack and seven draftable cards. This limited-time feature aims to gather feedback and data to refine the mode and potentially integrate it permanently, enhancing the game's dynamic landscape.

Arknights: Endfield's "Dreams Among the Winds and Snows" update launches September 2, introducing Typhoeus as a new Nature Striker. Players will explore Snowy Forest challenges and new content including a Purrchena Tribute Event starting September 24, offering free recruitment and rewards.

Dart-sdk-skills offers a novel solution for navigating Dart's rapid evolution with a detailed Feature Matrix, aiding AI coding assistants in keeping up with changes. The project supports modern Dart features and legacy code modernization, available on GitHub for collaboration.

Modern Warfare 4 marks a significant update by bringing back Mastery Camos across multiplayer, Warzone, and DMZ, introducing nine new dynamic camo designs. Players can anticipate detailed unlock requirements and mode-specific camo applications closer to launch as Infinity Ward promises more information soon.

Tropical Storm Moke is nearing Hawaii, threatening the Big Island with heavy rain and strong winds, as it recovers from Hurricane Lala's impact. Officials urge residents to prepare for potential flooding and power outages, emphasizing the need for emergency supplies.