Few studios have built their reputation on community trust the way Unknown Worlds, the developer of Subnautica 2, has. Since Natural Selection 2, the developer has treated early access as a foundational part of how its games are made — a collaborative process between the people building the game and the people playing it. With Subnautica 2 preparing to enter early access on Xbox and PC on May 14, that philosophy is being put to its biggest test yet, with a much larger player base, a more complex game, and a sequel legacy to honor. GameRant spoke with Subnautica 2…

Not only does California have the most national parks of any state, but it also has over 280 state parks, sites, and beaches. They include everything from deserts and coastlines to high-country lakes, mountains, and prehistoric forests. And because these public lands are less well known than National Parks like Yosemite and Redwood, the crowds are almost always smaller, entry fees are often cheaper, and many allow dogs. With so many outdoor and recreational opportunities in such a big state, it can be hard to pick which ones to visit. So we sourced info from locals and GearJunkie staff to…

With the litany of wins this week, despite the best efforts of organizations like CNN, it’s unsurprising that some people are a bit miffed. Yes, that includes the mainstream media. I mean, CNN has been fixated on gun control after the latest assassination attempt, and flailing hysterically, but they’re far from the only ones. The Guardian, which is always good for a laugh, though they don’t mean to be a comedic publication, has tried to join in. With the list of ATF reforms, everyone seems to be picking their own places to focus, and for…

America burned through a quarter-billion dollars in airplanes to save one man. We also salvaged a shot-up Chinook off a murderous Afghan mountainside. If that sounds gloriously unhinged, that is because it absolutely was. The Brutal Math Behind a $254 Million Rescue The Lockheed Martin MC-130J Commando II version of the venerable Hercules cargo plane costs about $114.2 million apiece. We burned two of them to cinders in Iran when we couldn’t get their landing gear unstuck after rescuing that downed F15 WSO (Weapon System Operator) on Easter morning of 2026. The details captivated the planet. Somebody will no doubt…

A woman who was allegedly assaulted by sailors and had videos of her naked self disseminated online has filed a $7 million legal complaint against the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense. The victim, identified only as Jane Doe in the Federal Tort Claims Act administrative complaint filed Wednesday, alleges that a group of 10-15 Navy Sailors assaulted her in 2024 outside a San Diego nightclub. Videos of the female civilian, who is married to a sailor, were purportedly recorded and later circulated across social media and among the Navy community. It is also alleged that the Navy’s security department…

Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, said that West Jerusalem needs to be prepared to resume attacks on Iran. This announcement comes as media reports claiming that the head of US Central Command, Brad Cooper, has briefed US President Donald Trump on a plan for the potential renewal of military action against Iran in a bid to pressure it to consent to a more favorable peace deal. According to The Jerusalem Post, what Cooper described as the “final blow” against Tehran could include a “short and powerful wave of strikes” targeting Iran’s “remaining military assets, leadership and infrastructure.” Pentagon Prepares “Final Blow”…

MIAMI (AP) — A former Miami congressman and longtime friend of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was convicted Friday in connection with a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on behalf of Venezuela during the first Trump administration. Jurors found Republican David Rivera and an associate, Esther Nuhfer, guilty on all counts, including failing to register as a foreign agent with the Justice Department and conspiracy to commit money laundering as part of their work for former President Nicolás Maduro’s government. Much as he did throughout the trial, Rivera stood stone-faced as the jury delivered its verdict. Rivera had been…

A bill allowing lawful gun owners in the Granite State to carry firearms on most college and university campuses will not take effect this year, even after the House of Representatives gave its stamp of approval.  On Thursday, a Senate committee amended the bill to include a provision prohibiting higher ed campuses “from enacting rules or policies restricting the possession, carry, storage, or lawful use of non-lethal weapons,” while creating a study committee to investigate the costs and public safety concerns of a true campus carry law that would cover the concealed carry of firearms. The…

For many video game characters, the threat of death lends some tension to the events of a story. While it is often assumed that the main character must survive to the end of the game, this is not always the case, and the character’s vulnerability drives the events forward. What a character does to escape an untimely demise might help their characterization, or if they fail, open up questions for the other characters and storylines in the game. Sometimes, however, these stakes are thrown out the window to drive the plot forward, regardless of how the circumstances fit within the…

Idaho hunters have a new set of technology rules coming this fall. Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 939 into law on April 2. The measure takes effect July 1, 2026, and limits the use of certain hunting technologies from Aug. 30 through Dec. 31 each year. During that fall window, hunters can’t use thermal imaging, night vision, drones, or transmitting trail cameras to hunt or scout big game animals or game birds. The bill passed the Idaho House 67-1 and the Senate 29-6. The trail camera language deserves a close read by hunters (and other game cam users). Idaho…

A record-long Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown ended Thursday but still does not fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The 76-day political squabble between Republicans and Democrats concluded Thursday when President Donald Trump signed a bill restoring funding to the Coast Guard, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FEMA, Secret Service and TSA. Republicans are pushing billions in ICE and CBP funding through a reconciliation package to further the Trump administration’s agenda. The bill appropriates $48 billion to the aforementioned DHS agencies. The months-long funding lapse dates back to Feb. 14 when…

Many luxury automakers seem to think more screens – or bigger screens that take up most of the dashboard’s space – is the future. Models like the all-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class, for example, have so much space allocated to digital displays for the driver and passenger that the brand’s elegance can feel… lessened. While luxury interiors were once distinguished by high-end materials, clocks, and other interfaces that were easy to understand and felt nice to touch, it feels as though some automakers have lost their old visions. However, Hyundai’s luxury division thinks differently. Genesis is a high-end luxury brand that rose…