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De Paula Makes Dodgers Debut
Josue De Paula made his major-league debut Friday after the Los Angeles Dodgers promoted their top prospect.
Dodgers Encouraged by Kyle Tucker’s Latest Surge After Swing Change
Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker has started to click for another promising run of games, and his season turnaround may finally be here.
Tigers seek second straight series win against Rockies on Saturday
The Detroit Tigers won their second game in a row for the first time since early August with a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Comerica Park on Friday night. Riley Greene’s 3-for-4 performance fueled the good guys on offense and dodged danger on several occasions for a quality start while earning his 10th […]
Dodgers Post Argues Shohei Ohtani’s Season-Ending Injury, ‘He’s Done’
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar is “done for the season,” argued one prominent voice around the team.
Dodgers’ Magic Numbers Shrink After Huge Night in NL Standing
The Dodgers' magic number for the NL West and the No. 2 seed in the NL shrank after their win and the Braves' loss.
Snell, Tucker Lead Dodgers to Win Over Marlins
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell went five-plus innings and Kyle Tucker hit a grand slam in helping Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins.
Freeman's Health Becomes Key Dodgers Concern
Freddie Freeman's knee soreness and recent offensive struggles have given the Los Angeles Dodgers another issue to monitor.
Dodgers on Deck: Saturday, September 12 at Marlins
The Dodgers and Miami Marlins continue their weekend series with an afternoon game on Saturday at loanDepot Park, a 4:10 p.m. start time locally and 1:10 p.m. back in Los Angeles. Tyler Glasnow takes the ball for Los Angeles, making his fourth start since returning from the injured list. Right-hander Tyler Phillips starts for the […]
Shohei Ohtani injured list move effectively ends another Dodger’s season
The repercussions of Shohei Ohtani's injury impacted another Dodgers pitcher on Friday
New Rock County Public Health Officer named
JANESVILLE - Roman Mullen, who currently serves as Dodge County Public Health Officer, has been named Rock County Public Health Officer.
Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet To Discuss “Marine Science & Technology Leadership In Turbulent Times” At St. Mary’s College
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – The Patuxent Partnership and the Steny H. Hoyer Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland will present an evening with Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, Ph.D., USN (Ret.), on Wednesday, September 30, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the College’s Dodge Performing Arts Center. Gallaudet, former acting administrator of […]
Could Shohei Ohtani’s health jeopardize Dodgers’ playoff run?
Bob Nightengale examines concerns surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s health and what they could mean for the Dodgers as they prepare for another playoff run.
Dodgers notes: Edwin Díaz, Shohei Ohtani, Josue De Paula
The Dodgers bullpen contains pitchers who’ve bounced back after a rough first season in Los Angeles— i.e. Tanner Scott— and those who have struggled since first donning the Dodger blue— i.e. Edwin Díaz. For a closer signed to a three-year, $69 million over the offseason, Díaz has come nowhere near close to meeting expectations, as […]
Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, PhD, USN (Ret.) to Discuss “Marine Science & Technology Leadership in Turbulent Times” at St. Mary’s College
The Patuxent Partnership and the Steny H. Hoyer Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland will present an evening with Rear Admiral. Tim Gallaudet, Ph.D., USN (Ret.), on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 5-7 p.m. at the College’s Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center.
Dodgers Rank Atop MLB in ESPN Star Power List
The Los Angeles Dodgers' star-studded lineup is recognized as the best in baseball for the third year in a row.
With or without Edwin Díaz, Dodgers bullpen should be fine
The Dodgers bullpen may not be the best it could be, but it’s certainly an improvement on what we saw a season ago
Dodgers call up top prospect to replace Shohei Ohtani
Top prospect gets his shot as Ohtani hits IL.
Ohtani’s playoff health in question. Plus: Finally, some NL wild-card intrigue!
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Dodgers Recapture Dominance With 14-1 Rout of Reds
The Los Angeles Dodgers put on a show at the plate against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
Dodgers news: Shohei Ohtani hits IL with 16 games left amid injury concerns
The Dodgers have officially placed Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list, manager Dave Roberts confirmed after Wednesday’s 14-1 win over the Reds , ending weeks of speculation over how long the two-time reigning MVP could keep playing through pain . Roberts said the decision came after conversations with Ohtani, doctors and the training staff, […] The post Dodgers news: Shohei Ohtani hits IL with 16 games left amid injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Many INW companies dodged impacts of food recalls
Some Spokane-area health officials and food distributors are saying the region has largely avoided direct impacts of the national foodborne illness outbreaks and recalls impacting Americans this summer.
Dodgers announce decision on Shohei Ohtani injury
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has missed six of the past seven games with discomfort in his right arm. As a result, the Dodgers have decided to put him on the injured list. Following the team’s 14-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Ohtani would…
Dodgers place Shohei Ohtani on injured list as health status fails to improve
The Dodgers placed Shohei Ohtani on the injured list Thursday after he showed visible signs of pain as a hitter the night before.
Shohei Ohtani going on 15-day IL, with Dodgers calling up elite hitting prospect Josue De Paula as replacement
Dodgers remove Freddie Freeman from starting lineup, here’s why
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is out of the starting lineup for the second time in the past six days.
Dodgers Still Weigh Two Very Different Paths for Sasaki’s Return
As a nagging right middle finger blister heals, the Los Angeles Dodgers must decide if Roki Sasaki serves the postseason run best as a high-intensity reliever or a stabilized rotation anchor.
River Ryan Impresses in Tigers Organizational Debut
The former Dodgers phenom dominated in his Toledo debut, showcasing the aggressive strike-zone command that could fast-track the 28-year-old righty to Detroit’s rotation before season's end.
Dodgers’ Hernández Finds His Swing at Perfect Time
Fueled by mechanical adjustments and a clear plate approach, Teoscar Hernández’s record-breaking power surge is stabilizing the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup.
Nikki Fried dodges questions about Cynthia Chestnut crossing party lines for Byron Donalds
The FDP leader declined a chance to clear the air about a Democratic defection.
Dodgers Squeak Past Reds for Sixth Straight Win
The Los Angeles Dodgers did what they could to earn a win against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday.
Dodgers Stay Put in Latest Power Rankings
The Los Angeles Dodgers have not budged in Bleacher Report's latest power rankings.
Dodgers on Deck: Wednesday, September 9 vs. Reds
The Dodgers close out their nine-game homestand on Wednesday night, with one more game against the Cincinnati Reds. Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts Wednesday, and like Tuesday starter Tarik Skubal is set up to face the Reds twice in a row, as these two teams meet up again next week for four games at Great American Ball […]
Shohei Ohtani Promises Changes Amid Injuries, Dodgers’ Slump
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's season took a rocky turn over the past day, with him publicly admitting that he is injured.
Dodgers replace Shohei Ohtani with Freddie Freeman for Reds game
The Los Angeles Dodgers changed Freddie Freeman's role after an update on Shohei Ohtani.
Shohei Ohtani’s Health Raises New Alarm After One-Game Dodgers Return
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is out of the lineup just one day after returning, sparking increased alarm.
Emmet Sheehan made the most of his return
Emmet Sheehan had such a successful first start back with the Dodgers that he earned at least another, after striking out 10 Cincinnati Reds in Monday night’s win at Dodger Stadium, his first start in the majors in five weeks. “There was a lot of stuff going down, and try to figure stuff out in […]
Swan Island businesses brace for I-5 closure
Freight, shipyard and service businesses have little room to dodge the traffic.
Dodgers notes – Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Andy Pages
Shohei Ohtani returned to the Dodgers lineup on Monday night against the Cincinnati Reds after missing four games dealing with lingering issues. He looked much more like himself that he has in a while. He very likely will not return as a pitcher this season, however. The Dodgers are hoping that being able to just […]
Dodgers Owner’s MAGA Stance Leaves Los Angeles Advocate ‘Very’ Disappointed
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ owner is under local scrutiny for “sending money to Trump’s administration” following ICE crackdowns.
How the political climate Andy Harris helped create has come for him
The far-right Republican leader has twice dodged redistricting attempts. He may not be so lucky a third time.
Ohtani Shuts Down Pitching Again This Season For Dodgers
Now that the future regarding Shohei Ohtani and pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers again this season has been settled, he's going to turn his full-time attention to hitting.
Dodgers' Offense Clicks Good Enough in Stopping Reds
While Shohei Ohtani returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup, his struggles continued at the plate. But the Dodgers had just enough offense to defeat the Cincinnati Reds.
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Decision Before Reds Game
After sweeping the Washington Nationals over the weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers are beginning a new series in MLB on Labor Day Monday. They are squaring off against the Cincinnati Reds and hope to keep their 4-game winning streak alive against Reds’ starter Chase Burns. The Dodgers lineup has looked a little different over the […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Decision Before Reds Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Dodgers on Deck: Tuesday, September 8 vs. Reds
The Dodgers and Reds continue their series, and Tarik Skubal makes his second start of the homestand. Because these two teams play again next week in Cincinnati, Skubal will likely start twice against the Reds. Left-hander Nick Lodolo starts Tuesday for Cincinnati. Tuesday game info
Dodgers Closer Díaz Takes Important Step Forward
Edwin Díaz took another step toward returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Mookie Betts Stays Hot, Leads Dodgers to Sweep Over Nationals
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a three-game sweep over the Washington Nationals on Sunday, winning the final game by a score of 7-5.
"All Kinds of Banged Up Right Now": Shohei Ohtani Gets Huge Dodgers Injury Update as Pitching Future Takes Grim Turn
Concerns surrounding Shohei Ohtani are mounting as the Los Angeles Dodgers scratched him from the lineup for a fourth straight game on Sunday. He was already sidelined from pitching, and now his hitting has been affected as well.
Shohei Ohtani expected back in Dodgers lineup on Monday
LOS ANGELES — At this point, everyone is waiting for the same thing: When will Shohei Ohtani be back on the field, and, perhaps more importantly, when will we see him back on the mound?
Dodgers on Deck: Monday, September 7 vs. Reds
Get ready to see a lot of Cincinnati Reds baseball over the next week and a half. Through their first 143 games of the season, the Dodgers have not played the Reds, but will play their longtime National League rivals seven times in the next 11 days. Up first is three games at Dodger Stadium, […]
Shohei Ohtani might return to lineup Monday, but ‘unlikely’ to pitch again this season
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani is out of the Dodgers lineup on Sunday for a fourth straight day, but has progressed enough that he could start again at designated hitter as early as Monday night against the Cincinnati Reds. But it’s becoming increasingly likely that Ohtani does not pitch again this season. Ohtani has dealt […]
Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz Turns Heads in First Rehab Outing
The Los Angeles Dodgers were hoping for better results from veteran closer Edwin Diaz when they signed him this past offseason.Diaz came to Los Angeles on a three-year, $69 million contract, with the organization hoping to solidify the closer spot in the bullpen. After struggles last year, Diaz was supposed to be the anchor for […] The post Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz Turns Heads in First Rehab Outing appeared first on HEAVY.
Shohei Ohtani Remain Sidelined As Dodgers Seek Sweep
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will stay out of the lineup for the fourth consecutive game on Sunday.
Tommy Edman’s Hot Streak Inspires Dodgers Amid Shohei Ohtani Absence
Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Tommy Edman hasn't missed a beat since taking over the leadoff spot during Shohei Ohtani's absence.
10 Super Rare Pony Cars And What They're Worth Today
Ultra-rare pony cars include entries from Shelby, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Dodge, Plymouth, and AMC. The rarest of them are valued at $1 million or more.
Fixed transmission?
Will Smith has returned from injury. The Dodgers' offense has started to look like it’s supposed to on paper.
Mark Walter and Magic Johnson’s Dodgers deal gets the Pablo Torre treatment
The sports investigative journalist examines Mark Walter’s Dodgers purchase, tracing financial ties involving Magic Johnson.
Dodgers Use Late Rally to Beat Nationals
The Los Angeles Dodgers' offense got going early and late to beat the Washington Nationals on Saturday.
Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Tommy Edman, pitching staff
Shohei Ohtani has been absent from the Dodgers lineup for three consecutive games. So far the team has had no problem picking up the pieces, as the team is currently on a three-game winning streak with a chance to sweep the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Ohtani hasn’t been his usual self over his last 12 […]
Dodgers finally regaining momentum after comeback win over Nationals
On Friday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was cautiously optimistic.
Shohei Ohtani's health continues to fuel speculation as Dodgers absence stretches on
Shohei Ohtani's absence keeps growing, and now the Dodgers are facing a decision they hoped to avoid.
Dodgers vs. Nationals game chat
The Dodgers take on the Nationals with a slightly earlier start than last night. With right-hander Cade Cavalli on the mound for Washington, left-hander Dalton Rushing was set to get the start at designated hitter this time around, with Shohei Ohtani out a third straight game for the first time since joining the Dodgers. But […]
Dalton Rushing scratched with elbow soreness, Max Muncy sick
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers originally planned to start Dalton Rushing at designated hitter and Max Muncy at third base on Saturday against the Washington Nationals, but both were scratched from the lineup. Rushing has elbow soreness and Muncy is sick, the team said. Rushing spent four weeks on the injured list after a partial […]
Los Angeles Dodgers reveal latest Shohei Ohtani injury setback as concern grows
Shohei Ohtani is out of the Dodgers’ lineup for a third straight game. The two-way superstar has not played since Wednesday, and the concern is growing.
Shohei Ohtani scratched from Dodgers' lineup for third consecutive game
The Dodgers held Shohei Ohtani out of the starting lineup for a third consecutive game as he works to recover from a a biceps injury.
Dodgers Lineup vs. Nationals: Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith Out
The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping to keep the good times rolling against the Washington Nationals, looking for their third straight win.
Dodgers filling in at designated hitter
Shohei Ohtani is the biggest piece of the Dodgers puzzle, whether he pitches or not. He’s the team’s best hitter by a sizable distance, and getting him right for the postseason is of the utmost importance. So as he potentially sits for a third straight game for the first time since joining the Dodgers, let’s […]
'Dodged a bullet': Wisconsin business leaders discuss state's gubernatorial race
Business leaders and owners weigh in on the Wisconsin gubernatorial race after the defeat of Democratic socialist candidate Francesca Hong.
Dodgers 2027 spring training schedule
Major League Baseball on Friday announced spring training schedules for 2027, which count as the most tentative things on the baseball calendar. Amid an upcoming offseason of labor uncertainty, you can take to the bank that these spring schedules will be altered in some way as negotiations drag on. In the lockout during the 2021-22 […]
Shohei Ohtani suffers another setback for Dodgers amid pitching return
It's going to be a while longer before Ohtani is back on the mound.
Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Tucker, Mark Walter
Shohei Ohtani has missed the last two games, just the second time he’s been out for multiple games with the Dodgers, along with a two-game stint on the paternity list in April 2025. But it looks like Ohtani will probably miss Saturday as well, which would mark his longest absence since coming to Los Angeles. […]
Will Tarik Skubal's Dodgers Tenure Be Short-Lived?
Tarik Skubal might not be wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform for long.
Dodgers on Deck: Saturday, September 5 vs. Nationals
The Dodgers and Nationals continue their weekend series on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. Tyler Glasnow is on the mound for the Dodgers, making his first home start since returning from the injured list. Right-hander Cade Cavalli starts for the Nationals. Saturday game info
Shohei Ohtani out for second straight game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts 'hopeful' star will avoid IL
15 discouraging hours with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and 10 brilliant ones with He Who Watches
In the last few weeks, while playing some video games that I might review, I emailed two cries for help. I sent the first to a rep for Capcom, confessing that the company’s samurai game Onimusha Way of the Sword (out today for PC and console) was crushing me. “Feels like I’m playing ‘hard’ mode, not ‘normal,’” I wrote. “And I don’t want to have to knock it down to “story”. I’m exploring, trying to level my gear, but these two-phase boss fights with no mid-fight checkpoints are brutal.” I wagered I was only about halfway through the game, if that. I wasn’t sure I could keep up with the steepening difficulty curve. Was I missing something? Then, on Monday, I took some photos of some puzzles that were baffling me in the mind-bending He Who Watches (out now on PC), wrote out lengthy descriptions of how I’d been trying to solve them and asked Bobby Vanden, the game’s solo developer, for a nudge in the right direction. I told Vanden I’d spent hours on these puzzles. “I’m stuck in triplicate,” I told him. Could he tell me if the solutions I was attempting were even on the right track? I didn’t mention that the puzzles—coupled with major time pressures from other work—were stressing me out so much that playing the game was giving me headaches. This double dose of panic was unusual. I’m used to managing a workload full of reporting and reviewing, used to a crowded schedule and the need to stay calm amid the bustle. But I was stressed about these games. No one was forcing me to review them, nor even play them. I’d simply found them interesting enough to start, hoped they’d be interesting enough to write about and I’d sunk hours into them assuming I’d made the right call. Suddenly, however, I felt trapped. I was emailing for a way out. Above: This guy took me about an hour to beat. The feedback I got from Capcom confirmed my fears. They didn’t say it, but I will: Onimusha Way of the Sword is not for me. It’s a brutally hard game in need of a normal difficulty level. It’s a game that spikes so severely during its abundant boss fights—yet offers such flawed ways to improve when outside of them—that it feels like a bait-and-switch. In the new Onimusha, you play as famed samurai Musashi Miyamoto, aided by a magical soul-absorbing gauntlet that is possessed by a lady who offers advice. (Way of the Sword is a continuation of Capcom’s long-dormant Onimusha series, but that set-up had me wondering if the company was cribbing from their ill-fated Bionic Commando reboot; read about “wife-arm” when you get a chance). Way of the Sword is partially set in 17th century Kyoto, an explorable city where Miyamoto can fight demons, help civilians and eventually rescue ghostly dogs. The city evolves over time, with new mini adventures and obtainable loot on offer, all feeding into systems that promise to upgrade your gear and sword-fighting skills. Upgrades, however, are so incremental as to be imperceptible, causing the exploration of Kyoto to feel like inconsequential busywork. From that hub, players can go on linear missions into forests and old temples, where they will encounter many of the game’s tough bosses. Combat in Way of the Sword is akin to many modern melee games. Players are asked to mix attacks with dodges and parries. They’re encouraged to deplete an enemy’s stamina bar in order to do greater damage to its health bar. The old Onimusha games’ signature move was the issen, a counter-attack so sudden it’s all but pre-emptive. You strike just as they begin to strike toward you, beating them to the cut. By definition, the issen is a high risk move, leaving you wide open to pain. It feels risky in the game, especially against bosses, who can maul you in just a few blows. A game might train you to perform an issen well by offering a variety of lesser enemies who are not as tough as the boss but get close. Or it might offer a toehold against bosses by saving or checkpointing the player’s progress when a boss’ first health bar has been destroyed and before the second health bar appears. It might offer the less skilled player a chance to over-level their character, should the player simply commit to playing through its optional sidequests. Way of the Sword does none of this. Fighting its trivially easy grunt enemies and then its ferociously adept bosses is like playing a game of chess where I’ve got a rook, while the opposing side is all pawns and five queens. Bosses simply don’t checkpoint. You may be able to clear a boss’ first phase without taking much damage. Good for you. Do it again, every time you fail the second phase. As for the the central Kyoto hub, I kept pace with all of its added side activities and never felt like I was overpowered. Bosses could still easily buckle me. The new Onimusha, I concluded, is just too discouraging to keep playing. The advice I got from Capcom had been well-intentioned. They reminded me of the game’s various systems. They alerted me to an optional assist that flashes recommended button inputs (basically: counter this move; dodge that move). It was a little helpful. So was dropping down to “story mode,” which I tried last night. Story mode turns on those button prompts by default. It makes countering and dodging way too easy, nearly automatic. I don’t consider myself a master of action games like these, but I’ve cleared the likes of God of War, Stellar Blade, Star Wars Jedi and others of sub-Sekiro difficulty and had a fun time doing so. Not here. Not yet. Unless they patch Onimusha: Way of the Sword and add a middle difficulty or just checkpoint the damn bosses when they’re between health bars, my streak of loving Capcom games released in 2026 will likely end at two. It’s a shame, because I was having a good time finding those ghostly dogs. And then there’s He Who Watches, a phenomenal first person puzzle game with Portal vibes, except instead of a portal gun you’ve got a magical bow that shoots one arrow that can activate switches or be used to drag blocks. The twist is an actual twist: you can also walk on walls and the ceiling, reorienting gravity as you do, thereby placing blocks onto those other surfaces. Walking on walls and ceilings to solve problems is really the best thing. Would that I could in reality. He Who Watches consists of locked-room challenges, each brief enough to only require about a minute to actually solving, though it will take five, 10, eventually 30 minutes to figure out said solutions. They are not obvious! It’s a game of layered mechanics and shocking solutions. For example, see if you can follow this: You can drag a block to a wall. Then you can walk on the wall, which now feels like the floor, and drag that block across the wall. Later, back on the floor, you might realize you can look up. The block is still on the wall, stuck to it. You can shoot your magic arrow to its underside. Doing so creates a tether, so that you can yank the block off the wall and carry it, as if it were a balloon, into the spot where you need it to be to solve the puzzle. Here, watch Vanden explain some of the game’s basics in this launch trailer: As with any great puzzle game, the solutions to He Who Watches’ puzzles elicit relief and amazement. Oh my god, that worked! I didn’t even think that could be possible! Learning to solve the game’s puzzles feels like learning magic. But, oh, does the game get hard. Its Steam reviews, mostly glowing, are full of players remarking how quickly He Who Watches made them sweat. Wrote one: “loving this one already although my brain is hurting!” Wrote another: “As you get further in the game it feels like you need an IQ level of at least 120+.” Vanden has shown some mercy. Each locked room puzzle includes an optional junior version of the puzzle, meant to teach you. Difficulty nevertheless ramps severely. By the time I was emailing Vanden for help, I was struggling to even clear one of the hint puzzles. When I messaged him, my stress was exacerbated by strange things I’d found in the game’s various hubs: suspicious passageways, odd blocks and some intriguing locked doors. These were hints of secrets, I realized, yet I sensed I needed to play further into the game to understand them. I was stuck, but I wanted to see the rest. Vanden offered to give me the exact solutions, to solve those three puzzles for me, but first he gave four nudges. Three were for the specific puzzles, but his best hint was for all and ultimately proved to be a terrific life lesson: go back a bit, he suggested. Do the puzzles right before those. They were teaching you something. Focus on what their lesson was. Don’t rush, in other words. Recognize what you’ve accomplished. Build off of that. I did so. I absorbed the lessons. I saw those three tough puzzles in a new light. I solved one the night after he wrote back, another the morning after. I left a third for another time. I didn’t need it and I wanted to plunge deeper into the game, closer to the moment when I was sure I could start unlocking those secret doors. My head stopped hurting, too. He Who Watches feels special. It’s got more challenges, and I’m undeterred. It’s also nice that its puzzles don’t have a surprise second health bar. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Item 2: In brief… 🎮 Ilari Kuittinen, co-founder of Helsinki-based Housemarque (Super Stardust HD, Resogun, Returnal) has stepped down from his studio, after a 31-year run, saying he’s “ taking a rare and well-deserved breather.” Sony purchased Housemarque in 2021, and the studio released its newest game, Saros, earlier this year. Trend-watch: Sony-owned Insomniac saw its founder Ted Price retire in early 2025, after a 30-year run. Sony-owned Sucker Punch saw its co-founder Brian Fleming step down in late 2025, after a 28-year run. 👀 Savvy Games Group chief Brian Ward is stepping down from the Saudi-government-backed games conglomerate, Bloomberg reports. No word on a long-term successor yet, nor if this augurs any closer integration between Savvy and Electronic Arts. EA was purchased by a consortium led by Saudi’s sovereign wealth fund, in early August. 💿 Square Enix has denied a Japanese media report that the company was planning to go private. In very different Square Enix news, the company revealed that the physical version of Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, the April 2027 finale of its radical remakes of FFVII, will include just one disc in its case, requiring a download for the rest. The first two FFVII remakes in the trilogy shipped on two discs apiece. While Square hasn’t commented on the reason why, a feature here in Game File last month broke down the processes and costs for physical games. The expense of a second disc comes out of the game publisher’s cut of each copy. Square could be saving in excess of a dollar a copy with this move. 🟥 Grand Theft Auto IV’s 26-minute ’‘extended look” gameplay showcase that premiered on Netflix last week—and was exclusive to the platform for six hours—drew 31.1 million views in its first four days, the streamer announced. (Netflix calculates views as total viewed hours divided by runtime; excludes replays). Compared to YouTube: The version that later premiered on Rockstar Games’ YouTube channel is sitting at 22.6 million views after seven days (YouTube’s more liberal counting system tallies anyone who viewed even just the first few second.) Compared to other Netflix mega-events: Last year, Stranger Things season 5’s first four episodes, which debuted together, drew a record 59.6 million views in their first few days on Netflix. For more of a live event type of comparison, in 2024, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match drew 65 million concurrent streams as it happened; Netflix didn’t release live numbers for the GTA premiere. ☁️ Microsoft is changing the way it charges for cloud gaming, from an all-you-can-play offer for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, to caps for the subscription’s tiers (15 hours per month at the Ultimate tier), with the option to buy more hours in bulk beyond that. The company also said it will sell batches of cloud gaming time to non-Game Pass subscribers, details TBA. Microsoft does not release figures for cloud game usage, but said its changes would impact 4% of Game Pass subscribers. That implies a small portion of its subscribers exceed the 15-hour monthly mark. Cloud gaming offers the promise of playing games without the need for console or PC hardware, as the graphics, sound and controls are all transmitted via a streaming connection. Microsoft notes that its cloud gaming service can be used for a range of things, including Xbox One players using it to play newer-gen Xbox Series games via streaming; and people playing games via streaming, sans any console, “in markets where consoles are less available or affordable.” (That latter use case could even be relevant in Xbox’s home market soon, as console prices keep rising.) Take Two Interactive chairman Strauss Zelnick recently told investors he expects game-streaming tech, which has been only lightly adopted by gamers for over a decade, to be widely used within three years. 🇺🇸 The Trump administration has published multiple agenda-driven web video games to the White House’s website. One called Build The Wall partially clones Tetris as it asks players to build a wall to stop a “zombie border siege.” While actual Tetris involves clearing lines and basically not building a wall, the Trump-backed game omits the line-clearing aspect (and omits the fun as well). On Instagram, Tetris’ official license holders reacted by stating: “At Tetris we believe in the power of connection and bringing people together, not dividing them. To our fans everywhere: we love you, we see you, and we’re grateful to have you in our community. P.S. The Tetris Company was not involved in the creation of ‘Build the Wall.’ P.P.S.: We take copyright infringement very seriously.” Item 3: The week ahead: Tuesday, September 8 Game releases: Mewgenics (consoles; already out on PC) is an engrossing tactical combat game (with cats). It is getting its console port right after the release of a Star Wars tactics game and ahead of the late September launch of a Fire Emblem–a bumper crop for the genre. Wanderburg (PC) is an auto-shooting game like Vampire Survivors, but you’re a castle on wheels Event: Nintendo airs a 30-minute Nintendo Direct (10am ET) focused on The Legend of Zelda’s 40th Anniversary. A full unveiling of the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time is expected. Will they also show footage from next year’s live action movie? Tease the next big 3D Zelda? Add Link to Mario Kart World? Shadow-drop a new Tingle game? Wednesday, September 9 Event: Nintendo again! On this day, they’re planning to air a 45-minute Nintendo Direct (10am ET) focused on games heading to Switch 2 this winter. Followed by about an hour of gameplay demoed by the company’s Treehouse team. The September Nintendo Directs are always some of the year’s biggest. The 2025 edition included announcements of several major 2026 Switch/Switch 2 games: Pokémon Pokopia, Mario Tennis Fever, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave. Plus the return of the Virtual Boy. Friday, September 11 Game release: EA Sports NHL 27 (PlayStation, Xbox) is a hockey game. There are so few that an indie studio that had been making wacky sci-fi first-person shooters just announced that, hey, we’re going to fill a void and make a hockey game for PC.
Dodgers Can’t Afford to Lose Momentum vs. Nationals
After a stinging setback at home, the Los Angeles Dodgers must stifle a surging Washington Nationals squad to keep pace in the high-stakes race for baseball’s best overall record.
Valve secretly leaked a Left 4 Dead 2 trailer to dodge the ESRB
I think we can't get in trouble for that now. It's like 20 years ago."
Dodgers Still Searching for Answers to Tucker’s Collapse
A $240 million investment faces a baffling crisis as Kyle Tucker’s struggles at home defy logic, leaving the Los Angeles Dodgers scrambling to fix their star.
Nithya Raman is the comeback kid of L.A. politics
The Dodgers should sit Raman in their dugout come playoff time, because her knack for scoring while behind is almost preternatural.
Dodgers Get Off Deck, Sink Cardinals in Ninth Inning
On a night when Tarik Skubal wasn't his sharpest, the Los Angeles Dodgers, thanks to Teoscar Hernández's ninth-inning double, beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2.
Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Shares Shohei Ohtani Injury Update
The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to avoid getting swept by the St. Louis Cardinals in Thursday night’s ballgame.The Dodgers lost the first two games of the series. But superstar designated hitter Shohei Ohtani looked uncomfortable in Wednesday’s 8-6 loss.Ohtani went 0-for-4 with 4 strikeouts in last night’s ballgame and is 1-for-6 in the series.The […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Shares Shohei Ohtani Injury Update appeared first on HEAVY.
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is day-to-day with multiple health issues
Ohtani sits out Thursday’s game against the Cardinals after appearing physically uncomfortable while striking out four times during a 10-inning loss a night earlier. A potential stint on the IL is unlikely but not impossible.
Dodgers Must Place Ohtani on Injured List
Prioritizing postseason health over MVP pursuits, the Los Angeles Dodgers must sideline struggling superstar Shohei Ohtani to ensure his nagging injuries don't turn into anything more serious.
Dodgers' Dave Roberts Provides Critical Injury Update On Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani is not in the lineup on Thursday
St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Game Discussion Thursday
The St. Louis Cardinals will enter the gauntlet again Thursday night as it’ll be game 3 against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Quinn Mathews will start for the Cardinals going up against the formidable Tarik Skubal for the Dodgers. First pitch scheduled for 9:10pm central time at Dodger Stadium and the game broadcast will be […]
Mike Vrabel dodges question about findings in Dianna Russini investigation
Mike Vrabel had no interest in dicussing The Athletic's findings in its investigation into Dianna Russini.
“Shohei Ohtani Is Absolutely Cooked” – MLB Fans Sound The Alarm After Dodgers Superstar Gets Struck Out 4 Times In Loss To Cardinals
Fans expressed concern over LA Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani after he struck out four times in the team’s 8-6 loss to the Cardinals at home on Wednesday. The Japanese two-way phenom has gone 12 games without a home run or an RBI.
Dodgers on Deck: Thursday, September 3 vs. Cardinals
The Dodgers finish off their home series against the St. Louis Cardinals with Tarik Skubal on the mound on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium. Skubal in his first month with the Dodgers had a 3.00 ERA in five starts and 30 innings, with 37 strikeouts (a 30.6-percent strikeout rate) against only seven walks, and two […]
The FBI investigation of Mark Walter, no matter the outcome, will have a negative impact on the perception of the Dodgers
Google spared from ad-business breakup, but judge orders changes to how it operates
Google has dodged an effort to break up its ad business, but a judge said Wednesday that the company will need to adjust its business to benefit competitors.
'A clarity of path': Farhan Zaidi talks future of Los Angeles Sparks
Basketball Insider Howard Megdal sits down with Farhan Zaidi for an exclusive interview about the path forward for the Los Angeles Sparks.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Game Discussion Tuesday
The St. Louis Cardinals begin a long west coast swing as they’ll take on the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday night. The Cardinals are starting Michael McGreevy while the Dodgers are expected to start LHP Eric Lauer. First pitch scheduled for 9:10pm central time and the game broadcast will be available via Cardinals.tv.
Dodgers to continue Shohei Ohtani’s pitching progression, despite latest setback
The Dodgers don’t know when Shohei Ohtani will make his return to the pitching staff, after having an expected start last Sunday scuttled because of ongoing issues with his knee and biceps injuries.
Dodgers notes: Will Smith, Dalton Rushing, Teoscar Hernández
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers did not call up an outfielder among their September call ups despite their current group being among the least productive in the sport. They did however activate two catchers, one who isn’t expected to catch, and infielder Alex Freeland. Freeland plays second base on Tuesday night against the St. Louis […]
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Will Smith News Before Cardinals Game
After winning their series against the Detroit Tigers this past weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers are returning home to face the St. Louis Cardinals. With the calendar turning to September, that means MLB rosters have officially expanded. And the Dodgers are returning a key piece to their offense in the form of Will Smith, who […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Will Smith News Before Cardinals Game appeared first on HEAVY.