Web archive - October 25, 2025

Entertainment

Assassin’s Creed Shadows confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 with 2 December release date

Ubisoft confirms Assassin’s Creed Shadows launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on 2 December, priced at £49.99

Entertainment

PUBG developer Krafton announces plans to become an AI-first company with $70 million investment

Krafton, the studio behind PUBG, will invest $70 million to transition into a fully AI-driven company

Entertainment

Fortnite x The Simpsons crossover leak reveals Springfield map and character skins ahead of launch

Leaked details show Fortnite’s next season will feature a full Springfield map and iconic Simpsons skins

World

US, China race to ease tensions ahead of Trump-Xi Malaysia talks

ASEAN talks seek compromise after Trump’s tariff threats and China’s new rare earth export limits

Technology

AI’s false alarm: US police handcuff teen after Doritos bag mistaken for gun

How can Pakistan inform its own AI usage from international incidents?

Pakistan, Karachi

SHC hears case over Chingchi, motor-cab rickshaw ban in Karachi

Karachi bans motor-cab rickshaws on 11 major roads to ease traffic congestion

Entertainment

Microsoft confirms Halo series to launch on PlayStation 5 for the first time in franchise history

Halo: Combat Evolved remake, titled Halo: Campaign Evolved, will launch on PS5, Xbox, PC and mobile next year

Sports

Rybakina out of Tokyo with injury as Bencic sets up Noskova final

Bencic is making a return as she reached the final in Tokyo a decade ago

Sports

Blue Jays thrash Dodgers 11-4 to win World Series opener

The win gives Toronto a precious early lead in the best-of-seven series

Sports

Cummins shuts down talk of four quicks

The captain hints at including Nathan Lyon in the playing XI