Unable to restrain our list to a top 10, we've rounded up the Shacknews top 25 indie games of 2025.

Dust off your Trapper Keeper and crank up the Duran Duran—there’s a magical portal in Denver where the 1980s never ended, and Colorado residents are making pilgrimages like it’s the neon-colored Mecca ...

Get away from the chill and enjoy some sunshine this winter with a visit to these dreamy beach towns that are perfect for a ...

The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet in Aiea is Hawaii’s ultimate bargain wonderland, where savvy locals have been treasure hunting for decades. This isn’t just shopping—it’s a full-blown island adventure ...

Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Humongous Turtle Shell Unearthed. This shows an 8-million-year-old turtle shell that measured nearly 8 feet (2.4 meters) was discovered in Venezuela. A couple renovated their kitchen—and stumbled upon ...

It's a long-held idea that turtles can tuck their heads into their shells when threatened. But is it true? And is this protective trick why turtles the world over have shells today? The answer is that ...

A small beetle has captured attention for patterns on its shell that resemble ancient handwriting. These insects, known as calligraphy beetles (Calligrapha species), feature intricate black lines and ...

Their perilous situation is attributed primarily to the over-harvesting of their eggs during the last century. And though their nesting grounds are protected and many commercial fishing fleets now use ...

An FBI investigation into an alleged terror plot in Southern California bears the familiar hallmarks of the bureau’s long-running use of informants and undercover ...

Stripes. Spots. Symmetries. Swirls. In the natural world, patterns help animals attract or repel, blend in or stand out. This scale-covered pinwheel is a veiled chameleon’s tail, which the animal ...

With caramelly warmth and a satisfying snap, these cookies are a must this holiday season. These cookies balance warm cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom for a cozy flavor. All-purpose flour ...