NEWS
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Microsoft lays off 9,000 employees, cancels games
On Wednesday, Microsoft began its latest round of layoffs and cancellations, confirming swirling suspicion and speculation from just one week…
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Gen Z video game spending plummets
Young Americans are spending less on video games than any other age group, according to new data from market research…
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EA Sports College Basketball returning in 2028
After nearly two decades, U.S. video game company Electronic Arts revealed that college basketball is returning to its release rotation.…
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Electronic Arts CEO pay hits new high, worker pay plummets
After a fiscal year pockmarked by employee layoffs and project cancellations, new pay data from video game company and generative…
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‘Jurassic World Evolution 3’ studio pulls gen-AI game content
U.K.-based video game studio Frontier Developments is ditching generative artificial intelligence (AI) in its upcoming sci-fi simulator Jurassic World Evolution…
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Square Enix names ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ as ‘Final Fantasy’ inspiration
As critics and fans continue to sing the praises of mesmerizing RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Final Fantasy studio Square…
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Microsoft planning ‘major’ cuts at Xbox
Multinational tech conglomerate Microsoft is reportedly planning “major” cuts throughout its Xbox division. News of potential layoffs, first reported by…
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Actor Charlie Cox feels like ‘fraud’ following ‘Expedition 33’ success
We’re nearly halfway through 2025, and while the last six months have seen several successful video game releases, no one’s had…
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CD Projekt RED delays ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ update
Fans of the 2020 role-playing game Cyberpunk 2077 have had their chromed-out fingers crossed for more fresh content since the…
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Eight years later, ‘Battlefront II’ is better than ever
We’re almost eight years removed from Battlefront II‘s launch, and despite dropping to mostly mixed reviews in 2017, the DICE-developed sci-fi…
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Steam users review-bomb ‘Monster Hunter Wilds’
After an admirable launch on February 28, 2025, disillusioned fans are tanking Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds‘ Steam reviews. The game…
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Premature ‘Metroid Prime 4’ poster prompts Nintendo response
On Thursday, Londoners flocked to social media to share photos of a Metroid Prime 4 advertisement claiming the highly anticipated…
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Animated ‘Death Stranding’ adaptation in development
On Thursday, Tokyo-based game studio Kojima Productions and U.S. animation studio Line Mileage announced they’re working together on an animated…
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Third-party Nintendo Switch 2 game sales fall flat
The Nintendo Switch 2 has flown off store shelves worldwide, but one new report says the console’s record-shattering success isn’t…
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Capcom Spotlight will feature ‘Resident Evil 9,’ ‘Pragmata’
Japanese video game company Capcom announced it will hold a 40-minute livestream presentation this month. The brand confirmed its Capcom…
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‘Beat Saber’ ends PlayStation console support
Viral VR rhythm game Beat Saber is ceasing PlayStation console support, according to an update from its developer. Users slicing…
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RECAP: Nintendo’s ‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ Direct
On Wednesday, Nintendo held a 15-minute Direct presentation teasing a bit of the monkey business fans can expect from the…
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Xbox reveals ‘multi-year’ collaboration with AMD
On Tuesday, Microsoft confirmed its new partnership with U.S.-based tech company AMD. Xbox says AMD will power upcoming devices, including…
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Nintendo begins banning Switch 2 users in piracy crackdown
Less than two weeks after its release, global media brand Nintendo is reportedly banning some Switch 2 users in an…
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Nintendo holding ‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ Direct tomorrow
It’s been an exciting month for Nintendo already, but the global gaming brand isn’t done yet. The global media brand…
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‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ team teases new content
On Monday, creatives behind the captivating open-world RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took to social media to share some “whee!”-worthy news.…
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Some GameStop customers eligible for settlement payment
Anti-“wokeness and DEI” video games retailer GameStop has agreed to a $4.5 million class action lawsuit settlement in response to…
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PlayStation Plus prices to rise as users upgrade
Japanese tech conglomerate Sony says that as PlayStation Plus subscribers increasingly select premier plans, it will continue to raise prices.…
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Konami confirms ‘Silent Hill’ remake
On Thursday, Japanese video game publisher Konami hosted its inaugural Press Start games showcase, giving fans a more intimate look…
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Sony stocks stumble after ‘Days Gone’ studio layoffs
Sony stocks are sliding after the brand confirmed significant cuts to first-party developer Bend Studio’s workforce. At the time of…
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Nintendo Switch 2 becomes fastest-selling game console ever
Nintendo’s Switch 2 console launched just days ago, and the small-but-mighty handheld is already breaking brand records. In a news…
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‘Dune: Awakening’ now available on Steam
Dune: Awakening has finally arrived on Steam. Those lucky enough to get their hands on the Deluxe or Ultimate Editions…
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Nintendo announces spinoff ‘Splatoon Raiders’
On Tuesday, global games powerhouse Nintendo officially announced its first Splatoon spinoff. The franchise-tangential entry, Splatoon Raiders, will be available…
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Amazon taps ‘Star Trek Beyond’ writer for ‘Mass Effect’ project
After years of speculation and an official greenlight last fall, Amazon MGM Studios is finally dusting off the Normandy. Amazon…
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Unreal Engine 5.6 Boasts Optimization and New Features
You have undoubtedly seen The Witcher 4 tech demo that was shown off. An open world experience at 60 FPS…
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New Survival Horror Game ILL Announced at Summer Games Fest
Fans of Resident Evil, Dead Space, and Evil Within rejoice! We have a new terrifying FPS Survival Horror on the…
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Crispy Critters! Mundfish Announce Atomic Heart II and The Cube at Summer Games Fest
Atomic Heart was a surprise hit after its release. A lot of fans drew comparisons to BioShock with a robotic…
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Nintendo to sell 13m Switch 2 consoles in 2025, experts predict
Just a few short days after the colossal launch of Nintendo’s Switch 2, market research brand Ampere Analysis predicts even…
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64% of Americans play video games weekly, ESA study finds
Americans’ interest in gaming is growing across the board, an annual study from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) reveals. According…
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All 26 Nintendo Switch 2 Launch-Day Releases
Nintendo’s much-anticipated Switch 2 console drops tonight, and our favorite overall-wearin’ mustachioed plumber is spit-shining his kart as we speak.…
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Gearbox CEO Walks Back ‘Real Fans’ Statement
Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford is backpedaling from his previous comments about “real” fans’ willingness to shell out big bucks…
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‘Witcher IV’ teased in dazzling Unreal Engine demo
On Tuesday, fans of the video game franchise The Witcher finally got a glimpse of the upcoming fourth installment during…
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‘Fallout’ adaptation behind 225% playership spike
Small- and big-screen video game adaptations are driving viewers back to the source, says one new report. Data analysis company…
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‘Elden Ring Nightreign’ sells 2 million units in one day
FromSoftware’s Elden Ring Nightreign hit retailers less than 24 hours ago, and publisher Bandai Namco is already reporting the highly…
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Nintendo reveals new ‘Super Mario Party Jamboree’ rules, items
We’re now just six days away from the launch of Nintendo’s new Switch 2 console, and the brand is starting…
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‘Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty’ sells 10 million copies
Creatives at Polish game studio CD Projekt RED are commemorating a new milestone: Cyberpunk 2077‘s expansion, Phantom Liberty, has officially moved…
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‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ sells 3.3m units after 33 days
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the underdog turn-based RPG set in Belle Epoque France, has passed a poetic milestone, selling 3.3…
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Pokémon game sales near impressive milestone
Much like Team Rocket, it appears Pokémon software is blasting off again. New data shared on Tuesday reveals The Pokémon…
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FromSoftware, A24 producing ‘Elden Ring’ adaptation
Japanese video game publisher and developer FromSoftware is joining forces with American media company A24 and Bandai Namco to create…
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Ubisoft CEO summoned to ex-execs’ harassment trial
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot will be summoned to testify in the trial of three former brand executives. Marie Derain, Ubisoft’s…
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‘Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut’ gets Switch 2-exclusive multiplayer mode
Fans have just over two weeks until Nintendo’s long-awaited Switch 2 console releases worldwide, and Sega is fueling fan fervor…
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‘Helldivers 2’ player count skyrockets after update
Just one day after fan-favorite co-op shooter Helldivers 2 got its third update, “Heart of Democracy,” the game’s team reported…
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Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat reportedly supports live subtitles, text-to-speech
New screen recordings seemingly show the Nintendo Switch 2’s new live subtitling and text-to-speech capabilities, marking two significant steps forward…
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‘Real fans’ will pay $80 for games, says Gearbox CEO
Video game prices have been a point of contention for fans worldwide since the medium’s inception. Since 2020, however, gamers…
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SAG-AFTRA pursues Fortnite maker over AI Darth Vader
Star Wars antagonist Darth Vader has only been in Epic Games’ Fortnite for a few days, but the studio’s decision to incorporate…
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‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ pulled from iOS, Google Play stores
Just over one year after its release, American games publisher Activision has removed Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile from iOS…
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‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ boosts interest in French
French studio Sandfall Interactive’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been a prominent and nearly inescapable part of the cultural zeitgeist…
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Bungie Admits to Oversight After Art Theft Allegations
The ongoing dispute over the Marathon alpha’s alleged use of uncredited artwork has reignited a frustratingly familiar debate across the…
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SNK CEO steps down after ‘Fatal Fury’ tanks
Japanese entertainment giant SNK Corporation has officially announced that CEO Kenji Matsubara will trade his high-ranking position for an “advisory…
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Electronic Arts ending remote work policy
Several years after pandemic protocol distanced employees from more traditional workplaces, American media brand Electronic Arts will reportedly terminate its…
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Square Enix game sales shrink, profits spike
Multinational game conglomerate Square Enix has released its financial results for its latest fiscal year. The company reports an increase…
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Sony may raise PlayStation prices to offset Trump tariffs
On Wednesday, Japanese electronics company Sony revealed that price hikes may be coming for consumers. The news came not long…
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‘Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra’ delayed until 2026
Well, it looks like Hydra isn’t rising quite yet. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, the upcoming story-rich adventure game from…
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Microsoft cutting 3% of global workforce
On Tuesday, American tech conglomerate Microsoft announced it plans to lay off around 3% of its workforce worldwide. According to…
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NVIDIA hikes GPU prices amid Trump tariffs
Nintendo’s Switch 2 isn’t the only tech price hike on the horizon. A translated Digitimes report reveals that global tech…
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Rumored ‘GTA IV’ port reportedly releasing this year
If you’ve somehow got the emotional bandwidth for more Grand Theft Auto-related rumors, you’re in luck. According to a RockstarINTEL…
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Unity’s Latest License Threat Sparks Uproar Among Indie Devs
The indie dev world got shaken up this week after Dean Hall, creator of DayZ and founder of RocketWerkz, posted…
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‘DOOM: The Dark Ages’ Physical Copies Require Internet Connection
DOOM: The Dark Ages is set to launch on Thursday, May 15, but early reports reveal that the physical editions…
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‘Animal Well: Design Works’ Available for Pre-Order
Boutique design studio Lost in Cult is releasing a premium art collection chronicling indie video game sensation Animal Well. Game…
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Nintendo reserves right to brick Switch consoles
Japanese video game company Nintendo has tightened the reins on users in its newly updated terms and conditions. In an…
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GTA publisher Take-Two reveals ‘Mafia’ release date
Alright, you can actually loosen the grip on your wallet for this one. At a PAX East panel on Thursday,…
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New Nintendo report says Switch 2 prices may rise
Japanese video game giant Nintendo’s latest console, the Nintendo Switch 2, doesn’t hit shelves for another month. Still, the brand’s…
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World Video Game Hall of Fame announces new inductees
On Thursday, the Strong National Museum of Play tapped four classic games to join its World Video Game Hall of…
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‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ sells 2 million units in 12 days
On Tuesday, the team behind smash-hit RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 announced that the brand-new game has crossed yet another…
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Rockstar drops ‘GTA VI’ Trailer 2
On Tuesday, video game publisher Rockstar Games dropped the much-anticipated second trailer for Grand Theft Auto IV. The trailer, posted…
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‘Ecco the Dolphin’ creator announces new game, remasters
Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is here, and Xbox is leaning in. In a new interview with the global…
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‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ now PS Store’s best-rated original IP
Indie RPG and critical darling Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has officially secured an impressive position in the PlayStation Store. The runaway…
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‘Gears of War: Reloaded’ coming this summer
Next year marks the first Gears‘ 20th birthday, and it looks like Xbox is starting party prep early. On Monday,…
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Jones Soda announces Nuka-Cola Quantum
Innovative beverage brand Jones Soda Co. is bringing back its Fallout-themed Nuka-Cola, but with a pucker-inducing new formula. The brand…
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ATLUS releasing ‘Metaphor: ReFantazio’ PC accessories
Japanese video game company ATLUS and PC component brand HYTE have joined forces to release some seriously cute Metaphor: ReFantazio-themed…
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GTA VI Delayed Until May 2026
On Friday, Rockstar Games announced it is delaying the release of the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI until May 2026.…
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Gaming site Polygon sells to Valnet, begins layoffs
Popular gaming and entertainment news outlet Polygon has reportedly been sold to Valnet and laid off a significant number of…
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‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ is coming — well, kind of
Hollow Knight fans’ wishes were finally granted Thursday. However, the magical reveal came with a “monkey’s paw”-like caveat. Gaming and…
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Microsoft Raises Price of Xbox Consoles, Games
Much to the chagrin of already cost-conscious consumers, Microsoft announced Thursday it will raise retail prices for its Xbox consoles…
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Ubisoft, Devolver among first PC Gaming Show partners
The 10th-annual PC Gaming Show is rapidly approaching, and the production’s first partners have officially been confirmed. The presentation, scheduled…
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New ‘Dune: Awakening’ trailer flaunts comprehensive base-building
Hype isn’t the only thing building on Arrakis. Today, Funcom, the team behind the upcoming open-world multiplayer survival Dune: Awakening,…
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Gamers play sports titles longer than other genres, new study finds
As gamers spend an increasing amount of time with their favorite titles, a new study analyzes how consumers’ playtime is…
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New biometric game ‘MindLight’ helps kids manage anxiety, learn coping skills
Game studio PlayNice LLC is launching a new action-adventure video game, one it says can help children manage stress and…
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‘Borderlands 4’ coming earlier than expected, ‘State of Play’ to air tomorrow
Borderlands fans, go ahead and ready those Insta-Health Vials. You might need ’em after this. The franchise’s latest entry will launch…
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‘VALORANT’ Season 2025 // Act III begins tomorrow, April 30
Riot Games’ free-to-play first-person shooter, Valorant, is ringing in its fifth anniversary the right way. The global sensation’s latest season will launch…
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Get comfy! Indie game publisher ‘Wholesome Games’ announces ‘Direct’ presentation
Grab your favorite blanket and secure a sweet lil’ snack — indie game publisher and curator Wholesome Games will host…
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60% of gamers want more character diversity, new study finds
The global video game industry has made some serious strides in the last decade, and with more than 3 billion…
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‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ sales surpass 1 million copies in 72 hours
Three cheers for small game studios! The internet-breaking Oblivion Remastered shadowdrop didn’t hamper the record-breaking success of independent game studio…
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Luxury Cosmetics Brand Charlotte Tilbury Launching Collab with Video Game ‘Genshin Impact’
Global entertainment enterprise HoYoverse revealed Genshin Impact will go full glam with a brand-new beauty collaboration with cosmetics brand Charlotte…
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Sydney Sweeney to star in ‘Split Fiction’ film adaptation
Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney will star in a silver-screen adaptation of Electronic Arts’ mega-successful co-op video game Split Fiction, according…
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Roblox, Discord parental controls under microscope after kidnappings
Popular California-based web platforms Roblox and Discord are facing renewed scrutiny from tech experts and parents following a series of…
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Oh, my God, it’s happening: ‘Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remastered’ is out now
“That’s what we’ve been waiting for!” viewers chant in unison. Players can return to Tamriel today. I KNOW, RIGHT?! On…
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Nintendo resumes Switch 2 preorders in US, raises pepripheral prices
On Friday, Nintendo announced it will resume pre-orders for its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 in the United States. The console’s…
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Everything you missed from today’s ‘Mario Kart World’ Nintendo Direct
With Nintendo’s Switch 2 in the wings, the global brand took to its popular YouTube channel for a 15-minute Mario…
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Nintendo: Short-but-sweet ‘Mario Kart World’ Direct coming tomorrow
Let’s-a-go! Global media brand Nintendo says a Mario Kart World-centered Direct will air tomorrow, April 17. The presentation, teased by…
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‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Team Issues Heartfelt Statement Following Final Patch
Not even the Gauntlet of Shar brought me to tears quite like this. Belgian game developer and publisher Larian Studios…
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Funcom’s ‘Dune: Awakening’ delayed following beta tester feedback
Heading to Arrakis on May 20? Not anymore. According to an update from Funcom, Dune: Awakening‘s release date is getting…
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Comedian Trevor Noah’s Production Company Announces Video Game Competition
Day Zero Productions, The Daily Show alum Trevor Noah’s production company, announced a new climate-focused video game competition on Tuesday. The…
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NVIDIA announces $500B plan to produce first US-made AI supercomputers
Table for two, please. Following NVIDIA Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang’s Mar-a-Lago meal with President Donald Trump, the pioneering chipmaker…
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Director Eli Roth Blames COVID-19, Zoom for Box Office Flop ‘Borderlands’
Director, producer, and actor Eli Roth’s extensive and stacked filmography is nothing to sneeze at, but they can’t all be…
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