NEWS
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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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Microtransactions responsible for 58% of gaming revenue in 2024, report says
Gaming industry market intelligence company Newzoo released its 2025 PC and Console Gaming Report, and a lot of gamers aren’t…
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Trump Tariffs Threaten Nintendo Switch 2, Board Games
As the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs continue to throttle global economics, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters the…
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$90 Nintendo Switch 2 Games Stir Outrage, Amplify Economic Concerns
Yesterday’s highly anticipated Nintendo Direct generated a ton of consumer excitement, but alongside new title announcements were some other, more…
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RECAP: Nintendo Switch 2 News You Missed From Today’s Direct
Today’s the day! Finally, this morning’s long-awaited Nintendo Direct presentation gave gamers an in-depth look at the upcoming console. From…
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Uh-oh! Best Buy might’ve just accidentally revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 price
With millions of excited Nintendo fans sitting idly while they await tomorrow’s presentation, it’s unsurprising that antsy Googling might’ve just…
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ZeniMax, the Microsoft-Led Team Behind ‘Elder Scrolls Online,’ Votes to Authorize Strike
On Tuesday, Texas- and Maryland-based members of ZeniMax Workers United-CWA voted to authorize a strike. The team, comprised of more…
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Jagex Announces New Open-World Survival Game ‘RuneScape: Dragonwilds’
Cambridge-based video game developer Jagex revealed its upcoming RuneScape: Dragonwilds, a new open-world survival game that turns the decades-old MMORPG IP…
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‘Final Fantasy IX’ Anniversary Celebration Reignites Remake Rumors
The few Final Fantasy fans who weren’t already restless can go ahead and start now. Word regarding a potential Final…
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Nintendo Announces Release Date of ‘The Legend of Zelda’ Live-Action Film
Hey! Listen! On Friday, global entertainment enterprise Nintendo revealed the release date of its upcoming The Legend of Zelda live-action…
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Cristiano Ronaldo Faces Off in Fighting Game ‘Fatal Fury’—Yes, Really
In a reveal that sounds like something I’d dream up after taking melatonin, soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo will go toe-to-toe…
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Anti-‘wokeness and DEI’ retailer GameStop closing ‘significant number’ of stores, turning to cryptocurrency
In a move sure to generate countless smug “Best I can do is $5…” remarks, GameStop is trading in many…
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Capcom Announces First — and Second — ‘Monster Hunter Wilds’ Title Updates
Capcom released Monster Hunter Wilds less than one month ago, and the team is already rallying fans for its first…
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Bam Margera Returning to ‘Pro Skater 3 + 4’ Remaster After Tony Hawk Intervenes
Controversial CKY skater Bam Margera is coming back to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 following the game’s namesake’s…
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LEGO x Pokémon Collab Launching in 2026
MEGA BLOKS is shaking in their massive, rectangular boots right now. Next year, The Pokémon Company International will finally join…
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ESRB justifies ‘M’ rating for ‘Silent Hill f’ — in ultra-graphic detail
Silent Hill isn’t an IP known for its soothing soundtrack or low-stakes gameplay, so when Konami’s Silent Hill Transmission broadcast…
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Social Platform Discord Launching In-Game Messaging, Voice Chat
Game night with friends is about to get a heckuva lot easier, thanks to Discord. At Monday’s annual Game Developers…
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‘Horribly Mismanaged’: Ubisoft Shareholder Plans Protest, Accuses Brand of ‘Hiding Information’
Ubisoft? Uh-oh. The embattled French video game brand is making headlines (again) as a minority shareholder is organizing a protest…
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Mobile Game Giant Scopely Acquires ‘Pokémon GO’ Maker Niantic for $3.5B
“Gotta catch ’em all” applies to more than Pokémon. On Wednesday, Saudi-led mobile game maker Scopely will pay $3.5 billion…
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Retailer Lists ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Preorders for $100
As if the wait for the sixth installment weren’t enough, Grand Theft Auto fans are up in arms after one…
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LEGO Starting In-House Video Game Development, Opening New Studio
How do you build a brand-new LEGO video game studio? Brick by brick, naturally. Big guns at the global toy…
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Fans’ First Look at T-1000 in ‘Mortal Kombat 1’
Fans of the popular fighting game franchise Mortal Kombat finally get a peek at new gameplay. On Tuesday, Mortal Kombat…
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Nintendo Rings In ‘MAR10 Day’ with Exciting Announcements
Mamma mia! March 10 — or MAR10 — marks Nintendo’s annual celebration of its iconic mustachioed plumber. Though the date…
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Activision Using AI to Promote Fake ‘Crash Bandicoot,’ ‘Guitar Hero’ Games
Are you excited for Crash Bandicoot Brawl, Guitar Hero Mobile, or Call of Duty: Zombie Defender? You might not want to…
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‘Monster Hunter Wilds’ Reaches Steam’s Most-Played List Hours After Release
Capcom’s brand-new action RPG, Monster Hunter Wilds, is already making waves and breaking records just hours after its release. Figures…
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Happy Pokemon Day! Franchise Celebrates 29 Years with New Content
Global media sensation Pokemon is celebrating its 29th birthday with its Pokemon Presents event. The brand’s annual presentation, held February…
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Controversial ‘Call of Duty’ Mission ‘No Russian’ Part of Rising TikTok Trend
Much like the shock videos of the internet’s salad days, gamers on the short-form video app TikTok are getting their…
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Steam’s ‘Next Fest’ Spotlights Upcoming Indie Video Game Releases
Valve-led digital video game distributor Steam is putting the little guy in the limelight with this season’s Next Fest. The…
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‘Dune: Awakening’ Release Date, Price Announced: What We Know
You’re not Lisan al Gaib, but you’re heading to Arrakis sooner than you thought. A new trailer gives gamers a…
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‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’ Remasters Teased in ‘Black Ops 6’ Map
Alexa, play “Superman” by Goldfinger. Fans of the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater franchise may finally be able to exhale after days of…
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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Release Date Announced: What We Know
Calm your cordyceps — Max (previously HBO Max) is bringing Joel and Ellie back sooner than expected. The Last of…
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Microsoft Creates Computer Chip Using New State of Matter
Solid, liquid, gas, plasma — and a mysterious fifth thing? On Wednesday, scientists at Microsoft confirmed their creation of a…
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GameStop CEO Blames ‘Wokeness and DEI’ for Global Store Closures
The CEO of video game retailer-turned-Funko Pop dealer GameStop is blaming DEI programs for discontinued operations in Canada and France.…
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Goodbye, Gold: Nintendo Switch eShop Ditches Loyalty Reward Program
“Mamma mia!” – Mario, probably Nintendo will stop honoring its Switch eShop Gold Points next month. Starting March 25, 2025,…
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Go Bananas for Nike x .SWOOSH ‘Donkey Kong’ Air Max 1’s
Nike’s tech-influenced .SWOOSH division (pronounced “dot-swoosh”) is breaking barriers — and barrels — with their upcoming Donkey Kong-inspired sneaker release.…
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ASUS ROG’s New Gaming Tablet Is Latest Device to Join Handheld Gaming Revolution
Multinational tech manufacturer ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) just launched a versatile, powerful new toy for gamers on the go.…
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Xbox Sales Hit New Low, PlayStation 5 Has Best Sales Quarter Ever
Folks at global video game brand Xbox are biting their nails following the release of the company’s abysmal 2024 sales…
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Family-Friendly Platformer ‘Astro Bot’ Wins ‘Game of the Year’ Award — Again
Astro Bot, the colorful and quirky platformer from Tokyo-based Team Asobi, snagged another Game Of The Year distinction. The 3D…
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Ubisoft Underwater? Video Game Giant Releases Gasp-Worthy Sales Report
A dismal earnings report reveals French video game giant Ubisoft is in dire straits. The troubled entertainment titan, responsible for…
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Sony Shares Surge Following Bump to Profit Forecast
On Thursday, Sony Group Corporation shares spiked more than 8% after the brand bumped its 2024 profit forecast. The international…
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Digital Video Game Distributor Steam Pulls Malware-Infected Title from Storefront
Digital video game distributor Steam’s parent company, Valve, has removed the free-to-play game PirateFi from its Steam storefront just days…
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Fans’ First Look at ‘The Boys’ Star Karl Urban in Upcoming ‘Mortal Kombat 2’
A sequel to 2021’s Mortal Kombat will hit theaters this fall, and the franchise creator finally gave fans their long-awaited…
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Goodbye, AI: Sony Removing ‘AI Slop’ from PlayStation Store
Your Facebook-loving aunt isn’t the only one getting duped by generative AI. On Monday, Sony listened to flustered players’ lamentations…
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SEC Confirms Online Game Roblox Part of ‘Active’ Investigation
Pay attention, parents — a new Bloomberg release confirms the popular online video game platform Roblox is part of an…
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Tencent, Ubisoft Reportedly Collaborating on ‘New Venture’
Sinking stock, sliding sales, Assassin’s Creed Shadows‘ postponed release — these are just some troubles pushing Ubisoft’s Guillemot family toward…
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Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong Headline the Top Rated Steam Games of 2024
There’s been a lot of great games released this year, and tonight’s Game Awards looks to highlight the best of…
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Sony In Talks To Buy FromSoftware Parent Company
Kadokawa Corporation, the parent company of developer FromSoftware, best known for Elden Ring and the Dark Souls franchise, confirmed that…
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2024 The Game Awards Nominees Headlined By Balatro, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
It’s almost the end of the year, which means Geoff Keighley’s The Game Awards are almost here. While most people…
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Warcraft I and II Remastered Now Available for PC
As part of the 30th anniversary of the Warcraft franchise, Blizzard Entertainment is opening up its chest. A battle chest,…
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Xbox Handheld Confirmed by Phil Spencer
There have been rumors of an Xbox handheld for years, but the company has yet to make an official announcement.…
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G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra Coming to Consoles November 21st
After playing the demo at PAX East earlier this year, we finally have a home release date for G.I. Joe:…
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Limited Edition White Steam Deck OLED Launching Next Week
Just in time for the holidays, Valve is announcing a brand new, limited edition white Steam Deck OLED. The hardware…
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