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NYT Games' Scrabble-like game Crossplay is a dream come true
I have long dreamed of a better world: one where I would unlock my phone to find a notification that my grandma has challenged me to a game of Scrabble. I would play my word. She would play hers. We would play back and forth over a few days, and…
Patriots owner Robert Kraft pushing for 18-game schedule, international game for every team
Patriots owner Robert Kraft is not alone in his call for a longer regular season, as NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has also voiced support for the idea. Pamela Smith / Getty Images New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft spoke confidently in an…
Jonathan Quick's games in Los Angeles should be savored, however many are left
LOS ANGELES — There's no telling if Jonathan Quick will take the ice in Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center) again as a player. It's possible — his agent George Bazos told The Athletic that Quick is open to playing beyond this…
Man Utd's wait for Saturday 3pm game set to continue
The latest round of Premier League TV fixtures has been released. They include Manchester United's trip to Bournemouth being brought forward a day to Friday, 20 March, with an 20:00 GMT kick-off. United's home game with Aston Villa the previous…
Milutin Osmajic: Preston striker's suspension tally reaches 20 games after 'unacceptable' headbutt
Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom says the ill-discipline of his forward Milutin Osmajic is “totally unacceptable” after headbutting an opponent in a 3-0 defeat to Hull City last night. Having already been banned for biting…
Ubisoft Cancels Six Games, Slashes Guidance in Restructuring
Ubisoft Entertainment SA is canceling game projects, shutting down studios and cutting its guidance as the Assassin's Creed maker restructures its business into five units. The French gaming firm expects earnings before interest and tax to be a…
This just in from The New York Times: Its first 2-player game, and an evolving business model
For subscribers to The New York Times who are as interested in solving Wordle or filling in the crossword puzzle as in reading the latest political or business news, Wednesday is a big day. The Times' popular Games unit is debuting Crossplay, a…
David Rosen, 95, Dies; Video Game Visionary and Co-Founder of Sega
As co-founder of Sega Enterprises, David Rosen played a leading role in turning video games into a cultural touchstone. Sega's games were a direct challenge to Nintendo's dominance. Among them was Bare Knuckle II, which came to the U.S. as Streets…
Another Life is Strange game is on the way, ending Max and Chloe's story
Life is Strange fans are in for one more ride as a third game in Max Caulfield's saga is set to launch in a matter of months. Square Enix announced last night that Life is Strange: Reunion will launch on March 26, 2026. As the title suggests, the…
Bangladesh's request to move T20 World Cup games rejected by ICC
Bangladesh's request to move their matches from India at next month's T20 World Cup have been rejected by the International Cricket Council. Bangladesh asked for their games to be switched from India citing safety concerns amid growing tensions…
New York Times Games Launches 'Crossplay,' Its First Two-Player Word Game
The New York Times is adding a new game to its wheelhouse: “ Crossplay,” a two-player word game where participants can build words off one another, earn points and compete to win. The directions are simple. Players start with seven…
Outfit7 launches new game division PlayValley
Talking Tom developer Oufit7 has launched a new game division called PlayValley. The studio's first title will launch on Steam during the second quarter of 2026, which will be the first time Outfit7 has published a game on the platform. PlayValley…
Scotland aims to boost games sector to more than $1bn by 2030
Scotland intends to grow its gaming ecosystem to more than £1 billion by 2030 as part of an initiative implemented by the Scottish Games Network. Scotland's Game Action Plan aims to build the nation into a 'games supercluster' and global…
VAR update should send shivers down the spine - games will become unwatchable
One week after the six-minute farce at St James' Park, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) met in London for its Annual Business Meeting (ABM). And guess what? At its ABM, the IFAB decided to extend the use of VAR. WTAF?
English football's most notorious player to reach 20 games banned after headbutt
Milutin Osmajic already had a reputation before he planted a headbutt on the nose of an opponent on Tuesday night. Now his infamy is such that his time in English football is under genuine scrutiny. Preston North End were 3-0 down in the 95th…
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