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pcgamer.com - Lincoln Carpenter - id Software dev says mass layoffs like Microsoft's are weakening the games industry, because developers 'don't have the incentive to care anymore
id Software dev says mass layoffs like Microsoft's are weakening the games industry, because developers 'don't have the incentive to care anymore
PC Gamer

At the end of last month, id Software lead services programmer Chris Hayes offered a blunt appraisal of Xbox's management during an interview with YouTube channel Auf ein Bier, saying Microsoft's repeated mass layoffs have proved that its…

bloomberg.com - Jonathan Tamari (BGOV) - The Entertainer-in-Chief's Patriot Games
The Entertainer-in-Chief's Patriot Games
Bloomberg

I'm Jonathan Tamari, senior Washington reporter for Bloomberg Government, and each weekday I'll be coming to you with inside-the-room reporting and insights that reveal what's really happening in Washington—and how it impacts you. Email me…

foreignaffairs.com - China's Hunger Games
China's Hunger Games
Foreign Affairs Magazine

Among the many sectors shaping China's economic strategy toward the United States and other Western countries, few are as important as food and agriculture. As one of the world's largest importers of agricultural products, China has frequently used…

boston.com - The Boston Globe - Celtics to open 2026-27 NBA slate with Oct. 20 afternoon game at Detroit
Celtics to open 2026-27 NBA slate with Oct. 20 afternoon game at Detroit
Boston.com

When the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers in a stunning deal last month, it seemed almost certain that the two teams would meet to start the upcoming season. But LeBron James's subsequent decision to sign with Philadelphia appears to have…

nytimes.com - Melanie Anzidei - 'It was a bit surreal': When World Cup star Michael Olise joined a New York pick-up game… in socks
'It was a bit surreal': When World Cup star Michael Olise joined a New York pick-up game… in socks
The New York Times

Ask anyone who was at the Gansevoort Peninsula Athletic Field in Manhattan on a recent Wednesday evening when Bayern Munich and France star Michael Olise showed up, and they will all tell you the same thing: they could not believe what was…

gizmodo.com - Kyle Barr - Samsung Odyssey G80HS Monitor Review: 6K Isn't the Future of Gaming
Samsung Odyssey G80HS Monitor Review: 6K Isn't the Future of Gaming
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

Let's get the main thing out of the way: You do not need a 6K monitor for gaming. I spent around a dozen hours overall with the recently released Samsung Odyssey G80HS 6K monitor just with the few games available that actually support this…

rockpapershotgun.com - James Archer - Stop Killing Games join lawsuit against the PlayStation Store's 'Sony Tax,' in latest venture beyond game preservation
Stop Killing Games join lawsuit against the PlayStation Store's 'Sony Tax,' in latest venture beyond game preservation
Rock Paper Shotgun

'It's time to sue Sony,' game preservation advocates Stop Killing Games have declared, as the group throws its weight behind a Dutch lawsuit targeting the PlayStation Store's alleged monopoly and 'Sony Tax' on digital games. While the case…

jpost.com - NEVILLE TELLER - Are the Houthis Iran's last gaming card?
Are the Houthis Iran's last gaming card?
The Jerusalem Post

With Hamas and Hezbollah substantially weakened, Iran is increasingly relying on the Houthis as its principal remaining proxy capable of exerting sustained military and economic pressure on the US and its regional partners. Currently, as a…

gamesindustry.biz - Sophie McEvoy - Supermassive Games announces layoffs, up to 75 workers may be affected
Supermassive Games announces layoffs, up to 75 workers may be affected
GamesIndustry.biz

Supermassive Games has announced a third round of layoffs in three years, potentially impacting up to 75 positions. In a statement, the developer said the decision was a 'necessary step to help ensure the sustainability of the company.' 'We know…

mirror.co.uk - Amie Wilson - Carabao Cup fixture chaos as Chelsea embroiled in crazy eight-game domino effect
Carabao Cup fixture chaos as Chelsea embroiled in crazy eight-game domino effect
Daily Mirror

There could be a major fixture list shift following the second round Carabao Cup draw. The Premier League kicks off in just under two weeks, with Chelsea travelling to take on Fulham in the final fixture of the weekend on Monday, August 24 (8pm…

nola.com - Rashad Milligan - Brian Kelly weighs in with his game-by-game predictions for the 2026 LSU football season
Brian Kelly weighs in with his game-by-game predictions for the 2026 LSU football season
NOLA.com

Former LSU football coach Brian Kelly recently gave his game-by-game predictions for the 2026 Tigers' season. Kelly shared his the predictions on behalf of CBS Sports, where he now works as a college football analyst. Kelly expects Lane Kiffin's…

thestandard.com.hk - Prashan Limbu - Vintage Pokémon video games fetch $2 million in historic transaction
Vintage Pokémon video games fetch $2 million in historic transaction
The Standard

The lucrative market for vintage collectibles extends far beyond rare trading cards, as classic video game cartridges are now commanding astronomical prices among international buyers. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT A collection facility in Dubai…

scmp.com - SCMP Editorial - Editorial | As China ups its basic research game, the US will have to look sharp
Editorial | As China ups its basic research game, the US will have to look sharp
South China Morning Post

The annual Beidaihe meeting is often described as mysterious. But the informal, closed-door summer retreat for China's current and retired leaders usually offers indications of overall policies, future planning, and major domestic and foreign…

boston.com - Associated Press - Red Sox lose third straight game, fall to Blue Jays win 2-1
Red Sox lose third straight game, fall to Blue Jays win 2-1
Boston.com

TORONTO (AP) — Charles McAdoo homered and Jameson Taillon pitched four scoreless innings before leaving with an injury as the Toronto Blue Jays beat Boston 2-1 on Monday night to hand the Red Sox their third loss in a row. Boston's skid…

independent.co.uk - Brendan Rascius - 'Game of Thrones' becomes Trump's latest AI takeover in White House post
'Game of Thrones' becomes Trump's latest AI takeover in White House post
The Independent

The White House posted a Game of Thrones -themed video on social media depicting Washington, D.C., as restored and turning the Resolute Desk into the Iron Throne. The video highlights landmarks restored under President Donald Trump 's…

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