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The future of video games: Pay extra and own nothing
The video game industry hates you, which is why the near future will require you to constantly pay extra to enjoy video games that you will never be allowed to own. Sony, the maker of PlayStation, announced that it will be ceasing the production of…
Dramatic Red Sox turnaround continues with doubleheader sweep, 11-game winning streak
BOSTON — Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy held a brief team meeting before the All-Star break. The message: Take the break to relax, but don't get too far away from baseball. There's more work to be done in a few days. To that end, Tracy…
Roblox wants kids to vibe-code their own video games
Roblox wants you to make your next video game from your phone. On Thursday, the gaming platform company introduced Build, its AI-powered tool that can turn a written prompt into a basic playable game. The tool is housed inside the Roblox mobile…
Simple Games From A Simpler Time
Modern video games are nothing short of amazing. My son and I were playing through the one of the latest Zeldas, which involve a mix of combat and puzzle-solving that's pretty much the hallmark of the franchise. But the most recent open-world Zelda…
World Cup Fantasy 2026: How to tackle the final matchday and what can FPL learn from this game?
On Sunday, Spain or Argentina will be the toast of the footballing world — and so will one lucky World Cup Fantasy manager, along with countless others that will have beaten their friends, family and colleagues in mini-leagues across the…
5 puzzle games that are secretly the best co-op games
Despite the fact that my girlfriend and I both play video games, it's rare that we sit down to play a proper co-op game together. We just enjoy different speeds of games, so there aren't a lot of titles that cater to both of our tastes. What I have…
MLB All-Star Game Posts Best Viewership Since 2008
The 96th MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia was a hit with viewers. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images) The 96th Midsummer Classic saw robust viewership on FOX and continues the trend of MLB having the…
Formidable Red Sox extend win streak to 11 games with doubleheader sweep of Rays
The Boston Red Sox are unstoppable in every sense of the word right now. The Red Sox entered this past week's All-Star break on a nine-game winning streak, but it seems the hiatus didn't take away any of their momentum. Boston extended its win…
A Gaming Tablet With Liquid Cooling Actually Makes Sense
If the latest same-old iPad or Samsung Galaxy Tab is boring you to tears, you may have to look to the boutique brands for something unique. RedMagic's new Astra 2 gaming tablet is supposedly one of the coolest pint-sized devices around. I mean that…
How the Watch Dogs Video Game Series Mirrored and Predicted Real-World Digital Rights Issues
When Ubisoft's Watch Dogs 2 was released in 2016, it was a headtrip for those of us working on digital-rights issues in the Bay Area. During the day, I'd fight tech-authoritarianism from EFF's San Francisco offices and then, at night, I'd fight…
Clair Obscur Actor Pulls Out Of Stunning New Fantasy Game
Prolific video game actor Jennifer English will no longer play the main hero in Eclipse Glow Games' upcoming hack-and-slash action-adventure Tides of Annihilation. The development team informed fans on July 17 that Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur:…
Asus' 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor is $400 off
We also found deals on an Anker power brick, Sennheiser Accentum earbuds, and the lowest price yet for Marathon on PC. We also found deals on an Anker power brick, Sennheiser Accentum earbuds, and the lowest price yet for Marathon on PC. If you buy…
AI-run 'utopias,' Moss in 2D and other new indie games worth checking out
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive Platforms: Steam (Windows; Steam Deck Verified), Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S Price: $20, with a 10 percent launch discount D-topia is a sci-fi adventure set in The Utopia…
FBI arrests man accused of using Steam games to drain victims' crypto wallets
U.S. prosecutors have accused a Florida man of uploading fake video games that contained malware to Steam, the popular PC games platform. Once victims downloaded and installed the games, the malware was designed to infect their computers, steal…
Leveling Up: How Mistik Studios is putting Indigenous culture on the gaming map
When you think about the Canadian video game industry, you might think of large gaming studios in cities like Toronto or Vancouver. Over here in Saskatchewan, a new gaming studio is proving the Prairies can be just as competitive, as Indigenous and…
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