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bloomberg.com - Jason Schreier - It Sucks to Work in the Video-Game Industry Right Now
It Sucks to Work in the Video-Game Industry Right Now
Bloomberg

This article is for subscribers only. Hi everyone. Today we're lamenting the challenges facing video-game workers, but first...

kotaku.com - John Walker - Games Industry Is 'Crashier' Than The 80s Crash, Say The Romeros
Games Industry Is 'Crashier' Than The 80s Crash, Say The Romeros
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

Brenda Romero and John Romero know the games industry better than almost anyone else. Brenda Romero has been a developer since she worked on many of the Wizardry games during the 1980s and 90s, especially as a lead designer on Wizardry 8, while her…

eurogamer.net - Connor Makar - John and Brenda Romero think our current video game industry crash is even 'crashier' than the infamous recession of the 1980's
John and Brenda Romero think our current video game industry crash is even 'crashier' than the infamous recession of the 1980's
Eurogamer.net

John and Brenda Romero - award winning game developers and founders of Romero games - have spoken about the state of the games industry following the radical downsizing of their Galway-based studio. Speaking to Gamesindustry.biz ahead of the Dark…

nytimes.com - Saad Yousuf - NFL teams could sell preseason game rights to streaming platforms: Source
NFL teams could sell preseason game rights to streaming platforms: Source
The New York Times

Preseason games may no longer be as easy to find in local markets. The NFL is considering allowing teams to sell preseason games, along with original shows, to streaming platforms, a league source confirmed to The Athletic. There are details to…

tomsguide.com - Millie Davis-Williams - Retro gaming is back - relive the classics with these 9 retro consoles and games
Retro gaming is back - relive the classics with these 9 retro consoles and games
Tom's Guide

Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Here at Tom's Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve! Unlock instant access to exclusive…

nytimes.com - Joe Smith - Marcus and Nick Foligno's first NHL game together was a 'dream come true'
Marcus and Nick Foligno's first NHL game together was a 'dream come true'
The New York Times

SUNRISE, Fla. — Nick Foligno said there was a time on the bench during Thursday's game where he just looked over at his younger brother, Marcus, and smiled. They were playing together in the NHL for the first time as teammates — and…

gamesindustry.biz - Sophie McEvoy - German games market rose 4% in 2025 to €9.4bn, driven by hardware sales
German games market rose 4% in 2025 to €9.4bn, driven by hardware sales
GamesIndustry.biz

The German games market grew 4% in 2025 to €9.4 billion, driven by higher console hardware sales, particularly the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. That's according to a report from the German Games Industry Association (Game), based on data…

nytimes.com - Dennis Lin - One game in, Padres' rotation questions loom over everything
One game in, Padres' rotation questions loom over everything
The New York Times

SAN DIEGO — Three hours before Nick Pivetta battled himself in his worst performance with the San Diego Padres, Joe Musgrove stood at his locker on Opening Day, discussing both the reality and the uncertainty of his situation. Musgrove, a…

nytimes.com - Adam Hurrey - The Opta-stat-packification of football: Why are the game's milestones getting weirder?
The Opta-stat-packification of football: Why are the game's milestones getting weirder?
The New York Times

Back in October, after a 2-0 home win for Manchester United over Sunderland heralded one of the final false micro-dawns of the Ruben Amorim era, a beautifully benign piece of information was posted on X, which read: Ruben Amorim becomes the first…

nytimes.com - Devon Henderson - Men's March Madness 2026: What to watch for in Friday's Sweet 16 games
Men's March Madness 2026: What to watch for in Friday's Sweet 16 games
The New York Times

Cancel those dinner plans. Tonight, we dine on top-tier basketball. The final night of the Sweet 16 is dedicated to some of the best programs in men's college basketball. Duke. UConn. Michigan. Michigan State. Alabama. St. John's. Iowa State.

espn.com - ESPN staff - Men's March Madness: Predictions, previews for every Sweet 16 game Friday
Men's March Madness: Predictions, previews for every Sweet 16 game Friday
ESPN

The first half of the Elite Eight is set with Arizona, Illinois, Purdue and Iowa punching their tickets Thursday. Who could join them in the regional finals of the 2026 men's NCAA tournament? ESPN college basketball reporters Jeff Borzello and…

nytimes.com - Chris Branch - Nebraska's gaffe highlights Sweet 16 games, plus MLB Opening Day superlatives
Nebraska's gaffe highlights Sweet 16 games, plus MLB Opening Day superlatives
The New York Times

The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic' s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Put all your players on the floor today. Coming up: 🏀 Four advance to the Elite Eight…

gizmodo.com - Florian Gray - Best VPN for Gaming in 2026: No Lag and Strong Security
Best VPN for Gaming in 2026: No Lag and Strong Security
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

The best VPN for gaming dramatically improves the experience. It fights ISP throttling and improves your connection speed. It reduces latency and makes late-night gaming sessions a breeze. Another perk of a reputable gaming VPN is DDoS protection…

newsweek.com - Alia Shoaib - 'Five Nights at Epstein's' video game sweeps US classrooms
'Five Nights at Epstein's' video game sweeps US classrooms
Newsweek

Children in classrooms across the U.S. are playing a viral computer game called Five Nights at Epstein's, in which players attempt to hide from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in his island mansion, according to reports. Epstein, a financier…

gamesindustry.biz - Rob Fahey - It turns out Fortnite isn't the forever game after all | Opinion
It turns out Fortnite isn't the forever game after all | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz

After several years in which almost weekly reports of drastic, sweeping layoffs at one company or another have become the depressing norm, we're all fairly accustomed to the pattern in the response. There's a measure of shock – not surprise…

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