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GTA VI won't solve the video-game industry's problems
Microsoft is rethinking its gaming business, and one of its first steps is shedding staff. The tech giant laid off 4,800 employees on Monday, accounting for roughly 2.1% of its global workforce. The cuts, which BI's Ashley Stewart first reported…
As layoffs continue to ravage the games industry, a union across North America establishes a fund to help those impacted by it
The United Videogame Workers union (UVW-CWA) has launched a new fund to help laid off workers across the US and Canada. The Game Worker Hardship Fund, as it's called, is available to anyone who's been laid off from January 2024 to the present day.
Football is a losing game
“My country needed me!” That line doesn't often excuse a working day of near-zero productivity, but there was a special quality to the country on the morning of 6 July. We hailed one another, weary and delirious, asking: “Where…
Inside Ukraine's Game-Changing Drone Industry
In recent months, Ukrainian drones have successfully struck dozens of sites deep inside Russia, targeting the oil industry, weapons plants, and logistics hubs. But while Ukraine has developed a world-leading military technology to defend itself…
World Cup quarterfinals bracket predictions: Best games, players and who makes the semifinals
There are only eight teams left in the World Cup and each is only two wins a way from a place in the final after a month of extraordinary action at sport's biggest event. All three co-hosts have now departed but defending champions Argentina are…
Kingdom Come: Deliverance star says it didn't lead to work in other games: 'The industry at large has never really given a f***
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a game of many excellent parts, and some of its most excellent are lead characters Henry of Skalitz and Lord Hans Capon. That's in no small part down to the fact that both of them have great voice actors: Tom McKay…
The Impact of Athletic Success: Navigating the Long Game
Posted July 7, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley Elite athletes are at increased risk for mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Perfectionistic traits are common in athletes, which often leads to unrealistic goals and expectations.
If Netflix Is the Future of Video Games, We're All Cooked - Opinion
It's a grim day for gamers. After the long holiday weekend, the U.S. video game industry is back on the clock and reckoning with yet another round of devastating layoffs. On Monday, Microsoft announced it would eliminate 4,800 jobs, including…
Nordic combined, a Winter Olympic mainstay, dropped from 2030 Games; freeriding added
For the first time in Winter Olympic history, the Games will not feature Nordic combined. The International Olympic Committee announced Tuesday that it was cutting the sport from the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, removing one of the…
Virtual taekwondo 'is the future' for young people ahead of debut at Asian Games
When Vietnamese athlete Nguyen Thanh Hien Linh stepped into her first virtual taekwondo competition in Singapore in 2024, she had little idea what she was doing. “I was just kicking into the air,” the 21-year-old recalled. Despite her…
Harry hails Invictus Games' belief in 'unconquered human spirit'
The Duke of Sussex hailed his Invictus Games' belief in the “unconquered human spirit”, just moments after a High Court judge dismissed his claim against the Daily Mail's publishers over alleged unlawful information gathering. Despite…
Game Over: Microsoft Slashes 4,800 Jobs in Xbox Gaming Division
Microsoft will cut about 4,800 jobs from its Xbox gaming division as it restructures the struggling business. The software giant recently put a young Indian executive in charge of Xbox who has no experience with the video game industry. CNBC…
Game of Thrones' Gemma Whelan announces 'mighty' mum drowned a year ago
Game of Thrones' Gemma Whelan has revealed her mother drowned last year, in a devastating tribute one year on. The actress, best known for playing Yara Greyjoy in the series, hadn't spoken about the death of her mum, Sue, until now. On the…
Lifehacker's Big Guessing Game Is in Its Second Round
Attention Apple fans: If you make a habit of following the leaks and rumors concerning Apple's upcoming product announcements, you're in luck. Lifehacker, in partnership with the other CNET Group sites, is hosting the second round of its Big…
Russia Olympic ban lifted as IOC make statement ahead of LA 2028 games
Russia 's Olympic ban has been lifted on a provisional basis by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The decision could lead to athletes competing under the Russian flag at the Olympics Games in Los Angeles in 2028. Athletes from Russia have…
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