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law360.com - Tim Ryan - Blizzard Labor Deal Could Boost Organizing In Game Industry
Blizzard Labor Deal Could Boost Organizing In Game Industry
Law360

A new labor contract between the Communications Workers of America and Blizzard Entertainment marks a step forward for unions in the video game industry, and its approach to trends like layoffs... To view the full article, register now. Already a…

gizmodo.com - Florian Gray - Best Gaming VPN 2026: In-Game Ping Tested on 6 VPNs
Best Gaming VPN 2026: In-Game Ping Tested on 6 VPNs
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

No VPN lowers your latency. We measured six of them inside Counter-Strike 2 on a fixed London server. Every one added ping: 42 ms unprotected, 57 ms on the best VPN, 67 ms on the worst. That 15 ms is the real cost of a gaming VPN. It is smaller…

nytimes.com - Nick Miller - Is it time to scrap half-time interviews in Premier League games?
Is it time to scrap half-time interviews in Premier League games?
The New York Times

At half-time of the mostly engrossing, controversial Manchester derby on Sunday, Marc Guehi was accosted by a Sky Sports reporter and asked a few questions. In response to a query about the red card given to his City team-mate Phil Foden, Guehi…

espn.com - ESPN staff - Asian Games: Team Philippines results, schedule and medal tracker
Asian Games: Team Philippines results, schedule and medal tracker
ESPN

The Philippines is sending its biggest Asian Games contingent in more than three decades, with more than 450 athletes set to compete across 38 sports as the 20th Asiad unfolds in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. 'With several of the country's world-class…

gamesindustry.biz - Lewis Packwood - Why switching main characters for your game's sequel might be a mistake
Why switching main characters for your game's sequel might be a mistake
GamesIndustry.biz

Christian Fonnesbech is a well-known name in the North European games industry. He was previously head of IP development at Nordisk Film Games, but in 2019 he founded Leverage in Copenhagen to help game studios develop their IP. Down the years, he…

vice.com - Brent Koepp - Xbox Game Pass Reportedly Dropping Day-One Games in 2027
Xbox Game Pass Reportedly Dropping Day-One Games in 2027
VICE

Xbox Game Pass could reportedly stop offering day-one releases in 2027 as part of a major overhaul to Microsoft's subscription service. According to a new leak, Xbox is planning to replace its current Game Pass tiers with several new options…

nytimes.com - Hannah Vanbiber - Six secrets to watching football games (that no one will tell you) - The Soccer Weekender
Six secrets to watching football games (that no one will tell you) - The Soccer Weekender
The New York Times

Did you enjoy this summer's World Cup? Are you curious about the soccer world beyond that tournament? Welcome to The Athletic's Soccer Weekender. We'll be tackling the big topics from every weekend of action, and the funniest moments, weird…

boston.com - Conor Ryan - Bruins prospect James Hagens dominates with 4-goal game at Prospects Showcase
Bruins prospect James Hagens dominates with 4-goal game at Prospects Showcase
Boston.com

Going into his first full season of pro hockey, James Hagens opted for an expected answer when asked on Friday about his top offseason goals. Get better in just about every area — a sentiment echoed by every rookie, prospect, and established…

independent.co.uk - Jake Brigstock - 32 best Nintendo Switch games in 2026 for every kind of player
32 best Nintendo Switch games in 2026 for every kind of player
The Independent

Best Nintendo Switch 2 game overall Release date 5 June 2025 Publisher Nintendo Developer Nintendo Age rating 12+ Why we love it Class leading open world Fantastic exploration and story Superb gameplay Take note Full game is pricey for…

theguardian.com - Tom Regan - 'We were bored of traditional fantasy cliches': inside Playground Games' 10-year effort to revive Fable
'We were bored of traditional fantasy cliches': inside Playground Games' 10-year effort to revive Fable
The Guardian

When Playground Games was founded in 2010, its objective was straightforward: to make the best cars in video games. Operating out of an unassuming white building in Leamington Spa, the studio sought to challenge Gran Turismo with its critically…

standard.co.uk - Tony Jones - King's aide encourages Uganda back into Invictus Games fold
King's aide encourages Uganda back into Invictus Games fold
Evening Standard

Uganda has re-joined the Duke of Sussex's Invictus Games after the King's top aide encouraged the country to take part. Sir Clive Alderton, Charles' principal private secretary, spoke by phone to Uganda's military chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba…

espn.com - Adam Schefter - Sources: Drew Brees mulled playing for Broncos in AFC title game
Sources: Drew Brees mulled playing for Broncos in AFC title game
ESPN

It turns out that Philip Rivers' out-of-nowhere return to the NFL last season almost started a trend that would have been trumped by the potential return of Drew Brees. After the Broncos lost starting quarterback Bo Nix to a fractured ankle in…

bbc.co.uk - David Mohan - Jarlath Burns: GAA president remains committed to integration of Gaelic games' bodies
Jarlath Burns: GAA president remains committed to integration of Gaelic games' bodies
BBC

David Mohan BBC Sport NI journalist GAA President Jarlath Burns insists the process of integration between Gaelic games' three bodies is not over but the key is to ensure the outcome is 'sustainable and robust'. Last week, former Irish president Dr…

mirror.co.uk - Dave Burke - Reform hits 'sickening new low' as it launches stop the boats mobile game
Reform hits 'sickening new low' as it launches stop the boats mobile game
Daily Mirror

Reform UK has been accused of reaching a 'sickening new low' after launching a new mobile game where users pretend to be Navy ships stopping small boats. Nigel Farage's home affairs spokesman, Zia Yusuf, came under fire after unveiling the game…

engadget.com - Deven McClure - Wired vs wireless gaming mouse: is there really a difference in performance?
Wired vs wireless gaming mouse: is there really a difference in performance?
Engadget

If you're looking to improve your gaming setup, the mouse is one of the best places to start. The right mouse can both improve your performance and feel much more comfortable during longer sessions, but with such a vast market of mice it can be…

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