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thehill.com - Keith Naughton, opinion contributor  - Gaming out a nuclear Iran
Gaming out a nuclear Iran
The Hill

President Trump has a new offer on the table from Iran — a climbdown by both sides, with the promise of future negotiations. Trump has (correctly) rejected this offer. Why was that the right move? Because, as Trump himself noted, the…

ubergizmo.com - Paulo Montenegro - Samsung Launches Odyssey G8 G80HS: The Industry's First 6K Gaming Monitor
Samsung Launches Odyssey G8 G80HS: The Industry's First 6K Gaming Monitor
Ubergizmo

Samsung has officially commenced sales of its latest high-end display, the Odyssey G8 (G80HS). Distinguishing itself as the market's first 6K monitor specifically tailored for gaming, this 32-inch peripheral aims to bridge the gap between extreme…

bbc.co.uk - Tom Richardson - Saros: Actor Rahul Kohli on his PS5 game 'dream role
Saros: Actor Rahul Kohli on his PS5 game 'dream role
BBC

Going from selling video games to starring in one is a dream few people get to live out. But Rahul Kohli's managed to pull it off. The British actor's had a successful TV and film career, appearing alongside some of Hollywood's biggest names, but…

techdirt.com - Timothy Geigner - The Other Side: Game Dev Tim Cain Isn't Helping In The AI In Gaming Debate
The Other Side: Game Dev Tim Cain Isn't Helping In The AI In Gaming Debate
Techdirt

You're all sick of me saying we need to have more nuance in the discussion about AI use in the gaming industry. I get it. I'm also not going to stop. And I hope you will have noticed that I have called for nuance in both directions. While I'm more…

newsweek.com - Nat Collazo - Interview: Resolution Games CEO on bringing nostalgia to Apple Vision Pro
Interview: Resolution Games CEO on bringing nostalgia to Apple Vision Pro
Newsweek

In a world where gaming is headed in directions never thought possible, it's almost difficult to imagine what the next step in development is going to look like. After spending a bit of time in 'Retrocade' by developer Resolution Games, it was…

theguardian.com - Matt Hughes - Disney+ to broadcast live men's Champions League games for the first time
Disney+ to broadcast live men's Champions League games for the first time
The Guardian

Disney+ has secured live rights for men's Champions League matches for the first time, with Uefa attracting a new buyer in the auction of broadcast packages for its flagship club competition. Disney has been named as the preferred bidder in several…

scmp.com - Fan Chen - China's US experts falling short in the 'great power game', top scholar argues
China's US experts falling short in the 'great power game', top scholar argues
South China Morning Post

Chinese scholars must sharpen their focus on the internal conflicts reshaping the United States if they are to help Beijing navigate its rivalry with Washington, according to a prominent academic. These crises include shifts in political culture…

mirror.co.uk - Joshua Boyles - PS Plus games for May 2026 revealed - Here's what's free this month
PS Plus games for May 2026 revealed - Here's what's free this month
The Mirror

Sony has revealed which PlayStation games PS5 owners can claim for free if they subscribe to PS Plus for the month of May, and there are some pretty big hitters on the list. Starting from May 5, gamers will be able to add EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang…

mirror.co.uk - Patrick Austen-Hardy - Steven Gerrard names 4th Liverpool transfer disappointment during Arsenal game
Steven Gerrard names 4th Liverpool transfer disappointment during Arsenal game
The Mirror

Steven Gerrard has bemoaned Liverpool's failure to land Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi - the fourth transfer regret the Anfield great has publicly voiced. The legendary Reds captain was working as a pundit for the Gunners' 1-1 draw with…

bbc.co.uk - Chris Wathan - Wrexham: When the first Hollywood season ended in final-game tears
Wrexham: When the first Hollywood season ended in final-game tears
BBC

The red carpet was out again for Wrexham in Los Angeles. Celebrity co-chairmen Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac were in the spotlight at the launch of the latest series of the documentary that has put the north Wales club on a global stage. Of course…

gamesindustry.biz - Sophie McEvoy - Blue Prince and The Darkest Files win top prizes at German Computer Game Awards 2026
Blue Prince and The Darkest Files win top prizes at German Computer Game Awards 2026
GamesIndustry.biz

Blue Prince won Best International Game at the German Computer Game Awards 2026, with The Darkest Files receiving awards for Best German Game and Best Serious Game. A total of €800,000 in prize money was distributed across 15 categories…

mirror.co.uk - Joshua Boyles - Microsoft to make PC games run way better in massive Windows 11 update
Microsoft to make PC games run way better in massive Windows 11 update
The Mirror

Microsoft has committed to making Windows 11 a more attractive place to play PC games with a huge update coming soon that could completely change the game. Although Windows has long since been the primary operating system of choice for gaming PCs…

slate.com - Nitish Pahwa - Brendan Carr Is Playing a Dangerous Game
Brendan Carr Is Playing a Dangerous Game
Slate

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Once again, the Trump administration has declared war on Jimmy Kimmel—but this time, the crosshairs aren't trained…

bbc.co.uk - Commonwealth Games unveils 'inclusive' medals inspired by Glasgow
Commonwealth Games unveils 'inclusive' medals inspired by Glasgow
BBC

Medals for this year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will be inspired by the host city and feature an inclusive design that uses braille. Award-winning artist and designer Militsa Milenkova created the medals, which weave the Finnieston Crane and…

gamesindustry.biz - Sophie McEvoy - Ustwo Games to consider hiring more contractors to reduce development costs
Ustwo Games to consider hiring more contractors to reduce development costs
GamesIndustry.biz

Following its shift to a PC-first strategy, Ustwo Games CEO Maria Sayans said the studio must dramatically reduce development budgets by relying more on contractors. CEO Maria Sayans told Game Developer that before leaving mobile, the UK studio…

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