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newsweek.com - Matthew Couden - Jay Bilas reveals his predictions for Final Four games in March Madness
Jay Bilas reveals his predictions for Final Four games in March Madness
Newsweek

March Madness has reached its penultimate stage, with the Final Four teams set for Indianapolis, and all four look like worthy contenders for the college basketball championship. Two games are set for this weekend to determine which two squads will…

itweb.co.za - MWeb - Game on! Why a fast, reliable fibre internet connection is key to the success of SAʼs gaming landscape
Game on! Why a fast, reliable fibre internet connection is key to the success of SAʼs gaming landscape
www.itweb.co.za

Game on! Why a fast, reliable fibre internet connection is key to the success of SAʼs gaming landscape. In 2024, South Africaʼs gaming industry was valued at over R3 billion. While mobile gaming accounts for the majority of this…

theguardian.com - Keith Stuart - Pixels and paintings: video games return to the V&A
Pixels and paintings: video games return to the V&A
The Guardian

In the grand entrance of the Victoria & Albert Museum, beneath a looming dome with ancient statues visible through nearby arches, a programmer/DJ is busy live-coding a glitchy electronic music set. Either side of her, large LED displays show…

nytimes.com - Chris Weatherspoon - Leeds' 2024-25 accounts: Ninth-highest commercial income in English game, record turnover but £49.2m loss
Leeds' 2024-25 accounts: Ninth-highest commercial income in English game, record turnover but £49.2m loss
The New York Times

Leeds United generated record Championship revenues for the second year running in their 100-point 2024-25 promotion season, even as the club continued to make significant losses. Per their accounts for that campaign, Leeds booked £137million…

theguardian.com - Keza MacDonald - Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI
Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI
The Guardian

When the PlayStation 5 launched almost five and a half years ago, it was listed at £449 in the UK. If you were to buy one at the recommended retail price today, it would be £569.99, or £789.99 for the updated Pro model. Sony has…

bbc.co.uk - Alex Hoad - County Championship 2026: A clean slate for the county game?
County Championship 2026: A clean slate for the county game?
BBC

Six months on from Nottinghamshire winning the County Championship, the 2026 campaign gets under way on Friday. Notts' first title since 2010 ended three seasons of dominance by Surrey, denying them a fourth four-day trophy in a row. Following…

gamesindustry.biz - Sophie McEvoy - Ustwo Games to keynote Develop:Brighton 2026
Ustwo Games to keynote Develop:Brighton 2026
GamesIndustry.biz

Organisers of this year's Develop:Brighton conference have announced Ustwo Games as its first keynote speaker. The studio's CEO Maria Sayans, CCO Daniel Gray, and CDO Peter Pashley will discuss the developer's 14-year history in a fireside chat…

newsweek.com - Thomas Westerholm - Epic Games lays off terminally ill worker, with dire consequences
Epic Games lays off terminally ill worker, with dire consequences
Newsweek

Epic Games laid off more than 1,000 workers last week, a decision that led to dire consequences for one worker in particular, whose family was dealing with a terminal diagnosis. Jenni Griffin, a North-Carolina based woman whose husband Mike Prinke…

screenrant.com - Austin King - Xbox Game Pass New Free Game Hailed As 'Best Gaming Experience To Date'
Xbox Game Pass New Free Game Hailed As 'Best Gaming Experience To Date'
ScreenRant

Xbox Game Pass has released its final batch of March games, and at least one of these newest titles is already getting a lot of attention from subscribers. People who've already played it can't seem to recommend it highly enough. Naturally, if you…

mirror.co.uk - Joshua Boyles - The Last of Us Part 3 teased by game director in cryptic message
The Last of Us Part 3 teased by game director in cryptic message
The Mirror

The co-president of Naughty Dog and director of the first two The Last of Us games has posted a cryptic tease on his Instagram that fans think could hint towards a potential third title in the series. The post highlights some very early concept art…

nytimes.com - Saad Yousuf - NFL ending 'Monday Night Football' doubleheaders, exploring adding Thanksgiving Eve game
NFL ending 'Monday Night Football' doubleheaders, exploring adding Thanksgiving Eve game
The New York Times

The “Monday Night Football” doubleheader is officially a thing of the past. At the NFL's annual league meetings Tuesday, NFL executive vice president of media distribution Hans Schroeder said the league will return to broadcasting one…

newsweek.com - Tyler Everett - Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code NEWSWKDYW: Double Winnings For MLB, NBA Games
Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code NEWSWKDYW: Double Winnings For MLB, NBA Games
Newsweek

By registering with the latest Caesars Sportsbook promo code NEWSWKDYW, you will be on step away from scoring 10 100% profit boost tokens. All you have to do is bet $1 on any of tonight's NBA or MLB games to get your tokens regardless of the…

newsweek.com - Tyler Everett - FanDuel Promo Code: Get $3,000 Bonus For Heat-Celtics, NBA, MLB Games
FanDuel Promo Code: Get $3,000 Bonus For Heat-Celtics, NBA, MLB Games
Newsweek

Registering with the FanDuel promo code offer is a great way to get in on the action for tonight's NBA and MLB games. Receive 10 $300 no-sweat tokens for games like Celtics vs. Heat and Guardians vs. Dodgers when you click here and sign up. Now is…

kotaku.com - Kenneth Shepard - All This Year's Best Video Game April Fools' Day Jokes
All This Year's Best Video Game April Fools' Day Jokes
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

It is the day every gaming news writer dreads. April Fools' Day is here and all your favorite studios and publishers are jumping in with their own jokes, gags, and lighthearted lies. I hate it, because for every silly guffaw we get, there's a fake…

arstechnica.com - Kyle Orland - Nvidia rolls out its fix for PC gaming's 'compiling shaders' wait times
Nvidia rolls out its fix for PC gaming's 'compiling shaders' wait times
Ars Technica

PC gamers who are tired of waiting for their games to “compile shaders” during some load times may want to dig into the latest beta version of the Nvidia App. Alongside new DLSS 4.5 Multi Frame Generation features, the app includes…

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