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businessinsider.com - Dan DeFrancesco - GTA VI won't solve the video-game industry's problems
GTA VI won't solve the video-game industry's problems
Business Insider

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…

newstatesman.com - George Monaghan - Football is a losing game
Football is a losing game
The Newstatesman

“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…

nytimes.com - Jim Bowden - Top MLB Futures Game hitters to watch: Jesús Made, Eli Willits, Franklin Arias and more
Top MLB Futures Game hitters to watch: Jesús Made, Eli Willits, Franklin Arias and more
The New York Times

Player evaluators from all 30 MLB front offices will once again be scouting the top talent at this year's Futures Game. The game takes place on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park as part of the league's annual All-Star activities and will feature a…

japantimes.co.jp - Gearoid Reidy - Sony hits eject on the era of owning games
Sony hits eject on the era of owning games
The Japan Times

Anyone of a certain generation will remember trading video game cartridges in the schoolyard, an essential part of a hobby where new titles cost more than a month's allowance. But the idea that games are something you can borrow or lend — or…

nytimes.com - Stuart James - World Cup quarterfinals bracket predictions: Best games, players and who makes the semifinals
World Cup quarterfinals bracket predictions: Best games, players and who makes the semifinals
The New York Times

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…

theguardian.com - Jonathan Howcroft - State of Origin 2026 Game 3 live: Qld Maroons v NSW Blues - latest updates
State of Origin 2026 Game 3 live: Qld Maroons v NSW Blues - latest updates
The Guardian

Queensland settle into the midfield arm-wrestle and almost catch out Bostock with a deep kick to the right corner. Then on tackle four with the Blues pummeling their way out of defence Klein pings the Maroons for slowing down the ruck! That came…

psychologytoday.com - Alice E. Schluger Ph.D. - The Impact of Athletic Success: Navigating the Long Game
The Impact of Athletic Success: Navigating the Long Game
Psychology Today

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.

indiewire.com - Alison Foreman - If Netflix Is the Future of Video Games, We're All Cooked - Opinion
If Netflix Is the Future of Video Games, We're All Cooked - Opinion
IndieWire

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…

nytimes.com - Rebecca Tauber - Nordic combined, a Winter Olympic mainstay, dropped from 2030 Games; freeriding added
Nordic combined, a Winter Olympic mainstay, dropped from 2030 Games; freeriding added
The New York Times

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…

androidauthority.com - Akshay Gangwar - ANBERNIC's latest update adds a new launcher, button mapping and more to its gaming handhelds
ANBERNIC's latest update adds a new launcher, button mapping and more to its gaming handhelds
Android Authority

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority ANBERNIC is rolling out a new software update with features such as the RG Home launcher, RG Control Center, and button-mapping software. The update is available for all ANBERNIC handhelds running on the Unisoc…

standard.co.uk - Tony Jones - Harry hails Invictus Games' belief in 'unconquered human spirit'
Harry hails Invictus Games' belief in 'unconquered human spirit'
Evening Standard

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…

mirror.co.uk - Dan Marsh - Norway mind games for England World Cup clash begin after sickness bug updates
Norway mind games for England World Cup clash begin after sickness bug updates
Daily Mirror

Orjan Nyland has claimed Norway 's team doctor has been 'very busy' in the build-up to their World Cup quarter-final with England due to a sickness bug — only for the doctor himself to play down the situation. Nyland and Co booked a showdown…

breitbart.com - Lucas Nolan - Game Over: Microsoft Slashes 4,800 Jobs in Xbox Gaming Division
Game Over: Microsoft Slashes 4,800 Jobs in Xbox Gaming Division
Breitbart

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…

mirror.co.uk - Daniel Bird - Game of Thrones' Gemma Whelan announces 'mighty' mum drowned a year ago
Game of Thrones' Gemma Whelan announces 'mighty' mum drowned a year ago
Daily Mirror

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.com - Jake Peterson - Lifehacker's Big Guessing Game Is in Its Second Round
Lifehacker's Big Guessing Game Is in Its Second Round
Lifehacker

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…

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