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PlayStation's 'Heartbreaking' Physical Games Decision Draws Major Industry Response
PlayStation has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons of late. Last month, Sony delivered a harsh reminder that there's no such thing as 'ownership' in the digital age when they announced users would lose access to over 500 StudioCanal…
Padres, with one All-Star, have little to celebrate as losing streak reaches 8 games
LOS ANGELES — Before the San Diego Padres lost an eighth consecutive game for the first time in 13 years, they gathered for a brief celebration. Mason Miller, the most dominant closer in baseball, had officially become the team's lone…
Hollywood is 'obsessed' with video games as the industry moves on from comic books, according to The Batman 2 writer
Video game adaptations have become much more frequent in Hollywood nowadays, so much so that it feels like we are in the early 2000s again, only that the adaptations do not suck as much as back then (but are also not as memorable). But according to…
Paraguay vs France live updates: World Cup knockout game latest as weather threatens kick-off
Follow live as impeccable France look to continue their imperious form against the upset kings from the round of 32. Today's World Cup knockout match between Paraguay and France in Philadelphia is at risk of being delayed due to dangerously high…
My son was murdered by a teen gaming predator - it could happen to anyone
As Lorin La Fave waved her son, Breck Bednar, off on his school trip to Spain in February 2014, she couldn't have been prouder of the intelligent, handsome young man he was becoming. 'Beaming' as she watched her 14-year-old son walk away, Lorin had…
3 cloud gaming services I recommend if gaming platforms are too expensive
Thanks to RAMageddon driving up the cost of consoles and PC components — not to mention $80 games potentially becoming the standard — gaming is now more expensive than it has been in ages. If you already own a (functional) gaming…
Giants sending two impressive prospects to Futures Game
This story was excerpted from Maria Guardado's Giants Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. DENVER -- Tony Vitello's primary focus is managing the Giants' big league club, but he…
PlayStation killing physical games could make gaming deals a thing of the past - and that's a major problem
This week, PlayStation announced its plans to stop producing physical game discs for titles released on its platform starting in January 2028. The internet's response has been strong and loud. In fact, I don't think I've spoken to a single gamer…
Get a look at Rockies' No. 3 prospect Brito in Futures Game
This story was excerpted from Thomas Harding's Rockies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. DENVER -- History says the future is not far away for the Rockies' No. 3 prospect…
How Argentina beat England wearing fake street market shirts in Hand of God game
FORTY years ago, a batch of fake market shirts saved Argentina's winning 1986 World Cup campaign. England succumbed to a heartbreaking 2-1 loss at the Azteca as Diego Maradona's controversial ‘hand of God' sent the South Americans through to…
Can I take the day off for England's World Cup game?
The nation will no doubt be on the edge of its seat tonight as England play Mexico at the Azteca. After a number of touch and go matches with two late game goals from Harry Kane against the Democratic Republic of Congo, it's no surprise that both…
Xbox Game Pass Gets Awesome Day-One Game On July 15
Xbox Game Pass is getting an amazing day-one release on July 15, and members of the Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers may want to mark their calendars to check it out, taking advantage of their memberships. In terms of day-one titles, it's been a…
Red Sox Aroldis Chapman and Ranger Suarez selected to MLB All-Star Game
The Red Sox will be represented in this year's MLB All-Star game by a pair of pitchers. Closer Aroldis Chapman and veteran starter Ranger Suarez both earned All-Star bids for their stellar 2026 seasons. No Boston position players made the AL…
2026 MLB All-Star Game rosters: Snubs, other takeaways
2026 MLB All-Star Game rosters were announced Saturday night, and there was a chance this year's teams were going to look a little strange due to all the big-name stars either dealing with injuries or having bad seasons. Consider: Aaron Judge…
Pipe dreams: Bangladesh surfers chase waves at Asian Games
The headquarters of the Bangladesh Surf Girls and Boys Club is a weather-beaten white shack but, like the seemingly endless beach on which it sits, its members' ambitions stretch far. For Mohammad Mannan, 25, and Fatima Akhter, 16, their thoughts…
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