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nytimes.com - Felipe Cardenas - What cartel violence means for World Cup games in Mexico and possibility of relocating playoffs
What cartel violence means for World Cup games in Mexico and possibility of relocating playoffs
The New York Times

The Sunday killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, and retaliatory violence in and around Guadalajara, has raised safety concerns before the 2026 World Cup, which will feature four games in Jalisco, the…

espn.com - Jeff Passan - Braves launching own network to air 140 games
Braves launching own network to air 140 games
ESPN

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Braves on Tuesday announced BravesVision as their local television home, beginning with the 2026 season. The Braves will oversee the production, sales, marketing and distribution of the telecasts of more than 140 games this…

espn.com - Eric Woodyard - Lions return to international play with 2026 game in Germany
Lions return to international play with 2026 game in Germany
ESPN

The Detroit Lions will play a 2026 regular-season game in Munich, Germany, for the first time in the organization's history. The game will be held at the FC Bayern Munich Stadium and will mark the team's first international contest in over a…

telegraph.co.uk - Matt Tate - Is the PS5 Slim still the best games console you can buy in 2026?
Is the PS5 Slim still the best games console you can buy in 2026?
The Telegraph

Great performance Amazing controller Incredibly fast loading Great exclusive games Not everyone likes its design DualSense battery isn't amazing Less frequent first-party exclusive games than the PS4 The PS5 celebrated its fifth anniversary at the…

engadget.com - Sarah Fielding - Amazon Games is winding down King of Meat
Amazon Games is winding down King of Meat
Engadget

King of Meat 's reign is ending. The game will end service on April 9, less than a year after its October 2025 debut. The Amazon Games-published title will be playable until that date, but will then be taken entirely offline. 'Despite the…

engadget.com - Lawrence Bonk - Summer Game Fest runs from June 5-8
Summer Game Fest runs from June 5-8
Engadget

It's getting to be that time of year again. Summer Game Fest officially kicks off on June 5 and will go until June 8. The Live Kickoff show will once again be hosted by Geoff Keighley and takes place on June 5 at 5PM ET. This is where we'll see all…

engadget.com - Lawrence Bonk - Blizzard finally revealed its long-rumored Overwatch mobile game
Blizzard finally revealed its long-rumored Overwatch mobile game
Engadget

Blizzard is finally bringing Overwatch to mobile devices, but not exactly in the way you think. The company isn't making a port of the mainline game. Rather, it just announced a spinoff called Overwatch Rush, which is being described as a 'top-down…

mirror.co.uk - Bruna Reis - Vinicius Jr to decide if Real Madrid abandon Benfica game as new statements made
Vinicius Jr to decide if Real Madrid abandon Benfica game as new statements made
The Mirror

Thibaut Courtois has warned that Real Madrid will leave the pitch if another alleged racist comment is directed at any of their players ahead of the Champions League play‑off return leg against Benfica. Gianluca Prestianni is alleged to have…

mirror.co.uk - Joshua Boyles - RE2 director slams Requiem leaks - 'May you be cursed to never play games again'
RE2 director slams Requiem leaks - 'May you be cursed to never play games again'
The Mirror

Resident Evil Requiem is set to release later this week on February 27, and fans are eager to see exactly how its story expands upon the universe - especially with the return of Leon Kennedy as one of the main protagonists. However, Capcom hit a…

kotaku.com - Kenneth Shepard - Overwatch Is Finally Getting A Spin-off Game
Overwatch Is Finally Getting A Spin-off Game
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

Overwatch sentiment is pretty high these days after the shooter's latest season added five new heroes, reintegrated story, and promised a roadmap of interesting changes for the next year. Right now is about the best time for Blizzard to announce…

scmp.com - Göktuğ Çalışkan - Opinion | China's zero-tariff offer to Africa is a game changer
Opinion | China's zero-tariff offer to Africa is a game changer
South China Morning Post

African nations have long been asking: who really opens their market, on what terms and how fast? Earlier this month, China provided a clear answer when it stated that starting on May 1, China will apply zero tariffs on imports from 53 African…

businessinsider.com - Theron Mohamed - Cybersecurity firm Astelia's founder talks $35M raise, why AI has changed the game
Cybersecurity firm Astelia's founder talks $35M raise, why AI has changed the game
Business Insider

Artificial intelligence has supercharged the cybersecurity arms race. Attackers are rushing to harness the tech to break into systems, leaving defenders no choice but to adopt it as well to fend them off. Alon Noy, who previously led an Israeli…

newsweek.com - Matthew Impelli - Man Turns Small Closet Into 'Amazing' Gaming Room-How You Can, Too
Man Turns Small Closet Into 'Amazing' Gaming Room-How You Can, Too
Newsweek

A standard household closet doesn't usually draw much attention, but one gamer's new makeover has people rethinking what those doors could be hiding. On Reddit, user SithOutKast1978 shared a video showing how he upgraded his “small…

independent.co.uk - William Hill Vegas - the casino games platform with free spin promos
William Hill Vegas - the casino games platform with free spin promos
The Independent

The William Hill name has been a stalwart on the gambling and betting scene for decades – the brand first launched in 1934. UK Gambling Commission-licensed, the long-standing brand offers a full sportsbook and casino experience, with…

independent.co.uk - Sam Kiley - Ukraine war latest: Zelensky warns Trump of Putin's 'games' as war enters fifth year
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky warns Trump of Putin's 'games' as war enters fifth year
The Independent

Volodymyr Zelensky declared on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine that World War Three had already begun. His statement reflected the increasingly global nature of Russia's war, which has seen troops from countries across the…

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