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ign.com - Ryan McCaffrey - Higher Hardware Prices Are an Existential Threat to Video Games as We Know Them
Higher Hardware Prices Are an Existential Threat to Video Games as We Know Them
IGN

It's not supposed to be like this. Until the current ninth console generation, video game hardware had a cyclical, predictable pattern. A new console came out at a semi-reasonable price, the early adopters jumped on it during the first year of…

variety.com - elskes - France, South Korea to Co-Chair International Summit on Cinema, Series and Video Games
France, South Korea to Co-Chair International Summit on Cinema, Series and Video Games
Variety

While in South Korea on an official visit French President Emmanuel Macron, announced, alongside South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, that both countries will co-chair a landmark international summit dedicated to cinema, series and video games.

indiewire.com - Wilson Chapman - Video Game Movies Were Way More Fun When They Were as Weird as 1993's 'Super Mario Bros.'
Video Game Movies Were Way More Fun When They Were as Weird as 1993's 'Super Mario Bros.'
IndieWire

On Friday nights, honors fringe cinema in the streaming age with midnight movies from any moment in film history. First, the BAIT: a weird genre pick, and why we're exploring its specific niche right now. Then, the BITE: a spoiler-filled answer to…

gamerant.com - Mark Sammut - The Switch 2 Video Game Calendar For 2026
The Switch 2 Video Game Calendar For 2026
GameRant

The Nintendo Switch 2 had a decent 2025, at least for a new console that is still building momentum. We got some great first-party titles and a couple of solid ports; however, if everything goes right, last year should be merely a precursor to a…

cbr.com - Mandi Odoerfer - 10 Best Retro Video Game Consoles of All Time, Ranked
10 Best Retro Video Game Consoles of All Time, Ranked
CBR

Video game consoles have come a long way since the '70s and '80s, but the best retro game consoles have stood the test of time. Consoles like the Sega Genesis and the Super Nintendo are still favorites of gamers, and these classic systems have left…

tomsguide.com - Jason England - I switched to the RayNeo Air 4 Pro for 3 months: the best way to binge watch HDR10 video and game right on your face
I switched to the RayNeo Air 4 Pro for 3 months: the best way to binge watch HDR10 video and game right on your face
Tom's Guide

Ever had that moment with any of the best AR glasses where you try to watch HDR content, and your computer violently kicks you out with a warning saying the display is “not supported”? I have, and it sucks. HDR10 support in specs has…

bbc.co.uk - Holly Phillips - I've had to prove myself as a woman in tech
I've had to prove myself as a woman in tech
BBC

Holly Phillips East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire When Mel Brooker was working for a well-known website in her late 20s, she says male colleagues – including some she was managing – would openly comment on what she was wearing. 'I found…

gamerant.com - Sarah Fields - The Gaming Historian is Done Making YouTube Videos
The Gaming Historian is Done Making YouTube Videos
GameRant

The Gaming Historian, aka Norman Caruso, has revealed that he will no longer be producing videos on his YouTube channel. The YouTube content creator has been active on the platform since 2009, wrapping up a 15-year history with one final video on…

nbcdfw.com - The Associated Press - A viral video from a Stars game is under investigation for an apparent Nazi salute
A viral video from a Stars game is under investigation for an apparent Nazi salute
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

The home arena of the Dallas Stars has launched an investigation into a video that apparently shows four fans celebrating a goal with a Nazi salute. A spokesperson for the American Airlines Center in Dallas said that the arena has “zero…

mirror.co.uk - Joshua Boyles - ARC Raiders dev defends its AI use - 'Our success wasn't an accident
ARC Raiders dev defends its AI use - 'Our success wasn't an accident
The Mirror

The use of AI in video game development continues to be a controversial topic. While some video game developers are shying away from openly admitting to using the tech in their pipelines, others are doubling down. One developer that's not ashamed…

hollywoodlife.com - Hollywood Life Staff - Laura Medeiros: The Producer Laura Medeiros: The Producer
Laura Medeiros: The Producer Laura Medeiros: The Producer
Hollywood Life

For Laura Medeiros, producing was never the fallback; it was the destination. Growing up in Porto Alegre, Brazil, she was the kid watching films meant for adults, absorbing everything from the cinematography to the performances, already sensing…

variety.com - Arushi Jacob - How the FilmQuest Festival Predicted the Oscars' Short Film Wins and Two-Way Split
How the FilmQuest Festival Predicted the Oscars' Short Film Wins and Two-Way Split
Variety

During the 98th Oscars on March 15, the Academy announced a rare two-way split with both “ Two People Exchanging Saliva ” and “ The Singers ” taking home the prize for the best live action short film. Only the seventh…

bbc.co.uk - Laura Cress - PowerWash Simulator: How a UK cleaning game became a huge hit
PowerWash Simulator: How a UK cleaning game became a huge hit
BBC

PowerWash Simulator sees players don their cleaning gear and hose down a variety of filthy in-game locations until they're sparkling and spotless. While it may seem like an unusual premise, the original game from 2021 has sold more than 17 million…

bbc.co.uk - Laura Cress - PowerWash Simulator: How a UK cleaning game became a huge hit
PowerWash Simulator: How a UK cleaning game became a huge hit
BBC

Laura Cress Technology reporter PowerWash Simulator sees players don their cleaning gear and hose down a variety of filthy in-game locations until they're sparkling and spotless. While it may seem like an unusual premise, the original game from…

techcrunch.com - Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai - After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones
After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones
TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen is pacing back and forth on the stage, with his trademark dark blonde ponytail resting on an impeccable teal suit. A seasoned speaker, he is trying to make an important point to a room full of fellow hackers and security…

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