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Netflix quietly adds 'chaotic' film based on 'best video game series ever
In a weekend update, Netflix has quietly added a 'chaotic' action adventure movie based on what some fans say is 'one of the best video games series of all time'. Despite the title being one of the most divisive when it hit cinemas back in 2024…
The Long And Storied History Of Shrek Video Games Explained
In 2001, DreamWorks animation released Shrek, a film that quickly caught on with audiences due to its memorable cast of characters, irreverent sense of humor, and unique take on the fairy tale genre. Since then, there have been three more main…
Video game Minecraft to come to life with UK theme park in 2027
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Mar 22, 2026, 06:15 PM LONDON - Britain is to welcome the world's first Minecraft roller-coaster and attractions with the opening of Minecraft World in 2027, the studio behind the…
Ubisoft took trips to Japan with expert guides for Assassin's Creed Shadows and spent 'a lot of time' researching on top of that - 'We're making video games, but for Assassin's Creed we try to be credible'
Assassin's Creed Shadows art director Thierry Dansereau says the team took guided trips around Japan as research for the game He says the team visited most of the locations in the game They also continued to conduct research 'throughout the whole…
Visual Novel Database Founder Passes Away
In 2007, Yoran Heling, better known as Yorhel, started The Visual Novel Database after finding insufficient information about Ever 17: The Out of Infinity online. It has since grown into one of the most comprehensive, longest-running resources in…
'Bet on the most wild things': After sports gambling, prediction markets open door for all wagers
The NCAA Tournament pool — a rite of March across the country — seems rather quaint now: You're sweating out a bracket-busting upset bid only to see Debbie from accounting lead the way because her obscure alma mater is on a run and…
Robin Williams' Daughter's Name Was Inspired By This Nintendo Classic
Robin Williams first played the classic Nintendo game, 'The Legend of Zelda,' in 1987 — the same year he starred in the comedy-drama film 'Good Morning, Vietnam.' The game clearly had a profound effect on Williams because when his daughter…
Highguard technical artist back on social media: Apologizes for misdirected anger over game launch
The imminent shutdown of Wildlight Entertainment's hero shooter, Highguard, scheduled for tomorrow, March 12th, marks a swift and tumultuous end to a game that lasted barely six weeks post-launch. A mixture of poorly received design choices, a…
Rockstar Games Accused of Underpaying Some of Its Workers
Grand Theft Auto 6 developer Rockstar Games has once again found itself facing accusations of being in violation of policies set in place by the United Kingdom government, this time following a federal crackdown on unpaid wages that saw multiple…
Crimson Desert Developer Pearl Abyss Address AI Controversy
Crimson Desert developer and publisher Pearl Abyss is offering its fans an explanation behind the inclusion of generative AI assets in the finished game, as well as an apology for not being more transparent about its use. Some players began picking…
8 Near-Perfect Games That Have Not Aged Well
Nostalgia is a powerful thing. It can make fans see past a game's flaws even if they don't fully hold up. The following games are some of the most important games of all time in their particular genres and eras. That said, even with nostalgia…
Nvidia doubles down on 'AI slop' DLSS 5, saying gamers are 'completely wrong
Earlier this week, Nvidia announced its latest DLSS AI feature that's coming to its graphics cards later this year - and it didn't go down well with gamers. DLSS 5 uses machine learning to essentially apply filters over the top of game graphics…
Do you want to build a robot snowman?
Nvidia's GTC conference had everything: trillion dollar sales projections, graphics technology that can yassify video games, grand declarations that every company needs an OpenClaw strategy, and even a robot version of the beloved snowman Olaf from…
Two Major Game Age Rating Agencies Split Over Dark Patterns
Last week, the Pan-European Game Information rating system, better known as PEGI, announced significant changes to how they assess games. The updated guidelines will take into account many recent game design trends that have become commonplace…
AI was everywhere at gaming's big developer conference - except the games
Of the many developers I spoke to at GDC, nearly every one disavowed using AI in their projects. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Photo by the GDC Festival of Gaming Of the many…
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