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mirror.co.uk - Neil Shaw - Playing one classic video game eases mental health problem, study shows
Playing one classic video game eases mental health problem, study shows
The Mirror

Playing Tetris could help reduce distressing memories of trauma, a trial has found. Health workers who played the classic computer game as part of their treatment experienced fewer flashbacks, researchers said. Experts are now hoping to test the…

eurogamer.net - Connor Makar - Video games are losing the 'attention war' to gambling, porn, and crypto, according to industry report
Video games are losing the 'attention war' to gambling, porn, and crypto, according to industry report
Eurogamer.net

A new report by Epyllion, a gaming industry advisory company headed by venture capitalist and market guru Matthew Ball, has broken down the state of the video game industry, and has published data indicating the medium is losing the war for…

tntmagazine.com - Editor - Simple Tips and Tricks for RPG Video Games
Simple Tips and Tricks for RPG Video Games
TNT Magazine

Role-playing games (RPGs) offer an immersive experience that draws players into vast worlds filled with characters, quests, and adventures. In these games, you become a hero and make choices that affect your journey. Whether you explore the…

collider.com - Safwan Azeem - Netflix's Gritty 96% RT Video Game Adaptation Officially Sets Season 2 Release Date
Netflix's Gritty 96% RT Video Game Adaptation Officially Sets Season 2 Release Date
Collider

Netflix is telegraphing that one of its highest-buzz fantasy action thrillers isn't just coming back for a Season 2 — it's returning with purpose. A new post from Netflix Geeked sells the update by leaning into the idea that it would be a…

cbr.com - Peyton Black - 10 Video Game Characters Stuck in the Wrong Franchise
10 Video Game Characters Stuck in the Wrong Franchise
CBR

Some video game characters feel like they stepped out of a different game. Even though these characters are popular and their games are successful, it's hard not to picture them in a completely different franchise. Characters like Nero from Devil…

gizmodo.com - Justin Caffier - You've Caught the Gaming Industry at a Very Chinese Moment in Its Life
You've Caught the Gaming Industry at a Very Chinese Moment in Its Life
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

On some corners of the internet, young people have recently taken to only-half-jokingly pining for a more Chinese way of living, and not just in celebration of the lunar new year. They express this Sino-affinity by “ Chinamaxxing,”…

broadwayworld.com - Stephi Wild - Video: THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Releases New Trailer For London Production
Video: THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Releases New Trailer For London Production
BroadwayWorld.com

All new footage has been released from the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins's internationally acclaimed book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate's hit motion picture of the same name. Performances for this production are running at…

kotaku.com - Ethan Gach - Games Are Losing The Attention War With Gambling And OnlyFans
Games Are Losing The Attention War With Gambling And OnlyFans
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

The console gaming market has plateaued. PC gaming is bigger than ever but not exploding. To the extent that video games are still growing, it's thanks to players in China and Roblox. And as user-generated content and casino apps thrive on mobile…

washingtonexaminer.com - James Rogan - Anduril's defense industry insurgency
Anduril's defense industry insurgency
Washington Examiner

Anduril emphasizes rapid product development, software-driven military systems, and scalable manufacturing. Its goal is to build advanced defense capabilities in months rather than years, bringing the speed and efficiency of the commercial…

billboard.com - Paul Grein - Oscar Contender Jonny Greenwood Nominated for 2026 ASCAP Composers' Choice Awards: Full List
Oscar Contender Jonny Greenwood Nominated for 2026 ASCAP Composers' Choice Awards: Full List
Billboard

Jonny Greenwood, who is Oscar-nominated for best original score for One Battle After Another, is also vying for film score of the year at the 2026 ASCAP Composers' Choice Awards. The winners are chosen by the ASCAP composer community. In TV…

gamerant.com - James Ratcliff - Even GTA 5, Red Dead 2 developers are struggling in the game industry right now
Even GTA 5, Red Dead 2 developers are struggling in the game industry right now
GameRant

Getting a job within the video game industry has been a struggle for some time, and a former Grand Theft Auto 5 developer stated that they have been unemployed for over a year. The former Rockstar Games staffer stated they worked on some major…

deadline.com - Destiny Jackson - 'Industry's Angela Sant'Albano Revealed As New Grace Ashcroft Character In 'Resident Evil: Requiem' Game
'Industry's Angela Sant'Albano Revealed As New Grace Ashcroft Character In 'Resident Evil: Requiem' Game
Deadline

EXCLUSIVE: Angela Sant'Albano has been revealed as the voice and motion-capture performer for the new leading character Grace Ashcroft in Capcom's upcoming video game Resident Evil: Requiem. The game was revealed in a surprise announcement during…

ew.com - Ryan Coleman - Matthew McConaughey predicts AI actors will soon 'infiltrate' Oscar nominations
Matthew McConaughey predicts AI actors will soon 'infiltrate' Oscar nominations
Entertainment Weekly

Matthew McConaughey is issuing a warning about AI encroaching on actors' livelihoods. In a conversation with Timothée Chalamet during a town hall hosted by Variety and CNN, the actor cautioned that 'there's too much money to be made' in the…

variety.com - Jem Aswad - Music Industry Moves: Ryan Tedder's Runner Music Names Julia Betley Head of Sync
Music Industry Moves: Ryan Tedder's Runner Music Names Julia Betley Head of Sync
Variety

Ryan Tedder ‘s Runner Music has named Julia Betley as the company's new head of sync. She will join the team at their headquarters in the company's West Hollywood studio compound this month. “From our first conversation, it was clear…

glassalmanac.com - Daniel Martinez - Kratos actor skips God of War remakes: teases future series news by late summer
Kratos actor skips God of War remakes: teases future series news by late summer
Glass Almanac

The realm of video games is buzzing with anticipation as Christopher Judge, renowned for his deep, commanding portrayal of Kratos in “God of War,” hints at upcoming developments in the acclaimed series. During a recent autograph…

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