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Pixels and paintings: video games return to the V&A
In the grand entrance of the Victoria & Albert Museum, beneath a looming dome with ancient statues visible through nearby arches, a programmer/DJ is busy live-coding a glitchy electronic music set. Either side of her, large LED displays show…
All This Year's Best Video Game April Fools' Day Jokes
It is the day every gaming news writer dreads. April Fools' Day is here and all your favorite studios and publishers are jumping in with their own jokes, gags, and lighthearted lies. I hate it, because for every silly guffaw we get, there's a fake…
Here are All of the Best Video Game April Fools' Day Jokes of 2026
It's April Fools' Day 2026, and that means it's once again time to comb through another round of the best jokes and pranks the gaming industry has to offer. Social media feeds have already been filled with high-quality, low-quality, and downright…
Jack Black & Donald Glover Want To Star In First-Ever Adaptation Of Nintendo's Classic 42-Year-Old Video Game
Interest in on-screen video game projects continues to rage on in the entertainment industry, and two A-list celebrities revealed that they have their eyes set on a film adaptation of the popular Nintendo game, Duck Hunt. Released in 1984, Duck…
Let's Bring Back These Near-Perfect Forgotten Marvel Video Game Gems
Marvel-based console video games date back as far as the 80s. Back then, licensed games were not that well-received, as the turnaround between development cycles was short. Cash grabs have led to some amazing games over the years regarding comic…
A look at the bills to rein in prediction markets
And on Capitol Hill, several lawmakers are now looking to put restrictions of various types on prediction markets. Here is a look at some of the legislation in play. The Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026 was one of the…
Nintendo is weathering the storm
The games industry is being rocked by layoffs, rising prices, and studio closures. Then there's Nintendo. The games industry is being rocked by layoffs, rising prices, and studio closures. Then there's Nintendo. Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The…
Aspyr: Hey, Those Crappy Tomb Raider Remastered Outfits Were Made By Our Artists, Not AI!
I'm going to trust that most of our audience will have some idea of what McCarthyism was in the 1950s. To summarize very briefly, it was an anti-communist campaign that spread into becoming equally anti-leftist throughout the country, with a…
IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The Future Has Arrived Early
The impact of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's knock will travel beyond Guwahati, inspiring every kid who picks up a bat in the narrow, dusty gullies, or a cramped maidan like those in Mumbai. The IPL started in 2008 and Sooryavanshi was born in 2011. For a…
The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 28: A general view of the Hollywood sign on January 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) The old gatekeepers are losing their grip. The new power brokers aren't in corner offices…
Heartbreaking: New game reveal that sounds legit cool actually just one big joke
Final Fantasy fans, get excited! Today, April 1, Square Enix surprise-revealed Final Fantasy 17, which is set to be a classic turn-based RPG. The first trailer for the game looks stunning, showing off its gorgeous HD-2D visuals and— wait…
Cyberpunk TCG Is Already Swimming in Eddies, but Will it Survive Such a Competitive Market?
Earlier in March this year, WeirdCo launched their Kickstarter for the brand new Cyberpunk Trading Card Game, one that has been officially blessed by CD Projekt RED themselves. In the span of mere minutes, the campaign passed a million dollars, and…
If Jamie Dimon's right, AI could mean the workweek ends at lunchtime on Thursday
Jamie Dimon says AI will make life better for the next generation — and young people can set themselves up for success by honing certain skills. JPMorgan's CEO predicted during a recent CBS interview that 30 years from now, people will…
CreateAI CEO Cheng Lu on Why the AI Debate in Animation Is Already Settled: 'AI-Assisted Production Is Just Going to Happen' (EXCLUSIVE)
CreateAI CEO Cheng Lu is unequivocal about his company's approach to AI. “We will always respect IP, copyrights and the role of human artists,” he says. “At CreateAI, we're not developing or training underlying models. We're…
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie draws mixed reaction
Georgia Levy-Collins BBC Newsbeat The most famous plumber in the world returns to cinemas this week with a sequel to the mega-successful Super Mario Brothers Movie. It has been three years since Nintendo's mustachioed mascot appeared alongside…
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