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engadget.com - Alessandro Fillari - The creators of Mixtape want to make a great hangout video game
The creators of Mixtape want to make a great hangout video game
Engadget

For most adventure games, the long-term goal can often focus on solving a grand mystery or chasing a lost artifact of the past. But for the upcoming Mixtape, from publisher Annapurna Interactive, it sets its sights on the misadventures of young…

abcnews.com - Michael Dobuski - Cozy' video games showcase the calmer side of gaming
Cozy' video games showcase the calmer side of gaming
ABC News

The Electronics Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E3, is one of the biggest video game conferences in the world -- a place for developers to pull out all the stops and build hype for some of their most anticipated titles. This year, Microsoft…

destructoid.com - Kyle Ferreira - Let's settle this once and for all - is advanced access in video games a problematic practice, or not?
Let's settle this once and for all - is advanced access in video games a problematic practice, or not?
Destructoid

Alright, I've never been a big fan of corporate thinking. The other day, I read on social media that a toothpaste manufacturer made the opening to their tubes a millimeter thicker and saw increased sales, since everyone inadvertently used more…

zmescience.com - Thomas Byers - Are Video Game Developers Using AI? Players Want to Know, But the Rules Are Patchy
Are Video Game Developers Using AI? Players Want to Know, But the Rules Are Patchy
ZME Science: not exactly rocket science

As with all creative industries, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been infiltrating video games. Non-generative AI has been in the industry long before things like ChatGPT became household names. Video games would contain AI-driven…

ballerstatus.com - Staff - WATA vs. VGA: The Ultimate Guide to Grading Retro Video Games
WATA vs. VGA: The Ultimate Guide to Grading Retro Video Games
Ballerstatus

Nostalgia has always been powerful, but in the last five years, it has become a legitimate asset class. The days of tossing a game cartridge into a plastic bin at a garage sale are over. Today, a sealed copy of Super Mario 64 isn't just a game;…

thescottishsun.co.uk - Colan Lamont - New video game in iconic horror franchise set in tiny Scottish fishing village
New video game in iconic horror franchise set in tiny Scottish fishing village
The Scottish Sun

A TINY Scots village has inspired the setting of one of the world's biggest video game franchises. Silent Hill: Townfall takes place in the fictional St Amelia – based on the parish of St Monans in the East Neuk of Fife. Your info will be…

lrmonline.com - Shockey - Passionate About All Things Geek? Join The LRM Team
Passionate About All Things Geek? Join The LRM Team
LRMonline Homepage - LRMonline

LRM wants you to join the team. Are you having difficulty finding a community of like-minded geeks who share your passion for film, TV, comics, anime, and the like? It can be frustrating yelling into the proverbial void of the internet without so…

vice.com - Brent Koepp - Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hike Reportedly Coming - PS6 May Be Delayed to 2029
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hike Reportedly Coming - PS6 May Be Delayed to 2029
VICE

A new report from Bloomberg claims that a Nintendo Switch 2 price increase could happen soon. If true, the new handheld console will be one of Nintendo's most expensive gaming devices of all time. The outlet also claims that Sony is considering…

theguardian.com - Phuong Le - Lupin the IIIrd the Movie: The Immortal Bloodline review - eye-popping fan-service in latest in anime franchise
Lupin the IIIrd the Movie: The Immortal Bloodline review - eye-popping fan-service in latest in anime franchise
The Guardian

Created by manga artist Kazuhiko Katō, AKA Monkey Punch, Lupin the IIIrd has lived a thousand lives since his 1967 debut. A devil-may-care thief with a dazzling set of skills, the character has crossed over from comic pages to anime…

gamedeveloper.com - Chris Kerr - Saudi Arabia eyeing $7 billion purchase of mobile studio Moonton
Saudi Arabia eyeing $7 billion purchase of mobile studio Moonton
Game Developer

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is eyeing another notable video game acquisition. Reuters is reporting that Savvy Games Group, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabian sovereign Public Investment Fund (PIF), is in talks to acquire Moonton from Tiktok owner…

pcguide.com - Abdul Haddi - Latest Proton update fixes Nioh 3 video playback and other major game-breaking issues for Steam Deck users
Latest Proton update fixes Nioh 3 video playback and other major game-breaking issues for Steam Deck users
PC Guide

PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More There's a new update to Proton GE, and it's an important one, especially for Steam Deck and Linux players. Proton GE 10-31 arrives…

ocregister.com - Bloomberg - Stock market doom loop is hitting everything that touches AI
Stock market doom loop is hitting everything that touches AI
Orange County Register

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Jeran Wittenstein and Ryan Vlastelica | Bloomberg The stock market turmoil unleashed by the artificial-intelligence industry reflects two fears that are increasingly at odds. One is that AI is poised to…

screenrant.com - Jared Stewart - Witcher 4 Can Wait, Thanks To New Witcher 3 Questline
Witcher 4 Can Wait, Thanks To New Witcher 3 Questline
Screen Rant

While fans patiently wait for more news about The Witcher 4, including whether or not it will launch in 2027, a brand-new questline has dropped in a mod for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It may be unofficial, but Dawn over Kovir may be akin to how The…

glassalmanac.com - Daniel Martinez - Baldur's Gate 3 TV show sparks debate: Is it doomed without Larian's involvement?
Baldur's Gate 3 TV show sparks debate: Is it doomed without Larian's involvement?
Glass Almanac

In the ever-evolving landscape of entertainment, the convergence of video games and television has sparked both excitement and skepticism among fans. A prime example of this burgeoning trend is the proposed TV adaptation of the popular video game…

kotaku.com - Ethan Gach - I Hope This Leak About The Future Of Resident Evil Is Wrong
I Hope This Leak About The Future Of Resident Evil Is Wrong
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

I hope Capcom doesn't spoil Resident Evil Requiem ‘s momentum with an annualized release roadmap. Someone modded Goku into Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. And I bet you can't guess how upset God of War's creator is at the new 2D God of War Sons…

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