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'We're remixing her library for a new medium': the video games capturing the happy-sad spirit of Tove Jansson's Moomins
Sleepy, happy-sad, and imbued with the mildest peril, Tove Jansson's Moomin stories may seem an unlikely fit for the action-heavy medium of video games. Rather than embark on swashbuckling adventures, these milk-white, hippo-esque creatures prefer…
The 10 Greatest Video Game Masterpieces of the 2000s, Ranked
Every decade, the gaming industry seems to evolve further and further, with the medium today being the largest form of entertainment, and this is highlighted by popular titles such as Elden Ring and Call of Duty. However, one of the golden ages of…
California bill pushes for refunds, offline versions of video games
CALIFORNIA, USA — When video games first came out, the only time they stopped working was if the physical copy itself broke - maybe from overplaying or maybe after your brother snapped it in a fit of rage after a hotly contested game of…
'Mortal Kombat II' Review: Dependable Action, Sludgy Story in an Old-School Mediocre Video-Game Bash
“ Mortal Kombat II ” opens with an ultraviolent duel — the movie is one fight scene after another after another — in which Shang Tsung (Chin Han), the Outworld sorcerer who's like a warrior from ancient times, faces off…
The CEO behind Grand Theft Auto VI doesn't play video games, but is staking $1.5 billion on the biggest game launch of the decade
After 15 years churning out hit titles like Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, and NBA2k, this CEO knows what makes a hit—even if he doesn't play video games himself. Strauss Zelnick, a Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School…
More Than Half of Gen Z Users Cancel and Renew Streaming Services for a Single Title, Won't Purchase Full-Price Video Games, New Study Finds
Gen Z is unsubscribing: A study has found that more than half of the younger age demographic cancels and renews streaming subscriptions based on the availability of one TV series or film, and nearly a third won't pay full price for a game and would…
Mortal Kombat II' Rotten Tomatoes Score Confirms If Video Game Movie Franchise Is Fatal
Mortal Kombat II has faced a long five years since the first film impressed video game fans. Mortal Kombat was released just as theaters began reopening after the COVID pandemic, proving an early hit, even with a simultaneous VOD release. The…
Video Game Stocks To Add to Your Watchlist - May 6th
Turtle Beach, Brag House, Allied Gaming & Entertainment, Motorsport Games, and Alliance Entertainment are the seven Video Game stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Video game stocks are shares of publicly traded…
'We need to evolve' - Xbox CEO Asha Sharma shakes up video game division by bringing former AI leads into leadership roles
Xbox's new CEO Asha Sharma has announced a major shake-up to the upper management of Microsoft's gaming division, bringing in several new staff into leadership roles. Many of them have come from AI-focused roles. In an internal memo released on…
Almost Two-Thirds Of Gamers No Longer Buy Full Price Video Games
In case you hadn't noticed, video games are pretty expensive. The industry standard for a new release from a triple-A studio is $70, and it feels like any day now that could go up to $80 and beyond. The problem is, games can only cost that much as…
Sunder Siege - Kotaku
A short incremental physics game. Swing a wrecking ball to smash monsters before they reach your home! Upgrade your ball and your home for more smashy goodness! Games metadata is powered by IGDB.com Ubisoft promised a new era for Siege ahead of its…
A $3,000 GameStop mug is the latest chapter in the potential eBay takeover
In a world where cultural capital equals deal currency, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is dipping into his reserves. On Wednesday, Cohen put up some of his video games, sports memorabilia, and GameStop merch on eBay as part of his very public pressure…
Macworld Podcast: Mac mini shortages and the future of the iMac
In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we discuss the latest with the iMac. What are the latest rumors, when can we expect to see an update, and what would we like to see Apple do with its iconic all-in-one. This is episode 981 with Michael…
Interim Report Q1 2026: Navigating challenging markets in EMEA and taking actions to adjust the cost structure for future healthy margins
Following the announcement of GN Store Nord's divestment of its Hearing division, the financial performance related hereto is treated as discontinued operations in the Q1 2026 report and until closing of the transaction. The Hearing division…
Medival Market Simulator - Kotaku
A cozy first person medieval fantasy shop simulation where you stock shelves, set prices, and haggle with adventurers by day. Master a living economy with shifting market prices. At night, visit the tavern to gamble or seek tarot readings that…
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