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pcgamer.com - Kara Phillips - This artist 'brings hair to life' by painting video game scenes on the back of wigs, and yes, it really is as impressive as it sounds
This artist 'brings hair to life' by painting video game scenes on the back of wigs, and yes, it really is as impressive as it sounds
PC Gamer

We all go through phases of wanting to change up our hair, I'm sure. There's always the temptation of some drastic change like dying it completely black which you'll never truly be able to get out, or bleaching it to platinum blonde for a…

thegamer.com - Mike Drucker - What To Do If A Woman Consulted On A Video Game You Played
What To Do If A Woman Consulted On A Video Game You Played
TheGamer

We've all been there. It's happened to be the best of us. You buy a video game you've been looking forward to and spend dozens of hours enjoying it, only to discover the worst thing that could ever happen: a woman consulted on it. It's more…

gamesindustry.biz - Sophie McEvoy - Atari acquires rights to first five Wizardry RPGs
Atari acquires rights to first five Wizardry RPGs
GamesIndustry.biz

Atari has acquired the 'complete and exclusive rights' to the first five games in the original Wizardry RPG series, including related intellectual property from the original rights holder. The firm noted that Wizardry 6, 7, and 8 are owned by…

gamesindustry.biz - Sophie McEvoy - Industry veteran and YouTube musician launch new indie studio, Stupendium Softworks
Industry veteran and YouTube musician launch new indie studio, Stupendium Softworks
GamesIndustry.biz

Industry veteran Alex Oxspring and YouTube musician The Stupendium have established the independent studio Stupendium Softworks. The UK-based studio is developing its first game, a first-person horror survival title, with principal photography and…

gamesindustry.biz - Sophie McEvoy - Double Fine Productions is the latest Microsoft subsidiary to unionise
Double Fine Productions is the latest Microsoft subsidiary to unionise
GamesIndustry.biz

Psychonauts developer Double Fine Productions has filed to unionise with support from the Communications Workers of America (CWA). As reported by Aftermath, the petition was filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on May 7 and requests…

screenrant.com - Megan Peters - 10 Most Iconic Xbox 360 Games Of All Time
10 Most Iconic Xbox 360 Games Of All Time
ScreenRant

November 2025 changed the video game industry forever with the release of Microsoft's most ambitious project it dared to dream up. Following the success of the Xbox, the Xbox 360 made its grand launch with high hopes and even higher expectations.

tomshardware.com - Mark Tyson - Former Epic director is building a European rival to the Unreal and Unity game engines - 'The Immense Engine' dev sees opportunity for AI agents to 'do the work of ten or fifteen people'
Former Epic director is building a European rival to the Unreal and Unity game engines - 'The Immense Engine' dev sees opportunity for AI agents to 'do the work of ten or fifteen people'
Tom's Hardware

A heavyweight games industry veteran says he is building a fully European alternative to popular games engines from American and Chinese companies. Arjan Brussee shared the plans in an interview hosted by the De Technoloog podcast (Dutch), reports…

dailystar.co.uk - Andrew Jameson - Prince Andrew's new pastime in Norfolk - and it's not what you'd expect
Prince Andrew's new pastime in Norfolk - and it's not what you'd expect
Daily Star

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has discovered a fresh pastime to keep himself busy during his exile, according to a royal biographer. The disgraced former Duke of York has been banished and relocated from his previous home, Royal Lodge in Windsor, to…

bbc.co.uk - Lynette Horsburgh - Pokemon Mega Evolution trails to launch at National Trust sites
Pokemon Mega Evolution trails to launch at National Trust sites
BBC

National Trust Images/James Dobson New Pokemon-inspired trails are to be launched at several National Trust sites for the May half term. The family trails at 14 sites across England and Wales including Speke Hall, Merseyside, and Quarry Bank Mill…

glassalmanac.com - Daniel Martinez - First look at Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie: weapons galore, short on lickers
First look at Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie: weapons galore, short on lickers
Glass Almanac

The eagerly awaited first trailer for Zach Cregger's interpretation of the iconic “Resident Evil” movie has finally arrived, sparking both curiosity and debate among fans. Known for his unique directorial approach, Cregger seems to…

clickondetroit.com - Associated Press - What to Stream: 'Dutton Ranch,' Colin Jost plays games, Maluma, Stanley Tucci and 'The Crash
What to Stream: 'Dutton Ranch,' Colin Jost plays games, Maluma, Stanley Tucci and 'The Crash
ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4

The long-awaited “Yellowstone” spinoff “Dutton Ranch” and a fresh collection from the Colombian superstar Maluma, are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the…

vice.com - Denny Connolly - Atari Just Purchased An Iconic 1980s RPG Series
Atari Just Purchased An Iconic 1980s RPG Series
VICE

About 45 years after the release of the original game, Atari just made a major purchase to secure the rights to an iconic sword and sorcery RPG franchise from the 1980s. Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord launched in 1981 and the RPG…

ign.com - Wesley Yin-Poole - The Devil Wears Prada 2 Blocks Box Office Challenge From Mortal Kombat II, Crosses $400 Million
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Blocks Box Office Challenge From Mortal Kombat II, Crosses $400 Million
IGN

Mortal Kombat II brought in $40 million domestically and $23 million internationally for a box office global opening weekend of $63 million. The video game adaptation, starring Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, performed best in North American theaters…

variety.com - Rebecca Rubin - Box Office: 'Devil Wears Prada 2' Remains No. 1 With $43 Million, 'Mortal Kombat II' Launches to $40 Million
Box Office: 'Devil Wears Prada 2' Remains No. 1 With $43 Million, 'Mortal Kombat II' Launches to $40 Million
Variety

Apparently the gruff fighter Johnny Cage wasn't much of a match for the all-powerful Miranda Priestly. Disney's “ The Devil Wears Prada 2 ” retained the No. 1 spot on domestic box office charts despite three major new releases…

space.com - Jeff Spry - Pragmata' director Yonghee Cho on creating Capcom's resonant sci-fi lunar adventure (interview)
Pragmata' director Yonghee Cho on creating Capcom's resonant sci-fi lunar adventure (interview)
Space

Capcom's ' Pragmata ' is one of the most well-received sci-fi video games of 2026, with critics and players unanimously praising its soulful storyline, vivid environments, and captivating characters. The engaging adventure narrative is centered…

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