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polygon.com - Patricia Hernandez - It's only Tuesday, and it's already been a bad week for video game leaks
It's only Tuesday, and it's already been a bad week for video game leaks
Polygon.com

The week of May 11 has surely felt long for publishers and developers as several highly anticipated games spilled onto the internet earlier than planned. The leaks are happening in such quick succession that some gamers can't help but ask: Is…

slashfilm.com - Ryan Scott - Project Hail Mary Author Andy Weir Worked On One Of The Biggest Video Game Franchises Ever
Project Hail Mary Author Andy Weir Worked On One Of The Biggest Video Game Franchises Ever
SlashFilm

Andy Weir is on top of the world. 'Project Hail Mary' has been dominating the box office and ranks as one of the best-reviewed movies of 2026. It's the second time one of his books has become a hit blockbuster, following 'The Martian.' That means…

collider.com - Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck - The 20 Greatest Fantasy Video Game Masterpieces of All Time, Ranked
The 20 Greatest Fantasy Video Game Masterpieces of All Time, Ranked
Collider

Video games are the newest form of entertainment that has been taking over the world, with billions of fans immersing themselves in sprawling open worlds and picking apart intricately designed mechanics. Titles such as Super Mario and Grand Theft…

creativebloq.com - Joe Foley - How to play the viral Trump Iran War video game
How to play the viral Trump Iran War video game
Creative Bloq

Protest art meets retro gaming in the latest work from Secret Handshake. The anonymous art collective has turned to video game design as the most logical medium to comment on the chaos of the Trump administration's Iran War, and you can play…

dailystar.co.uk - Tom Hutchison - GTA 6 makers look to AI for help otherwise some video games 'can't get made
GTA 6 makers look to AI for help otherwise some video games 'can't get made
Daily Star

The makers of Grand Theft Auto 6 are looking to AI to reduce the cost of developing video games. GTA 6 is estimated to be the most expensive entertainment product in history, with total development and marketing costs projected between $1 billion…

collider.com - Aidan Kelley - Netflix's 'Devil May Cry' Season 2 Remains One of the Most Visually Stunning Video Game Adaptations | Review
Netflix's 'Devil May Cry' Season 2 Remains One of the Most Visually Stunning Video Game Adaptations | Review
Collider

The video game adaptation renaissance shows no signs of stopping, both in movies and on television. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is currently the highest-grossing movie of 2026 and is nearing the $1 billion mark, while Mortal Kombat II has received…

computerweekly.com - Aaron Tan - In video games of the future, your AI teammates will actually listen | Computer Weekly
In video games of the future, your AI teammates will actually listen | Computer Weekly
ComputerWeekly.com

For a while now, gamers have shouted at their screens, barking orders or venting frustrations at virtual squadmates who could not hear them. In the rare games that did incorporate voice commands, players were forced to memorise rigid menus…

variety.com - Jennifer Maas - Former 'Tekken' Boss Katsuhiro Harada Launches New Gaming Studio With Rival SNK Following Bandai Namco Exit
Former 'Tekken' Boss Katsuhiro Harada Launches New Gaming Studio With Rival SNK Following Bandai Namco Exit
Variety

Video game industry legend Katsuhiro Harada, best known for his work on Bandai Namco ‘s “ Tekken ” franchise, is launching a new game development studio with rival company SNK. Established May 1, VS Studio SNK is headquartered…

10tv.com - Chris McCrory - Scott Probst, brother of 'Survivor' host Jeff Probst, dies at 58
Scott Probst, brother of 'Survivor' host Jeff Probst, dies at 58
10tv.com

Nation/World Scott Probst served as an art assistant and later camera assistant on various seasons of 'Survivor.' To stream 10TV on your phone, you need the 10TV app. Example video title will go here for this video WASHINGTON — Scott Probst…

gamedeveloper.com - Diego Argüello - Why video codecs are a nightmare for game developers
Why video codecs are a nightmare for game developers
Game Developer

'You very quickly realize there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution.' Sam Barlow, CEO of Her Story and Immortality maker Half Mermaid, has struggled with video codecs firsthand for over a decade. This type of software, used to compress and…

gamerant.com - Marc Deschamps - Metroid Dread Developer Hit With Layoffs
Metroid Dread Developer Hit With Layoffs
GameRant

Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam has announced layoffs at the company, which it is referring to as a 'workforce adjustment process.' MercurySteam partnered with Nintendo on Metroid Dread in 2021, and prior to that, released Metroid: Samus…

kotaku.com - Ethan Gach - Microsoft Israel Boss Fired Amid Probe And Xbox BDS Boycott
Microsoft Israel Boss Fired Amid Probe And Xbox BDS Boycott
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

The general manager of Microsoft Israel was quietly removed from his role last week as part of an ongoing probe into how the company's technology is potentially being used to spy on Palestinians. The tech giant was reportedly concerned that the…

ign.com - Jim Trinca - Is GTA 6 Too Big to Fail? Why Rockstar's Billion-Dollar Masterpiece Is Sparking Fears It Could Actually Crash the Entire Gaming Industry
Is GTA 6 Too Big to Fail? Why Rockstar's Billion-Dollar Masterpiece Is Sparking Fears It Could Actually Crash the Entire Gaming Industry
IGN

They're calling it the biggest entertainment launch of all time – a record GTA 6 is set to smash, currently held by none other than its own direct predecessor. It seems like a no-brainer that developers Rockstar and publisher Take Two will…

ign.com - Rachel Weber - The BioShock Creator Reveals Why Cutting-Edge Tech Is a 'Diminishing Return' for Judas and Why Stylized Art Ages Better
The BioShock Creator Reveals Why Cutting-Edge Tech Is a 'Diminishing Return' for Judas and Why Stylized Art Ages Better
IGN

IGN recently spoke to Bioshock developer Ken Levine about his new game Judas and his thoughts on the ever-changing world of game development. He explained why cutting-edge tech and ultrarealism weren't appealing to him as a creator. 'I don't think…

ign.com - Rachel Weber - Bioshock creator Ken Levine Reveals Why Judas Took a Decade to Develop: 'We Kissed Many Frogs'
Bioshock creator Ken Levine Reveals Why Judas Took a Decade to Develop: 'We Kissed Many Frogs'
IGN

In a recent interview with IGN, Ken Levine explained why his next game Judas has been ten years in the making. He revealed it's not because of technology but because the team was focused on creating stories that will respond to you when you're…

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