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destructoid.com - Andrej Barovic - Hollywood is 'obsessed' with video games as the industry moves on from comic books, according to The Batman 2 writer
Hollywood is 'obsessed' with video games as the industry moves on from comic books, according to The Batman 2 writer
Destructoid

Video game adaptations have become much more frequent in Hollywood nowadays, so much so that it feels like we are in the early 2000s again, only that the adaptations do not suck as much as back then (but are also not as memorable). But according to…

pcmag.com - Gabriel Zamora - This 4th of July, We Rank the Best Video Game Politicians of All Time
This 4th of July, We Rank the Best Video Game Politicians of All Time
PCMag

Video games are no strangers to political intrigue, but when digital public servants go rogue, they don't just pass bad legislation—they reshape the world. In one title, you have a terrifying architect of mass psychological conditioning…

screenrant.com - Dalton Norman - It Isn't Too Late For The Rock's Cancelled Video Game Movie
It Isn't Too Late For The Rock's Cancelled Video Game Movie
ScreenRant

Though it has been shelved for more than 10 years, this long-lost video game adaptation starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson should still happen. The wrestler-turned-Hollywood-star has been one of the biggest celebrities for nearly three decades, and…

cbr.com - Mark O’Callaghan - 10 Video Games With Better Stories Than Movies
10 Video Games With Better Stories Than Movies
CBR

Video games were never seen as serious art by the mainstream until recently. Critics like Roger Ebert would dismiss games as not art. Now games aren't just on par with movies; they surpass them. Their stories have thrilled gamers alike, and the…

gamerant.com - Mohsen Baqery - Video Game History Foundation Director Makes Bold Comment About PlayStation's Digital-Only Stance
Video Game History Foundation Director Makes Bold Comment About PlayStation's Digital-Only Stance
GameRant

Frank Cifaldi, a video game historian, believes recent policy changes such as Sony 's decision to abandon disc releases leave archivists with no option but to resort to piracy. Cifaldi is the founder and director of the Video Game History…

cbr.com - Timothy Blake Donohoo - Netflix's New 'Unfilmable' Supernatural Event Series Is the First Video Game Show of Its Kind
Netflix's New 'Unfilmable' Supernatural Event Series Is the First Video Game Show of Its Kind
CBR

Live-action video game adaptations are nothing new, though they've increased in frequency in the past decade. A lot of this is due to the streaming wars between streamers and studios, with each vying to adapt various hit video game franchises into…

screenrant.com - Jared Stewart - Gamers Mourn Resident Evil After 30 Years On PlayStation
Gamers Mourn Resident Evil After 30 Years On PlayStation
ScreenRant

Resident Evil has been a survival horror staple for PlayStation for the last three decades, with the original Resident Evil celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. This tenure has been a roller coaster ride, with some games being far more…

bleacherreport.com - Adam Wells - Watch Fans Celebrate Cape Verde's Game-Tying World Cup Goal in Trending Bodega Video
Watch Fans Celebrate Cape Verde's Game-Tying World Cup Goal in Trending Bodega Video
Bleacher Report

The Cinderella story for Cape Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end on Friday, but not before they provided one of the great moments of the tournament with Sidny Lopes Cabral's game-tying goal in extra time against Argentina. Cabral's…

forbes.com - Brian Mazique - EA College Football 27 Review: The Good, The Bad And The Bottom Line
EA College Football 27 Review: The Good, The Bad And The Bottom Line
Forbes

EA is seemingly entering a late prime when it comes to video game football titles. From bringing back college football to taking major steps with Madden franchise mode, the developer/publisher is delivering solid virtual gridiron experiences. With…

gizmodo.com - Jen Lennon - Legendary Anime Studio Mappa Will Animate 'Persona 4 Revival' Cutscenes
Legendary Anime Studio Mappa Will Animate 'Persona 4 Revival' Cutscenes
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

Mappa, the studio responsible for the incredible, industry-leading animation in Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man, is bringing its prodigious talents to Persona 4 Revival. And it's not just doing an opening animation, like it did for Persona 5 Royal:…

pcmag.com - Stop Chasing the Latest AI Models: They're Rarely Worth Your Time or Money
Stop Chasing the Latest AI Models: They're Rarely Worth Your Time or Money
PCMag

Prior to the US government banning (and then reinstating) it, Fable 5 was the newest and most intelligent AI model ever, crushing all benchmarks. Before Fable 5, it was Opus 4.8 in May, then GPT-5.5 in April, and then Opus 4.7 just a few days…

si.com - Schuyler Callihan - Predicting WVU's Biggest Fireworks at Every Position in 2026
Predicting WVU's Biggest Fireworks at Every Position in 2026
Sports Illustrated

Happy Independence Day, Mountaineer fans! You know we are inching closer and closer to the start of a new season when it's time to throw some burgers and hot dogs on the grill while watching fireworks light up the sky. As a matter of fact, we are…

screenrant.com - Angela Davis - Pixar's Amazing 2026 Box Office Is Great News For Its Next Original Film
Pixar's Amazing 2026 Box Office Is Great News For Its Next Original Film
ScreenRant

Pixar 's incredible run at the 2026 box office is great news for its upcoming original film. The 2020s have been fairly hit-or-miss in terms of box-office draw for the legendary animation studio. While Pixar is still making just as many great…

polygon.com - Giovanni Colantonio - Pledge your allegiance to the PS2 today with an all-time great fireworks game
Pledge your allegiance to the PS2 today with an all-time great fireworks game
Polygon.com

July 4 is a sacred holiday to me. Sure, I love getting a day off from work and going to barbecues as much as the next American, but it's about something bigger than hot dogs. It's a rare day when we get a moment to reflect on history together as…

bleedingcool.com - Gavin Sheehan - The Last Caretaker Has Launched Update 5: New Horizons
The Last Caretaker Has Launched Update 5: New Horizons
Bleeding Cool News

Posted in: Games, Video Games | Tagged: Channel37, The Last Caretaker The Last Caretaker recently released its latest update while in Early Access, as Update 05: New Horizons expands the game into new areas. The Last Caretaker Update 5: New…

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