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eurogamer.net - Connor Makar - The video game payment processor crisis may be getting better, thanks to the American Federal Trade Commission
The video game payment processor crisis may be getting better, thanks to the American Federal Trade Commission
Eurogamer.net

There may be a glimmer of hope for the ongoing video game industry payment processor crisis, which has thrown the livelihoods of creatives worldwide into question. This potential rescue is coming from an interesting place too. Not untraceable…

lifehacker.com - Jeff Somers - The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching 'Heated Rivalry
The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching 'Heated Rivalry
Lifehacker

It was the water bottle scene, wasn't it? The moment you realized that Heated Rivalry was something special. Whether you were aware of Rachel Reid's romance novels before the Canadian adaptation made its way to HBO last year or not, that electric…

news-medical.net - How video gaming may shape sleep, diet, and activity across the lifespan
How video gaming may shape sleep, diet, and activity across the lifespan
News-Medical

A new review suggests gaming's health effects are not simply good or bad, showing how stress relief and social connection can coexist with poorer sleep, disrupted eating, and lower activity depending on how, when, and why people play. In a recent…

movieweb.com - Ernesto Valenzuela - Jack Black Pleads for Part in Long-Awaited Action Video Game Adaptation That No One Could Have Predicted
Jack Black Pleads for Part in Long-Awaited Action Video Game Adaptation That No One Could Have Predicted
MovieWeb

While video game adaptations have seen a resurgence in recent years with improvement all across the board in execution and release, there are still some new movies and television projects that are considered 'misses.' One such project is Like a…

forbes.com - David Henkin - 3 Ways Visionary Thinking Is Reshaping The Future Of Exclusive Experiences
3 Ways Visionary Thinking Is Reshaping The Future Of Exclusive Experiences
Forbes

Visionary thinking and technology are redefining exclusive experiences through access, deeper personalization and seamless execution. Private tours. Backstage passes. Invitation-only events. Exclusive experiences have long been a defining symbol of…

cbr.com - Amber Frost - 10 Reasons The Super Mario Bros. Movie Is Still the Best Video Game Movie Ever
10 Reasons The Super Mario Bros. Movie Is Still the Best Video Game Movie Ever
CBR

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) is coming and Super Mario and Nintendo fans are shaking with excitement and anticipation over whether the newest installment in this film franchise can live up to its predecessor, The Super Mario Bros. Movie…

kotaku.com - Kenneth Shepard - Nier Cosmic Horror Teased On Worst Day Possible
Nier Cosmic Horror Teased On Worst Day Possible
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

If you're reading this in most parts of the world, it's March 31. For Japan, however, it's April 1, April Fools' Day, or what news writers call “the most annoying day of the year.” A lot of video game companies love to post jokes and…

bleacherreport.com - Mike Chiari - TMI? Anthony Edwards' Honest Reason for Missing Start of Wolves Game Revealed in New Trending Video
TMI? Anthony Edwards' Honest Reason for Missing Start of Wolves Game Revealed in New Trending Video
Bleacher Report

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was supposed to start in his return to action Monday night, but a bathroom emergency necessitated other plans. Edwards checked into Minnesota's 124-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks after about two…

bgr.com - Joe Oliveto - 4 Reasons Why '80s Arcades Died Out
4 Reasons Why '80s Arcades Died Out
BGR

Third places. You've likely heard about their slow death in recent years. A third place is essentially a space other than the home or workplace, where members of a community can mingle and interact. As The Week reports, many factors have…

gameranx.com - Ryan Parreno - Former Square Enix Exec Jacob Navok Explains Sony's 'Impairment Charges' Dilemma With Bungie And Marathon
Former Square Enix Exec Jacob Navok Explains Sony's 'Impairment Charges' Dilemma With Bungie And Marathon
Gameranx

Jacob Navok has returned to explain the uncomfortable truth around the studio that made Halo, Destiny, and Marathon, Bungie. Two years ago, Navok made waves when he revealed the video game industry decides if a game succeeded if it made more money…

forbes.com - Jared Bahir Browsh - Leadership Lessons From The Super Mario Bros.
Leadership Lessons From The Super Mario Bros.
Forbes

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 23: Mario and Luigi mascots from the Super Mario video game series created by Nintendo are displayed during the 'Paris Games Week' at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on October 23, 2024 in Paris, France. Paris Games…

gameranx.com - Ryan Parreno - Rumor: Disney Is Considering Buying Fortnite And Epic Games After Their Cancelled OpenAI Deal
Rumor: Disney Is Considering Buying Fortnite And Epic Games After Their Cancelled OpenAI Deal
Gameranx

Alex Heath of newsletter The Source claims that Disney is weighing purchasing Epic Games and Fortnite. Alex said this in a recent episode of podcast The Town with Matt Belloni: I think if Epic went away Disney would be fine, right? There's Roblox.

arstechnica.com - Kyle Orland - How did Anthropic measure AI's 'theoretical capabilities' in the job market?
How did Anthropic measure AI's 'theoretical capabilities' in the job market?
Ars Technica

If you follow the ongoing debate over AI's growing economic impact, you may have seen the graphic below floating around this month. It comes from an Anthropic report on the labor market impacts of AI and is meant to compare the current…

pcguide.com - Abdul Haddi - Analyst says 'a $1,000 console will be the norm' as we get closer to the PlayStation 6 and Project Helix
Analyst says 'a $1,000 console will be the norm' as we get closer to the PlayStation 6 and Project Helix
PC Guide

PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More Price rises may carry over into next-gen consoles Rising DRAM and storage costs have forced companies to either delay product…

theguardian.com - Keza MacDonald - Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people
Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people
The Guardian

Last week, Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating intentionally addictive products that affected the wellbeing of young social media users. The ruling has supercharged an already growing movement from governments and regulators to restrict…

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