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Glitched into empty space: why video games are obsessed with the Backrooms
It starts on 4chan, in a May 2019 thread entitled “unsettling images”. The first post was a photo showing an empty room with the now iconic yellow wallpaper, no natural lighting and a kind of inexplicable jutting half-wall. Shortly…
The 10 Darkest Video Games of All Time, Ranked
Video games are the most successful medium in the world, and that is because they evoke a range of emotions and offer a variety of escapist fantasies. From the immersive Wild West in Red Dead Redemption 2 to the grand sense of adventure and wonder…
6 Years Later, Hatsune Miku's Discontinued Video Game Series Is Finally Coming Back
An incredibly niche Hatsune Miku game is officially making a comeback, and it is only a few months away. Per Essential Japan, developer Crypton Future Media has officially announced the return of the hit Graphy Collection series of mobile games…
5 Best Batman Video Games Of All Time, Ranked
There's no shortage of Batman media to consume. The Caped Crusader has been adapted so many times across film and television. Everyone can rank their favorite Batman actors from worst to best, and it feels like there's always some kind of…
Game on for Saudi PIF's $55bn Electronic Arts takeover
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has cleared another level in its proposed acquisition of Electronic Arts after securing European Commission approval for the record-breaking takeover. The European Commission has given the nod to Saudi Arabia's…
Critics of Sony's Decision to Kill Physical Discs Call on Gamers to Boycott PlayStation for a Week Next Month, but Will Anyone Listen?
Backers of physical media have called on gamers to boycott PlayStation for a week in August to send a message to Sony that its decision to kill discs from 2028 is unacceptable. The Does it play? X / Twitter account, which is a fierce critic of…
All 18 Nintendo Games Directed By Shigeru Miyamoto, Ranked
Legendary Nintendo director and designer Shigeru Miyamoto is a beloved and well-known name in the video game industry. The video game legend created some of Nintendo's biggest hits, including The Legend of Zelda, Pikmon, Donkey Kong, and Super…
System Shock, Deus Ex Developer's New Game Ends Support After Two Months
OtherSide Entertainment is ending support for Thick as Thieves, Warren Spector's most recent stealth immersive sim, after only two months of service. While no new content will be launched, the developer has shared an update on the future of Thick…
Memory Chipmaker CXMT Soars 466% On Debut-Becomes China's Most Valuable Company
CXMT—whose memory chips have been sought by Apple—made a blockbuster trading debut on Monday and briefly became the most valuable publicly listed company in mainland China, mirroring surges in the stock price of other major memory…
16 Incredible 'Future Archaeology' Creations That Turn Digital Life Into Ancient History
Every day, we swipe through maps, playlists, notifications, alarms, camera apps, and endless folders of files without giving them a second thought. They're designed to be temporary – always updating, disappearing, or being replaced. But what…
Mike Flanagan is Ready to Make 'The Mist' His Own
Mike Flanagan is busy on Prime Video's Carrie show, but he's already got another project lined up in The Mist. Also based on a previously adapted Stephen King story, the horror filmmaker had time at San Diego Comic-Con to talk about his aims with…
The Atari Cinematic Universe Gets the Green Light
Matt Damon compares Thasnagar to both The Breakfast Club and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Margaret Qualley channels Isabelle Adjani on the set of Possession. The Baba Yaga gets a sexy makeover in new series at Crave. Coin detected in pocket!
New World of Warcraft and Dungeons & Dragons Crossover Leaked
A new World of Warcraft and Dungeons & Dragons crossover appears to have leaked ahead of Gen Con 2026 after Roll20 briefly published promotional material for an unannounced product. World of Warcraft remains one of the most influential MMORPGs ever…
U.S. Startup Plans to Buy Companies and Have Them Run by AI
A U.S. startup wants to have companies run almost entirely by artificial intelligence. Is AI a better boss? A U.S. startup wants to test exactly that and plans to acquire companies to do so. After all, the system has already proven successful in a…
Denshattack review: This game goes crazy off the rails on a train!
In the vast ocean of video games, it's rare to stumble upon a title that not only captivates with its gameplay but also enchants with its narrative. “Denshattack!” is one such gem, a game that combines thrilling action with a richly…
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