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One-Third of U.S. Video Game Industry Workers Were Laid Off in 2025, GDC Study Reveals
One-third of U.S. video game industry workers say they were laid off last year, according to a new survey conducted by the organizers behind the newly revamped Game Developers Conference (GDC). Based on responses from more than 2,300 gaming…
5 Legendary Video Game Failures That Changed The Industry
Video game fans often think about the almighty “what if” scenario. It's fun to question how the industry has shaped itself over the years. For example, Nintendo launching a motion-based console, the Wii, could have been a disaster.
Make a video game where you play as your own cat in Google's new virtual world creator
Google's Genie models are able to transform user prompts into virtual 3D worlds. After developing Genie 3 last year, Google's turned it into an interactive experiment with Project Genie. While Project Genie lets you create and explore worlds, it's…
Did We Really Need These Video Game Remakes?
When it comes to video game remakes, fans always have a number in the back of their minds that they want to come out. It took over a decade of waiting from random teases, but the Final Fantasy 7 remake project finally began in 2020 with Final…
Fallout's latest episode delivers another cameo for fans of the video game series
Another veteran actor from the Fallout video game world has popped up in the latest Fallout TV episode on Amazon. Please be aware of spoilers for Fallout season two, episode seven below. Season two of Fallout is starting to wrap up, with this…
'Iron Lung' Review: Markiplier's Slow Burn Video Game Adaptation Offers a Fascinating, Flawed Experiment
Telling yourself “This is bigger than us” proves an essential survival tactic in “ Iron Lung.” Not just for the sci-fi film ‘s doomed protagonist — welded inside a rusty submarine and forced to explore a…
New Video Game Adaptation Will Bring AI Brainrot to the Big Screen
Video game fans have another adaptation to add to the already packed slate of upcoming releases. While there are highly anticipated films like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, nothing seems off-limits with news of Skibidi Toilet potentially gracing…
'Noobini Pizzanini 6-7' - Story Kitchen's Next Video Game Adaptation Is a Movie Based on Roblox's Steal a Brainrot
Video game adaptation company Story Kitchen is cooking up a movie based on the popular Roblox experience, Steal a Brainrot. As reported by Deadline, the movie studio has announced that it is officially in early development on a feature-length film…
The 10 Best-Written Video Game Heroes Of The Last 10 Years
It's been a great decade for gaming. From all-time classics to unexpected smash-hits, we've been treated to moments of greatness in the gaming industry almost every year. With that comes revolutions in gameplay, masterful narratives, and some of…
8 Classic Disney Video Games Coming to Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, Watch Trailer
A handful of classic Disney video games are set to arrive on the Nintendo Switch next month, with two new titles being added to the latest collection. The Disney Afternoon Collection, from Atari and Digital Eclipse, was announced to be heading to…
Danny McBride's $148M Video Game Adaptation Quietly Returns As Global Streaming Success Before Franchise's 2026 Return
The Angry Birds Movie 2 has taken flight on a major streaming chart. The 2019 animated video game adaptation, which stars Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, and Danny McBride, is surging on streaming seven years after its debut. Angry Birds Movie 2 reviews…
Women in Games' new manifesto calls for 'rebalancing gender representation and fairness across the industry'
Women in Games today has launched a new manifesto calling for 'rebalancing gender representation and fairness across the global video games industry.' 'At a time when games are the most influential storytelling medium in the world, the Manifesto…
What Is the Future of 'Dragon Ball' Without Akira Toriyama?
During the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball, fans were delighted to hear that new animated projects were in the works, alongside a new game for longtime fans to enjoy. While there's much to celebrate in knowing that the series will continue…
Half of developers think gen AI is bad for the gaming industry
A new survey from the Game Developers Conference reveals how many developers feel about the technology. A new survey from the Game Developers Conference reveals how many developers feel about the technology. Andrew Webster is an entertainment…
Keiji Inafune's Comcept Closed
Keiji Inafune announced that he has closed down Comcept following the decision of the company's shareholder meeting on January 13, 2026. This announcement appeared on Page 83 of the official Japanese telegram published on January 29, 2026. [Thanks…
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