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Letting video game NPCs place Amazon orders for you is not a good idea
Gang leader Dutch van der Linde spends much of the runtime of Rockstar's 2018 masterpiece Red Dead Redemption 2 fretting about money. His constant cries of 'just one more score' are the driving force for much of the game's story and its…
Do you really own your video games? Kelowna gaming experts discuss Sony decision
For decades, buying a video game meant owning it. You could lend it to a friend, trade it in at a local game store or sell it once you finished playing. But with digital video games, none of that is possible. Sony's decision to move away from…
Forget Blockbuster Movies, Big Franchises Need To Focus on Video Games
The summer of 2026 was a difficult time for big-budget IP movies. From the disappointment of The Mandalorian and Grogu to the outright failure of Supergirl and Masters of the Universe, would-be blockbusters are dropping like flies during the months…
The 10 Worst Video Games Based on Movies, Ranked
While it's always going to be inherently difficult to amass an audience and customerbase of players for a video game for a completely original idea, it's certainly easy to adapt an already existing property with a tie-in video game for additional…
The 10 Greatest Plot Twists in Video Game History, Ranked
Warning: This article contains heavy spoilers! The plot twist is a narrative device in which an established storyline is completely upended. It often involves death, betrayal, or sudden revelations that change the whole course of the narrative and…
5 Greatest Books With Video Game Adaptations
Literature has long served as inspiration for interactive entertainment, especially in the gaming medium. While standard cinematic adaptations transfer a linear narrative directly to the screen, video games allow players to actively inhabit the…
Bills' Josh Allen Madden rating revealed for 2027 NFL video game | Sporting News
Madden ratings are still a big deal. They provide a pulse on how NFL players are viewed relative to one another, and so as EA Sports Madden NFL 27 ratings begin to leak, it's a chance for some serious debate. A top-100 ratings list has leaked on…
Tulsa-area developers bringing homegrown video game to Steam
TULSA, Okla. — A group of Tulsa-area developers is preparing to launch a homegrown video game onto one of the world's largest gaming platforms. Ultra Rad's Slide Hustle, an indie puzzle game created by local developers Ben Davis, Tyler…
Games Done Quick abruptly canceled SNK stream due to ties with Saudi Arabia
Games Done Quick (GDQ) canceled a sponsored speedrunning showcase with SNK mid-stream during its summer charity event that benefited Doctors Without Borders. Following concerns brought up by the community about the video game company's ties to…
Jacob Misiorowski Shows Off Epic Pokemon Glove for MLB All-Star Game in Trending Video
Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski showcased his latest Pokémon-themed glove for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. The glove, which was displayed in a video posted on X, contains a Charizard card in the webbing. Misiorowski is no stranger to…
I'm Ready for an All-Digital Gaming Future. Just Don't Take Away My Ownership Rights
Lately, it feels as though the video game industry has been hit with bombshell after bombshell of bad news, including Xbox layoffs and ballooning prices. But if that's not bad enough, I'm still reeling from Sony's recent announcement: Starting in…
A Call For Xbox To End Cycle Of Layoffs Is Trending On Fan Portal
Fans are fed up with constant mass layoffs at Xbox. They've said as much on the new Player Voice Portal that Microsoft launched earlier this year. A call to “end studio closures” was posted last week and has started trending with over…
The 'Classic' nostalgia trend continues as League of Legends Classic gets a release date, and Riot says player-voted patches will shape it after launch
We know Riot Games is remaking League of Legends in 2027, but the 16-year-old MOBA is also getting a nostalgic throwback 'Classic' release, and now we have a release date for it. The release date announcement arrived after weeks of leaks and…
Bad for Gamers' UK Games Retail Association Comments on PlayStation's No-Disc Future
One of the largest retail trade bodies in the UK, the Digital Entertainment and Retail Association, has criticized PlayStation 's recent decision to move away from physical discs, calling it a step backward. The association, better known as ERA…
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Haymaker Ignites Wild Hockey Fight As Punches Fly During Women's Beer League Game [VIDEO]
A chaotic hockey fight has brought the intense emotional environment of live sports entertainment back into the global spotlight. When it comes to hockey brawls, it is usually the men who are going at it. This time around, the ladies are throwing…
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