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Xbox Pulls Out of 'Project Fantasy' Video Game From IO Interactive
Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox has pulled out of a deal to fund and publish a game with IO Interactive, the maker of Hitman and the recent hit 007 First Light, as it re-evaluates investment decisions. IO Interactive will continue to develop the game, which…
The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching 'Interview With the Vampire
Doing something new with a well-established IP—especially when said IP is a bestselling novel that has already received an iconic film adaptation—is a tricky business. Still, the team behind AMC+'s excellent adaptation of Anne Rice's…
This Sci-Fi Western TV Series Was Released As A Tie-In For An Ambitious Video Game
Franchises are everything in Hollywood, even if audiences aren't necessarily showing up for them the way they used to. The idea of interconnected universes that can attract viewers based on brand recognition alone is an enticing idea, of course.
Xbox Pulls Out of 'Project Fantasy' Video Game From IO Interactive; Hideo Kojima's 'OD' Still in the Works
Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox division has backed out of a deal with IO Interactive to fund and publish a new game, as the company re-evaluates investment decisions. IO Interactive, the maker of “Hitman” and popular new release “007…
10 Sci-Fi Video Games Better Than Most Movie Blockbusters You've Seen
No matter the medium, there is something inherently charming and fascinating about science fiction that makes it a highlight of just about every art form. While many people immediately think of great sci-fi blockbusters as some of the best that the…
Blade Video Game Gets Terrible Update as Marvel Fans Fear Cancellation
The Blade video game has received an upsetting update, as a new report suggests Microsoft is ready to announce a wave of layoffs that could affect the title. According to a new report from Tom Warren at Verge, Microsoft is planning to announce a…
10 Fantasy Video Games Better Than Most Movie Blockbusters You've Seen
One of the best parts of the video game medium is its interactivity. They allow a new level of immersion that other forms of media just can't. In turn, video games are often substantially longer than other media, to really ensure that people get…
Every Top-Ranked Oregon Duck in Upcoming EA Sports College Football Video Game
In the last three summers since the return of the nostalgic college football video game, EA Sports has brought everyone's attention back behind the controller. The highly anticipated EA Sports College Football 27 video game will officially launch…
Philippine town closes all 'Pisonet' computer rental shops in wake of school shooting - incident blamed on violent video games, shops closed 'for the safety of the youth'
Dagupan City, located in northern Philippines and about 100 miles north of Metro Manila, just banned all “Pisonet” computer rental shops in the town. According to the Mayor's Facebook Post, the city passed an ordinance banning these…
Thief Statue Shows Garrett Ready for Action Ahead of Video Game Spin-off | Exclusive
ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive look at Bit Bot's Thief statue for its campaign for an officially licensed graphic novel set in the world of the iconic video game series. Bit Bot is looking to expand the universe of the Thief franchise with…
8 Video Games That Feel Like Classic Game Of Thrones
The early seasons of Game of Thrones were masterpieces of premium TV, with incredible storytelling and performances, all framed within a fantasy world that was all too believable in its depiction of human ambition destroying civilization. A handful…
The Rock's 107-Minute Monster Movie Based on a Video Game Is Officially a Streaming Hit
One of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson 's most underrated action films is dominating the streaming charts ahead of his latest blockbuster. Eight years after its release, Rampage is making a surprise comeback. The 2018 creature feature is steadily rising…
GTA 6: Rockstar workers demand union recognition
Tom Richardson, BBC Newsbeat and Jack Gray A union has called on Grand Theft Auto 6 maker Rockstar Games to address issues around working conditions for developers. The blockbuster video game, due to be released in November, is expected to be one…
Why High-Quality Concept Art Shapes Better Video Games
Every memorable video game begins long before a single line of code is written. The earliest stages of development focus on imagination, visual storytelling, and world-building. This is where concept artists help transform rough ideas into detailed…
ESA Lobbyist Calls Private Minecraft Servers Illegal During Hearing
A rather bizarre statement made by the Entertainment Software Association's VP of State Government Affairs, Jennifer Gibbons, during a California State Senate hearing for Stop Killing Games' Protect Our Games Act is making the rounds online today…
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