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Congress wants to regulate video games. The industry beat them to it.
“My new bill would add critical parental controls, giving parents the option to turn off chat functions and prevent unsafe interactions with adults and strangers,” he said upon introducing the stand-alone bill in November. But that's…
Crimson Desert: The all-you-can-eat video game divides critics
Video game fans and big, blockbuster releases have had an uneasy relationship in recent years. As so-called triple-A games get more expensive to make, the publishers behind them are accused of taking fewer risks and failing to try new things. But…
Video game memes, smack talk: Inside the White House's war rhetoric
The Trump administration's messaging on the war with Iran has not at all followed the traditional playbook. When you think of wartime in the U.S., you think of a somber-toned president with formal planned appearances carefully selling the American…
To make video games for Gen Z, be authentic
We've heard talk about how Gen Z and Gen Alpha don't play games or that their attention is being driven elsewhere. They spend way too much time on their phones or watching TikTok, and not picking up the latest $70 AAA release. Some of this is true…
New 'Wheel of Time' Animated Series, Feature Films and Video Game in the Works From 'Arcane,' 'League of Legends' Producer Thomas Vu (EXCLUSIVE)
A slew of new projects based on Robert Jordan's “ The Wheel of Time ” fantasy novels are in the works from IP owner iwot Studios and “Arcane” producer and Riot Games' “League of Legends” vet Thomas Vu.
Prime Video's 15-Part Sci-Fi Series Rewrites The Rules Of Video Game Adaptations
Although 2024's Secret Level is technically a video game adaptation, the sci-fi show's clever premise completely reinvents the genre. From Prime Video's deservedly acclaimed Fallout to HBO's The Last of Us, video game TV adaptations are a hot…
Could 2026 Be The Biggest Year For Video Game Movies Ever? Yes, But I Have Reservations
It's a good year to be a gamer and a cinephile. And, that's because 2026 could potentially be the biggest year for video game movies ever!...Maybe. Wait, maybe? Yeah, maybe. Because even though it looks like the planets are aligning this year when…
A Blockbuster Video-Simulator Game Is Flying Off the Shelves
Samuel Gauthier has a ton of nostalgia for the early '90s, even if he was, like, a newborn then. Gauthier, an independent video game developer who cofounded Blood Pact Studios, is one of the two creatives behind Retro Rewind, a video-rental-store…
15 Video Game Features That Disappeared, and We Miss
Video games evolve constantly, with new mechanics and technologies replacing older ideas. But not every change has been an improvement. Over the years, many features that players loved quietly disappeared as design trends shifted or developers…
What Does It Take to Get a H-1B Visa? This Video Game Shows Just How Complicated It Is | KQED
Failed to save article Please try again For Allison Yang, the founder of the video game studio Reality Reload, the H-1B visa process has all the basic elements of a game. Time, skill, strategy and a lot of rules. Players have a certain degree of…
First 'Sonic 4' Teaser Confirms the Return of Fan-Favorite Heroes & Villains in Video Game Sequel
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is now in production, and the highly anticipated video game movie sequel has revealed its first teaser. Not only does the brief footage reveal some major hints about the plot, but the official cast list reveals that franchise…
Promising Video Game Stocks To Follow Today - March 19th
Turtle Beach, Motorsport Games, and Alliance Entertainment are the three Video Game stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. 'Video game stocks' are shares of publicly traded companies whose primary business is…
5 Video Games From The '80s That Completely Missed The Mark
While the '80s saw the video game industry grow by leaps and bounds, not every title released over the course of the decade stuck their respective landing. Sometimes gaming technology just isn't advanced enough for what the developers envisioned…
Silent Hill's Split Head Is Getting One Of The Most Cursed Video Game Plushes I've Ever Seen
Silent Hill has given us some of the most disgusting and scary monsters to run from, scream at, and beat to death over the years. There's certainly not much in those games that you'd look at which would make you think of cuddly toys. I'm still…
In the killer world of online gaming, there are no hits any more - just survivors
What does success look like for developers of online video games? In 2026, the answer could not be clearer: no one has a clue. Consider Highguard, 2026's first big flop. Signs were promising on its launch on 26 January, with a peak of 100,000…
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