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Welcome to the New Era of Video Game Adaptations
If you're a regular moviegoer, there's a good chance that you saw a film based on a video game in 2026. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was an obligation for parents. Iron Lung 's cult success turned a niche adaptation into a can't miss event for…
November 2026 Video Game Releases: Full List And Highlights
Multiple major video game releases are scheduled for November 2026 as the holiday season draws closer. At the top of almost everyone's list is Grand Theft Auto 6, perhaps the most anticipated video game release of all time, and projected to be so…
10 Great Adventure Video Games You Haven't Played
Video games have dozens of genres for fans to enjoy, but one of the most popular is adventure. After all, there are few things players love more than setting out on grand journeys to conquer a great foe or simply explore a fascinating world. Titles…
From Pepsi Man to WendyQuest, why are brands making video games again?
If you'd told me a decade ago that Wendy's would release one of the most talked-about indie RPGs of 2026, I'd have assumed your burger had some dodgy mushrooms. Yet here we are: it's actually happening. The world's third-largest hamburger fast-food…
New Zelda and GTA represent a games industry that no longer exists
The two biggest games of the year launch in November, offering some reprieve from a terrible year. The two biggest games of the year launch in November, offering some reprieve from a terrible year. Andrew Webster is an entertainment…
Official PS5 and Xbox Game Preservation Efforts Miss the Mark. It's Up to Modders to Preserve History
The video game industry is actively erasing its own history. Between the sudden closure of legacy digital storefronts, the expiration of licensing rights, and corporate roadmaps designed to phase out physical media entirely, one thing has become…
Itch.io Reveals Just How Much AI Slop Is Flooding Gaming Storefronts
A quick glance at Steam or itch.io shows how gaming storefronts are flooded with new games as more developers use generative AI, making it harder than ever for indie devs with hand-crafted games to stand out. A recent social media post by itch.io…
Penguin Colony was made to 'put the games industry on notice
At first glance, Penguin Colony might look like a cute, if slightly unsettling, throwback to the PlayStation 2 era. You play as a penguin waddling, sliding, and swimming through the shadowy Antarctic wilderness, following a mysterious light. But…
Travelodge keycard case 'risks damaging sector's reputation' - Merlin executive
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Hotel “room intrusion” security issues are…
Lego Is Becoming a Brand for Adults. It's Not Actually As Sad As You Think.
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. A Lego replica of the USS Enterprise —two feet long, composed of over 3,500 pieces—is perched on the…
A fully playable version of Portal prequel F-Stop leaked
Nearly 20 years after it was canceled, the camera-based Portal prequel F-Stop is no longer lost media. Nearly 20 years after it was canceled, the camera-based Portal prequel F-Stop is no longer lost media. Terrence O'Brien is the Verge's weekend…
Box Office: Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' Reboot Hits $400 Million Globally
Director Zach Cregger ‘s “ Resident Evil ” has notched a notable box office milestone, climbing to $400 million in global ticket sales. His reboot of the '90s zombie video game has earned $157.399 million in North America and…
The Sunday Papers
Sundays are for looking upon my DIY works and despairing. Strewn sawdust, spilled paint, and hunks of broken MDF litter my living room kingdom. When will it be over? When will I be free? When will I be able to reassemble my sofa, sit down with a…
Lamar Jackson exits on first play after injury return in latest Ravens nightmare
Just as the Ravens' Lamar Jackson nightmare ended, another one began. Jackson, who missed the last three games with a high-ankle sprain before returning Sunday, exited after Baltimore's first offensive snap against the Bills with a right thumb…
Time is running out to get Sony's final 4K Blu-ray player
Recently in the news, it has come to light that Sony is discontinuing its last standalone 4K UHD Blu-ray player, the UBP-X700/K. With this in mind, the PlayStation 5 (PS5) home video game console now remains Sony's last-standing 4K UHD-compatible…
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