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'To them, we're just NPCs': the artists and activists challenging Trump's video game propaganda
In early September, the Trump White House announced a surprising new addition to its official website. Named simply Arcade, it is a collection of browser games based on classic titles such as Flappy Bird, Snake, and Tetris, but re-tuned as flagrant…
Watch Dogs 2' Video Game Retro Review
When it comes to video games, second impressions matter almost as much as the first. There've been many major franchises with decent beginnings whose immediate sequels helped those franchises take off and feel like the developers' fuller vision.
Built on Googlebook: Play Henry Cavill's video game to support Movember
Henry Cavill teamed up with Google to build “Mustache Protocol,” a 16-bit video game, on his Googlebook. Over the past few weeks, we've watched Henry's creative process unfold. In the first episode of our behind-the-scenes series, he…
More Than Half of Video Game Workers Laid Off Over the Past Two Years Are Still Unemployed, GDC Industry Report Finds
One third of video game industry workers say they have been laid off over the past 24 months, and more than half those surveyed say they haven't found a new job since. According to the 15th State of the Game Industry Report, released Thursday by…
From Pong to GTA VI: Play your way through 50 years of video games
On November 19, Rockstar Games releases Grand Theft Auto VI, ending a 13-year wait for the sequel to one of the best-selling games ever made. Few games have arrived with more riding on them. Its first trailer drew more than 90 million YouTube views…
Cyprus targets home-grown video game development and investment
Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou has outlined plans to develop Cyprus into a centre for video game creation and investment, saying the ambition is to build an ecosystem in which more games are developed…
Ahead of GTA 6 Launch, Logitech Gives Employees a Day Off to Play Video Games
As some gamers consider taking a sick day to play Grand Theft Auto 6 on launch day, PC accessory maker Logitech is giving its employees a day off to play any video game they'd like. Logi Game Day applies to employees globally, who can use the…
Grand Theft Auto Online: top video game's roleplay cash cow
As fans await the release of the follow-up 'GTA VI' on November 19, attention is also turning to the online platform run by the franchise's creator, Rockstar Games. Thirteen years after the game's release, 'GTA Online' continues to attract millions…
Walmart's Black Friday Sale Launches With Early Deals on Video Games, LEGO, Ultra-Cheap 4K TVs, and More to Check Out During Event 1 of 3
Walmart's Black Friday sale has officially started, with the major US retailer's 'Black Friday - Event 1' discounts now live, with a few select 'early access deals' only available for Walmart+ members. Walmart's Black Friday sale is running in…
'AI is not an artist' - Mass Effect 1 and 2 composer shares his stance on AI replacement in video games, says 'Machines can never be artists as they aren't human'
Original Mass Effect composer Jack Wall shares his stance on AI in video games Wall believes the tech shouldn't replace human creativity, and 'as long as it's a creative tool to get you going, it's fine' He adds that 'Machines can never be artists…
Grand Theft Auto Online: Top video game's role-play cash cow
PARIS – One of the world's best-selling video games, Grand Theft Auto V, owes much of its staying power to its online multiplayer version. As fans await the release of the follow-up GTA VI on Nov 19, attention is also turning to the online…
Promising Video Game Stocks To Keep An Eye On - November 11th
Turtle Beach, Motorsport Games, Alliance Entertainment, Allied Gaming & Entertainment, and Brag House are the seven Video Game stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. “Video game stocks” are shares of…
Jensen Huang is out at Nvidia - who is Colette Kress, his interim replacement?
The Nvidia Board of Directors announced on Thursday morning that the company's co-founder and CEO of 33 years, Jensen Huang, has resigned as president, CEO, and member of the board, effective immediately. This is a shocking twist for one of the…
As Xbox Turns 25, CEO Asha Sharma Says 'A Single Person Will Soon Be Able to Wield Capabilities That Once Required Entire Nations
Xbox chief Asha Sharma has discussed her vision of the video games industry's next 25 years, and suggested its future lies in small teams or individuals able to 'wield capabilities that once required entire nations.' Sharma's essay, posted today on…
The Game Awards Adds Disney+ to Livestream Lineup
The Game Awards are expanding. This year, the video game industry's biggest night will be livestreamed on Disney+ in addition to its customary platforms, including Twitch and YouTube. Airing Thursday, Dec. 10 beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT…
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