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Video games are helping players imagine the realities of climate migration
While many people migrate because of social and economic inequalities, forced migration is caused by political conflicts, lack of access to food, and – increasingly – a lack of access to water. Research shows that climate change is…
5 Best Video Games From the 2000s
While video games had long been in the mainstream by the 2000s, the industry grew exponentially throughout the decade. A large part of this had to do with the rapid advancements in gaming hardware that made games look better than ever before.
5 Strongest Characters in Video Game History, Ranked
Strength is subjective, especially when it comes to video game characters. Physical strength allows for a level of power that leaves players in awe as god-tier protagonists decimate foes with little more than their bare hands. A whole other level…
Training Physical AI on Video Game Clips
What I Read This Week: a summary of the content that I consumed this past week… 1) Training Physical AI on Video Game Clips On June 25, General Intuition raised $320 million at a $2.3 billion valuation, led by Khosla Ventures, with General…
Grand Theft Auto VI fans rage over 'greedy' paywalls, $100 price tag for new game
Fans of Grand Theft Auto are fuming over the “greedy” pricing and paywalls set for the highly anticipated latest installment of the popular video game series. Rockstar Games, developers of “Grand Theft Auto VI,”…
Is GameStop the Next Berkshire Hathaway?
Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA +1.60%)(BRKB +2.08%) is a giant conglomerate built upon an insurance business. It was created over time by world-famous investor Warren Buffett, who stepped down as CEO at the start of 2026. Comparing any company to…
10 MLB Predictions for the Rest of 2026 Regular Season
The 2026 MLB season is halfway over, and it's already blown up roughly 99.9 percent of our expectations. It's been wild out there, to say the least. We have a few ideas. To be exact, 10 predictions for what the rest of the regular season has in…
CD Projekt rebrands to CD Projekt Red
Polish games firm CD Projekt has opted to change its name to CD Projekt Red. The decision was voted on at the company's general meeting on June 23 – as spotted by local finance outlet Bankier.pl – and was done to 'unify the company's…
PlayStation CEO Comments on Future Hardware
While there are more ways to play video games than ever before, PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino has reaffirmed the company's commitment to dedicated console hardware while stating that future hardware could take different forms. PlayStation has…
Rumor: Xbox Has Hit Pause on Third-Party Game Pass Deals
Xbox may have paused its third-party Game Pass deals amidst its current restructuring efforts, according to industry sources. The troubled gaming gargantuan has been having a hard time over the past couple of years, leading to a great number of…
Nintendo is increasing the price of Switch 2 in South Korea
Nintendo is raising the price of the Switch 2 in South Korea by around 15 percent. From September 1, 2026, the suggested retail price of the console will increase to 758,000 won ($491) from 648,000 won ($420) in the region. In a brief note to…
Today's NYT Strands Hint And Answers For Monday, June 29 (The Mark Of A Good Composer)
Today's NYT Strands hints and answers. Before today's Strands hints, spangram and answers, here are Sunday's: ForbesToday's NYT Strands Hint, Spangram And Answers For Sunday, June 28 (March In June) Hey, folks! Today's NYT Strands hints, spangram…
Elden Ring Is Officially Switching Formats Soon
Elden Ring had a spectacular release with over 30 million copies of the video game being sold since it was released in 2022, but now the world of the game is headed for a very different format. Elden Ring's Souls-like video game proved immensely…
With the Threat of Layoffs Looming, Quantic Dream Staff Say They're Going on Strike to Save Star Wars Eclipse From Cancelation
A new report has shed light on the goings on at French studio Quantic Dream and revealed concern about the future of Star Wars Eclipse. Last month, Quantic Dream canceled its live service game, Spellcasters Chronicles, just three months after its…
Xbox Game Pass deals are reportedly drying up, and that's bad news for indies
Ask most players why they subscribe to Xbox Game Pass, and they'll probably mention day-one Xbox exclusives. But developers have long viewed the service differently. For many indie studios, a Game Pass deal wasn't just extra exposure — it…
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