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James Bond's Newest Omega Watch Was Designed for a Video Game
Watchmakers are increasingly finding inspiration from an unlikely source: video games. The latest to take a watch directly from your favorite avatar to IRL wrist is Omega. With the launch of the new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First…
Microsoft hired an analyst with an influential video game blog to fix Xbox
Xbox has hired your favorite video game developer's favorite industry analyst, Matthew Ball, as its new Chief Strategy Officer. As reported by The Game Business and confirmed via his LinkedIn, Ball is joining Xbox with the stated goal of…
The 10 Greatest Open-World Video Game Masterpieces, Ranked
No other medium offers the same amount of freedom as video games, which puts the audience into the shoes of the protagonists, making the journey and action feel even more immersive. With titles such as God of War delivering renowned narrative arcs…
Your $70 Video Game Habit Is Actually A Worse Financial Bet Than Playing Regulated Digital Sweepstakes
We all love video games. The immersive worlds, the competitive multiplayer, the storytelling; gaming has become one of the most dominant entertainment categories on the planet, and for good reason. Hundreds of millions of people play regularly. But…
Karl Urban's Bonkers Action Hit Officially Demolishes One of the Worst Video Game Movies Ever
Nearly two weeks into its theatrical run, Mortal Kombat II has seemingly passed what could be its final global box office milestone. The movie will face direct competition from The Mandalorian and Grogu this week, and regardless of how indifferent…
9 Video Game Characters Who Best Represent 'Strongest Hero'
Who's the strongest hero in video games? It's a topic that continues to spark debate, with fans around the world vehemently arguing the case for their picks. Ultimately, there isn't really a right answer, because strength comes in so many different…
Stop Killing Games petition on game server switch offs will get a reply 'before the summer', European Commission promise during latest debate
Following a public hearing at the European Parliament in Brussels last month, European politicians have debated the Stop Killing Games campaign's petition to put more consumer protections around online game server shutdowns into law again today…
10 Best TV Shows Based On Video Games, Ranked
We don't need to remind you that movies based on video games have been an incredibly mixed bag, requiring a lot of digging to find anything even halfway decent. While 'Mortal Kombat' was an early outlier, video game movies were generally cult…
Xbox hires game industry analyst Matthew Ball to lead strategy
The second major Xbox leadership changes this month. The second major Xbox leadership changes this month. Tom Warren is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years.
Xsolla and the Dubai Films and Games Commission Create a Strategic Partnership to Connect Dubai-Based Developers to Global Markets
Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, and the Dubai Games Commissioner, in coordination with the Dubai Films and Games Commission, announced a multi-year strategic partnership to accelerate the development of the video game industry…
Embracer chairman: Cost control 'does not get enough respect
Embracer Group founder, chairman, and former CEO Lars Wingefors is mounting an eyebrow-raising defense of the embattled video game conglomerate as it prepares to spin off another round of studios. In an open letter to investors discussing the news…
Delta CEO Details Why He Thinks Amazon Leo Beats Starlink
Elon Musk's Starlink might be the leading satellite internet service in the world, but Delta CEO Ed Bastian thinks Amazon Leo has it beat. “Amazon brings a lot more than just satellite technology,” Bastian told Bloomberg this week.
Hellraiser: Revival Trailer Previews Clive Barker's Latest Nightmare
Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games have revealed the Hellraiser: Revival trailer. The trailer highlights a brand new horror game based on the iconic horror franchise. The upcoming video game takes the world of Hellraiser and puts players into…
HKIC at the helm of Hong Kong's construction transformation through AI+ adoption
HKIC continually updates its curriculum to fuse cutting edge AI with practical training—turning classrooms into laboratories where sensors, simulators and algorithms meet live construction sites. New offerings include multiple robotics…
Google DeepMind's CEO says a major AI turning point is closer than ever
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis laid out why he thinks the singularity, a major turning point in AI, is near. The singularity is near because of the rise of powerful AI agents that build things for people, Hassabis said in an interview with…
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