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dailycaller.com - Hailey Gomez - California Official Launches Video Game To Solve Homelessness
California Official Launches Video Game To Solve Homelessness
The Daily Caller

San Francisco Homelessness Oversight Commission member Sharky Laguana launched an interactive website on homelessness policy trade-offs. Upon opening Laguana's website, the user receives a tutorial on how the interactive tools function, with two…

vigilantcitizen.com - Vigilant Citizen - Did the 2013 Video Game 'Call of Duty: Ghosts' Predict the Venezuelan Raid of 2026?
Did the 2013 Video Game 'Call of Duty: Ghosts' Predict the Venezuelan Raid of 2026?
The Vigilant Citizen

Call of Duty is one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time, with only Mario and Tetris surpassing its popularity. While the first game, released in 2003, took place during World War II, the series later shifted to modern and…

cbr.com - Mark O’Callaghan - 10 Best Video Game Franchises of All Time, Officially Ranked
10 Best Video Game Franchises of All Time, Officially Ranked
CBR

Franchises are a major cornerstone of the gaming industry. Many popular video games have grown into long-running series that gradually evolve and become bigger and more influential over time. While some gaming franchises have faded away, others…

thegamer.com - Jade King - We Are Witnessing The Death Of Virtual Reality Video Games Right Now
We Are Witnessing The Death Of Virtual Reality Video Games Right Now
TheGamer

During my university years, I completed a work placement at a technology publication in London. The first thing they did on my first day was plonk an Oculus Rift in my lap. The headset had yet to be released, and here I was being asked to cover it…

techdirt.com - Timothy Geigner - Game Publisher Bans Working With Devs That Use Any AI, Rather Than Banning Bad Uses Of AI
Game Publisher Bans Working With Devs That Use Any AI, Rather Than Banning Bad Uses Of AI
Techdirt

I'm going to start this post off with two rhetorical questions. Do you believe that the use of AI should be free and unfettered in the video game industry and will certainly and overwhelmingly be a positive good for the industry generally? Do you…

kotaku.com - Ian Walker - Baby Steps Finally Gets Some Love After Clair Obscure Sweeps
Baby Steps Finally Gets Some Love After Clair Obscure Sweeps
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

The video game industry's awards season was dominated this year by adulation for French turn-based roleplaying game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. It's easy to see why so many people loved it, AI usage and controversial status as an…

technologyreview.com - Charlotte Jee - The Download: cut through AI coding hype, and biotech trends to watch
The Download: cut through AI coding hype, and biotech trends to watch
MIT Technology Review

As tech giants pour billions into large language models (LLMs), coding has been touted as the technology's killer app. Executives enamored with the potential are pushing engineers to lean into an AI-powered future. But after speaking to more than…

gamedeveloper.com - Chris Kerr - A wild rebuttal from Bobby Kotick and another deluge of layoffs
A wild rebuttal from Bobby Kotick and another deluge of layoffs
Game Developer

'What a year, huh?' 'Captain, it's only January.' That is very much The Vibe two weeks into 2026. The headlines over the past 16 days have been dominated by layoffs layoffs, and you guessed it, even more layoffs. Meta and Playtika made significant…

observer.com - Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly - Sam Altman's Latest Startup Takes On Elon Musk's Neuralink
Sam Altman's Latest Startup Takes On Elon Musk's Neuralink
Observer

One might think running OpenAI would be enough to keep Sam Altman occupied. But the CEO is also behind a diverse array of other startups, including Tools for Humanity, the company running the biometric data effort Worldcoin, and the nuclear fusion…

ibtimes.co.uk - Tanmay Puri - Forget GTA 6 - Rockstar is Already Reportedly Developing GTA 7 - Here's Why
Forget GTA 6 - Rockstar is Already Reportedly Developing GTA 7 - Here's Why
International Business Times UK

If you are still waiting for GTA 6 to release, Rockstar seems to already be a step ahead of you. Rockstar Games has built a reputation over nearly 30 years as one of the most influential developers in the video game industry. Its Grand Theft Auto…

forbes.com - Alexandra York - Creator Startup Fanvue Raises $22 Million To Fuel The Future Of AI Influencers
Creator Startup Fanvue Raises $22 Million To Fuel The Future Of AI Influencers
Forbes

Joel Morris, Will Monange and Harry Fitzgerald (left to right). Joel Morris was 13 years old when he uploaded his first YouTube video. Two million subscribers flocked to his channel of gaming streams and viral challenges until two years ago, when…

totalprosports.com - Alex Hoegler - Concerning New Footage Emerges From 49ers Practice Before Playoff Game vs. Seahawks [VIDEO]
Concerning New Footage Emerges From 49ers Practice Before Playoff Game vs. Seahawks [VIDEO]
TotalProSports

A concerning new video has emerged from the San Francisco 49ers ' practice ahead of Saturday's Divisional Round clash with the Seattle Seahawks. Last week, a wild conspiracy theory surfaced claiming that an electrical substation near the San…

people.com - Christopher Rudolph - See Every Actress Who Has Played Lara Croft, From Angelina Jolie to Sophie Turner
See Every Actress Who Has Played Lara Croft, From Angelina Jolie to Sophie Turner
PEOPLE

Lara Croft was first introduced in the 1996 video game Tomb Raider Angelina Jolie played the adventurous archaeologist in the 2001 movie adaptation and the 2003 sequel In November 2024, it was announced that Sophie Turner would be starring in a new…

nytimes.com - Lee Neikirk - These 4K LCD TVs Are Great for Movies and Gaming
These 4K LCD TVs Are Great for Movies and Gaming
The New York Times

I cover TVs and other AV equipment for Wirecutter. I have reviewed TVs since 2012, and I have ISF Level III training and calibration certification. There are more TV stands in my house than there are people. For the latest version of this guide, I…

glassalmanac.com - Daniel Martinez - Hollywood eager for Arc Raiders film: Plans hint at blockbuster adaptation
Hollywood eager for Arc Raiders film: Plans hint at blockbuster adaptation
Glass Almanac

In today's rapidly evolving entertainment landscape, video games are increasingly becoming fodder for cinematic and television adaptations. Among the latest titles catching the eye of Hollywood is Embark's popular shooter, Arc Raiders. This game…

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