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The Video Game Industry's Crisis Is a Crisis of Capitalism
Montreal has been touted as a major creative hub for the video game industry for over twenty years, leading the province of Quebec's efforts to develop its digital creative sector. The industry reportedly generates CAD$1.4 billion in annual…
Video game ownership bill introduced in Congress
The Power To The Players Act would guarantee buying a game means you own it, not license it. The Power To The Players Act would guarantee buying a game means you own it, not license it. Photo by Samuel Corum / Getty Images Terrence O'Brien is the…
Forza Horizon Is No Longer the King of Video Game Road Trips
The Forza Horizon games are great racing games. But something else they excel at is virtual video game tourism. They're based on real-world destinations, where you can jump in your favorite ride and take a tour, seeing the sights: the Mediterranean…
The 10 Funniest Video Games of All Time, Ranked
Media is supposed to make people feel things, and one medium that has done this better than most is video games, which have provided nostalgic masterpieces like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and modern classics such as Red Dead Redemption 2.
Should You Buy These 4 Video Game Stocks Before GTA 6 Arrives?
Video games keep players hooked for hours, and that engagement is turning into steady growth for the industry. Global games revenue reached about $202 billion in 2025, up 9%, and market researcher Newzoo forecasts the industry to grow to $214…
Video game film adaptations used to be huge flops. Now studios can't get enough
In the early 1990s, when the home video game market was still in its infancy, Hollywood attempted to leverage the appeal of this emerging entertainment for feature length films. The resulting movies – including Super Mario Bros. (1993)…
Video games could get children interested in Shakespeare, experts say
The days of poring over Shakespeare's texts and struggling through lines of Elizabethan verse could soon be over. That's because researchers believe video games could be the key to getting children interested in the Bard, by transforming classic…
New York Rep Introduces Bill That Could Keep Games Playable for Longer
European gamers haven't had the best luck when it comes to lobbying governments to secure their ownership of their games long-term, with proposals being struck down by politicians—but Americans might well have a shot. Earlier this week, Rep.
Drunken Goddess Reflux Devs Cancel Steam Next Fest Demo Over AI Clone Concerns
Drunken Goddess Reflux is an upcoming indie game where players must survive a night of drinking with a beautiful anime demon, Russian Roulette-style. It's certainly a unique concept, and the game has already amassed over 25,000 wishlists on Steam.
Sonic The Hedgehog's Movie Future Is Great News For One Underrated Hero
Sonic the Hedgehog 's movie future is great news for one underrated hero, who has a much stronger chance of showing up on the big screen soon. Sonic the Hedgehog movies have become a staple of the video game franchise in the 2020s thanks to both…
Solo Leveling's Latest Release Officially Unveils New Monarch
Solo Leveling has taken the world by storm ever since its anime adaptation was first released. With two strong seasons under its belt, Solo Leveling is only growing in popularity globally. One of the most captivating elements of the Solo Leveling…
Pokémon: Why is it booming again
You might remember swapping Pokémon cards in the playground or racing home to watch the television series, but the phenomenon has grown into something much bigger. The Japanese franchise is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, with longtime…
PS6 Memory Components Alone Could Cost More Than $700
The next generation of home consoles is in constant fluctuation. Studio monopolies are caving in. Players are not on board with the all-digital future. One thing that is certain is that when Sony and Microsoft do pull the trigger, it will be…
Box Office: 'You Can See Everything' Stuns With $15 Million Debut, 'Street Fighter' Leads With $31 Million
“ You Can See Everything ” accomplished a true box office feat, becoming the rare must-see documentary on the big screen. Director Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's much-hyped look at Elizabeth Holmes has generated a massive $15…
Google Reveals 2026's Biggest Halloween Costume Trends, With Bizarre Character Taking No. 1
Hazel Hook is a character in Disney's Descendants franchise, which follows the teenage children of famous Disney heroes and villains. The series reimagines familiar fairy-tale worlds through the lives of their next generation, giving audiences new…
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