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bloomberg.com - Jason Schreier - Xbox Pulls Out of 'Project Fantasy' Video Game From IO Interactive
Xbox Pulls Out of 'Project Fantasy' Video Game From IO Interactive
Bloomberg

Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox has pulled out of a deal to fund and publish a game with IO Interactive, the maker of Hitman and the recent hit 007 First Light, as it re-evaluates investment decisions. IO Interactive will continue to develop the game, which…

lifehacker.com - Jeff Somers - The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching 'Interview With the Vampire
The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching 'Interview With the Vampire
Lifehacker

Doing something new with a well-established IP—especially when said IP is a bestselling novel that has already received an iconic film adaptation—is a tricky business. Still, the team behind AMC+'s excellent adaptation of Anne Rice's…

slashfilm.com - Rafael Motamayor - This Sci-Fi Western TV Series Was Released As A Tie-In For An Ambitious Video Game
This Sci-Fi Western TV Series Was Released As A Tie-In For An Ambitious Video Game
SlashFilm

Franchises are everything in Hollywood, even if audiences aren't necessarily showing up for them the way they used to. The idea of interconnected universes that can attract viewers based on brand recognition alone is an enticing idea, of course.

variety.com - Arushi Jacob - Xbox Pulls Out of 'Project Fantasy' Video Game From IO Interactive; Hideo Kojima's 'OD' Still in the Works
Xbox Pulls Out of 'Project Fantasy' Video Game From IO Interactive; Hideo Kojima's 'OD' Still in the Works
Variety

Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox division has backed out of a deal with IO Interactive to fund and publish a new game, as the company re-evaluates investment decisions. IO Interactive, the maker of “Hitman” and popular new release “007…

collider.com - Robert Lee III - 10 Sci-Fi Video Games Better Than Most Movie Blockbusters You've Seen
10 Sci-Fi Video Games Better Than Most Movie Blockbusters You've Seen
Collider

No matter the medium, there is something inherently charming and fascinating about science fiction that makes it a highlight of just about every art form. While many people immediately think of great sci-fi blockbusters as some of the best that the…

comingsoon.net - Anthony Nash - Blade Video Game Gets Terrible Update as Marvel Fans Fear Cancellation
Blade Video Game Gets Terrible Update as Marvel Fans Fear Cancellation
ComingSoon.net

The Blade video game has received an upsetting update, as a new report suggests Microsoft is ready to announce a wave of layoffs that could affect the title. According to a new report from Tom Warren at Verge, Microsoft is planning to announce a…

collider.com - Dawson Nyffenegger - 10 Fantasy Video Games Better Than Most Movie Blockbusters You've Seen
10 Fantasy Video Games Better Than Most Movie Blockbusters You've Seen
Collider

One of the best parts of the video game medium is its interactivity. They allow a new level of immersion that other forms of media just can't. In turn, video games are often substantially longer than other media, to really ensure that people get…

si.com - Arden Cravalho - Every Top-Ranked Oregon Duck in Upcoming EA Sports College Football Video Game
Every Top-Ranked Oregon Duck in Upcoming EA Sports College Football Video Game
Sports Illustrated

In the last three summers since the return of the nostalgic college football video game, EA Sports has brought everyone's attention back behind the controller. The highly anticipated EA Sports College Football 27 video game will officially launch…

tomshardware.com - Jowi Morales - Philippine town closes all 'Pisonet' computer rental shops in wake of school shooting - incident blamed on violent video games, shops closed 'for the safety of the youth'
Philippine town closes all 'Pisonet' computer rental shops in wake of school shooting - incident blamed on violent video games, shops closed 'for the safety of the youth'
Tom's Hardware

Dagupan City, located in northern Philippines and about 100 miles north of Metro Manila, just banned all “Pisonet” computer rental shops in the town. According to the Mayor's Facebook Post, the city passed an ordinance banning these…

comingsoon.net - Anthony Nash - Thief Statue Shows Garrett Ready for Action Ahead of Video Game Spin-off | Exclusive
Thief Statue Shows Garrett Ready for Action Ahead of Video Game Spin-off | Exclusive
ComingSoon.net

ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive look at Bit Bot's Thief statue for its campaign for an officially licensed graphic novel set in the world of the iconic video game series. Bit Bot is looking to expand the universe of the Thief franchise with…

cbr.com - Scott Baird - 8 Video Games That Feel Like Classic Game Of Thrones
8 Video Games That Feel Like Classic Game Of Thrones
CBR

The early seasons of Game of Thrones were masterpieces of premium TV, with incredible storytelling and performances, all framed within a fantasy world that was all too believable in its depiction of human ambition destroying civilization. A handful…

cbr.com - Jordan Iacobucci - The Rock's 107-Minute Monster Movie Based on a Video Game Is Officially a Streaming Hit
The Rock's 107-Minute Monster Movie Based on a Video Game Is Officially a Streaming Hit
CBR

One of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson 's most underrated action films is dominating the streaming charts ahead of his latest blockbuster. Eight years after its release, Rampage is making a surprise comeback. The 2018 creature feature is steadily rising…

bbc.co.uk - Tom Richardson - GTA 6: Rockstar workers demand union recognition
GTA 6: Rockstar workers demand union recognition
BBC

Tom Richardson, BBC Newsbeat and Jack Gray A union has called on Grand Theft Auto 6 maker Rockstar Games to address issues around working conditions for developers. The blockbuster video game, due to be released in November, is expected to be one…

criticalhit.net - James Porter - Why High-Quality Concept Art Shapes Better Video Games
Why High-Quality Concept Art Shapes Better Video Games
Critical Hit

Every memorable video game begins long before a single line of code is written. The earliest stages of development focus on imagination, visual storytelling, and world-building. This is where concept artists help transform rough ideas into detailed…

kotaku.com - Lewis Parker - ESA Lobbyist Calls Private Minecraft Servers Illegal During Hearing
ESA Lobbyist Calls Private Minecraft Servers Illegal During Hearing
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

A rather bizarre statement made by the Entertainment Software Association's VP of State Government Affairs, Jennifer Gibbons, during a California State Senate hearing for Stop Killing Games' Protect Our Games Act is making the rounds online today…

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