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How playing video games made me a better VC
Just like any new form of entertainment initially popular among kids and teenagers, video games got their share of suspicion, disdain, and even fearmongering. Today, they are a fully legitimate part of pop culture, but the narrative of video games…
Cyber Monday Video Game Prices Reveal Weight Of Trump Tariffs
Bargain-hunting gamers will likely be disappointed by meager Cyber Monday discounts, revealing how President Donald Trump's tariffs are influencing what gets wrapped up and placed beneath Christmas trees. Retailers often charge top dollar for the…
'Helldivers' Movie Taps a Fast & Furious Filmmaker to Direct the Video Game Adaptation
Justin Lin is about to bring some enforced democracy to the galaxy. The Fast & Furious filmmaker has officially boarded Helldivers, Sony's feature adaptation of the breakout sci-fi co-op franchise, which is defined by chaotic violence, biting…
The 10 Greatest Video Game Masterpieces Of The Last 15 Years
The start of the 2010s marked the beginning of a great era for video games. The dawn of HD graphics and the arrival of powerful consoles capable of generating gigantic and ambitious worlds allowed developers to create some of the most unforgettable…
As 'Hitman' Turns 25, IO Interactive CEO Talks Eminem-Slim Shady Collab, '007 First Light' Inspiration and Future of the Video Game Franchise: 'Of Course There's Going to Be' a 'Hitman 4'
IO Interactive has had some big things to celebrate this fall, from The Game Award nomination for its much-anticipated James Bond game “007 First Light” to the 25th anniversary of its “ Hitman ” franchise last month to…
I've found some fantastic Cyber Monday video game deals so you don't have to
Alongst all the Cyber Monday gaming deals, it can be easy to overlook the chunky savings to be had with video game deals themselves. Away from the consoles, controllers, headsets and other hardware, the price of the software itself is being hacked…
Are video games impacted by Australia's world-first social media ban?
Australia's world-first social media ban will be implemented in a matter of days. From December 10, children under 16 years of age will be barred from accessing or holding accounts on several social media platforms. Popular platforms like…
These 15 tips transformed how I use Blender for video game art
Blender is the one of the best 3D modelling programs, and it's completely free. That's really opened access to the creation of video game concept art to a lot more people, but some are still put off because they find the software daunting. In this…
Video Game Release Dates 2026
It's fair to say that 2025 was an incredible year for gamers. No matter the genre you prefer, there was something for everyone and a whole host of surprises. As we move into 2026, we already have the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6 on the docket…
VHS and old-school video game store Rewind Vintage to open in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. -- A Richmond-area pop-up retailer devoted to entertainment from yesteryear is planning to open a brick-and-mortar store by the time the new year begins. Rewind Vintage, which sells movies in physical formats like VHS as well as…
Best Video Game Stocks To Watch Now - November 30th
Turtle Beach, Alliance Entertainment, Motorsport Games, and Allied Gaming & Entertainment are the five Video Game stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Video game stocks are shares of publicly traded companies whose…
Advocates decry ICE's use of video game memes to recruit new personnel
With its 2001 release, Microsoft's runaway hit Halo: Combat Evolved disrupted the gaming industry. Now, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement appears to be using Halo to disrupt the lives of immigrants. In late October, ICE shared recruiting ads…
WATCH: Catie Turner Plays Retro Disney Videos Games, Talks New Music - popdust
In less than a decade, Catie Turner has experienced just about everything the music can throw at you. She first gained attention as a teenager on American Idol. Her performances, enthusiasm, and colorful outfits made her a fan favorite. This…
CEO of Fortnite Maker Furious That Steam Is Labeling Games With AI-Generated Assets
Steam, the video game storefront used by over a hundred million gamers every month, requires that developers disclose if their products use AI-generated content. Someone at Valve, however, apparently forgot to ask Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney if he'd…
CD Projekt Still Plans to Launch All 3 Games in the New Ciri-fronted The Witcher Trilogy Within a 6-Year Period
CD Projekt is sticking to its ambitious plan to release all three video games in the new Ciri-fronted The Witcher trilogy within a six-year period. Speaking during a recent financial call, joint CEO Michał Nowakowski said that future The…
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