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ign.com - Ryan McCaffrey - Higher Hardware Prices Are an Existential Threat to Video Games as We Know Them
Higher Hardware Prices Are an Existential Threat to Video Games as We Know Them
IGN

It's not supposed to be like this. Until the current ninth console generation, video game hardware had a cyclical, predictable pattern. A new console came out at a semi-reasonable price, the early adopters jumped on it during the first year of…

variety.com - elskes - France, South Korea to Co-Chair International Summit on Cinema, Series and Video Games
France, South Korea to Co-Chair International Summit on Cinema, Series and Video Games
Variety

While in South Korea on an official visit French President Emmanuel Macron, announced, alongside South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, that both countries will co-chair a landmark international summit dedicated to cinema, series and video games.

theguardian.com - Keith Stuart - 'I am trapped in a sweet-smelling cycle of video game-branded toiletries': Lush's Mario Galaxy range, reviewed
'I am trapped in a sweet-smelling cycle of video game-branded toiletries': Lush's Mario Galaxy range, reviewed
The Guardian

When The Super Mario Bros Movie came out in 2023, it came with a rather unlikely tie-in: a range of skincare and bathing products from cosmetics chain Lush. The store, known for its devotion to natural ingredients and support for social justice…

polygon.com - Giovanni Colantonio - The best new video games of 2026 so far
The best new video games of 2026 so far
Polygon.com

Months before 2026 even began, there was a palpable feeling in the air that it was going to be a significant year for games. Grand Theft Auto 6, Resident Evil Requiem, and Marvel's Wolverine alone seemed like a generation-defining trio in the…

indiewire.com - Wilson Chapman - Video Game Movies Were Way More Fun When They Were as Weird as 1993's 'Super Mario Bros.'
Video Game Movies Were Way More Fun When They Were as Weird as 1993's 'Super Mario Bros.'
IndieWire

On Friday nights, honors fringe cinema in the streaming age with midnight movies from any moment in film history. First, the BAIT: a weird genre pick, and why we're exploring its specific niche right now. Then, the BITE: a spoiler-filled answer to…

gamerant.com - Mark Sammut - The Switch 2 Video Game Calendar For 2026
The Switch 2 Video Game Calendar For 2026
GameRant

The Nintendo Switch 2 had a decent 2025, at least for a new console that is still building momentum. We got some great first-party titles and a couple of solid ports; however, if everything goes right, last year should be merely a precursor to a…

cbr.com - Mandi Odoerfer - 10 Best Retro Video Game Consoles of All Time, Ranked
10 Best Retro Video Game Consoles of All Time, Ranked
CBR

Video game consoles have come a long way since the '70s and '80s, but the best retro game consoles have stood the test of time. Consoles like the Sega Genesis and the Super Nintendo are still favorites of gamers, and these classic systems have left…

windowscentral.com - Adam Hales - 'Microsoft Bob for video games': This indie game recreates physical collections using your entire Steam library for pure nostalgia
'Microsoft Bob for video games': This indie game recreates physical collections using your entire Steam library for pure nostalgia
Windows Central

If you're like me, you'll remember the days of physically owning your games. Getting home from school and heading straight to your collection of whatever you or your parents could afford, and whether it was slotting in a cartridge or loading up a…

gamerant.com - Sarah Fields - The Gaming Historian is Done Making YouTube Videos
The Gaming Historian is Done Making YouTube Videos
GameRant

The Gaming Historian, aka Norman Caruso, has revealed that he will no longer be producing videos on his YouTube channel. The YouTube content creator has been active on the platform since 2009, wrapping up a 15-year history with one final video on…

nbcdfw.com - The Associated Press - A viral video from a Stars game is under investigation for an apparent Nazi salute
A viral video from a Stars game is under investigation for an apparent Nazi salute
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

The home arena of the Dallas Stars has launched an investigation into a video that apparently shows four fans celebrating a goal with a Nazi salute. A spokesperson for the American Airlines Center in Dallas said that the arena has “zero…

variety.com - Arushi Jacob - How the FilmQuest Festival Predicted the Oscars' Short Film Wins and Two-Way Split
How the FilmQuest Festival Predicted the Oscars' Short Film Wins and Two-Way Split
Variety

During the 98th Oscars on March 15, the Academy announced a rare two-way split with both “ Two People Exchanging Saliva ” and “ The Singers ” taking home the prize for the best live action short film. Only the seventh…

polygon.com - Giovanni Colantonio - Raccoin is the latest game that fails to understand what makes Balatro special
Raccoin is the latest game that fails to understand what makes Balatro special
Polygon.com

Hey, remember Balatro ? Man, what a game. Even two years after its release, I'm still thinking about what a lightning-in-a-bottle idea developer LocalThunk captured there. Taking the design language of a roguelike and applying it to a deceptively…

bbc.co.uk - Laura Cress - PowerWash Simulator: How a UK cleaning game became a huge hit
PowerWash Simulator: How a UK cleaning game became a huge hit
BBC

PowerWash Simulator sees players don their cleaning gear and hose down a variety of filthy in-game locations until they're sparkling and spotless. While it may seem like an unusual premise, the original game from 2021 has sold more than 17 million…

bbc.co.uk - Laura Cress - PowerWash Simulator: How a UK cleaning game became a huge hit
PowerWash Simulator: How a UK cleaning game became a huge hit
BBC

Laura Cress Technology reporter PowerWash Simulator sees players don their cleaning gear and hose down a variety of filthy in-game locations until they're sparkling and spotless. While it may seem like an unusual premise, the original game from…

espn.com - Women's Final Four 2026: Semifinal predictions, analysis
Women's Final Four 2026: Semifinal predictions, analysis
ESPN

PHOENIX -- The women's Final Four features the same collection of elite teams that played in the national semifinals a year ago. Perhaps more notable is that the No. 1 seeds facing each other in Friday's games are familiar foes. The secrets will be…

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