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East Yorkshire school pupils get a lesson in literacy using video games
Young people from Hull and the East Riding will have the chance to develop vital literacy and creative writing skills through the world of video games this month, as a new educational initiative, From Player to Page, comes to the University of…
Review: 'The Outer Worlds 2' is a video game about unchecked corporate power
In The Outer Worlds 2, everything goes back to antitrust. Like the first game in the series, this first-person shooter is set in the far future in an alternate timeline in which William McKinley was not assassinated. As a result, Theodore Roosevelt…
Video games are losing the 'attention war' to TikTok and porn
One expert claims that video games are losing the “attention war” to TikTok videos, porn and online betting. READ MORE: Confessions of a GAME employee: “My Mario costume had a funky smell” In the 164-page report The…
Call of Duty and PlayStation 5 Lead U.S. Video Game Sales in a Quiet January
It was an understandably quiet January in the U.S. games market, with very few new releases and a bit of a comedown from a busy holiday season leaving Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 again the best-selling game of the month, and the PlayStation 5 on top…
Simple Tips and Tricks for RPG Video Games
Role-playing games (RPGs) offer an immersive experience that draws players into vast worlds filled with characters, quests, and adventures. In these games, you become a hero and make choices that affect your journey. Whether you explore the…
Netflix's Gritty 96% RT Video Game Adaptation Officially Sets Season 2 Release Date
Netflix is telegraphing that one of its highest-buzz fantasy action thrillers isn't just coming back for a Season 2 — it's returning with purpose. A new post from Netflix Geeked sells the update by leaning into the idea that it would be a…
10 Video Game Characters Stuck in the Wrong Franchise
Some video game characters feel like they stepped out of a different game. Even though these characters are popular and their games are successful, it's hard not to picture them in a completely different franchise. Characters like Nero from Devil…
You've Caught the Gaming Industry at a Very Chinese Moment in Its Life
On some corners of the internet, young people have recently taken to only-half-jokingly pining for a more Chinese way of living, and not just in celebration of the lunar new year. They express this Sino-affinity by “ Chinamaxxing,”…
Sony Is Shutting Down Bluepoint Games In Its 20th Year
Sony has confirmed they are closing Bluepoint Games. The company shared this official statement to Kotaku: Following a recent business review, the decision was made to close Bluepoint Games in March. Bluepoint Games is an incredibly talented team…
Oscar Contender Jonny Greenwood Nominated for 2026 ASCAP Composers' Choice Awards: Full List
Jonny Greenwood, who is Oscar-nominated for best original score for One Battle After Another, is also vying for film score of the year at the 2026 ASCAP Composers' Choice Awards. The winners are chosen by the ASCAP composer community. In TV…
PRESS RELEASE: NACON announces the temporary suspension of trading in its shares on Euronext Paris
Lesquin, 20 February 2026, 7.30 NACON announces the temporary suspension of trading in its shares Lesquin, 20 February 2026, Nacon (the “Company”) announces that it has requested Euronext Paris to temporarily suspend trading in its…
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Matthew McConaughey predicts AI actors will soon 'infiltrate' Oscar nominations
Matthew McConaughey is issuing a warning about AI encroaching on actors' livelihoods. In a conversation with Timothée Chalamet during a town hall hosted by Variety and CNN, the actor cautioned that 'there's too much money to be made' in the…
Nier Automata future developments teased as it passes 10m worldwide sales
The message 'Nier Automata will continue' was the stinger concluding today's celebratory showcase for the game, which covered the game's many cameo appearances, spin-offs, and its passing of 10m worldwide sales. This video, posted to the Square…
Music Industry Moves: Ryan Tedder's Runner Music Names Julia Betley Head of Sync
Ryan Tedder ‘s Runner Music has named Julia Betley as the company's new head of sync. She will join the team at their headquarters in the company's West Hollywood studio compound this month. “From our first conversation, it was clear…
Kratos actor skips God of War remakes: teases future series news by late summer
The realm of video games is buzzing with anticipation as Christopher Judge, renowned for his deep, commanding portrayal of Kratos in “God of War,” hints at upcoming developments in the acclaimed series. During a recent autograph…
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