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Lego Batman and Robin return in Legacy of the Dark Knight video game
The popular bat-hero is back, and yes, the cape, too. The design is slightly more angular, but the game is just as much fun as ever thanks to the friendly Lego characters we know and love. The story of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight draws…
Steam hosts Plantation Simulator video game that encourages players to whip Black characters
Claim: The digital games platform Steam released a game called Plantation Simulator that encourages players to engage in 'whipping black people to keep your farm productive.' A rumor that a new video game on the popular digital games platform Steam…
On This Day in Gaming: Relive the Moments That Made Video Game History
Every date has a story in video game history. On This Day in Gaming lets you look back at the releases, milestones, and industry events that helped shape the games we love. Swipe or scroll through the cards below to find out what happened on each…
6 Video Game Aliens That Are Even Cuter Than Grogu
The first Star Wars movie released in over seven years, The Mandalorian and Grogu is finally in theaters, bringing the beloved Mando from the Disney+ series The Mandalorian to the big screen. Alongside Mando is his companion, Grogu, the…
The 10 Greatest Sci-Fi Video Game Masterpieces of All Time, Ranked
There is an inherent appeal to the sci-fi genre that has made it a go-to example for creative explorations in all wide variety of different mediums, from bombastic sci-fi movies to deep, introspective sci-fi novels. However, nothing quite…
The Next Big Cozy Video Game Franchise Might Already Exist on Netflix
'Cozy' games have gone from a niche genre to one of the most reliable forces in gaming in the past few years. Titles like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley were very well received and even helped define a shift in what gamers were looking for. As…
Why Valve's Loot Box Lawsuit Could Change More Than Just Video Games
Valve's recent legal battle with the New York Attorney General (NYAG) has sparked significant debate over the regulation of loot boxes in video games. The NYAG's lawsuit alleges that Valve's loot box mechanics, featured in games like Counter-Strike…
Popular Video Game Reboot With $275M Lands on HBO Max in Just 3 Days
In 2018, Alicia Vikander stepped into the role of Lara Croft in Warner Bros.' Tomb Raider. In just three days, HBO Max subscribers will be able to stream the action-adventure film on the WB-owned service. Tomb Raider will be added to HBO Max's film…
Anthony Joshua makes prediction for Oleksandr Usyk's fight with Rico Verhoeven
Anthony Joshua has suggested that Rico Verhoeven has a “single-figure percentage chance” of beating Oleksandr Usyk, echoing the thoughts of Eddie Hearn. At the pyramids of Giza on Saturday, unified heavyweight champion Usyk will…
At $0.02 per GB, This 22TB Seagate's HDD Is a Steal on Amazon While Hard Drive Prices Keep Climbing in the Market
If you're a photographer, video editor, or really anyone that is regularly working with huge files, you're probably always on the lookout for good storage solutions. While generally you can get faster load times and better performance out of solid…
The Club's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday
The Club's top 10 things to watch Friday, May 22 — Today's newsletter was written by Jeff Marks, the Club's director of portfolio analysis. 1. Stocks are poised to extend yesterday's gains. Oil is slightly higher on Iran war peace deal…
Microsoft hires analyst for Xbox revival | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Microsoft Corp. hired a longtime video-game industry analyst to help turn around its Xbox division. On Wednesday, Xbox announced it appointed Matthew Ball to the position of chief strategy officer. Ball, the chief executive officer of research…
Asuka Breaks Silence With an Important Update on Her WWE Future
Asuka has issued a statement regarding her WWE future. The last few months in WWE have been very interesting for The Empress of Tomorrow. On the road to WrestleMania 42, Asuka was locked into a rivalry with IYO SKY, with her Kabuki Warriors tag…
US Stock Futures Rise, Set For 8th Consecutive Week Of Gains
US equity futures are higher into the long weekend, with the S&P 500 gaining for an 8th consecutive week higher, its longest streak of weekly wins since 2023 with sustained momentum in popular thematics, thanks to a liquidity boost, supportive…
GameStop Board Asks Shareholders to Increase Share Count
GameStop Corp. is asking shareholders to approve a massive increase in its authorized share count as the video-game retailer pursues an acquisition of eBay Inc. In a securities filing on Friday, GameStop said it's seeking approval to increase its…
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