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mirror.co.uk - Peter Harris - Netflix quietly adds 'chaotic' film based on 'best video game series ever
Netflix quietly adds 'chaotic' film based on 'best video game series ever
The Mirror

In a weekend update, Netflix has quietly added a 'chaotic' action adventure movie based on what some fans say is 'one of the best video games series of all time'. Despite the title being one of the most divisive when it hit cinemas back in 2024…

gamerant.com - Katelyn Mitchell Jewett - The Long And Storied History Of Shrek Video Games Explained
The Long And Storied History Of Shrek Video Games Explained
GameRant

In 2001, DreamWorks animation released Shrek, a film that quickly caught on with audiences due to its memorable cast of characters, irreverent sense of humor, and unique take on the fairy tale genre. Since then, there have been three more main…

straitstimes.com - Video game Minecraft to come to life with UK theme park in 2027
Video game Minecraft to come to life with UK theme park in 2027
The Straits Times

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Mar 22, 2026, 06:15 PM LONDON - Britain is to welcome the world's first Minecraft roller-coaster and attractions with the opening of Minecraft World in 2027, the studio behind the…

techradar.com - Demi Williams - Ubisoft took trips to Japan with expert guides for Assassin's Creed Shadows and spent 'a lot of time' researching on top of that - 'We're making video games, but for Assassin's Creed we try to be credible'
Ubisoft took trips to Japan with expert guides for Assassin's Creed Shadows and spent 'a lot of time' researching on top of that - 'We're making video games, but for Assassin's Creed we try to be credible'
TechRadar

Assassin's Creed Shadows art director Thierry Dansereau says the team took guided trips around Japan as research for the game He says the team visited most of the locations in the game They also continued to conduct research 'throughout the whole…

thegamer.com - Sam Rawson - 18 Longest Cutscenes In Video Games
18 Longest Cutscenes In Video Games
TheGamer

Storytelling has become a vital part of video games. While simple platformers still exist, you're far more likely to come across an immersive world full of vivid characters and a plot that will enthrall you. Cutscenes are important when it comes to…

marketbeat.com - Best Video Game Stocks To Research - March 22nd
Best Video Game Stocks To Research - March 22nd
MarketBeat

Turtle Beach, Motorsport Games, and Allied Gaming & Entertainment are the three Video Game stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Video game stocks are shares of publicly traded companies whose primary business is…

cbr.com - Sterling Ulrich - Jack Black's $961M Video Game Movie Hit Is the Perfect Appetizer Before Super Mario Galaxy
Jack Black's $961M Video Game Movie Hit Is the Perfect Appetizer Before Super Mario Galaxy
CBR

The release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a sequel to 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, is quickly approaching. As well as introducing stars like Brie Larson and Donald Glover, the film will bring back most of the previous installment's cast…

screenrant.com - Dhruv Sharma - Prime Video's 2-Season Game Adaptation Keeps Levelling Up With Each Episode
Prime Video's 2-Season Game Adaptation Keeps Levelling Up With Each Episode
Screen Rant

Video game adaptations are often met with skepticism, but Prime Video 's 2-season series is one rare adaptation that manages to level itself up with almost every new episode. For a very long time, live-action adaptations of games were often…

kotaku.com - Zack Kotzer - Visual Novel Database Founder Passes Away
Visual Novel Database Founder Passes Away
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

In 2007, Yoran Heling, better known as Yorhel, started The Visual Novel Database after finding insufficient information about Ever 17: The Out of Infinity online. It has since grown into one of the most comprehensive, longest-running resources in…

wral.com - Brian Murphy, WRAL News - 'Bet on the most wild things': After sports gambling, prediction markets open door for all wagers
'Bet on the most wild things': After sports gambling, prediction markets open door for all wagers
WRAL News

The NCAA Tournament pool — a rite of March across the country — seems rather quaint now: You're sweating out a bracket-busting upset bid only to see Debbie from accounting lead the way because her obscure alma mater is on a run and…

bgr.com - Jonathan Sayers - Robin Williams' Daughter's Name Was Inspired By This Nintendo Classic
Robin Williams' Daughter's Name Was Inspired By This Nintendo Classic
BGR

Robin Williams first played the classic Nintendo game, 'The Legend of Zelda,' in 1987 — the same year he starred in the comedy-drama film 'Good Morning, Vietnam.' The game clearly had a profound effect on Williams because when his daughter…

bgr.com - Chifundo Kasiya - Before PlayStation And Xbox, '80s Kids Played On These Consoles
Before PlayStation And Xbox, '80s Kids Played On These Consoles
BGR

There's plenty of dead tech from the 1980s that can stir up emotions, and old video game consoles are one of them. It was a simple time, when the graphics were pixelated, the controllers were wired, the TVs were bulky, and many consoles didn't do…

glassalmanac.com - Daniel Martinez - Highguard technical artist back on social media: Apologizes for misdirected anger over game launch
Highguard technical artist back on social media: Apologizes for misdirected anger over game launch
Glass Almanac

The imminent shutdown of Wildlight Entertainment's hero shooter, Highguard, scheduled for tomorrow, March 12th, marks a swift and tumultuous end to a game that lasted barely six weeks post-launch. A mixture of poorly received design choices, a…

gamerant.com - Marc Deschamps - Mario Kart Tour Slapped With 18+ Age Rating
Mario Kart Tour Slapped With 18+ Age Rating
GameRant

Mario Kart Tour 's age rating has been raised to 18+ in Brazil, without any explanation provided by Nintendo at this time. Released on iOS and Android devices in 2019, Mario Kart Tour marked the first time the racing series had been offered on…

screenrant.com - Dhruv Sharma - Why Netflix's New #1 Anime Is Taking Over The World (#2 Trending In The US)
Why Netflix's New #1 Anime Is Taking Over The World (#2 Trending In The US)
Screen Rant

Netflix has added a new anime to its catalog, which is already taking over the world by dominating streaming charts and ranking #2 among the top 10 shows on the streaming service in the United States. Over the years, Netflix has gradually grown its…

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