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theatlantic.com - David Sims - A Boring Video Game I Can't Put Down
A Boring Video Game I Can't Put Down
The Atlantic

It probably won't shock you to learn that the best-selling game of 2026 thus far is not about the mundane activity of running a video store. Yet for me, it might as well be: Retro Rewind, an indie exercise in retail management, has captured my…

lifehacker.com - Jeff Somers - The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching 'The Boys'
The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching 'The Boys'
Lifehacker

If there's one thing Prime Video's The Boys proves, it's that it's good to be suspicious of the powerful. While the near-invincible Homelander is the most terrifying sociopath currently on our screens, none of the Compound-V-augmented characters in…

eurogamer.net - Connor Makar - The video game payment processor crisis may be getting better, thanks to the American Federal Trade Commission
The video game payment processor crisis may be getting better, thanks to the American Federal Trade Commission
Eurogamer.net

There may be a glimmer of hope for the ongoing video game industry payment processor crisis, which has thrown the livelihoods of creatives worldwide into question. This potential rescue is coming from an interesting place too. Not untraceable…

news-medical.net - How video gaming may shape sleep, diet, and activity across the lifespan
How video gaming may shape sleep, diet, and activity across the lifespan
News-Medical

A new review suggests gaming's health effects are not simply good or bad, showing how stress relief and social connection can coexist with poorer sleep, disrupted eating, and lower activity depending on how, when, and why people play. In a recent…

cinemablend.com - Mick Joest - Jack Black Pitched Himself For A Video Game Movie I'd Love To See: 'Just Give Me A Jingle'
Jack Black Pitched Himself For A Video Game Movie I'd Love To See: 'Just Give Me A Jingle'
Cinemablend

There was once a time when video game adaptations almost felt cursed in Hollywood, but that really changed over the past few years. Jack Black would know, seeing as he was there for the massive box office success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie as…

movieweb.com - Richard Fink - Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Lands Divisive Rotten Tomatoes Score as Critics Brawl Over Video Game Sequel
Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Lands Divisive Rotten Tomatoes Score as Critics Brawl Over Video Game Sequel
MovieWeb

Reviews are in for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and it isn't looking good for everyone's favorite plumbers. The Super Mario Bros. Movie was one of the most successful films of the post-COVID-19 pandemic, grossing $1.3 billion worldwide. Despite a…

marketbeat.com - Video Game Stocks Worth Watching - March 31st
Video Game Stocks Worth Watching - March 31st
MarketBeat

Turtle Beach, Motorsport Games, Alliance Entertainment, Allied Gaming & Entertainment, and Brag House are the five Video Game stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Video game stocks are shares of publicly traded…

forbes.com - David Henkin - 3 Ways Visionary Thinking Is Reshaping The Future Of Exclusive Experiences
3 Ways Visionary Thinking Is Reshaping The Future Of Exclusive Experiences
Forbes

Visionary thinking and technology are redefining exclusive experiences through access, deeper personalization and seamless execution. Private tours. Backstage passes. Invitation-only events. Exclusive experiences have long been a defining symbol of…

cbr.com - Monica Coman - Anya Taylor-Joy's Sequel to $1.36B Video Game Movie Hit Debuts With Lower Rotten Tomatoes Score Than the First
Anya Taylor-Joy's Sequel to $1.36B Video Game Movie Hit Debuts With Lower Rotten Tomatoes Score Than the First
CBR

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is one day away from its release, and the anticipation couldn't be higher. The first installment came out in 2023, and it was a surprise hit. Nintendo's Mario franchise has been around for over four decades, and it…

kotaku.com - Kenneth Shepard - Nier Cosmic Horror Teased On Worst Day Possible
Nier Cosmic Horror Teased On Worst Day Possible
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

If you're reading this in most parts of the world, it's March 31. For Japan, however, it's April 1, April Fools' Day, or what news writers call “the most annoying day of the year.” A lot of video game companies love to post jokes and…

fool.com - Keith Noonan - GameStop Revenue Is Down. Should Investors Consider Buying the Famous Meme Stock on the Dip?
GameStop Revenue Is Down. Should Investors Consider Buying the Famous Meme Stock on the Dip?
The Motley Fool

GameStop (GME +2.72%) posted its results for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter (ended Jan. 31) after the market closed on March 24. The company posted non-GAAP (adjusted) profit of $0.49 per share, representing an impressive step up from the adjusted…

bleacherreport.com - Mike Chiari - TMI? Anthony Edwards' Honest Reason for Missing Start of Wolves Game Revealed in New Trending Video
TMI? Anthony Edwards' Honest Reason for Missing Start of Wolves Game Revealed in New Trending Video
Bleacher Report

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was supposed to start in his return to action Monday night, but a bathroom emergency necessitated other plans. Edwards checked into Minnesota's 124-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks after about two…

gameranx.com - Ryan Parreno - Former Square Enix Exec Jacob Navok Explains Sony's 'Impairment Charges' Dilemma With Bungie And Marathon
Former Square Enix Exec Jacob Navok Explains Sony's 'Impairment Charges' Dilemma With Bungie And Marathon
Gameranx

Jacob Navok has returned to explain the uncomfortable truth around the studio that made Halo, Destiny, and Marathon, Bungie. Two years ago, Navok made waves when he revealed the video game industry decides if a game succeeded if it made more money…

forbes.com - Jared Bahir Browsh - Leadership Lessons From The Super Mario Bros.
Leadership Lessons From The Super Mario Bros.
Forbes

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 23: Mario and Luigi mascots from the Super Mario video game series created by Nintendo are displayed during the 'Paris Games Week' at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on October 23, 2024 in Paris, France. Paris Games…

gameranx.com - Ryan Parreno - Rumor: Disney Is Considering Buying Fortnite And Epic Games After Their Cancelled OpenAI Deal
Rumor: Disney Is Considering Buying Fortnite And Epic Games After Their Cancelled OpenAI Deal
Gameranx

Alex Heath of newsletter The Source claims that Disney is weighing purchasing Epic Games and Fortnite. Alex said this in a recent episode of podcast The Town with Matt Belloni: I think if Epic went away Disney would be fine, right? There's Roblox.

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