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Aliens The Video Games thoroughly tracks the Xenomorph's interactive legacy
If you're a long-time Aliens fan curious about the making of story behind your favourite game in the franchise, Mike Dive's book is an essential read. Although it might sometimes be easy to forget, the influence of Ridley Scott 's Alien within the…
Aura farming': The video game-inspired youth trend sweeping Latin America
Dozens of young people gathered recently on a beach in Peru's capital to dance, pose and show off their most creative moves — all in pursuit of one thing: aura. They were taking part in a so-called “aura battle,' a real-world spin on…
Saudi Video Game Giant Savvy CEO Brian Ward Is Stepping Down
Savvy Games Group Chief Executive Officer Brian Ward, who oversaw the Saudi Arabian government's $38 billion investment in the video-game industry, is stepping down, according to a message he sent to staff on Tuesday that was reviewed by Bloomberg…
Aura farming': The video game-inspired youth trend sweeping Latin America
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Tim Curry's 9 Most Iconic Video Game Roles
“The opportunities are limitless, really,” Tim Curry once said about creating truly interactive storytelling experiences within gaming. Long before “prestige voice acting” was a marketing line for game studios, Curry…
Nvidia's 'Slop Tracing' Feature That Uses AI to Yassify Video Games Leaked, and the Results Are Even More Horrifying Than Anyone Thought Possible
When Nvidia unveiled its new DLSS 5 feature, which uses AI to overhaul the visuals of video games, gamers knew what they were getting into. The official demos Nvidia had shared previously looked uncanny, disjointed from the game's original…
The biggest video game concerts you can't miss in 2026
Music makes video games better – that's just a fact. Whether it's the majestic orchestral soundtrack to fantasy role-playing game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the snarling industrial metal of DOOM: The Dark Ages, the world's biggest pop…
The 10 Greatest Video Games Based on Horror Movies, Ranked
Normally, when movie-licensed video games come out, they come off as a quick cash grab, usually meant to coincide with the release of the film. They're not usually very good, though there are a few notable exceptions. Lately, however, there has…
Once a champion for physical media, Sony is now telling PlayStation customers they don't actually own the digital video games they paid $70 for
Just because PlayStation customers “purchased” video games on the console doesn't mean they actually own the games, or so says the gaming console's parent company Sony. The Japan-based electronics, movie and gaming giant is facing a…
I'm a Games Journalist and a Dad-Here's What Parents Get Wrong About Educational Video Games
We Millennials were raised in the era of the computer lab, when Oregon Trail was a childhood touchstone, and Carmen San Diego had her own TV show on public broadcasting. We've carried these games and their lessons with us for decades. But as…
The Big Picture: What you need to know about the ongoing games industry reset
The games industry is undergoing a reset. That was the message of Gamescom Dev's opening keynote, delivered by Amir Satvat, who until a few days ago was business development manager at Tencent, but is now general partner at 1Up Ventures. Satvat is…
Life is Strange developer Don't Nod look primed for layoffs, as the studio announces a 'transformation intitiative'
It is unfortunately that time of day again (because this truly does seem to be a daily occurrence at this point). Back in June, things weren't looking so hot for Life is Strange studio Don't Nod, as it appeared that they'd be out of cash come this…
Life is Strange and Aphelion studio Don't Nod probably facing layoffs again, as it announces ominous-sounding 'transformation initiative
French game developer and publisher Don't Nod - creator of the Life is Strange series and games like Remember Me, Vampyr, Banishers, Jusant and most recently Aphelion - seems as though it's about to enter another round of layoffs. In a company…
Sony Argues PS Store Users Buy Licenses, Not Permanent Game Rights
Amid ongoing debates regarding the decline of physical media in console gaming, Sony is defending its digital business model in a United States federal court against a class-action lawsuit filed by consumers. The legal dispute centers on purchases…
GTA 6 Leak Investigation Homes In on Discord as CyberLeek Goes Quiet
We still don't know who leaked the Grand Theft Auto 6 footage, but the game's parent company, Take-Two Interactive, might be getting closer to uncovering the culprits. The company filed a second subpoena against online chat provider Discord for…
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