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An All-Digital Gaming Future Makes Sense. Just Let Us Own Our Video Games
The video game industry has seemingly been hit with bombshell after bombshell of bad news, from Xbox layoffs to ballooning prices. But if that's not bad enough, I'm still reeling from Sony's recent announcement: Starting in 2028, the company will…
I Think PlayStation's All-Digital Future Makes It Clear: Owning Your Video Games Has Never Been More Important
Everyone has a foundational memory of borrowing a video game and discovering a whole new world. For me, it was Fallout. My friend Joe lent me an Xbox 360 copy of New Vegas: Ultimate Edition – the base game plus all the DLC on one handy disc…
Empty Super Mario 64 video game box sells for over $10K at auction
An empty box has sold for more than £8,000 (roughly $10,706.40), and a collection of five trading cards for over £12,000 (roughly $16,059.60) as part of an auction of retro video games and memorabilia. A box which originally contained…
Alien: Earth' Creator's Highly Anticipated Video Game Series Officially Casts Steve Buscemi
Video game adaptations are becoming more and more popular, as are the video games that inspired them. Recent years have given us more faithful adaptations than we ever thought possible, such as The Last of Us, which is based on the series of…
Do you really own your video games? Kelowna gaming experts discuss Sony decision
For decades, buying a video game meant owning it. You could lend it to a friend, trade it in at a local game store or sell it once you finished playing. But with digital video games, none of that is possible. Sony's decision to move away from…
Forget Blockbuster Movies, Big Franchises Need To Focus on Video Games
The summer of 2026 was a difficult time for big-budget IP movies. From the disappointment of The Mandalorian and Grogu to the outright failure of Supergirl and Masters of the Universe, would-be blockbusters are dropping like flies during the months…
This 'Project Hail Mary' Meets 'Cast Away' Survival Thriller Video Game Could Be Streaming's Next Big Hit
Popular video game franchises are becoming prime real estate for Hollywood these days. Major video game IPs such as Fallout and The Last of Us have been adapted into huge hit television shows on Prime Video and HBO Max. Live-action television shows…
5 Greatest Books With Video Game Adaptations
Literature has long served as inspiration for interactive entertainment, especially in the gaming medium. While standard cinematic adaptations transfer a linear narrative directly to the screen, video games allow players to actively inhabit the…
Massive data center buildout poses latest inflation threat for consumers
WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache. The gusher of investment in data centers — likely topping $700 billion this year — to power…
Jacob Misiorowski Shows Off Epic Pokemon Glove for MLB All-Star Game in Trending Video
Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski showcased his latest Pokémon-themed glove for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. The glove, which was displayed in a video posted on X, contains a Charizard card in the webbing. Misiorowski is no stranger to…
Sharks' Macklin Celebrini unveiled as cover athlete for 'EA Sports NHL 27'
Macklin Celebrini is a certified star. The hockey world knows it. As will the video game world, where the 20-year-old is being recognized as a face of the NHL. On Tuesday, EA Sports dropped a teaser reveal for its “NHL 27” video game…
Best Buy vs. GameStop: What Their Revenue Trends Tell Investors About These Specialty Retailers
Best Buy (BBY 1.39%) primarily generates revenue by selling a wide array of consumer electronics, household appliances, and entertainment products, alongside offering consultation, repair, and technical support services to its customers. It…
5 Disadvantages Of Buying An Xbox In 2026
Playing video games is one of the most popular forms of entertainment. There's a video game genre for everyone (even for people who don't really like video games). However, what console should you buy to play the games? Once upon a time, that…
Xbox Helix May Only Sell 2 Million Consoles In Its Launch Year, Says Analyst
A Microsoft Xbox Series X home video game console, taken on October 27, 2020. (Photo by Phil Barker/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Future Publishing via Getty Images Microsoft has given out perilously few details about Xbox's Project Helix…
id Software producer says 'you'll never get another WoW or Morrowind in the current climate' in the wake of Xbox layoffs
Caught up in the wave of Xbox 'reset' layoffs that occurred last week, id Software has been hit particularly hard. And while official statements given by the studio maintain that it's still of a decent enough size to make the kinds of games it used…
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