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The history of brilliantly terrible World Cup video games
I come with a warning to all football fans: if you've been enjoying the World Cup enough to think, “I'd like to re-enact this on a football video game”, do not go to Netflix and play Fifa World Cup: Launch Edition, the officially…
Some Fear GTA 6 Physical Version Marks the End of the Video Game Disc
Rockstar has come under fire for releasing the physical version of GTA 6 with a download code only, with some saying the decision is the final nail in the coffin for video game discs. While confirming GTA 6 preorders go live at midnight tonight as…
The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals Under $50 on Headphones, Speakers, Video Games, and More
It can be tough to cap your spending on Prime Day, but if you're feeling the pinch, don't fret. Budget buyers have a lot to love during Amazon's big sale. Hot products see some remarkable price drops, and the five items below, which include an…
10 Prime Day Video Game Deals to Beat the Summer Heat
Gamers have had it tough lately. The AI boom has made it more expensive than ever to buy a game console or build a gaming PC. Thankfully, Amazon's Prime Day features an excellent slate of video game deals to lessen the sting of ever-increasing…
Video Game Retailer Refuses To Stock GTA 6's Disappointing Physical Release
Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are finally here, and the news has had a bit of a mixed reaction. Of course, you have people thrilled that they can finally lock in their purchase of a game they've waited over a decade for, but the reveal that several…
29 Years Later, Cid's Best FF7 Line Is the Greatest Quote in Video Game History
Final Fantasy got its start in 1987, but the series didn't become a household name until 10 years later, when Final Fantasy 7 became one of the best-selling PS1 games. The title sold more than 15 million copies, and its cast of characters, which…
It's Official, Nintendo's Next Video Game Movie Is Already the Fantasy Event of the Decade
The fantasy movie landscape is about to change forever. After the smashing success of its animated Super Mario Bros. movies, Nintendo is trying its hand at adapting another of its most iconic video game franchises, The Legend of Zelda. The…
Mark Zuckerberg wants Meta to launch its own prediction market
Mark Zuckerberg is betting that prediction markets are the future. The New York Times reports that Zuck wants Meta to have its own Polymarket-like smartphone app and has given the go-ahead to develop one, internally calling it…
Mark Zuckerberg directed Meta to create a prediction markets app, NYT reports
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg recently dispatched a small team at his company to create a smartphone app similar to Polymarket and Kalshi, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing two employees with knowledge of the matter. SCROLL TO…
Meta Is Building a Prediction Markets App to Challenge Polymarket and Kalshi
Mark Zuckerberg became a multibillionaire by building Facebook, the platform which more than any other ushered in the age of social media. His wealth has steadily grown since then as he's tried—with varying degrees of success—to…
The World Cup in 3D: Through the players' eyes, football's latest attempt at immersion has its moments
Stadio San Nicola, Bari, June 9, 1990. The Soviet Union have started brightly in their opening game of the World Cup against Romania and have a free kick, 25 yards from goal. Oleh Kuznetsov's dummied run-up leaves the ball for Oleh Protasov to…
Meta considers entering prediction markets
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Meta is reportedly looking to get into prediction markets. The New York Times reported on Tuesday that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has tasked a new team with the development of a…
Meta Developing Prediction Market App Called 'Arena' To Compete With Polymarket, Kalshi
The company formerly known as Facebook which has yet to change its name from the terribly outdated Meta to something more AI-related, even if Meta has so far lost any hope of being a leading frontier model, is developing a new app called…
Meta's rumored Polymarket rival wants you to literally bet on the future
Meta is reportedly developing a standalone prediction app called Arena, where users would compete for points and rankings rather than wager real money. The project marks Meta's second attempt at prediction-based platforms, following the earlier…
GTA 6 Price Finally Confirmed, Rockstar Says It Features a 'Single-Player Experience' at Launch
Rockstar Games has finally announced the price of GTA 6, while confirming it features a “single-player experience” at launch. Rockstar said GTA 6 costs $79.99 across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, confirming a $10 jump from…
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