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EU admits it can't save discontinued video games
It's game over for fans of discontinued video games after the EU admitted defeat on Tuesday and said it cannot stop publishers making them unplayable. But the European Union unlocked one potential cheat code by promising voluntary guidelines to…
This Unsung Black Developer Unlocked the Code to Turning a Video Game Console Into a Virtual Living Room Arcade
A Smithsonian magazine special report In the ancient annals of video game history, there are few immortal legends: Allan Alcorn, begetter of “Pong”; Nolan Bushnell, god of Atari; Shigeru Miyamoto, maker of “Mario.” But…
Video games mastered: Control Resonant sets the standard
In the ever-evolving landscape of video gaming, certain titles stand out as exemplars of how interactive entertainment can be elevated to art. “Control Resonant” emerges as a shining example of this trend, melding innovative gameplay…
EU admits it can't save discontinued video games
But the European Union unlocked one potential cheat code by promising voluntary guidelines to manage video games' 'end of life'. The EU was responding to a citizens' petition backed by over a million people from across Europe called 'Stop…
The 10 Greatest Fantasy Video Games of the Last 25 Years, Ranked
Fantasy has been a common theme in video games since the medium's inception, especially in role-playing games, or RPGs, which involve deep, lore-heavy worlds that can take hundreds, if not thousands, of hours to fully explore. These games are so…
'Fallout' Cast on Filming Season 2 in Los Angeles and Bringing the Video Game World to Life: 'I Still Can't Believe Amazon's Letting Us Make This Show'
As “ Fallout ” Season 2 transitions the show to the Mojave Wasteland and New Vegas, the creative team also moved filming from New York to Los Angeles during a period of record-low production in the state of California. “We were…
EU rules out mandate to keep video games playable, seeks voluntary code
16 Jun 2026 09:51PM (Updated: 16 Jun 2026 09:56PM) BRUSSELS, June 16: The European Commission said on Tuesday it cannot require video games to remain playable after they are withdrawn from sale, but will work with industry and consumer groups on a…
Super Mario Bros. Officially Sets A New Record For The Most Expensive Video Game Of All Time
The world record for the most expensive video game ever sold hasn't just been broken, it has been well and truly obliterated. A sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. recently sold at auction for $3 million, breaking the previous record by a whole $1…
The European Commission will not legislate Stop Killing Games, but the campaign isn't dead yet, say its organisers
Last month the European Commission promised that they would provide a response to the Stop Killing Games campaign that seeks to gain more protections around online game server shutdowns into law. That reply has now come in and, essentially, it's…
Life is Strange Creator Don't Nod Warned It Will Run Out of Funds This Year, With Tencent No Longer Keen to Invest More Money
French developer Don't Nod will run out of cash this November, unless a new funding source is found. That's according to a financial report by auditors for the firm published this month, which highlighted the dire straits the studio now finds…
Life is Strange creator Don't Nod look to be in hot water as a financial report says they'll be out of cash by November
It's not a good week to be in the games industry (again). As Xbox reportedly prepare to either shutter or spin off Double Fine, Ninja Theory and Compulsion, Don't Nod, original developer of the Life is Strange series, look to be in hot water of…
TIGA appoints nine industry veterans to board of directors
UK video games trade body TIGA has added nine new members to its board of directors. The organisation says that these new additions will help strengthen its 'ability to advocate for and support' games companies across the UK. TIGA has added the…
UK social media ban will restrict some features on game platforms
The UK government has confirmed it will ban social media for under 16s and impose some restrictions on video game platforms that offer communications and livestreaming functionality. The move comes after the government ran a national consultation…
Fortnite Behind the Scenes Video Reveals How Epic Games Uses Generative AI to Help Create Concept Art and Designs for New Skins
Fortnite maker Epic Games has offered a rare glimpse behind the scenes at how it designs new character skins and in-game locations — and shown how certain stages involve the use of generative AI tools. In a video published to the Unreal…
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Death Stranding Live-Action Movie Gets Update From Director Michael Sarnoski [Exclusive]
When it comes to the 'Death Stranding' movie, we've gotten a very slow drip of information so far. We learned a film was in the works in 2022, and the next year, A24 came on board as the financier and distributor. In 2025, word came out that…
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