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The second biggest purchase in video game history just got closer to happening
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) just got one step closer to acquiring Electronic Arts in a massive $55 billion deal. The European Commission approved the PIF's purchase of EA under the EU Merger Regulation, arguing that it doesn't…
Amazon Adds Video Games Into Prime Video in Expansion Push
Amazon is making a move to embed its Amazon Luna cloud gaming service within its Prime Video platform, enabling much easier discovery for the video game offering. Games, including titles like Hogwarts Legacy, EA Sports FC 26 and Clue will be…
For One Night Only is a New Showcase Celebrating UK Video Game Talent, Here's How To Watch.
The UK has a proud history of creating iconic video game franchises and is home to world-renowned developers – now, a new major showcase event, For One Night Only, is shining a light on the world-class games made by British studios.
The new Resident Evil movie trailer is dripping with gore and video game easter eggs
A new trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film has just been released The full-length trailer offers a deeper look at the story, setting, and main character Bryan It also features several references and easter eggs related to the video game…
Free Prime Video gaming upgrade could make Amazon the winner of the RAM crisis
Amazon's hoping to see cloud gaming make a comeback after Google fumbled it with Stadia. It launched its Luna platform four years ago, but the world didn't really notice, even many Prime subscribers remain unaware of its existence. That could…
The 10 Greatest Action Video Games of All Time, Ranked
There was a giant craze about how video games caused violence, and while that is mostly debunked, gamers can't help but enjoy playing action video games. The best kinds of games have action in them, from Red Dead Redemption 2 to The Legend of…
10 Classic Video Games Are Getting Movie Adaptations, Including Pong, Asteroids, & More
Some of Atari ‘s most iconic video games are heading to the big screen. Universal Pictures has secured the rights to develop movie adaptations based on 10 classic arcade franchises, marking a major expansion of the studio's video game slate…
5 Classic Video Game Franchises Where Every Game Is a Masterpiece
A lot of legendary gaming intellectual properties eventually suffer from a disappointing sequel or a mismanaged entry that tarnishes their legacy, but an elite group of franchises has maintained an untouchable standard of excellence. Achieving…
Prime Video Launches Games With Luna App Integration; 'Tomb Raider,' James Bond Titles Won't Be in the Mix
Amazon is bringing video games to Prime Video beginning Thursday with the launch of its cloud gaming service Luna within the app. Previously a standalone app from Amazon available to Prime members, Luna is now also available on Prime Video on Fire…
After Mario Success, Universal Signs Up for 10 More Video Game Adaptations
After the record-breaking success of The Super Mario Movie and its sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Universal is going all in on video game movies, though not from Nintendo. Universal has signed a deal to adapt 10 classic video games from…
'We keep making more of the same thing' - former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden wants to save video games by bringing back double-A, and he has a plan
He's been saying it for years: blockbuster game development is unsustainable today, and given that Shawn Layden used to lead PlayStation's entire roster of first-party studios, he likely knows a fair bit about the issue. 'Every generation it costs…
Victor Wembanyama becomes first San Antonio Spurs player to land on cover of NBA 2K video game
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama will appear on the cover of NBA 2K27 Standard Edition, marking the first time the popular video game series has featured a Spurs player. NBA 2K, which has sold more than 150 million copies worldwide since…
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
Laura Cress Technology reporter Amazon's head of gaming Jeff Gattis has told the BBC he believes the rising cost of tech means people will turn to streaming games online rather than buying new consoles. He said the tech has developed a lot in…
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
Amazon's head of gaming Jeff Gattis has told the BBC he believes the rising cost of tech means people will turn to streaming games online rather than buying new consoles. He said the tech has developed a lot in recent years, making it more viable…
New Graphics Techniques Could Make Video Games More Realistic While Cutting Computing Costs 10-Fold
Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) have developed two new computer graphics techniques that could make video games, animated films and digital simulations more realistic while dramatically reducing the amount of…
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