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destructoid.com - Tiago Manuel - The video games industry wants to keep killing games, actually
The video games industry wants to keep killing games, actually
Destructoid

Stop Killing Games is a gamer-led initiative aimed at preventing games from becoming unplayable if they become commercially unviable in the publisher's eyes. Most gamers approve, but it's actually getting some serious pushback straight from the…

creativebloq.com - Joe Foley - How to play the viral Trump Iran War video game
How to play the viral Trump Iran War video game
Creative Bloq

Protest art meets retro gaming in the latest work from Secret Handshake. The anonymous art collective has turned to video game design as the most logical medium to comment on the chaos of the Trump administration's Iran War, and you can play…

dailystar.co.uk - Tom Hutchison - GTA 6 makers look to AI for help otherwise some video games 'can't get made
GTA 6 makers look to AI for help otherwise some video games 'can't get made
Daily Star

The makers of Grand Theft Auto 6 are looking to AI to reduce the cost of developing video games. GTA 6 is estimated to be the most expensive entertainment product in history, with total development and marketing costs projected between $1 billion…

collider.com - Aidan Kelley - Netflix's 'Devil May Cry' Season 2 Remains One of the Most Visually Stunning Video Game Adaptations | Review
Netflix's 'Devil May Cry' Season 2 Remains One of the Most Visually Stunning Video Game Adaptations | Review
Collider

The video game adaptation renaissance shows no signs of stopping, both in movies and on television. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is currently the highest-grossing movie of 2026 and is nearing the $1 billion mark, while Mortal Kombat II has received…

computerweekly.com - Aaron Tan - In video games of the future, your AI teammates will actually listen | Computer Weekly
In video games of the future, your AI teammates will actually listen | Computer Weekly
ComputerWeekly.com

For a while now, gamers have shouted at their screens, barking orders or venting frustrations at virtual squadmates who could not hear them. In the rare games that did incorporate voice commands, players were forced to memorise rigid menus…

collider.com - Erielle Sudario - 5 Years Later, This Brutal Video Game Reboot Is Taking Over Streaming All Over Again
5 Years Later, This Brutal Video Game Reboot Is Taking Over Streaming All Over Again
Collider

One of the most brutal video game film adaptations made a streaming comeback over the weekend. As movies based on popular gaming franchises continue to thrive, 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for sequels to these hit titles. With a new…

variety.com - Jennifer Maas - Former 'Tekken' Boss Katsuhiro Harada Launches New Gaming Studio With Rival SNK Following Bandai Namco Exit
Former 'Tekken' Boss Katsuhiro Harada Launches New Gaming Studio With Rival SNK Following Bandai Namco Exit
Variety

Video game industry legend Katsuhiro Harada, best known for his work on Bandai Namco ‘s “ Tekken ” franchise, is launching a new game development studio with rival company SNK. Established May 1, VS Studio SNK is headquartered…

10tv.com - Chris McCrory - Scott Probst, brother of 'Survivor' host Jeff Probst, dies at 58
Scott Probst, brother of 'Survivor' host Jeff Probst, dies at 58
10tv.com

Nation/World Scott Probst served as an art assistant and later camera assistant on various seasons of 'Survivor.' To stream 10TV on your phone, you need the 10TV app. Example video title will go here for this video WASHINGTON — Scott Probst…

gamedeveloper.com - Diego Argüello - Why video codecs are a nightmare for game developers
Why video codecs are a nightmare for game developers
Game Developer

'You very quickly realize there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution.' Sam Barlow, CEO of Her Story and Immortality maker Half Mermaid, has struggled with video codecs firsthand for over a decade. This type of software, used to compress and…

nytimes.com - Daniel Shirley - Thunder vs. Lakers live updates: 2026 NBA playoffs Game 4 start time, picks and predictions
Thunder vs. Lakers live updates: 2026 NBA playoffs Game 4 start time, picks and predictions
The New York Times

The Oklahoma City Thunder look to complete a sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their NBA playoff series tonight. Can the Lakers keep their season alive? Or will the Thunder advance to the Western Conference finals for the second straight…

kotaku.com - Kenneth Shepard - Gamers Protest Microtransactions And Saudi Arabia Outside EA
Gamers Protest Microtransactions And Saudi Arabia Outside EA
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

Last week, Kotaku kept getting emails about a “raid” happening at the Electronic Arts Redwood City headquarters as part of a joint effort between concerned “gamers” and the Players Alliance, a group pushing back against…

kotaku.com - Ethan Gach - Microsoft Israel Boss Fired Amid Probe And Xbox BDS Boycott
Microsoft Israel Boss Fired Amid Probe And Xbox BDS Boycott
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

The general manager of Microsoft Israel was quietly removed from his role last week as part of an ongoing probe into how the company's technology is potentially being used to spy on Palestinians. The tech giant was reportedly concerned that the…

ign.com - Rachel Weber - The BioShock Creator Reveals Why Cutting-Edge Tech Is a 'Diminishing Return' for Judas and Why Stylized Art Ages Better
The BioShock Creator Reveals Why Cutting-Edge Tech Is a 'Diminishing Return' for Judas and Why Stylized Art Ages Better
IGN

IGN recently spoke to Bioshock developer Ken Levine about his new game Judas and his thoughts on the ever-changing world of game development. He explained why cutting-edge tech and ultrarealism weren't appealing to him as a creator. 'I don't think…

ign.com - Rachel Weber - Bioshock creator Ken Levine Reveals Why Judas Took a Decade to Develop: 'We Kissed Many Frogs'
Bioshock creator Ken Levine Reveals Why Judas Took a Decade to Develop: 'We Kissed Many Frogs'
IGN

In a recent interview with IGN, Ken Levine explained why his next game Judas has been ten years in the making. He revealed it's not because of technology but because the team was focused on creating stories that will respond to you when you're…

foreignpolicyjournal.com - Ewan Scott - Analysts Name Take-Two [NASDAQ: TTWO] and Nebius Group [NASDAQ: NBIS] as Top Communication Services Picks
Analysts Name Take-Two [NASDAQ: TTWO] and Nebius Group [NASDAQ: NBIS] as Top Communication Services Picks
Foreign Policy Journal

Wall Street analysts have highlighted Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. [NASDAQ: TTWO] and Nebius Group N.V. [NASDAQ: NBIS] as their top picks within the communication services and AI infrastructure sectors, citing sharply different but equally…

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