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polygon.com - Elijah Gonzalez - The second biggest purchase in video game history just got closer to happening
The second biggest purchase in video game history just got closer to happening
Polygon.com

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…

techradar.com - Demi Williams - The new Resident Evil movie trailer is dripping with gore and video game easter eggs
The new Resident Evil movie trailer is dripping with gore and video game easter eggs
TechRadar

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…

creativebloq.com - Joe Foley - Free Prime Video gaming upgrade could make Amazon the winner of the RAM crisis
Free Prime Video gaming upgrade could make Amazon the winner of the RAM crisis
Creative Bloq

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…

comingsoon.net - Manoj Chekkilla - 10 Classic Video Games Are Getting Movie Adaptations, Including Pong, Asteroids, & More
10 Classic Video Games Are Getting Movie Adaptations, Including Pong, Asteroids, & More
ComingSoon.net

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…

cbr.com - Shawn Wilken - 5 Classic Video Game Franchises Where Every Game Is a Masterpiece
5 Classic Video Game Franchises Where Every Game Is a Masterpiece
CBR

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…

cbr.com - Jamie Lovett - After Mario Success, Universal Signs Up for 10 More Video Game Adaptations
After Mario Success, Universal Signs Up for 10 More Video Game Adaptations
CBR

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…

eurogamer.net - Robert Purchese - '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
'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
Eurogamer.net

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…

sacurrent.com - Cooper Shield - Victor Wembanyama becomes first San Antonio Spurs player to land on cover of NBA 2K video game
Victor Wembanyama becomes first San Antonio Spurs player to land on cover of NBA 2K video game
San Antonio Current

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…

bbc.co.uk - Laura Cress - Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
BBC

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…

bbc.co.uk - Laura Cress - Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
BBC

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…

gamesindustry.biz - Sophie McEvoy - EU Commission approves $55bn EA buyout, says it 'would not raise competition concerns'
EU Commission approves $55bn EA buyout, says it 'would not raise competition concerns'
GamesIndustry.biz

The EU Commission has cleared the $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The executive body approved the acquisition under the EU Merger Regulation. It concluded that the transaction 'would not…

knowridge.com - Knowridge - New Graphics Techniques Could Make Video Games More Realistic While Cutting Computing Costs 10-Fold
New Graphics Techniques Could Make Video Games More Realistic While Cutting Computing Costs 10-Fold
Knowridge Science Report | Inspiring science news

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…

gamesindustry.biz - Sophie McEvoy - ESA Foundation awards 31 university students scholarships to support careers in games and esports
ESA Foundation awards 31 university students scholarships to support careers in games and esports
GamesIndustry.biz

The ESA Foundation has provided 31 university students with scholarships worth $5,000 to $10,000 to support careers in game development and esports. The program offers two scholarships – the Computer and Video Game Arts and Sciences…

gizmodo.com - Bruce Gil - The RAMpocalypse Is Starting to Hit the Auto Industry
The RAMpocalypse Is Starting to Hit the Auto Industry
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

The AI-fueled memory shortage has already sent prices soaring for computers and video game consoles. Now, cars could be next. Automakers around the world are beginning to respond to rising memory costs and tightening supplies. Most recently…

pcmag.com - James Peckham - No More App Switching: Amazon Adds Luna Games to Prime Video
No More App Switching: Amazon Adds Luna Games to Prime Video
PCMag

Your Prime subscription includes access to dozens of popular games via Luna, but not everyone knows it. To encourage adoption, Amazon has made those games available on Prime Video. Amazon Luna, the brand's game streaming service, relaunched in 2025…

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