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lifehacker.com - Jeff Somers - The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching 'Squid Game
The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching 'Squid Game
Lifehacker

When Squid Game hit Netflix in 2021, the world felt the impact. Emerging from a pandemic, people were broke, bored, and ready to break bad, and the show's sharp satire of capitalism hit just right. The premise—people in various levels of…

timeout.com - Shaye Weaver - The 11 best co-op video games to play with a friend
The 11 best co-op video games to play with a friend
Time Out

When a night in is calling, playing a video game together can be just what hits the spot. It's both cozy and challenging, and it can reveal another side of your friend or loved one that you didn't expect. As a gamer myself, I've enjoyed playing…

gamedeveloper.com - Diego Argüello - Amazon is downscaling cloud video game service Luna
Amazon is downscaling cloud video game service Luna
Game Developer

Amazon is downscaling its video game service Luna. Some changes are effective immediately, and others are coming in the next few months. For starters, individual game purchases are no longer available on Amazon Luna. Any titles purchased directly…

deadline.com - Matt Grobar - Resident Evil' First Look: Zach Cregger's Take On Horror Video Game Franchise
Resident Evil' First Look: Zach Cregger's Take On Horror Video Game Franchise
Deadline

During its CinemaCon presentation on Monday night, Sony offered a first look at the new Resident Evil film from Weapons and Barbarian helmer Zach Cregger. A trailer played for the room only suggests that this will be a compelling watch for fans of…

collider.com - Rohan Naahar - NEON's First Video Game Horror Adaptation Is Quietly Winning at the Box Office
NEON's First Video Game Horror Adaptation Is Quietly Winning at the Box Office
Collider

While The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary retained their respective rankings at the domestic box office this weekend, a couple of surprise results deserve some attention. The Drama, the hotly debated dark comedy starring Zendaya and…

movieweb.com - Dan Selcke - Popular Gothic Action Video Game 'Masterpiece' Is Getting an R-Rated Movie Adaptation
Popular Gothic Action Video Game 'Masterpiece' Is Getting an R-Rated Movie Adaptation
MovieWeb

Last year, we learned that Elden Ring, a popular third-person action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware, was being adapted into a movie by A24. As announced at CinemaCon 2026 (via Variety), another of FromSoftware's hits — the…

movieweb.com - Caroline Preece - Jason Momoa's Blockbuster Sci-Fi Action Video Game Movie Just Took a Major Step Forward
Jason Momoa's Blockbuster Sci-Fi Action Video Game Movie Just Took a Major Step Forward
MovieWeb

Jason Momoa already has several video game-inspired projects on his slate, and one of them appears to be gathering momentum faster than expected. The latest production details suggest this adaptation is no longer just an interesting idea attached…

collider.com - Ryan O'Rourke - First 'Resident Evil' Footage Brings Zach Cregger's Zombie-Infested Video Game Adaptation to Life
First 'Resident Evil' Footage Brings Zach Cregger's Zombie-Infested Video Game Adaptation to Life
Collider

2026 has been a fantastic year for Resident Evil fans so far. The release of the ninth mainline installment in the long-running survival horror video game series — Resident Evil: Requiem — has continued Capcom's recent winning streak…

movieweb.com - Marcos Melendez - First 'Resident Evil' Trailer Footage Unleashes Zach Cregger's 'Action-Packed' Video Game Movie Reboot
First 'Resident Evil' Trailer Footage Unleashes Zach Cregger's 'Action-Packed' Video Game Movie Reboot
MovieWeb

After Weapons, Zach Cregger has quickly become one of the most sought-after filmmakers on the market. Not only is he currently co-writing a new spin-off film revolving around Aunt Gladys, but he has several exciting directorial projects in the…

movieweb.com - Ernesto Valenzuela - New 'Near-Perfect' Psychological Thriller Is Now the Highest Rated Video Game Movie of All Time on Rotten Tomatoes
New 'Near-Perfect' Psychological Thriller Is Now the Highest Rated Video Game Movie of All Time on Rotten Tomatoes
MovieWeb

Sometimes, less is more. At least, that's the case for the latest video game movie adaptation, Exit 8, directed by Genki Kawamura and based off the video game of the same name developed by Kotake Create. The original worked so well with the liminal…

gamedeveloper.com - Chris Kerr - UK government offering £28.5 million in game development funding
UK government offering £28.5 million in game development funding
Game Developer

The UK government has committed to supporting the country's video game industry with £28.5 million in funding. The financing is being distributed as part of the government's Creative Industries Sector Plan, which is designed to help…

polygon.com - Patricia Hernandez - Xbox CEO says Game Pass is 'too expensive'
Xbox CEO says Game Pass is 'too expensive'
Polygon.com

With expensive hardware and constant price increases, some analysts argue that video games are becoming a luxury for the affluent. And when a PlayStation 5 Pro costs more than $900 after taxes, the contentious idea is difficult to argue against.

yahoo.com - Applovin Corporation (APP) Stock Forecasts
Applovin Corporation (APP) Stock Forecasts
Yahoo!

AppLovin's comprehensive platform of advertising solutions enable mobile video game applications, website developers, internet content publishers, and advertisers to reach, monetize, and grow global audiences. The company's core offering is its…

gizmodo.com - James Whitbrook - You Can Now Relive the Golden Age of 'Warhammer' PC Games
You Can Now Relive the Golden Age of 'Warhammer' PC Games
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

These days, Warhammer has a pretty solid rep as far as video games are concerned. You've got Space Marine and its sequel, the revived legacy of the Dawn of War series, new projects like the Total War games, and even smaller experiences like Dark…

fool.com - John Ballard - 3 Beginner-Friendly Growth Stocks to Beat the Market by 2030
3 Beginner-Friendly Growth Stocks to Beat the Market by 2030
The Motley Fool

If you're looking for stocks that can deliver better returns than an index fund, you're in the right place. You don't have to swing for the fences -- some of the best opportunities come from companies with massive brand recognition and a large base…

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