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vigilantcitizen.com - Vigilant Citizen - Did the 2013 Video Game 'Call of Duty: Ghosts' Predict the Venezuelan Raid of 2026?
Did the 2013 Video Game 'Call of Duty: Ghosts' Predict the Venezuelan Raid of 2026?
The Vigilant Citizen

Call of Duty is one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time, with only Mario and Tetris surpassing its popularity. While the first game, released in 2003, took place during World War II, the series later shifted to modern and…

polygon.com - Josh Broadwell - Yakuza Kiwami 3 might be the most meta video game remake yet
Yakuza Kiwami 3 might be the most meta video game remake yet
Polygon.com

Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Remake might be the flashiest example of video game remakes trying to incorporate a franchise's legacy, but Ryu Ga Gotoku's Yakuza Kiwami 3 is shaping up to be the best-executed so far. Polygon had the chance to play…

cbr.com - Mark O’Callaghan - 10 Best Video Game Franchises of All Time, Officially Ranked
10 Best Video Game Franchises of All Time, Officially Ranked
CBR

Franchises are a major cornerstone of the gaming industry. Many popular video games have grown into long-running series that gradually evolve and become bigger and more influential over time. While some gaming franchises have faded away, others…

thegamer.com - Jade King - We Are Witnessing The Death Of Virtual Reality Video Games Right Now
We Are Witnessing The Death Of Virtual Reality Video Games Right Now
TheGamer

During my university years, I completed a work placement at a technology publication in London. The first thing they did on my first day was plonk an Oculus Rift in my lap. The headset had yet to be released, and here I was being asked to cover it…

9news.com.au - Adam Vidler - How much video gaming is too much? Study pinpoints health limit
How much video gaming is too much? Study pinpoints health limit
9News

Video games might not rot your brain - but new evidence suggests they can have a marked effect on your health. A new study led by Curtin University surveyed 317 students from at Australian universities, with a median age of 20. The participants…

marketbeat.com - Video Game Stocks To Consider - January 16th
Video Game Stocks To Consider - January 16th
MarketBeat

Turtle Beach, Allied Gaming & Entertainment, and Motorsport Games are the three Video Game stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Video game stocks are shares of publicly traded companies whose primary business is…

technologyreview.com - Charlotte Jee - The Download: cut through AI coding hype, and biotech trends to watch
The Download: cut through AI coding hype, and biotech trends to watch
MIT Technology Review

As tech giants pour billions into large language models (LLMs), coding has been touted as the technology's killer app. Executives enamored with the potential are pushing engineers to lean into an AI-powered future. But after speaking to more than…

gamedeveloper.com - Chris Kerr - A wild rebuttal from Bobby Kotick and another deluge of layoffs
A wild rebuttal from Bobby Kotick and another deluge of layoffs
Game Developer

'What a year, huh?' 'Captain, it's only January.' That is very much The Vibe two weeks into 2026. The headlines over the past 16 days have been dominated by layoffs layoffs, and you guessed it, even more layoffs. Meta and Playtika made significant…

observer.com - Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly - Sam Altman's Latest Startup Takes On Elon Musk's Neuralink
Sam Altman's Latest Startup Takes On Elon Musk's Neuralink
Observer

One might think running OpenAI would be enough to keep Sam Altman occupied. But the CEO is also behind a diverse array of other startups, including Tools for Humanity, the company running the biometric data effort Worldcoin, and the nuclear fusion…

ibtimes.co.uk - Tanmay Puri - Forget GTA 6 - Rockstar is Already Reportedly Developing GTA 7 - Here's Why
Forget GTA 6 - Rockstar is Already Reportedly Developing GTA 7 - Here's Why
International Business Times UK

If you are still waiting for GTA 6 to release, Rockstar seems to already be a step ahead of you. Rockstar Games has built a reputation over nearly 30 years as one of the most influential developers in the video game industry. Its Grand Theft Auto…

forbes.com - Alexandra York - Creator Startup Fanvue Raises $22 Million To Fuel The Future Of AI Influencers
Creator Startup Fanvue Raises $22 Million To Fuel The Future Of AI Influencers
Forbes

Joel Morris, Will Monange and Harry Fitzgerald (left to right). Joel Morris was 13 years old when he uploaded his first YouTube video. Two million subscribers flocked to his channel of gaming streams and viral challenges until two years ago, when…

totalprosports.com - Lou Flavius - Old Clip Of Fernando Mendoza Dressed In Miami Gear & Sounding Very Different Goes Viral Ahead Of National Championship Game [VIDEO]
Old Clip Of Fernando Mendoza Dressed In Miami Gear & Sounding Very Different Goes Viral Ahead Of National Championship Game [VIDEO]
TotalProSports

Fernando Mendoza is set to play the biggest game of his life in a few days. Unfortunately, it will be against the team he idolized growing up. The Indiana Hoosiers quarterback has deep ties to the Hurricanes. He grew up in Miami, and the city…

people.com - Christopher Rudolph - See Every Actress Who Has Played Lara Croft, From Angelina Jolie to Sophie Turner
See Every Actress Who Has Played Lara Croft, From Angelina Jolie to Sophie Turner
PEOPLE

Lara Croft was first introduced in the 1996 video game Tomb Raider Angelina Jolie played the adventurous archaeologist in the 2001 movie adaptation and the 2003 sequel In November 2024, it was announced that Sophie Turner would be starring in a new…

nytimes.com - Lee Neikirk - These 4K LCD TVs Are Great for Movies and Gaming
These 4K LCD TVs Are Great for Movies and Gaming
The New York Times

I cover TVs and other AV equipment for Wirecutter. I have reviewed TVs since 2012, and I have ISF Level III training and calibration certification. There are more TV stands in my house than there are people. For the latest version of this guide, I…

glassalmanac.com - Daniel Martinez - Hollywood eager for Arc Raiders film: Plans hint at blockbuster adaptation
Hollywood eager for Arc Raiders film: Plans hint at blockbuster adaptation
Glass Almanac

In today's rapidly evolving entertainment landscape, video games are increasingly becoming fodder for cinematic and television adaptations. Among the latest titles catching the eye of Hollywood is Embark's popular shooter, Arc Raiders. This game…

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