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Trump's video game war: AI, memes and a simplistic narrative have flattened the conflict | Nesrine Malik in Iran
The war on Iran, even as it spreads and destabilises the Middle East and the global economy, is not real. This is how it is being portrayed by the Trump administration. The war is a video game, a spectator sport, a social media festival of dunking.
How an Apex Legends artist went from traditional painting to video games
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Ubisoft took trips to Japan with expert guides for Assassin's Creed Shadows and spent 'a lot of time' researching on top of that - 'We're making video games, but for Assassin's Creed we try to be credible'
Assassin's Creed Shadows art director Thierry Dansereau says the team took guided trips around Japan as research for the game He says the team visited most of the locations in the game They also continued to conduct research 'throughout the whole…
Visual Novel Database Founder Passes Away
In 2007, Yoran Heling, better known as Yorhel, started The Visual Novel Database after finding insufficient information about Ever 17: The Out of Infinity online. It has since grown into one of the most comprehensive, longest-running resources in…
Robin Williams' Daughter's Name Was Inspired By This Nintendo Classic
Robin Williams first played the classic Nintendo game, 'The Legend of Zelda,' in 1987 — the same year he starred in the comedy-drama film 'Good Morning, Vietnam.' The game clearly had a profound effect on Williams because when his daughter…
Highguard technical artist back on social media: Apologizes for misdirected anger over game launch
The imminent shutdown of Wildlight Entertainment's hero shooter, Highguard, scheduled for tomorrow, March 12th, marks a swift and tumultuous end to a game that lasted barely six weeks post-launch. A mixture of poorly received design choices, a…
Revealed: Epstein used Steve Bannon as middleman as he scrambled to meet survivors' group
Jeffrey Epstein, the financier and convicted sex trafficker, attempted to arrange a meeting between Steve Bannon, the right-wing strategist who helped bring Donald Trump to power, and leaders of the MeToo-inspired group Time's Up, Raw Story has…
Breaking: Prediction Markets Ban Widens as US Senators Push Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Sports Betting
/ Crypto News / Breaking: Prediction Markets Ban Widens as US Senators Push Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Sports Betting Expertise: Bitcoin, Crypto, Global Macro, DeFi, Blockchain, Web3, US Stocks, AI, Regulations and Lawsuits, & More CoinGape…
Roblox's (RBLX) Growth Began to Moderate in Q4
Brown Advisory, an investment management company, released its “Brown Advisory Mid-Cap Growth Strategy” fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Strategy lagged the Russell Midcap Growth…
Rockstar Games Accused of Underpaying Some of Its Workers
Grand Theft Auto 6 developer Rockstar Games has once again found itself facing accusations of being in violation of policies set in place by the United Kingdom government, this time following a federal crackdown on unpaid wages that saw multiple…
Ex-Blizzard president says gamers need to 'Man up' over AI usage in games after Crimson Desert devs issue apology
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Urbana Arts and Culture Commission considering artists for large downtown mural
URBANA — The large white wall of the Tiernan Building that overlooks downtown Urbana's parking deck will soon be filled with color thanks to a project spearheaded by the Arts and Culture Commission alongside 40 North Arts Council. The…
Crimson Desert Developer Pearl Abyss Address AI Controversy
Crimson Desert developer and publisher Pearl Abyss is offering its fans an explanation behind the inclusion of generative AI assets in the finished game, as well as an apology for not being more transparent about its use. Some players began picking…
From wuxia games to AI-powered microdramas, China sharpens its soft power playbook
– In Where Winds Meet, a Chinese-developed martial arts, or wuxia, video game launched in November 2025, players are not limited to scripted dialogue. They can also engage in free-form conversations powered by AI with non-player characters.
8 Near-Perfect Games That Have Not Aged Well
Nostalgia is a powerful thing. It can make fans see past a game's flaws even if they don't fully hold up. The following games are some of the most important games of all time in their particular genres and eras. That said, even with nostalgia…
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