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Video game industry believes EU Kids Act will drive small creators and old games into extinction
A new law aimed at protecting children could kill off old video games and threaten small developers, industry trade groups have warned. The EU Kids Act was unveiled by commission president Ursula von der Leyen last month as a chance to “give…
The Onion's First Video Game Is an Action-Packed Voting Simulator
The Onion, “America's Finest News Source,” has been on a bit of a hot streak since escaping the shackles of its former corporate owner, G/O Media, in 2024. Since its purchase by Global Tetrahedron, a company established by former…
AAA Developer Releases The Gayest $300 Million Video Game Of All Time?
If gaming studios were run by smart people they would scrap any projects they launched in the early 2020s and start over from scratch. The problem is, these are not very smart people. Much like Hollywood, the gaming industry has been ideologically…
Hyundai's Crater Concept Is Real - Inside a Video Game
Hyundai built an off-road concept bristling with armored body panels, chunky off-road wheels and tires, a lifted suspension, and a full catalog of rock-crawling accessories. The only problem for anyone itching to drive it: it doesn't exist in…
CRITICAL ROLE's New Video Game ROCKBEASTS Is a Rock Band RPG
Critters, this news is for you! Critical Role is set to co-produce an original game through a partnership with indie game studio Lichthund to create Rockbeasts. Set in an alternative '90s America, players become the manager of a struggling grunge…
NieR Creator Yoko Taro Says He Would Retire From Making Video Games but Fear of Dementia Keeps Him Working
NieR franchise creator Yoko Taro dropped a big revelation about his motivations for continuing to work and his thoughts on the future of Japan's game industry. As reported by Denfaminicogamer, Taro was asked if he had any current projects or plans…
Olivia Rodrigo Attends Liberty vs. Angel Reese, Dream WNBA Playoff Game in Trending Video
Singer-songwriter and three-time Grammy Award winner Olivia Rodrigo attended Game 3 of the WNBA semifinal series between the host New York Liberty and the visiting Atlanta Dream on Friday evening at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. During a…
Jeff Bezos Has a Vision for the Future - And It's the Exact Opposite of What Other AI Leaders Predict
Jeff Bezos predicted that AI could boost productivity enough for more families to live on a single income. He said those productivity gains could allow some people to support their families while working just three days a week. Bezos predicted…
Coldline: Disconnect - Kotaku
It's not who you are, it's what you do that matters! As an agent inside the enemy base, repair devices by solving puzzles! Plant your bug in the correct device! Listen on the radio at night and transmit critical intel. You are entirely alone in…
FishTok' trend creates fishing boom among young Victorians
If they were not standing on Geelong's Cunningham Pier, Ivy Renouf, Zane Winterton and Xavier Clair say they would either be hanging out in the shopping centre, playing video games, or scrolling their phones. Instead, this trio of 16-year-olds are…
Planet No More - Kotaku
An arcade-incremental game where you DESTROY planets! Build a fleet, upgrade weapons, max out your skill tree and destroy your target slowly. You'll advance deep into the galaxy, strategically shattering planets to their cores to unlock the next…
We tested Samsung's latest TVs, and these are our top recommendations for 2026
Samsung's TV lineup covers everything from affordable LED models for casual streaming to premium OLEDs for serious home theaters. But with so many options, not every model offers the same value. The best Samsung TVs combine good picture quality…
Demon General Kirsten - Kotaku
Kirsten is a soldier troubled by her current way of life. During her adventure, she'll encounter a wide variety of people, and those warm exchanges will shape her in one direction or another… Games metadata is powered by IGDB.com From Death…
Cyberpunk 2077 movie adaptation from Paramount on the way
A live-action movie version of smash hit video game Cyberpunk 2077 is being developed by Paramount Pictures. The Hollywood studio is working with producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, known for his work on the Transformers films, and CD Projekt Red…
Rockstar HR Questioned Over Discord 'Mole' And Sudden Timing Of GTA 6 Dev Firings In Latest Labor Tribunal Hearing
A fight over allegations of union busting at Rockstar Games is currently underway at an employment tribunal in Glasgow, Scotland. The Grand Theft Auto 6 studio maintains that over 30 employees were fired last year for gross misconduct, including…
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