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Are Video Game Movies Killing The Gaming Industry?
From the start of the medium in the early 60s all the way up to the modern day, the history of video games is defined by constant evolution. Pong gave way to Pac-Man, which led to Doom, which led to Call of Duty. This is an abridged history, of…
IndyCar's New Video Game 'The Game' Will Roll Out In Early 2027
This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. IndyCar and iRacing announced 'INDYCAR Racing The Game,' a highly anticipated official standalone video game developed by iRacing Studios…
IndyCar and iRacing Studios spill details on series' first video game in twenty years
The NTT IndyCar series produces some of the best racing anywhere on the planet, and for years, fans have been clamoring for a standalone video game based on the series. It's been in the works for some time, but on Thursday, IndyCar and racing sim…
30 years ago, Sonic the Hedgehog's creators made the best Christmas video game ever
When Sega released its 32-bit Saturn console in 1994, it was inevitable that the platform's speedy mascot, Sonic the Hedgehog, would get a star turn on the new hardware. But the team behind the blue blur didn't release a new Sonic game right away.
NexusMods CEO digs into the dynamics of video game modding
And now for something different: a conversation about mods. Mods are a tricky topic to cover on Game Developer—on the one hand, they're a jumping off point for many industry professionals, who learn the basics of development by creating…
The 10 Best Metroidvania Video Games of All Time, Ranked
All thanks to the template set by Metroid and Castlevania, two of the greatest and most iconic video game franchises in history, the Metroidvania genre was born. These aren't just any kind of action-adventure games: They're all about nonlinear…
New IndyCar video game officially set to release in early 2027
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — It's officially official. INDYCAR Racing The Game is coming to gaming consoles and PCs everywhere next year. The brand new and highly-anticipated IndyCar video game was announced by the series and motorsport simulation…
The Infamous Video Game Adaptation That Roger Ebert Called 'Art' Is a Sudden Streaming Hit
The world was a very different place two decades ago. The recession hadn't yet happened, people were emerging from a period of great paranoia, and video game adaptations were universally despised. This was the era of Doom and Mortal Kombat. These…
IndyCar video game coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox, PC in 2027
INDIANAPOLIS — For the first time in nearly two decades, a standalone IndyCar video game is heading to consoles and PC. On Friday, IndyCar announced that the official standalone video game, IndyCar Racing The Game, will launch on the…
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launches with 2 million copies sold
ASSASSIN'S CREED™ BLACK FLAG RESYNCED LAUNCHES WITH 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Makes a Strong Start, Supported by Positive Critics PARIS – July 10, 2026 - Today, Vantage Studios, a Ubisoft company…
EA Sports pulls microtransactions from CFB 27 modes after community outrage
EA Sports announced Friday that its college football video game, CFB 27, will no longer include microtransactions in single-player modes. The pivot comes after widespread fan backlash and campaigns to boycott the game, largely driven by popular…
45 Years Later, Escape From New York Predicted A Future We're Still Living In
Escape from New York was released on July 10, 1981, and in the 45 years since its release, it remains a cult favorite and one of the best dystopian action movies of all time. In those 45 years, the pulp science fiction action from that movie has…
While Musk's Neuralink drills into skulls, China's BrainCo bets the future of brain tech is wearable
Companies around the world, especially in the U.S. and China, are racing to build brain-computer interfaces – some through invasive implants, others by skipping surgery altogether. Investors and industry players say the market for…
AI 'actor' Tilly Norwood has a movie coming out. Spare us this future | Dave Schilling
Rejoice, cinema lovers. Tilly Norwood is back! Not familiar? I don't blame you, as she's not exactly a household name yet – though a fleet of well-fed publicists is certainly trying to rectify that. Tilly Norwood is an “AI…
Game Creek Video Standardizes on Grass Valley's K-Frame Switchers
MONTREAL —Game Creek Video, one of North America's largest mobile production providers, has reached an agreement with Grass Valley to purchase 10 fully configured K-Frame production switchers as part of a two-year fleet expansion program.
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