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A Short Biography of the World's Best Video Game Character
When Shigeru Miyamoto designed a new game for Nintendo in 1981, he was hoping to use Popeye and his friends as characters, but couldn't get permission. So he concocted a cast of new characters, one of which was a plumber with a mustache who wore…
Behold, the most unhinged video game patch notes of 2026
It's hard to form any sentences about Mewgenics that could objectively be called normal. Even so, a recent overhaul of the turn-based strategy game where cats constantly die features patch notes that sound absurd even if you have the full context…
Unfair Video Game Deaths That Still Haunt Me
Now, I'm a player who becomes very attached to characters quite easily, if I'm enjoying a good, emotional narrative. I'm also a player who has endless patience for something like a platforming challenge, as long as it's more about careful practice…
Fan-Favorite Video Game Movie Surges on Streaming Ahead of Prime Video's Reboot
Live-action video game adaptations are all the rage right now, and HBO Max has been picking up these franchises left, right, and center. The streamer already had The Last of Us, Mortal Kombat, and A Minecraft Movie in its catalog. Now, it looks…
Against All Odds, These Video Game Sequels Proved They Deserved The Hype
The announcement of a sequel can give players a wide mix of emotions. For example, if a sequel is announced with a CG trailer, there could be skepticism about whether the game will ever come out because games get canceled all the time. If a new…
The Virtual Road Trip: One Video Game That Defines Every U.S. State
That's right. One video game for every U.S. state. This will be a long one. Cliché as this might be, the United States of America is a true melting pot, with each of the 50 states having its own cultures, traditions, and even dialects.
NBA Street fans get first look at PlayStation's remake of classic video game in NBA The Run | Sporting News
Many sports gamers dream of the days of childhood summers with friends. Games like NBA Street and NBA Jam ruled and hold special places in millennials' hearts for the nostalgia. NBA The Run, set to release this June, is attempting to revamp the…
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Says GTA 6 Marketing Will Start 'Soon'
It sounds like the wait for more GTA 6 news is finally about to end. GameRoll shared the news on Twitter: NEW: Strauss Zelnick said today that GTA 6 marketing will begin “soon” in response to being asked about the game. This is…
'We're a number on a ledger': ex-Elder Scrolls Online studio head says Microsoft cancelling Project Blackbird was a 'missed opportunity'
Last year, Microsoft cancelled an MMO that was in the works at ZeniMax Online Studios, developers of The Elder Scrolls Online, as part of wider layoffs. It was codenamed project Blackbird, and following its canning, ZeniMax Online founder Matt…
Take-Two Looking At Doing Something 'With All Our Intellectual Property,' Like L.A. Noire
Take-Two has not forgotten about all their old games quite yet. Strauss Zelnick was recently in the new ESA video game industry event called iicon. As reported by PushSquare, he was recently asked if the publisher is doing more with Rockstar's…
Is Ben Mauro's 'Huxley' graphic novel universe the next big thing in sci-fi? (interview)
The enviable creative achievements of video game designer, ace illustrator, and Hollywood concept artist Ben Mauro could fill an entire library, with a sterling resume that includes credits on projects such as 'Halo: Infinite,' 'Call of Duty,' '…
I hope I don't get in trouble for this 20 years later' - Tony Hawk Once Modified His Friend's PS1 to Get Early THPS Feedback
Tony Hawk once modded his friend's PlayStation 1 in order to get feedback on early builds of the original Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. This is according to the Birdman himself, who told the story during a panel at iicon (a new conference for video game…
Viral TikTok trend of teens running through Scientology buildings sparks hate crime allegations
Viral 'speed running' stunts at Scientology buildings in Hollywood are drawing police scrutiny after videos showed masked teens and costumed participants forcing their way into Church of Scientology properties, racing through hallways and clashing…
This game artist turns 'emotion and dance' into haunting creature designs
Liuyazi 'Arya' Hou is a senior concept artist and sculptor working across AAA, console, VR and mobile games. She combines digital and traditional sculpting, using the best 3D modelling software to create characters inspired by fantasy and…
MrBeast is courting Madison Avenue as he looks to grow his ad business
MrBeast is coming to Madison Avenue. The YouTuber's company, Beast Industries, is on the hunt for a VP of agency partnerships, CMO Insider can exclusively report. This person will be responsible for serving as the 'primary bridge between the…
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