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nytimes.com - Michael S. Rosenwald - David Rosen, 95, Dies; Video Game Visionary and Co-Founder of Sega
David Rosen, 95, Dies; Video Game Visionary and Co-Founder of Sega
The New York Times

As co-founder of Sega Enterprises, David Rosen played a leading role in turning video games into a cultural touchstone. Sega's games were a direct challenge to Nintendo's dominance. Among them was Bare Knuckle II, which came to the U.S. as Streets…

semafor.com - Tom Chivers - Cofounder of influential video games company Sega dies
Cofounder of influential video games company Sega dies
Semafor

David Rosen, the cofounder of Sega, died aged 95. Born in New York City, Rosen started a photobooth company while serving with the US Air Force in Japan in 1954; it merged with a slot-machine company shortly after. Rosen recognized videogames'…

gamerant.com - Julián Jorge  Fernández Loyarte - No One Remembers These 1999 Video Games Anymore
No One Remembers These 1999 Video Games Anymore
Game Rant

1999 was an excellent year for gaming, as it saw the release of multiple high-quality titles that are still being discussed to this day, like Silent Hill, Final Fantasy 8, Crash Team Racing, Donkey Kong 64, Pokemon Gold & Silver, and countless…

hellomagazine.com - Tess Hill - Who is Sarah Silverman's boyfriend? Meet her comedian partner she met playing video games
Who is Sarah Silverman's boyfriend? Meet her comedian partner she met playing video games
HELLO!

Sarah Silverman has dated quite a few famous men. From Jimmy Kimmel to Michael Sheen, the comedian's relationships have been front and center of her 38-year-career. And now she is dating another comedian. The 55-year-old comedian, who was just…

marketbeat.com - Promising Video Game Stocks To Research - January 20th
Promising Video Game Stocks To Research - January 20th
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 involved in creating…

gamedeveloper.com - Chris Kerr - Marketing agency 1SP acquires networking platform MeetToMatch
Marketing agency 1SP acquires networking platform MeetToMatch
Game Developer

Video game marketing firm 1SP Agency has acquired B2B matchmaking and event platform MeetToMatch for an undisclosed fee. MeetToMatch is used by over 60 international video game events to connect developers, publishers, investors, and other industry…

tomsguide.com - Elton Jones - My prediction is that work will be optional': Elon Musk foresees a future where jobs will be a hobby, due to AI and robotics
My prediction is that work will be optional': Elon Musk foresees a future where jobs will be a hobby, due to AI and robotics
Tom's Guide

The current job landscape is far from fruitful for the average person. Navigating hundreds of job postings, avoiding those that are nothing but scams, and constantly updating your resume and cover letter can be taxing for unemployed individuals.

arstechnica.com - Kyle Orland - Has Gemini surpassed ChatGPT? We put the AI models to the test.
Has Gemini surpassed ChatGPT? We put the AI models to the test.
Ars Technica

The last time we did comparative tests of AI models from OpenAI and Google at Ars was in late 2023, when Google's offering was still called Bard. In the roughly two years since, a lot has happened in the world of artificial intelligence. And now…

totalprosports.com - Lou Flavius - Donald Trump Was Spotted Having An Interesting Conversation With Jake Paul At National Title Game [VIDEO]
Donald Trump Was Spotted Having An Interesting Conversation With Jake Paul At National Title Game [VIDEO]
TotalProSports

Donald Trump was in attendance at Monday night's national championship game, and so was Jake Paul. Miami's Hard Rock Stadium hosted the highly anticipated tilt, with the resident Hurricanes facing the Indiana Hoosiers. The United States President…

kotaku.com - Lewis Parker - The Switch 2 Price Is Going Up In 2026, Analytics Firm Predicts
The Switch 2 Price Is Going Up In 2026, Analytics Firm Predicts
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

Nintendo may be about to “ follow in Sony and Microsoft's footsteps ” and announce a Switch 2 price hike, according to a report from video game consumer insights firm Niko Partners. Although the new system is currently outselling the…

totalprosports.com - Darrelle Lincoln - Horrific Scene Ends In Tragedy As EMS Administer CPR To Fan During Medical Emergency In The Stands At Hockey Game [VIDEO]
Horrific Scene Ends In Tragedy As EMS Administer CPR To Fan During Medical Emergency In The Stands At Hockey Game [VIDEO]
TotalProSports

An American Hockey League game featuring the Laval Rocket and Manitoba Moose came to a sudden stop due to a medical emergency. With 1:13 remaining in the third period, a medical emergency kicked off in the spectator area. The Moose were up 3-0 at…

screenrant.com - Nick Bythrow - How Jason Momoa's 2025 Box Office Hit Took Over Streaming Charts (#1 Trending In The U.S.)
How Jason Momoa's 2025 Box Office Hit Took Over Streaming Charts (#1 Trending In The U.S.)
Screen Rant

Jason Momoa 's 2025 box office success deserved its theatrical win, despite having a terrible Rotten Tomatoes score from critics. Momoa's movies have included a number of genres, from his stint as Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe to the upcoming…

dailymail.co.uk - James Cirrone - California dad's toddler gets death threats over NFL predictions
California dad's toddler gets death threats over NFL predictions
Mail Online

A California father has spoken out after people angry with his 4-year-old daughter's wrong predictions about NFL games sent the family death threats online. Anthony Donatelli has been posting lighthearted videos of his daughter, Reese, choosing the…

screenrant.com - Angel Shaw - Prime Video's 10/10 Sci-Fi Masterpiece Could Run Forever (#1 Trending In The U.S.)
Prime Video's 10/10 Sci-Fi Masterpiece Could Run Forever (#1 Trending In The U.S.)
Screen Rant

Prime Video has changed the game with Fallout, and there's really no need to ever stop this momentum. The TV show is based on the massively popular video game franchise of the same name, developed by Bethesda. It's not very often that an adaptation…

gq.com - Scott Meslow - Ron Perlman, 'Fallout' Games Legend, Finally Showed Up On 'Fallout'
Ron Perlman, 'Fallout' Games Legend, Finally Showed Up On 'Fallout'
GQ

I'm about 15 seconds into my conversation with Ron Perlman when we get sidetracked. When I join our Zoom call and mention offhandedly that I'm currently in Minneapolis, Perlman—who got his MFA in Theater from University of…

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