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nytimes.com - Jason Jones - Learning football from video games now a legit teaching method for coaches, athletes
Learning football from video games now a legit teaching method for coaches, athletes
The New York Times

When David Pollack played linebacker at the University of Georgia from 2001-04, he was considered one of the best defenders in the country: a two-time consensus All-American and a two-time SEC Defensive Player of the Year. But when he played the…

esquire.com - Eric Francisco - The 25 Most Anticipated Video Games of 2026
The 25 Most Anticipated Video Games of 2026
Esquire

If your New Year's Resolution is to spend less time on screens and more time touching grass, I've got bad news: There's so many cool video games coming out in 2026. Last year was a prodigious year for gaming, with hits like Monster Hunter Wilds…

themarysue.com - Sarah Fimm - The 10 Best Video Game Plot Twists
The 10 Best Video Game Plot Twists
The Mary Sue

Secret agendas. Hidden identities. People who have been dead the whole time—is this the Sixth Sense ? No, it's a video game. Someone call M. Night Shyamalan, because these ten games are coming for his crown as King of Plot Twists. These…

comingsoon.net - Stephen Wilds - Best of 2025: ComingSoon's Top 10 Video Games
Best of 2025: ComingSoon's Top 10 Video Games
ComingSoon.net

It's that time of year again, when we start putting together epic lists, discussing the merits and shortcomings of our favorite media, and cementing spots for those titles that deserve a little extra attention. Every year, someone says it wasn't a…

gamedeveloper.com - Danielle Riendeau - New, gender-focused video game site Mothership announced
New, gender-focused video game site Mothership announced
Game Developer

Former Polygon editors Maddy Myers and Zoe Hannah have just announced a new game publication, with a focus on games culture, community, and stories that speak to players of all genders. Dubbed Mothership, the site and community was announced today…

gamesradar.com - Josh West - Big in 2026: The ultimate guide to the video games that will shape 2026 and beyond
Big in 2026: The ultimate guide to the video games that will shape 2026 and beyond
GamesRadar+

Is there a video game on this planet Earth that can draw the spotlight away from Grand Theft Auto 6? With Rockstar Games having delayed what is undoubtedly the most-anticipated entertainment property of the decade to November 19, the video game…

gamerant.com - Sarah Fields - Woman Fakes Entire eSports Career Without Ever Once Playing a Video Game
Woman Fakes Entire eSports Career Without Ever Once Playing a Video Game
Game Rant

A female eSports pro is making waves, but not for a good reason, as it's turned out that she faked playing games entirely. The shocking eSports scandal has shaken up the competitive community, and has led to unfortunate circumstances for her team…

totalprosports.com - Alex Hoegler - Here's What You Get For $10,000 Luxury Suite At CFP Bowl Game [VIDEO]
Here's What You Get For $10,000 Luxury Suite At CFP Bowl Game [VIDEO]
TotalProSports

A fascinating behind-the-scenes video reveals what one would receive in a $100,000 luxury suite at the 2026 Fiesta Bowl. Carson Beck and the Miami Hurricanes defeated the Ole Miss Rebels 31-27 in a back-and-forth thriller to win the 2026 Rose Bowl.

gamedeveloper.com - Chris Kerr - Indie publisher Hooded Horse won't work with studios using genAI
Indie publisher Hooded Horse won't work with studios using genAI
Game Developer

Strategy-focused indie publisher Hooded Horse isn't interested in working with developers who use generative AI and has inserted a new clause into contracts to prevent that from happening. During a recent interview with Kotaku, Hooded Horse CEO Tim…

gameranx.com - Todd Black - Masahiro Sakurai Almost Turned Down His 'Educational Manga' About His Life and Career
Masahiro Sakurai Almost Turned Down His 'Educational Manga' About His Life and Career
Gameranx

There are many legends in the video game industry whose words we should respect and take seriously. Masahiro Sakurai is one such legend, as he's made incredible games and was the creator of several key Nintendo franchises that are still going to…

polygon.com - Patricia Hernandez - GameStop's future is in turmoil as an estimated 400 stores close in 2026
GameStop's future is in turmoil as an estimated 400 stores close in 2026
Polygon.com

Video game retailer GameStop is kicking off 2026 by shuttering more stores than anyone expected. On Thursday, estimates counted around 295 stores that were either already closed or in the process of winding down. A day later, that number appears to…

vice.com - Denny Connolly - Xbox Developer Direct May Have A 'Secret' Fourth Game
Xbox Developer Direct May Have A 'Secret' Fourth Game
VICE

Xbox has a major Developer_Direct presentation coming up later this month where the company will put the spotlight on Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation gameplay. As if that wasn't enough excitement, an industry insider claims that…

tomsguide.com - Jason England - 'We're working on things that are utterly shocking.' Nvidia's CEO on PC gaming's future, solving the RAM pricing crisis, and the lore behind his leather jackets
'We're working on things that are utterly shocking.' Nvidia's CEO on PC gaming's future, solving the RAM pricing crisis, and the lore behind his leather jackets
Tom's Guide

If you were to look at what Nvidia announced at CES 2026, I wouldn't blame you for thinking Team Green may not be a PC gaming company anymore. A huge portion of its $5 trillion valuation is driven by the AI gold rush, and on-stage, CEO Jensen Huang…

smh.com.au - Paul Marshall - Lessons from Europe's birthplace of wine (and hangovers)
Lessons from Europe's birthplace of wine (and hangovers)
The Sydney Morning Herald

Given that Georgia is the birthplace of wine, one might also argue it's the birthplace of hangovers. It sure felt that way when I was there because it became impossible to tell when one hangover finished and the next was about to begin. The problem…

kotaku.com - Zack Zwiezen - Todd Howard Doesn't Hate Fallout: New Vegas
Todd Howard Doesn't Hate Fallout: New Vegas
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

Recently, the topic of 2010's Fallout: New Vegas and Bethesda creative director Todd Howard came up during a New Year's Eve party I attended. During the conversation, a few people, myself included, joked about how Howard doesn't like New Vegas, a…

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