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Amid Mass Layoffs at XBOX, the Fight for Equity in the Video Game Industry Continues
Asha Sharma, the recently appointed CEO of XBOX, sent out a teamwide email on July 6, 2026, that started, “We are beginning the most significant restructure in XBOX history.” What followed was the corporate outline of how…
UK video game company plunges into administration as 36 more jobs lost
A UK video game company founded by an ex Grand Theft Auto developer has entered administration. The company, which is based in Edinburgh, has appointed administrators just a year after launching its debut game. Build A Rocket Boy (BARB) launched…
Google partners with known nerd Henry Cavill on a video game to showcase Googlebooks
Earlier this year, Google announced its new line of Googlebook laptops, which are based on Android software rather than ChromeOS. While we have had our own take on what this next chapter of computing will look like after some hands-on time with the…
A Beloved '90s Video Game Is Getting a Brand New Sequel 30 Years Later
Nearly three decades after Thief: The Dark Project introduced players to its shadowy fantasy world, master thief Garrett is returning for another round of thievery — on the page. Thief: Pulse of Promise is a new officially licensed graphic…
Major UK video game company falls into administration after 10 years - jobs lost
The gaming developer has appointed administrators A British video game firm established by a former Grand Theft Auto developer has gone into administration. The Edinburgh-based company has brought in administrators just 12 months after releasing…
Scottish video game company falls into administration as even more jobs lost
A UK video game firm founded by a former Grand Theft Auto developer has collapsed into administration. The Edinburgh-based company appointed administrators just a year after releasing its first game. Build A Rocket Boy (BARB) launched its title…
How indie studios can survive industry volatility | Opinion
Denis Fedorov founded Unfrozen, the studio behind Iratus: Lord of the Dead and Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era. He also leads Nova Assembly, a holding company co-owned and run by five studios that share development and marketing expertise, while…
Play & Learn My First Katakana - Kotaku
See the picture, pick the kana! Games metadata is powered by IGDB.com Tim Rogers Published January 18, 2010 By Luke Plunkett Published December 23, 2009…
Ringo Starr, David Byrne, Joan Baez Donate Unqiue Items for Housing Works Auction
Ringo Starr, David Byrne, Joan Baez, and more have donated items to be auction in Housing Works' second annual Turn It Up! auction, which is open through Oct. 1. The National frontman Matt Berninger, Ani DiFranco, Richard Hell, Def Leppard's Rick…
Famous Models Identified After Going Viral With Their Racy Outfits At LSU Game [VIDEO]
The No. 10 LSU Tigers secured a dominant 35-6 blowout victory against the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday. Head coach Lane Kiffin led his roaring football team down the traditional pregame route on Victory Hill. More than 102,000 enthusiastic fans…
Very Scary Game - Kotaku
Your choice. Your fear. Your ending. Games metadata is powered by IGDB.com Lost where the forest would grow, the children followed the pointed tail By Rebekah Valentine Published July 9, 2026 The project remains mysterious but still backed by…
GTA 6's $400 Collector's Edition Is the Latest Example of a Horrible Trend
Spendy deluxe editions are nothing new in the world of video games. For many years now, players have had the option to pay a bit more than retail price — often between $20 and $50 extra — for a bundle of extra goodies to enhance a new…
Aaron Rodgers & His Steelers Teammates Couldn't Hide Their Shocked Reaction To The Anthem Performance Before Steelers-Bengals Game [VIDEO]
Renowned vocalist John Vincent delivered a powerhouse rendition of the national anthem during a recent Pittsburgh Steelers home matchup. The iconic singer, famously known as the resident anthem performer for the Chicago Cubs, brought his signature…
Game on: Henry Cavill is putting Googlebook to the test
Henry Cavill is partnering with Googlebook to build a video game, coming this November. Vice President Marketing, Google – Global Android Ecosystem Actor Henry Cavill is testing the new Googlebook to see how its high-performance hardware and…
God of War Laufey Is Quietly a Preview of PlayStation's Future
God of War Laufey will be released on PlayStation 5 next February, in what's already shaping up to be a packed month for video game releases. Just this week, we got our first look at the preorder and deluxe edition bonuses for Santa Monica Studio's…
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