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forbes.com - Matt Gardner - 'FIFA', 'Angry Birds', And More Inducted To 2026 Video Game HOF
'FIFA', 'Angry Birds', And More Inducted To 2026 Video Game HOF
Forbes

The Angry Birds there, staring at their lack of place in the World Video Game Hall of Fame... UNTIL NOW The World Video Game Hall of Fame is now in its 12th year, and today (May 7), it inducted four more big hitters from gaming's past and present…

theguardian.com - Lewis Gordon - 'We're remixing her library for a new medium': the video games capturing the happy-sad spirit of Tove Jansson's Moomins
'We're remixing her library for a new medium': the video games capturing the happy-sad spirit of Tove Jansson's Moomins
The Guardian

Sleepy, happy-sad, and imbued with the mildest peril, Tove Jansson's Moomin stories may seem an unlikely fit for the action-heavy medium of video games. Rather than embark on swashbuckling adventures, these milk-white, hippo-esque creatures prefer…

ign.com - Cade Onder - Andy Serkis Praises Expedition 33, Says Hollywood's 'Snobbery' Towards Video Game is Changing
Andy Serkis Praises Expedition 33, Says Hollywood's 'Snobbery' Towards Video Game is Changing
IGN

The Lord of the Rings actor Andy Serkis has nothing but great things to say about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The legendary actor was part of the award-winning cast in the 2025 Game of the Year winner, and he's extremely proud of how the game…

nme.com - Ali Shutler - 'Angry Birds' and 'FIFA' added to World Video Game Hall Of Fame
'Angry Birds' and 'FIFA' added to World Video Game Hall Of Fame
NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News

The Strong National Museum Of Playhas announced the four titles that have been added to the World Video Game Hall Of Fame this year. READ MORE: Inside Lana Del Rey's era-defining James Bond theme song ‘First Light' Organised by The Strong…

polygon.com - Sam Nelson - D&D Beyond is borrowing a trick from live-service video games
D&D Beyond is borrowing a trick from live-service video games
Polygon.com

Dungeons & Dragons has been in flux since its 2024 rules refresh, with the departure of its lead designers preceding an unusually quiet release schedule. Wizards of the Coast revealed a new seasonal approach to product launches in March, grouping…

polygon.com - Jen Glennon - 2026's World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees officially announced
2026's World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees officially announced
Polygon.com

Angry Birds, Dragon Quest, FIFA International Soccer, and Silent Hill have been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. The 2026 inductees beat out a group of beloved finalists…

polygon.com - Giovanni Colantonio - The next Breakfast Club is here, and it's this stylish new coming-of-age video game
The next Breakfast Club is here, and it's this stylish new coming-of-age video game
Polygon.com

Mixtape is a narrative adventure game where the story unfolds alongside a carefully curated playlist of songs created by teenage protagonist Stacey Rockford. To properly reflect the experience of playing it, I've created an original 10-song mixtape…

nme.com - Ali Shutler - 'GTA 6' is the most expensive video game ever made, say analysts
'GTA 6' is the most expensive video game ever made, say analysts
NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News

The team was given “unlimited financial resources” It's been reported that Grand Theft Auto 6 could be the most expensive video game ever made. READ MORE: ‘Saros' review: ballsy successor to modern cult classic…

boingboing.net - Rob Beschizza - Atari buys rights to RPG classic Wizardry
Atari buys rights to RPG classic Wizardry
Boing Boing

Wizardry, originally coded in BASIC at the turn of the 80s, was one of the early greats in computer role-playing games, spawning a long-running series with countless spin-offs. It is now the property of Atari, following a successful remake by the…

cointelegraph.com - VanEck Sees Bitcoin Reach $1M on 'Mega Adoption' Trend
VanEck Sees Bitcoin Reach $1M on 'Mega Adoption' Trend
Cointelegraph

Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at investment manager VanEck, said he sees Bitcoin (BTC) reaching seven figures within the next five years. “Bitcoin going up for us is the base case. We think this asset is going to reach a…

heavy.com - Jonathan Vankin - Yankees Jasson Dominguez Injury Update: Latest After Rangers Game Exit [Video]
Yankees Jasson Dominguez Injury Update: Latest After Rangers Game Exit [Video]
Heavy

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez exited Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers after just one batter with an apparent head injury, possibly a concussion. The outfielder was also seen rubbing his left shoulder, leading to…

kotaku.com - John Walker - Sunder Siege - Kotaku
Sunder Siege - Kotaku
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

A short incremental physics game. Swing a wrecking ball to smash monsters before they reach your home! Upgrade your ball and your home for more smashy goodness! Games metadata is powered by IGDB.com Ubisoft promised a new era for Siege ahead of its…

macworld.com - Michael Simon - Macworld Podcast: Mac mini shortages and the future of the iMac
Macworld Podcast: Mac mini shortages and the future of the iMac
Foundry

In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we discuss the latest with the iMac. What are the latest rumors, when can we expect to see an update, and what would we like to see Apple do with its iconic all-in-one. This is episode 981 with Michael…

gamerant.com - Branden Monfreda - Meloni Seeks Change: What Viral Deepfakes Means for the Future of AI NPCs
Meloni Seeks Change: What Viral Deepfakes Means for the Future of AI NPCs
GameRant

This past week, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had to publicly address a viral, AI-generated deepfake image of herself that flooded social media. She rightly called it a “dangerous tool” that can manipulate and target anyone.

dailystar.co.uk - Joshua Whorms - Sexy housewife admits to killing man in kinky sex game steamy video gone south
Sexy housewife admits to killing man in kinky sex game steamy video gone south
Daily Star

A sexy housewife living a double life has confessed to causing the death of a 55-year-old man during a raunchy sexual encounter which went terribly wrong. Michaela Rylaarsdamn, 32, has pleaded guilty to causing the death of 55-year-old Michael Dale…

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