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I based horror video game on working in a Scottish chippy
It might not seem like the most likely inspiration for a horror video game, but James Muirhead says working in a Scottish fish and chip shop provided the perfect setting for his latest creation. 'I wanted a culturally Scottish place, and the most…
New York sues video game developer Valve, says its 'loot boxes' are gambling
NEW YORK, Feb 25 (Reuters) - New York's attorney general sued Valve, a video game developer whose franchises include Counter-Strike, Team Fortress and Dota, accusing it of violating state gambling laws and threatening to…
I turned my life into a video game with ChatGPT for 7 days - and I got more done than ever
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New York sues video game developer Valve, says its 'loot boxes' are gambling
NEW YORK, Feb 25: New York's attorney general sued Valve, a video game developer whose franchises include Counter-Strike, Team Fortress and Dota, accusing it of violating state gambling laws and threatening to addict children through its use of…
10 Video Games That Would Work As Prestige HBO Dramas, Ranked
It's funny to think video game adaptations used to be scorned by the internet. Nowadays, shows like The Last of Us and Fallout have changed public opinion on adaptations, and companies are actively seeking to make big-budget small-screen versions…
WWE 2K26 Early Release Date, Pre-Order Bonus, Top Videos and Latest on Game Modes
The road to WrestleMania 42 brings with it the release of the hotly anticipated WWE and 2K video game, WWE 2K26, and this year's release promises more of the same, but fine-tuned to provide the best experience for fans of the franchise. Showcase…
AI Mistakes Are Infuriating Gamers as Developers Seek Savings
A backlash against the spreading use of AI in video games has grown “sensational,” the developer behind the surprise smash hit Arc Raiders has warned after being caught in the middle of the fallout. The $200 billion video game…
Valve Has Been 'Letting Children and Adults Alike Illegally Gamble,' New York A.G. Alleges
“Valve's Loot Boxes Pose the Same Dangers as Casino Gambling, Especially for That's the central thrust of a searing new lawsuit against games industry titan Valve filed on Wednesday. The office of New York State Attorney General Letitia…
Warning over 'school wars' social media trend inciting children to carry weapons
Police and schools are on alert after posts appearing to incite children to fight using knives spread across social media. The “school wars” trend has seen the spread of posts on platforms such as TikTok and Snapchat which separate…
Crimson Desert Reveals Voice Cast in Latest Video
Posted in: Crimson Desert, Games, Pearl Abyss, Video Games | Tagged: Alec Newman, Crimson Desert, Rebecca Hanssen, Steward Scuadmore Check out the latest video for the upcoming game Crimson Desert as the developers reveal the voice cast in a…
New York is suing Valve for promoting gambling through loot boxes
New York state's Attorney General Letitia James is suing Valve over its loot boxes, which she described as 'quintessential gambling' in a complaint filed in a Manhattan state court on Wednesday (via Reuters). 'Valve's loot boxes are particularly…
New GTA 6 Report is Incredible News for PS5 and Xbox Gamers
A new report from a trusted industry insider claims that Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has officially informed both PlayStation and Xbox that the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 remains on track for its November…
This charming pixel art game solves one of AI coding's most annoying UX problems
Everyone who has tried to code with Anthropic's Claude Code AI agents runs into the same usability problem: If you run two or three concurrent artificial intelligence sessions—say, one rewriting your server code, another generating tests, a…
Valve sued over loot boxes as state of New York demands 'full restitution' for players: 'Valve's loot boxes pose the same dangers as casino gambling, especially for children'
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OLED is old news. Mini-LED is the future
I'm a big fan of OLED monitors. (I recently upgraded to a 4K OLED for my desktop PC!) But I can't help but feel I'm gaming on a stopgap. OLED is incredible for screens, helping to boost contrast and color vibrancy. But just as plasma TVs were…
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