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The future of video games: Pay extra and own nothing
The video game industry hates you, which is why the near future will require you to constantly pay extra to enjoy video games that you will never be allowed to own. Sony, the maker of PlayStation, announced that it will be ceasing the production of…
Roblox wants kids to vibe-code their own video games
Roblox wants you to make your next video game from your phone. On Thursday, the gaming platform company introduced Build, its AI-powered tool that can turn a written prompt into a basic playable game. The tool is housed inside the Roblox mobile…
How the Watch Dogs Video Game Series Mirrored and Predicted Real-World Digital Rights Issues
When Ubisoft's Watch Dogs 2 was released in 2016, it was a headtrip for those of us working on digital-rights issues in the Bay Area. During the day, I'd fight tech-authoritarianism from EFF's San Francisco offices and then, at night, I'd fight…
10 Video Games With the Best Character Development, Ranked
For the most part, video games are all about gameplay, with these experiences aiming to immerse players in fantastical worlds and engaging mechanics. This medium is meant to give a sense of control unlike any other, with games such as Grand Theft…
Physical media are disappearing. Video games are next
'Grand Theft Auto 6' won't come on a disc. Retail purchases will just be empty boxes with download codes. Following that unpopular announcement, PlayStation declared that they'd discontinue physical game releases in 2028. While online backlash has…
This Fan-Favorite Fantasy Revenge Thriller Video Game Deserves a Major TV Adaptation
Ask a gamer to summarize Dishonored, and you'll probably hear any combination of the following: ' dark fantasy steampunk revenge action thriller.' That's quite a range for developer Arkane Studios and publisher Bethesda Softworks' (Fallout, The…
Only 1 Video Game Is Perfect for an 'Arcane'-Style Adaptation
It's been nearly two years since Arcane finished its run on Netflix, but the audience still misses it. With video game adaptations having quietly taken over Hollywood in recent years, demand for more series like the League of Legends series remains…
The 10 Best Spy Video Games of All Time, Ranked
The spy genre has given us some of the most iconic characters in pop culture. You've got James Bond saving the world with his high-tech gadgets, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) pulling off death-defying missions, and Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) uncovering…
Reddit, video games and other unexpected tools savvy travellers are using to plan and enhance their trips
Are we living in a golden age of travel-enhancing software, or a nightmarish low ebb? As a frequent flyer who has unironically called myself a 'wanderluster' more than once, I'm on the fence. On the one hand, there's never been a broader haul of…
Netflix, Just Pay People To Make Video Games, You Are Making This Needlessly Complicated
Netflix has been in the video game business for a while now, and for most of that time the company's presence has wavered between 'quiet surprise', 'irrelevant' and 'comedically inept' on the success scale. They invested in the concept of having…
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sells more than 3 million copies in a week
ASSASSIN'S CREED™ BLACK FLAG RESYNCED SELLS MORE THAN 3 MILLION COPIES IN A WEEK Strong Launch Momentum Continues as Player Appreciation Grows and New Game+ Is Announced PARIS – July 17, 2026 - Today, Vantage Studios, a Ubisoft…
Leveling Up: How Mistik Studios is putting Indigenous culture on the gaming map
When you think about the Canadian video game industry, you might think of large gaming studios in cities like Toronto or Vancouver. Over here in Saskatchewan, a new gaming studio is proving the Prairies can be just as competitive, as Indigenous and…
Has Nvidia Become a Value Stock?
Nvidia (NVDA 1.97%) has become one of the key winners of this artificial intelligence (AI) revolution -- this is thanks to the company's early entry into the market with the fastest chips around and its focus on innovation. Nvidia makes graphics…
Todd Howard laments on Microsoft's Xbox cuts 'very difficult for our teams'
Today, Bethesda moved to reassure fans that its upcoming games, Fallout 5, and Elder Scrolls VI, are still trucking along. Microsoft's absolutely massive cuts to its Xbox division have left fans wondering if the developers left are enough to even…
FBI arrests man accused of using Steam games to drain victims' crypto wallets
U.S. prosecutors have accused a Florida man of uploading fake video games that contained malware to Steam, the popular PC games platform. Once victims downloaded and installed the games, the malware was designed to infect their computers, steal…
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