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James Bond's Brightest Future Could Be in Video Games
Since his inception nearly 75 years ago, British secret agent James Bond has proven to be unkillable. Not literally, of course, as the fictional hero's on-screen death was seen in the swan song send-off for actor Daniel Craig's era in 2021's No…
Create Video Games with Google Maps Using This AI-But There's a Catch!
This May, Google introduced a groundbreaking update involving its artificial intelligence system, Genie, known for its capability to generate virtual gaming environments. The latest integration allows Genie to craft game settings inspired by…
This hand-drawn video game looks like an eerie animation masterpiece
Sometimes just a few seconds of footage from a game is enough to cast a spell over potential players. The Magician's Hand is an upcoming title that looks like it could be a 2D animated movie of the kind people often complain there aren't enough of…
Burned Out On Doom Scrolling? 7 Video Games That Actually Help With Algorithm Fatigue
We all know that doom scrolling is bad for us, and yet it's just so hard to stop. Pulling out your phone when you have a moment and scrolling through a social media feed can feel as easy as breathing; sometimes you don't even realize you're doing…
Video games with Irish language content are now being played - and enjoyed - globally
(Seo alt ónár bhfoireann Gaeltachta. Is féidir an bunleagan as Gaeilge a léamh anseo) BEFORE THE END of this week, the latest console game to feature the Irish language, Gaelic Football Laochra, will be launched, one of…
A24's New Video Game Movie Is The Perfect Lord of the Rings Replacement
The Lord of the Rings has become the modern fantasy franchise for a generation. With three films that tell the complete story of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic story to defeat the One Ring, there hasn't been much of a need to retell it. Save for spin-offs…
Way past cool!': Sonic Live in Concert to bring video games to life in downtown Omaha this fall
'Gotta go fast!': Sonic Live in Concert to bring video games to life in downtown Omaha this fall SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. YOU KNOW, MEMORIAL STADIUM IN LINCOLN IS HOME TO THE HUSKERS. WELL, NOW IT'S TURNING INTO A ROCKING CONCERT ATMOSPHERE. STADIUM WILL…
Gamification and memes lure young people to sports wagering apps, prediction markets
When Rory McIlroy won the Masters for the second year in a row, Kalshi shared a photo of him on Instagram with the words, “Wait he's goated.” When a video of NBA player Damian Lillard recovering from an injury circulated online…
CapCut's tablet app changes the game for Android video editors, at no cost
Sometimes the hardest thing about content creation isn't the actual filming, it's the editing. CapCut is probably the most popular and painless way to handle it, but Android users haven't had it the easiest since it was only available to use on the…
Gen Z's Joe Camel moment: how prediction markets learned to speak in memes
When Rory McIlroy won the Masters for the second year in a row, Kalshi shared a photo of him on Instagram with the words, “Wait he's goated.” When a video of NBA player Damian Lillard recovering from an injury circulated online…
Gamification and memes lure young people to sports wagering apps, prediction markets
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Activision shareholders reach $250M settlement over Microsoft buyout
(Reuters) – Shareholders of Activision Blizzard reached a $250 million settlement over allegations that the company's former executives and Microsoft shortchanged them when Microsoft acquired the game maker for $75.4 billion in 2023…
Subnautica 2 Has Been Such a Massive Hit That Krafton Is Paying Out Up to $250 Million to Unknown Worlds' Former Shareholders
Subnautica 2 has sold so well that publisher Krafton has reportedly agreed to pay a $250 million earnout to the developers — a bonus that was at the heart of its high-profile legal dispute with the fired Unknown Worlds leadership. The…
From Language Learning To Industry-Specific Solutions, Meet The Innovators On The 30 Under 30 Consumer And Enterprise Technology List
In 2018, Jihyun Kim was studying software engineering as a freshman at Kyung Hee University in Suwon, just south of Seoul, when the launch of a faster and more accurate computer vision algorithm grabbed her attention. A year later, she took a break…
Is my GOAT washed? Uncanny Valley Kojima stars in AI-slop Prada ad with film director bestie
Yeah, I know. Another AI story. But this one personally and specifically pissed me off. Below, you will find a short film titled Satellites II starring film director Nicolas Winding Refn and his buddy, video game industry legend Hideo Kojima. And…
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