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polygon.com - Patricia Hernandez - Behold, the most unhinged video game patch notes of 2026
Behold, the most unhinged video game patch notes of 2026
Polygon.com

It's hard to form any sentences about Mewgenics that could objectively be called normal. Even so, a recent overhaul of the turn-based strategy game where cats constantly die features patch notes that sound absurd even if you have the full context…

channelnewsasia.com - Ainslyn Lim - 3 Singaporeans in the running to compete in Amazon Prime Video's Beast Games
3 Singaporeans in the running to compete in Amazon Prime Video's Beast Games
CNA

Imagine tuning in to one of the world's most popular game shows in the United States and rooting for a contestant proudly representing Singapore. You've probably heard of Beast Games, the Amazon Prime Video reality competition series created by…

aftermath.site - Luke Plunkett - We've Been A Little Bit Too Romantic About The Idea That We Should Have Employees And Give People Long-term Job Security' Is An Extraordinary Thing For A Video Games CEO To Say On Record
We've Been A Little Bit Too Romantic About The Idea That We Should Have Employees And Give People Long-term Job Security' Is An Extraordinary Thing For A Video Games CEO To Say On Record
Aftermath

While we all know deep down that CEOs are monsters who would fire all of you in a heartbeat just to keep a line going up, there's a charade most of them feel compelled to take part in where they pretend publicly to care about their workers and the…

gameranx.com - Ryan Parreno - Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Says GTA 6 Marketing Will Start 'Soon'
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Says GTA 6 Marketing Will Start 'Soon'
Gameranx

It sounds like the wait for more GTA 6 news is finally about to end. GameRoll shared the news on Twitter: NEW: Strauss Zelnick said today that GTA 6 marketing will begin “soon” in response to being asked about the game. This is…

rockpapershotgun.com - Mark Warren - 'We're a number on a ledger': ex-Elder Scrolls Online studio head says Microsoft cancelling Project Blackbird was a 'missed opportunity'
'We're a number on a ledger': ex-Elder Scrolls Online studio head says Microsoft cancelling Project Blackbird was a 'missed opportunity'
Rock Paper Shotgun

Last year, Microsoft cancelled an MMO that was in the works at ZeniMax Online Studios, developers of The Elder Scrolls Online, as part of wider layoffs. It was codenamed project Blackbird, and following its canning, ZeniMax Online founder Matt…

gameranx.com - Ryan Parreno - Take-Two Looking At Doing Something 'With All Our Intellectual Property,' Like L.A. Noire
Take-Two Looking At Doing Something 'With All Our Intellectual Property,' Like L.A. Noire
Gameranx

Take-Two has not forgotten about all their old games quite yet. Strauss Zelnick was recently in the new ESA video game industry event called iicon. As reported by PushSquare, he was recently asked if the publisher is doing more with Rockstar's…

bleacherreport.com - Andrew Peters - Watch Azzi Fudd Throw 1st Pitch at Rangers Game in Trending Video After Going No. 1 in WNBA Draft
Watch Azzi Fudd Throw 1st Pitch at Rangers Game in Trending Video After Going No. 1 in WNBA Draft
Bleacher Report

Azzi Fudd got a warm welcome to Dallas after being selected first overall by the Wings earlier this month. The former UConn star threw out the first pitch at Tuesday's Texas Rangers game. She was joined on the mound by a handful of her teammates…

foxnews.com - CJ Womack - Viral TikTok trend of teens running through Scientology buildings sparks hate crime allegations
Viral TikTok trend of teens running through Scientology buildings sparks hate crime allegations
Fox News

Viral 'speed running' stunts at Scientology buildings in Hollywood are drawing police scrutiny after videos showed masked teens and costumed participants forcing their way into Church of Scientology properties, racing through hallways and clashing…

creativebloq.com - Ian Dean - This game artist turns 'emotion and dance' into haunting creature designs
This game artist turns 'emotion and dance' into haunting creature designs
Creative Bloq

Liuyazi 'Arya' Hou is a senior concept artist and sculptor working across AAA, console, VR and mobile games. She combines digital and traditional sculpting, using the best 3D modelling software to create characters inspired by fantasy and…

businessinsider.com - Lara O'Reilly - MrBeast is courting Madison Avenue as he looks to grow his ad business
MrBeast is courting Madison Avenue as he looks to grow his ad business
Business Insider

MrBeast is coming to Madison Avenue. The YouTuber's company, Beast Industries, is on the hunt for a VP of agency partnerships, CMO Insider can exclusively report. This person will be responsible for serving as the 'primary bridge between the…

forbes.com - Paul Tassi - Take-Two Still Won't Commit To A 'GTA 6' Price Yet
Take-Two Still Won't Commit To A 'GTA 6' Price Yet
Forbes

While it seems more and more likely that Grand Theft Auto 6 may finally hit its promised release date, November 19, 2026, what hasn't happened yet is Take-Two or Rockstar committing to a price for the game. Months ago, there was some debate around…

cbssports.com - Jasmyn Wimbish - NBA playoff schedule, odds, predictions for Lakers vs. Rockets, more Game 5s
NBA playoff schedule, odds, predictions for Lakers vs. Rockets, more Game 5s
CBS Sports

As the 2026 NBA playoffs continue, we'll have a trio of Game 5s Wednesday night. Two teams have a chance at closing out their series, as the Orlando Magic look to pull off a massive upset against the top-seeded Detroit Pistons, and the Los Angeles…

bleedingcool.com - Gavin Sheehan - Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Adds Crossplay In Latest Update
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Adds Crossplay In Latest Update
Bleeding Cool News

Posted in: Atari, Games, Mortal Kombat, Retro Games, Video Games, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | Tagged: Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection A new update has been released for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, as players can now fight each…

gizmodo.com - Mike Pearl - WWE Videos Made by a Glitching AI That Sounds Like It's Being Strangled Are the Future of Entertainment
WWE Videos Made by a Glitching AI That Sounds Like It's Being Strangled Are the Future of Entertainment
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

There's this guy named Nigel Richards, a professional Scrabble player from New Zealand, whose brain is not like yours or mine. He wins world championships in languages he doesn't speak, like Spanish and French. The way he strategizes is, I suppose…

kotaku.com - Lewis Parker - MindsEye's Dev Breaks Silence On Chaos And Mismanagement
MindsEye's Dev Breaks Silence On Chaos And Mismanagement
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

Chris Wilson has worked as an animator in the video game industry for over 20 years, and there's a good chance he's helped make something you've played. GSC's S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, Rocksteady Studios' Batman: Arkham Knight, IO…

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