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8 Essential Fantasy Video Games, Ranked
The fantasy genre is one that has produced not just a few, but numerous of the greatest video games of all time. It's an absolutely foundational cornerstone of gaming as a whole, fantasy staples like Dungeons & Dragons having heavily influenced…
How video games can make young men feel less alone
Young American men are in trouble. They are the loneliest demographic in the Western world. Their social circles are shrinking. At all ages, they are significantly more likely to die by suicide than their female peers. But if there's one place…
This 10/10 Sim Video Game Is Officially the Best of 2026 So Far
2026 is over halfway done now, and in that time, fans have already experienced some of the best video games of the year, including 007: First Light and Resident Evil: Requiem. These two titles barely scratch the surface, though, as many phenomenal…
The Warrior Cats Books are Finally Getting a Major Video Game Adaptation, and It's a Turn-Based RPG
Erin Hunter's iconic young adult book series, Warriors, is finally getting its first major video game, and it's a turn-based RPG. If you grew up with Firestar and the Four Clans, you've been waiting since 2003 for there to be some whisper of a…
A Legendary Fantasy Franchise With Over 100 Books Is Officially Getting a Video Game
The world of fantasy is as popular as it's ever been, especially in the world of TV, when some of the biggest fantasy shows of all time are all releasing new seasons this year. HBO Max has dropped not one, but two different Game of Thrones spin-off…
Tom Holland's $407 Million Video Game Smash Is Officially Crushing the Charts on Prime Video Right Now
The record-breaking success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day has not only revived interest in Tom Holland 's previous three movies as the fan-favorite character, but it has also resurrected the forgotten franchise-starter he headlined only a few years…
8 Greatest Board Games Based On Video Games
From trading card games to RPGs, console mechanics translate pretty well to a more classic gaming experience. Video game adaptations aren't anything new. Recent cinema trends have dictated that video game narratives are the future of the big…
Video Game Accounts Can Be Inherited, Chinese Court Rules
A Beijing court has ruled in favor of a mother seeking to inherit her late son's 87 online gaming accounts, selecting the dispute as an example case to provide judges with legal direction on similar future proceedings involving digital assets. The…
Watch Jaylen Brown Throw 1st Pitch at Phillies Game in Trending Video After Blockbuster 76ers Trade
Welcome to Philadelphia, Jaylen Brown. The new 76ers' superstar threw out the first pitch of Thursday's matchup between the Phillies and Washington Nationals, with Trea Turner behind the plate: Brown's addition has been part of a memorable summer…
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Mike Tomlin Makes NBC Debut in Trending Video Before Panthers-Cardinals HOF Game After Steelers Exit
Mike Tomlin made his debut for NBC Sports ahead of Thursday night's broadcast of the Hall of Fame game between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals, saying he was looking forward to 'going undefeated' in the new gig. Tomlin also interviewed…
Devolver Announces Plan To Become A Private Company Again
It seemed like an odd decision at the time, when indie publisher Devolver (Hotline Miami, Talos Principle, Baby Steps) announced it was going to launch an IPO. Listing itself on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market in 2021…
Devolver Digital wants to cease public trading and go private
Devolver Digital wishes to delist from the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) on the London Stock Exchange and become a private company after struggling to balance the realities of public trading and video game publishing. In a note to investors…
Mass Effect 5 Could Be In Big Trouble After Huge EA Deal
Whilst Mass Effect 5 may have been confirmed by BioWare, its development status remains a mystery. First unveiled during 2020's The Game Awards, it would mark the next mainline installment in the beloved sci-fi franchise since Mass Effect:…
Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Preview Will Debut on Netflix This Month
It's a little more than three months until Grand Theft Auto 6 rocks the video game industry, and other than two trailers, little of the game has been shown by developer Rockstar Games. The first real look at maybe the most hotly anticipated game…
Friday's big stock stories: What's likely to move the market in the next trading session
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today. Sign up for free to receive it directly in your inbox. Here's what CNBC TV's producers were watching as the Dow Industrials…
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