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August 23, 2026 - 21:34

Video game adaptations have come a long way since the pixelated disasters of the 1980s. For decades, Hollywood treated game properties as little more than cheap cash-ins, cranking out forgettable...

August 23, 2026 - 00:08

Gaming has never been more expensive. Between $70 AAA releases, microtransactions, and the constant pressure to upgrade hardware, the hobby can feel like a luxury. But there is a quiet, overlooked...

August 22, 2026 - 06:38

Elseland, a game studio with offices in Singapore and Los Angeles, has released 20 original video games as of August 21, 2026. The launch marks a clear turning point for the company, which has...

August 21, 2026 - 23:44

The legal hunt for the people behind the massive Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks has taken a new turn. Rockstar Games, the studio developing the game, has filed subpoenas against both Microsoft and...

August 21, 2026 - 00:20

New market data reveals that physical video game software sales in the United States fell to just 85 million dollars in July, marking the lowest total for that month since record keeping began in...

August 20, 2026 - 07:22

As Tony Hawk prepares to drop into the vert ramp one more time for an upcoming live performance, it`s worth remembering that for many millennials, his name means more than just skateboarding. It...

August 19, 2026 - 17:14

The long-running video game franchise Kingdom Hearts is finally getting a proper anime series, set to premiere on Disney+. The announcement came as a surprise to many, given the series` famously...

August 19, 2026 - 06:56

New survey data from a recent Steam player study reveals that attitudes toward AI-generated content in games vary significantly depending on the genres players enjoy most. The findings come from a...

August 18, 2026 - 20:15

A new report from consulting firm Bain & Company suggests that the video game industry`s reliance on established sequels and safe bets may be missing a key opportunity. The research indicates that...

August 18, 2026 - 13:47

Who is bold enough to step up and challenge Rick Ross to a game of Madden? According to the rapper himself, the answer might be nobody, because he claims he has not lost a single game in eight or...

August 17, 2026 - 20:05

The original The Sinking City was a sprawling, ambitious detective game. It threw you into a drowning, cursed version of 1920s Oakmont and asked you to piece together a cosmic mystery through...

August 17, 2026 - 05:11

As the industry barrels toward an all-digital future, a quiet counter-movement is thriving in strip malls and downtown corners. Joe Jayman, owner of a community-focused game shop, sees it every day...

August 16, 2026 - 21:54

First up is Tomba! (1998). This 2D platformer stands out for its vibrant world and quest-based structure. Instead of just collecting items, you solve problems for the quirky, wild-haired hero,...

August 16, 2026 - 16:40

Walking into the new store, you might catch the faint hum of a CRT television warming up. That is exactly the feeling Christian Amador wanted to recreate. His shop, which opened quietly last month...

August 15, 2026 - 15:09

In the mid-2000s, the Xbox 360 carved out its place as Microsoft`s answer to Sony`s PlayStation 3. While the hardware had its share of issues, the games were what truly pushed the console into...

August 14, 2026 - 18:45

The University of Memphis is getting attention for a different kind of lab work, one that involves controllers, screens, and virtual worlds. While video games are often seen as entertainment,...

August 14, 2026 - 01:04

During a recent hands-on preview event held at Insomniac Games headquarters, the development team behind Marvel`s Wolverine sat down to discuss their approach to the iconic mutant. The studio,...

August 13, 2026 - 04:15

Fans of both survival horror and the zombie apocalypse have a new date to mark on their calendars. The upcoming mobile title, The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival, is officially slated for a...

August 12, 2026 - 06:43

Yechan Choi, the solo developer behind the upcoming text-based first-person shooter Torizon Telecom, recently sat down to explain how a simple typing exercise evolved into a complete action game....

August 11, 2026 - 20:20

The long-running Payday video game franchise is making the jump to the small screen. Vice Studios and executive producer 50 Cent are teaming up for a television adaptation of the cooperative heist...

August 11, 2026 - 14:40

The creator of the cult TV series Danger 5 has turned his attention to Australian Rules football, and the result is a video game that treats the sport`s more confusing rules with a healthy dose of...

August 10, 2026 - 20:54

Apple is bringing live baseball to its Vision Pro headset with a new slate of Friday night games. The company announced that four regular season MLB matchups will be streamed in Immersive Video,...

August 10, 2026 - 09:55

A father in France has taken legal action against the creators of Genshin Impact and several other video games, but his demand is surprisingly small. He is asking for only one dollar and fifty...

August 9, 2026 - 22:32

Germany`s strict laws on Nazi symbolism kept the classic shooter Return to Castle Wolfenstein censored for over two decades, but that finally changed this week. The game, originally released in...

August 9, 2026 - 04:07

The live-action Legend of Zelda film is moving forward, and the casting news is finally starting to trickle out. While the project has been in development for years, the studio has now locked in...

August 7, 2026 - 18:37

Motorsport Games Inc. has confirmed that it will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 after the market closes on Friday, August 14, 2026. The company, known for its racing...

August 7, 2026 - 01:36

Netflix subscribers are getting an early look at the next chapter of Rockstar Games` biggest franchise. The streaming platform will debut an extended preview for Grand Theft Auto 6 later this month...

August 6, 2026 - 14:18

TOKYO - Nintendo said its first quarter profit climbed 53.5 percent, driven by steady sales of the Switch 2 console and continued interest in the Super Mario movie released earlier this year. The...

August 5, 2026 - 19:33

Steam`s Cyberpunk Fest is back, and the lineup is a sprawling mix of gritty RPGs, clever strategy games, and surprisingly cozy sims. If you are tired of the same old dystopian shooters, this year`s...

August 5, 2026 - 12:15

A former Rockstar Games developer has shed new light on why the Midnight Club series was quietly shelved, revealing that the studio did not believe the racing franchise could ever compete with...