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Video games
fromKotaku
7 hours ago

It's Such A Relief To See A Cool Game Like Pragmata Succeed

Pragmata's success shows that innovative games can thrive in a challenging market, while Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 continues the franchise with new character creation.
Video games
fromWGB
15 hours ago

Pragmata Has Aready Sold A Load Of Copies

Pragmata sold over a million copies in three days due to effective marketing and multi-platform support.
Video games
fromKotaku
7 hours ago

It's Such A Relief To See A Cool Game Like Pragmata Succeed

Pragmata's success shows that innovative games can thrive in a challenging market, while Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 continues the franchise with new character creation.
Media industry
fromKotaku
10 hours ago

Mass Effect Show Writer Denies Rewrites For 'Non-Gamers'

Amazon's Mass Effect TV show is not being rewritten to appeal to non-gamers, according to co-showrunner Daniel Casey.
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
13 hours ago

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 4/20/26

A variety of crowdfunding board games are featured, including solo and co-op options, strategic gameplay, and travel-friendly designs.
fromOver the Monster
1 day ago

Putting the 2026 Red Sox into the Mario Universe

"Just look at him. They're very similar in stature. Real strong and he's got that presence about him, that Bowser presence. He's got the intensity. I've never seen a more spot-on comparison."
Boston Red Sox
Games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

There's nothing like an RPG over vacation

People of Note is a music-themed RPG that offers a relaxing gaming experience while featuring a journey of an aspiring pop singer.
#characterai
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

AI Company Known for Teen Suicides Launches New Feature to Turn Books Into Roleplaying Experiences

Character.AI introduces 'c.ai Books' to create interactive storytelling experiences using classic literature, despite past controversies and a ban on underage users.
Books
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Character.AI's new Books mode turns reading into roleplay

Character.AI introduces a new 'Books' mode for structured roleplaying, aiming to enhance user experience while addressing previous controversies.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

AI Company Known for Teen Suicides Launches New Feature to Turn Books Into Roleplaying Experiences

Character.AI introduces 'c.ai Books' to create interactive storytelling experiences using classic literature, despite past controversies and a ban on underage users.
Books
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Character.AI's new Books mode turns reading into roleplay

Character.AI introduces a new 'Books' mode for structured roleplaying, aiming to enhance user experience while addressing previous controversies.
#video-games
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Zelda taught me the importance of play and has helped me deal with work, parenting and grief

Play is important in itself, transcending the need for seriousness or realism in video games.
Games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

The Week In Game Releases: Pragmata, Windrose, And More

Two lesser-known game releases this week are Regions of Ruin: Runegate and Windrose, both generating interest among gamers.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Zelda taught me the importance of play and has helped me deal with work, parenting and grief

Play is important in itself, transcending the need for seriousness or realism in video games.
Games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

The Week In Game Releases: Pragmata, Windrose, And More

Two lesser-known game releases this week are Regions of Ruin: Runegate and Windrose, both generating interest among gamers.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
3 days ago

The State Of Influencer Marketing In Gaming

The gaming industry is rapidly growing, with revenues expected to reach $503.14 billion by 2025, driven by mobile gaming and influencer marketing.
Music production
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Even The Lead Singer Of Imagine Dragons Can Barely Get Anyone To Play His Live-Service Game - Kotaku

Last Flag, a new 5v5 hero shooter by Dan Reynolds, struggles to attract players despite its unique concept and celebrity backing.
#crimson-desert
Games
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Crimson Desert Has Sold Over 5 Million Copies

Crimson Desert has sold over 5 million copies within a month of its release.
Games
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Crimson Desert Has Sold Over 5 Million Copies

Crimson Desert has sold over 5 million copies within a month of its release.
#street-fighter
Film
fromInverse
4 days ago

'Street Fighter' Could Be The Best Fighting Game Movie Yet

The upcoming Street Fighter movie trailer shows promise with a focus on character development and a period piece setting.
Independent films
fromConsequence
4 days ago

New Street Fighter Trailer Is Packed With Action, Heartfelt Karaoke, and All Your Video Game Favs

The new Street Fighter movie features real street fighting and an eclectic cast, set in 1993 with a focus on a World Warrior Tournament.
Film
fromInverse
4 days ago

'Street Fighter' Could Be The Best Fighting Game Movie Yet

The upcoming Street Fighter movie trailer shows promise with a focus on character development and a period piece setting.
Independent films
fromConsequence
4 days ago

New Street Fighter Trailer Is Packed With Action, Heartfelt Karaoke, and All Your Video Game Favs

The new Street Fighter movie features real street fighting and an eclectic cast, set in 1993 with a focus on a World Warrior Tournament.
#fortnite
Video games
fromwww.theverge.com
9 hours ago

Fortnite developers can make AI characters now just don't try to date them

Epic Games introduces an AI conversations tool for Fortnite, allowing creators to develop unscripted, interactive NPCs for player engagement.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Epic and Disney now let Fortnite creators make Star Wars games

Epic Games and Disney launch Star Wars-themed custom game creation tools for Fortnite creators, with publishing available starting May 1st, deepening their partnership following Disney's $1.5 billion investment.
Video games
fromwww.theverge.com
9 hours ago

Fortnite developers can make AI characters now just don't try to date them

Epic Games introduces an AI conversations tool for Fortnite, allowing creators to develop unscripted, interactive NPCs for player engagement.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Epic and Disney now let Fortnite creators make Star Wars games

Epic Games and Disney launch Star Wars-themed custom game creation tools for Fortnite creators, with publishing available starting May 1st, deepening their partnership following Disney's $1.5 billion investment.
Board games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Pragmata Guide: 7 Tips To Know Before You Start Playing

Combining gunplay and hacking creates a complex gameplay experience that requires strategic resource management and multitasking.
fromArmin Ronacher's Thoughts and Writings
1 week ago

Mario and Earendil

Last year changed the way many of us thought about software. It certainly changed the way I did. I spent much of 2025 building, probing, and questioning how to build software, and in many more ways what I want to do.
Software development
Graphic design
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Nvidia Says Pragmata Looks 'Improved' With Path Tracing, Is Wrong

Big tech's attempts to enhance art often result in visuals lacking depth and artistic intent, leading to poor comparisons and washed-out images.
fromBoard Game Quest
3 days ago

2025 Board Game Award Winners

Vantage is the kind of game that people love because it just clicks in all the right ways. It's easy to get into, but there's enough strategy to keep you thinking and coming back for more.
Board games
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

"Exit 8" Is a Video-Game Adaptation That Ingeniously Subverts Its Source

The player ambles through an eerily underpopulated subway station, which gradually comes to resemble a metro-themed infinity loop—a maddeningly repetitive circle of mid-transit hell.
Film
#assassins-creed
Video games
fromWGB
9 hours ago

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Will Be Unveiled In A few Days

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced will be fully revealed on April 23rd, with a release date set for July 9th.
Video games
fromGameSpot
8 hours ago

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, "Gaming's Worst-Kept Secret," Is Finally Being Revealed Soon

Ubisoft will unveil the remake/remaster of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag on April 23, with a launch date set for July 9.
Video games
fromWGB
4 days ago

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Release Date Leaked

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced is set to release on July 9, featuring a solo adventure and character-driven experience, not an RPG.
Video games
fromWGB
9 hours ago

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Will Be Unveiled In A few Days

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced will be fully revealed on April 23rd, with a release date set for July 9th.
Video games
fromGameSpot
8 hours ago

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, "Gaming's Worst-Kept Secret," Is Finally Being Revealed Soon

Ubisoft will unveil the remake/remaster of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag on April 23, with a launch date set for July 9.
Video games
fromWGB
4 days ago

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Release Date Leaked

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced is set to release on July 9, featuring a solo adventure and character-driven experience, not an RPG.
DC food
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Disney Dreamlight Valley - All Elements Of Nature Path Duties And How To Complete Them

Pocahontas joins Disney Dreamlight Valley with the Elements of Nature Star Path, offering new duties and rewards.
Video games
fromGameSpot
12 hours ago

Dragon Ball's Next Game Is Exactly What You Think

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is confirmed for 2027, set in a future world with new story elements and gameplay.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago

Recently Published Book Spotlight: Aesthetics and Video Games

Video games possess unique aesthetic value that challenges traditional philosophical frameworks of games and fiction.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Life Is Strange: Reunion review a decade-long story comes to an impassioned close

In 2015, Life Is Strange stood out for its female protagonists and unique millennial cringe, capturing the essence of coming-of-age stories through character relationships.
Television
Video games
fromKotaku
10 hours ago

Forza Horizon 6's Xbox Controller Is A Hideous Neon Mess And I Love It

The new Forza Horizon 6 controller features a vibrant design and is available for pre-order, releasing on May 18.
fromGame Informer
in 1 week

Invincible VS Art Director Talks Creating The Game's Visual Style, Toughest Fighter To Design, And Working With The Series Creators

Whenever you're working with an existing IP, there's always the question of how you're going to translate and adapt, right? Because it's not a one-to-one sort of interpretation.
Graphic design
#starfield
Video games
fromKotaku
6 hours ago

Starfield Was The Best-Selling Game In The U.S. The Week Of Its PS5 Launch

Starfield's PS5 launch and updates boosted its sales, making it the best-selling title in the U.S. for its launch week.
Video games
fromWGB
6 days ago

Starfield Sales On PS5 Don't Look Great

Starfield sold 140k copies on PlayStation, generating $7.7 million, but overall sales are underwhelming compared to expectations for a major title.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 hours ago

Starfield Was The Best-Selling Game In The U.S. The Week Of Its PS5 Launch

Starfield's PS5 launch and updates boosted its sales, making it the best-selling title in the U.S. for its launch week.
Video games
fromWGB
6 days ago

Starfield Sales On PS5 Don't Look Great

Starfield sold 140k copies on PlayStation, generating $7.7 million, but overall sales are underwhelming compared to expectations for a major title.
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

You Could Be In A PlayStation Game If You Write Well, Love PlayStation, Play And Own A Lot, Have Anecdotes, And More

PlayStation has announced a new contest called The Playerbase, allowing winners to have their likenesses scanned to appear in PlayStation games, starting with Gran Turismo 7.
Games
#bafta-games-awards
Video games
fromGadgets 360
20 hours ago

BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Winners Announced: See Full List

Expedition 33 won 'Best Game' at the BAFTA Games Awards 2026, concluding a successful awards season with three wins.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Clair Obscur and Dispatch share top honours at Bafta games awards

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won best game and debut game at the 2026 Bafta games awards, alongside multiple wins for other titles.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
20 hours ago

BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Winners Announced: See Full List

Expedition 33 won 'Best Game' at the BAFTA Games Awards 2026, concluding a successful awards season with three wins.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Clair Obscur and Dispatch share top honours at Bafta games awards

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won best game and debut game at the 2026 Bafta games awards, alongside multiple wins for other titles.
#game-informer
Games
fromGame Informer
2 weeks ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 3

Darth Clark returned to Game Informer, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, marking significant events in the gaming industry.
Games
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 6

Game Informer celebrates its one-year anniversary since its return and recommends weekend games for players to enjoy.
Games
fromGame Informer
2 weeks ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 3

Darth Clark returned to Game Informer, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, marking significant events in the gaming industry.
Games
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 6

Game Informer celebrates its one-year anniversary since its return and recommends weekend games for players to enjoy.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Developers Of Moon Child Resurface To Bask In All The Shitposts

Moon Child, an unreleased Amiga platformer, has gained renewed interest online, sparking nostalgia and creativity among fans and its original developers.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

How To Finish Big Open World Games Like Crimson Desert

Focusing on one open-world game at a time enhances motivation and progress, making it easier to complete them.
#james-bond
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

Exude Your Inner James Bond With The Limited Edition 007 First Light Controller

The 007 First Light DualSense Wireless Controller is a stylish, limited edition controller launching on May 27, enhancing the gaming experience with advanced features.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
6 days ago

Major Story Spoilers, Ending and Footage From 007 First Light Have Leaked

Major story spoilers and gameplay footage for 007: First Light have leaked online ahead of its May 27 launch due to a security flaw.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

Exude Your Inner James Bond With The Limited Edition 007 First Light Controller

The 007 First Light DualSense Wireless Controller is a stylish, limited edition controller launching on May 27, enhancing the gaming experience with advanced features.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
6 days ago

Major Story Spoilers, Ending and Footage From 007 First Light Have Leaked

Major story spoilers and gameplay footage for 007: First Light have leaked online ahead of its May 27 launch due to a security flaw.
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 month ago

AI will power Fandom from spectator to co-star

Generative AI enables media companies to maintain constant fan engagement by scaling personalized content creation beyond traditional production limits, transforming passive consumers into active co-creators within brand-safe parameters.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Video Games

Nintendo was founded in 1889, the same year the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, starting as a manufacturer of Japanese playing cards.
Games
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Clair Obscur Makes History, Wins GOTY At All 5 Major Award Shows

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won all five major Game of the Year awards, a feat achieved by only one other game before.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Fans Begging For Chrono Trigger Remake Get Figures Instead

Square Enix revealed Chrono Trigger merchandise, hinting at a potential remake amidst rising nostalgia and ongoing industry changes.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Fortune's Run Is Due A New Update Now Its Dev Is Out Of Prison

Dizzie, the developer of Fortune's Run, has been released from prison and is resuming work on the game after a year-long pause.
Board games
fromMedium
1 month ago

Are games really "dumbing down"?

The Elder Scrolls evolved from a struggling franchise after failed games Battlespire and Redguard into one of gaming's most influential RPG series.
#lego-batman
fromGameSpot
6 days ago
Video games

Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Will Let You Don Batman's Wild Samurai Armor

Video games
fromWGB
1 month ago

LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Is Now Releasing A Week Early

LEGO Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight releases May 22, one week earlier than planned, with deluxe edition early access on May 19, while the Nintendo Switch 2 version launches in 2026.
fromGameSpot
6 days ago
Video games

Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Will Let You Don Batman's Wild Samurai Armor

Video games
fromWGB
1 month ago

LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Is Now Releasing A Week Early

LEGO Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight releases May 22, one week earlier than planned, with deluxe edition early access on May 19, while the Nintendo Switch 2 version launches in 2026.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

The Biggest New Game Releases Of April 2026

April 2026 features highly anticipated game releases including Starfield, Darwin's Paradox, and Pokemon Champions.
#gaming
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
Video games

Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

Marathon offers a welcoming community for feminine-presenting players, contrasting with typical multiplayer experiences in gaming.
fromThedrum
5 days ago
Video games

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

The pandemic significantly increased gaming engagement, with mobile gaming becoming a key focus for brands and content creators.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

Marathon offers a welcoming community for feminine-presenting players, contrasting with typical multiplayer experiences in gaming.
Video games
fromThedrum
5 days ago

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

The pandemic significantly increased gaming engagement, with mobile gaming becoming a key focus for brands and content creators.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Seeking connection': the video game where players stopped shooting and started talking

Many players of Arc Raiders engage in non-violent gameplay, surprising developers and raising questions about human behavior in competitive environments.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The in-game advertising landscape: It isn't child's play

In-game advertising integrates branded placements into game environments to reach a large, mature gaming audience, but requires data-driven strategy for effectiveness.
fromKotaku
5 days ago

A PS5 Exclusive Is Finally Coming Back To PS Plus 2 Years Later

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered makes a number of visual overhauls to the sci-fi epic that border on artistic reinterpretations. It also comes with more NPCs and other improvements that make the open world feel more detailed and lived-in.
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Telltale-Like Star Trek Game Is Getting Pulled From Sale Forever

Star Trek: Resurgence is being delisted due to the expiration of its distribution license.
#disney
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Disney Removes A Bunch More Games From Steam With No Warning

Disney has removed over 29 games from Steam without warning, raising concerns about potential exclusivity with Epic Games.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic aims to create an entertainment universe, with a Disney-themed extraction shooter set for release in November.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Capcom's Killing It Right Now With Pragmata And Resident Evil

Capcom has transformed from a struggling company to a leading game developer with successful titles like Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem.
Video games
fromGamesBeat
6 days ago

Roblox is turning its product roadmap into advertising inventory

Roblox launched a Makeup feature allowing creators to sell avatar items, collaborating with e.l.f. Beauty for sponsored content and in-game experiences.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

1000xRESIST Team Is Back With A New Sci-Fi Game

Prove You're Human is a new sci-fi adventure game exploring AI personhood through CAPTCHA puzzles and psychological horror.
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

New The Lord Of The Rings Game Coming From Tomb Raider Studio - Report

Crystal Dynamics is developing a new The Lord of the Rings game, which would be its third game now in development, joining Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst.
Video games
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pokemon Pokopia review collectible creatures create their own perfect world

Pokopia, a new Pokemon spin-off, explores environmental restoration by having players rebuild a ruined town as Ditto, learning from Pokemon and gradually restoring habitats to attract new species.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

I Fell In Love With Highguard And Now It's Gone Forever - Kotaku

Highguard, a multiplayer shooter that shut down after three months, provided deeply enjoyable late-night gaming experiences despite initial bland impressions and negative community reception.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

It's Not Too Late To Save Beloved Gaming Franchises

License dormant AAA franchises to proven mid-size AA teams and allow development without publisher interference to revive them affordably.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Avowed Finally Gets New Game+ And A Photo Mode Alongside PS5 Launch Today

Avowed launched on PS5 with a major Anniversary Update adding New Game+, new races, Magic Mirror customization, a Quarterstaff, and photo mode.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Fortnite is about to get a lot more gaming crossovers

Epic will expand Fortnite crossovers tied to Epic Games Store purchases, aiming for over 100 developer partnerships annually while boosting store sales and platform growth.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Doom Devs Share Warm Messages With Dying Doom Fan

Terminally ill fan played Doom: The Dark Ages on a hospital-provided PS5; id Software director Hugo Martin publicly thanked and honored him.
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