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How many packs of Pokémon cards do you have to buy to catch ’em all? Probably hundreds, and most will be quite boring

Pokémon turns 30 this year. Beginning life as a video game which spawned a wildly successful trading card game and an anime series, the franchise – based around collecting an assortment of fanciful “pocket monsters” – has become an inescapable piece of the world’s pop-culture furniture.

The Conversation

'That's our next mission — proving that games are art': meet Story Kitchen, the bold, trail-blazing studio behind the popular Sonic movies that wants to turn your favorite game into the next movie or TV hit

TechRadar sits down with Story Kitchen's fearless co-founders to discuss their creative approach to videogame adaptations.

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The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, HBO Max and more (July 31 - August 2)

Plumbers, devils, and drama. We've got it all for you to get stuck into this week

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Hollywood's Weird Deal With Atari Proves Video Game Adaptations Might Be In Trouble

Universal Pictures is developing films based on several classic Atari games, which raises questions about how on Earth that's supposed to work.

Inverse

After 40 years, Aliens is still shaping the way video games are made

James Cameron’s high-octane film sequel is a blueprint for modern action space slashers

The Guardian - UK

Wizards of the Coast boss steps down after just 2 years defined by Magic's Universes Beyond and D&D 5.5e, as parent Hasbro eats $56 million on canceled games

But "our upcoming 2027 video game slate, including Exodus and Warlock remains on track," Wizards of the Coast says

GamesRadar

From Super Mario 64 to infamous Conker’s Quest, the E3 festival archives are a nostalgic treasure trove for retro gaming fans

The Video Game History Foundation has uncovered unseen images from the biggest event of the '90s and '00s.

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Mortal Kombat II’s Martyn Ford On The ‘Horrible’ Process Of Becoming Shao Khan

It took a lot to transform into Mortal Kombat II's villain.

Cinemablend

New Mobile Suit Gundam anime gets surprise trailer at SDCC, will tie in with upcoming video game

Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO is coming in 2027

Total Film

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil just got a new trailer and eagle-eyed fans have already spotted some video game easter eggs

A new trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film has been released, and it's filled with easter eggs from the beloved video game series.

TechRadar

The roaring 20s: how the current decade revolutionised cinema

Pre-Covid, the movie landscape was dramatically different: YouTubers weren’t dominating the box office, video game spin-offs rarely made an impact and Winnie-the-Pooh wasn’t yet the star of a slasher movie. Why such a flurry of innovation – and what will be next?

The Guardian - UK

'Brick and mortar game retail is doomed' — Analysts report $7.2 billion second-hand game market could be in danger thanks to Sony's plan to retire the production of physical discs

The second-hand video game market could be in danger as a result of Sony's decision to end production of physical discs starting in January 2028.

TechRadar

Cliff Bleszinski, the lead designer of Xbox 360's original Gears of War trilogy, wants to work full-time on video games again after an eight-year hiatus

In an interview with 80.LV, Cliff Bleszinski of Gears of War fame, provides insight into his journey of recovering from his health issues, reflects on the closure of his studio, Boss Key, and expresses a desire to work on video games after rediscovering his love for them.

Windows Central

Lead Actor Faces Brutal Reality Of Showbiz As Amazon Drops Him From Major Series After On-Set Accident

“Replacing him after being injured on the job is dirty.”

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Mortal Kombat II gets streaming date after box office success

The hit video game sequel is heading to streaming following its global theatrical run, with Karl Urban joining the franchise as Johnny Cage alongside a returning ensemble cast.

Evening Standard

Odyssey star Ryan Hurst drops out of God of War after stunt goes wrong

The actor was cast in the lead role of the Prime Video adaptation of the popular video game

Creative Bloq

The new CyberPunk 2077 game is more analogue than you might think

You might want to get on board.

The Independent UK

God of War to recast Ryan Hurst as Kratos after serious on-set injury

‘The Odyssey’ cast member dropped from series after hurting himself in stunt-gone-wrong

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Game Developers Protest Mass Layoffs as Xbox, Ubisoft, Other Studios Face Growing Backlash

Video game developers worldwide protest mass layoffs at Xbox, Ubisoft, and Build a Rocket Boy, highlighting the gaming industry's labor crisis.

Evening Standard

Sir David Beckham to make Fortnite debut

The likeness of the former England player, 51, will be added to the hit video game.

Euronews

Mongolian throat singing goes global as ancient art finds new fans

Mongolian throat singing is gaining new audiences worldwide, as artists like Batzorig Vaanchig blend the ancient nomadic tradition of khoomei with modern forms of entertainment, from cinema to video games.

Cinemablend

Is Mortal Kombat III Happening? Here’s The Latest From The Director

Give us more fights and fatalities!

GamesRadar

Slay the Spire 2 lead says the garbage placeholder art is "important" and gen AI would ruin it: "People would judge the game as if it's a 1.0, fully developed video game"

AI-generated art looks "very strange," says Casey Yano

Inverse

Patricia Summersett Is A Legend Of Video Game Royalty

Patricia Summersett, the first English language voice actress for Princess Zelda, sat down with Inverse to talk about her experience with the iconic character.

Inverse

Are Video Game Movies And TV Killing The Gaming Industry?

Is the sudden rise in blockbuster video game movie adaptations an indication of the root cause behind the gaming industry's current issues?

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