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Xbox is reportedly pitching movie and TV adaptations for "more than a dozen games" – including Elder Scrolls and Halo

Finish the fight... again

Total Film

Street Fighter's Chun-Li actor ate 12 eggs a day, grew her thighs "6.5cm each," and studied every game in slow-mo to play the iconic, high-kicking fighter

Callina Liang is pulling out all the stops to play Chun-Li in the Street Fighter movie

Total Film

Street Fighter director says he didn't want to make an "off-the-shelf" video game movie: "I was brought on to make something that didn't feel conventional"

Street Fighter won't be a run-of-the-mill video game adaptation

Total Film

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Gamescom: Germany is Europe’s largest video game market

Gamescom in Cologne is the world's biggest fair for computer and video games. In 2026, it set a record for exhibitors and was visited by the German president and leading politicians.

Euronews

I made my own video games with Meta’s new free AI vibe-coding app — and I didn’t expect to have this much fun

Meta’s brand-new Pocket app let me finally fulfill my dream of becoming a video game developer — all I had to do was tell it what I wanted, and it handled the rest.

Tom’s Guide

How to create a video game world using Blender and Photoshop

Cyril Yong Zhou outlines his approach to putting together stylised interactive environments.

Creative Bloq

The Dog Stars review – Jacob Elordi seems confused by this post-apocalyptic bore from Ridley Scott

2/5 The veteran filmmaker has made a movie that rips off ‘28 Days Later’, ‘Mad Max’ and the video game ‘Fallout’ to dull ends

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Europe’s biggest gaming show eyes ‘Grand Theft’ boost

COLOGNE, Germany - Europe’s biggest video games show Gamescom opens its doors on Tuesday in Cologne with the industry hoping that the coming blockbuster “Grand Theft Auto VI” can provide a much-needed boost, as studios cut jobs amid fierce competition.

Bangkok Post

'Golden Axe' TV Series: Release Date, Cast, Trailer and Reimagining Of The Classic Game

The 'Golden Axe' hack-and-slash fantasy series is getting an animated adult comedy on Paramount+, and we now have our first look.

Inverse

Fortnite's New Season Is Basically a Celebration of Video Games — And It Might Be Its Wildest Crossover Yet

Fortnite's Chapter 7 Season 4 turns Sonic, Mega Man, Tetris and more into actual gameplay mechanics. Here's why Override might be its wildest crossover yet.

Player One

The new Halloween video game has been banned in Australia – and not because of the violence

Academics and a former classification board director say Halloween: The Game’s ban due to ‘incentivised drug use’ highlights an incoherent set of standards

The Guardian - AU

One Army unit is offering 4 bonus days off to play Grand Theft Auto for soldiers who reenlist

One U.S. Army unit is offering troops a reenlistment bonus of four extra days off timed around the November release of the video game Grand Theft Auto VI

The Independent UK

One U.S. Army unit is offering 4-days off to play Grand Theft Auto—but there’s a catch: they’ll have to reenlist if they take the day off to play

From the Army to small businesses: organizations are getting ahead of the GTA VI launch curve—and giving days off to steal virtual cars.

Fortune

Marvel's Wolverine was inspired by one of the few video game movie tie-ins that doesn't suck: "We had the same challenges as those devs"

"We were definitely aware of that game"

GamesRadar

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The Independent UK

Army unit dangles Grand Theft Auto VI leave to entice soldiers into reenlisting

At least 20 soldiers in a Georgia battalion have taken up an offer amid re-enlistment challenges and declining morale

The Guardian - UK

After 25 years, I’m breaking up with The Sims. Here’s why you should, too

Now that Jared Kushner and the Saudi Investment Fund have bought The Sims’ publisher, EA, it’s unlikely to remain a game celebrating diversity and inclusivity, says video games writer Jordan Erica Webber

Euronews

How Cyprus became one of Europe's biggest video game hubs

A small Mediterranean island now ranks among Europe's top 10 gaming markets by revenue — and third in the world for mobile downloads, behind only China and Vietnam.

International Business Times UK

Who Was Hayden Panettiere? Heroes and Nashville Actress Dies Aged 36 as Cops Probe Apartment Incident

Hayden Panettiere, acclaimed actress from 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', has died at 36. Known for her roles in TV and video games, her sudden passing leaves a significant void in entertainment.

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The Economic Times

Hayden Panettiere cause of death: What happened to ‘Heroes’ star who passed away at 36?

Hayden Panettiere death reason: Hayden Panettiere, famous for her unforgettable performances in Heroes and Nashville, has sadly died at the age of 36. Her father shared the news in a statement released on Sunday. Known for her iconic role as Claire Bennet, she also made an impression as Juliette Barnes,…

GamesRadar

The backlash against gen AI in video games proves voting with your wallet works

As anti-AI clauses show up in legal contracts, the gaming community's voice is being heard loud and clear – though some devs might not be happy about it

Cinemablend

I Finally Watched Five Nights At Freddy's 2, And Here's Why It's Way Better Than The First Movie

This sequel makes me want to spend five nights at Freddy's.

Fortune

Facing a decadeslong shortage, the FAA has now hired more than 2,000 air traffic controllers after its campaign recruiting Gen Z video gamers

With the U.S. still 3,500 controllers short of its staffing target, the federal government is turning to Fortnite fans and Roblox players to fill the gap.

Total Film

Gears of War movie producer believes that video game adaptations should "contribute" to game lore rather than copy it

Kelly McCormick shares how she approaches video game adaptations ahead of Netflix's Gears of War movie

Tom’s Hardware

Functioning version of 'the first arcade video game ever created' heads to auction with $200,000 estimate — green sparkle 2-player edition of Computer Space hails from 1973

A games industry veteran is selling off what is 'probably the rarest arcade game in existence' via Boston’s RR Auctions.

The Economic Times

Hogwarts Legacy 2 confirmed by Warner Bros. Here's all we know about the sequel

Warner Bros. officially announced that a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy is currently in the works. The first installment achieved remarkable success, selling over forty million copies globally. Anticipation is high for this new chapter, which is expected to enhance the company's profit outlook significantly. While fans eagerly await updates on…

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