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The slow death of physical game releases

The physical game business has changed dramatically over the past decade - and could see further changes ahead.

TechRadar

Castlevania: how the video game was inspired by classic Dracula horror films

If you’re one of the talented few who have completed Konami’s 1986 gothic horror action-adventure game Castlevania then you’ve seen the game’s unusual closing credits. Instead of a list of the names of people who worked on the game, it is instead an homage to those involved in classic horror…

The Conversation

'Alan Wake 2' Review: A Visionary Experience That Challenges the Limits of Video Game Storytelling

'Alan Wake 2' is an impeccable survival horror title that not only challenges the genre, but the nature of video game storytelling at large.

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13 Years Ago, Matthew Perry Made One of Bethesda's Best Games Even Better

Matthew Perry's only video game role is even better than you remember. Revisiting Benny in Bethesda's 'Fallout New Vegas.'

Inverse

Video game adaptation ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ notches $130 million global debut

Fans flocked to movie theaters across the country to see the scary video game adaptation “Five Nights at Freddy's” on the big screen, which made $78 million to top the North American box office

The Independent UK

Upcoming RPGs in 2024 to keep on your radar: Final Fantasy, Bloodlines 2, and more

The slate of upcoming RPGs of 2024 is packed with high-profile video game releases in the first few months, and these are some of the best

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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Reveals the Inherent Flaw of Video Game of Adaptations

The new, live-action adaptation of 'Five Nights at Freddy's' eschews the simple setup and straightforward scares of the video games that inspired it in order to deliver an experience that is far more convoluted and considerably less terrifying.

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Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: UNLV at Fresno State

Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: UNLV at Fresno State The NCAA 14 Video Game Says UNLV defeats Fresno State 28-13 Contact/Follow @PSeanU1 & @MWCwire UNLV got a mulligan after being featured in last weeks simulation, where they lost to ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

Blumhouse's Most Exciting New Thriller Is Perfect For One Type of Horror Fan

The beloved video game becomes a family-friendly(ish) horror movie made to appeal to genre newbies.

Inverse

Five Nights at Freddy’s review – horror game movie is an unscary Halloween trick

A competently made yet maddeningly dull attempt to bring the hit video game to the big screen makes for an instantly forgettable night at the movies

The Guardian - US

Movie Review: Video game-to-horror flick 'Five Nights at Freddy’s' misfires badly

Just in time for Halloween comes “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” a video game adaptation with the potential treat of demented Chuck E. Cheese-like animatronic creatures running amok

The Independent UK

‘Oh my god, I’m in the game’: inside The Last of Us’s horrible Halloween treat

Fans of the video game and TV show can scare themselves silly in a live-action ‘haunted house’ spin-off at Universal Studios Florida theme park. Co-creator Neil Druckmann takes us on a tour

The Guardian - UK

Playing Tetris After Difficult Birth Can Prevent Post-Traumatic Stress

New study shows 15 minutes of gameplay reduces PTSD symptoms in mothers, may have broader applications

Zenger

This author says Minecraft helps prepare kids for our world

Minecraft: The Village is the final book in a trilogy inspired by the wildly popular video game series.

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Zenger

Tesla’s Disappointing Q3 Results Prompt Elon Musk’s Dive Into Video Games And Playful Exchanges

Amidst underwhelming earnings, Musk finds solace in gaming and lighthearted banter on social media.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ranking the 15 best Spider-Man villains, including Green Goblin

Here are Spider-Man's best villains with the release of the new exciting PS5 video game.

The Independent UK

Microsoft spent two years trying to buy Activision Blizzard. For Xbox CEO, that was the easy part

After two years co-piloting the biggest acquisition in video game history past an onslaught of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now moves on to his next quest: making Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard worth the hassle

Reason

Starfield Is a Vast, Sprawling Video Game About the Fragility of State Power

The latest RPG from Bethesda Studios chronicles the unexpected ways that private, non-governmental power steps in to fill the gaps and voids left by state actors.

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Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: Air Force vs. Wyoming

undefined[jwplayer TtpJIvlc-sNi3MVSU] Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: Air Force vs. Wyoming The NCAA 14 Video Game Says Air Force Pays Miserably Against Wyoming, Losing 14-7 Contact/Follow @PSeanU1 & @MWCwire Fans of Wyoming will ...

The Guardian - UK

Japan: Myths to Manga review – kids, can you see the rabbit grinding rice on the moon?

Japan’s rich folklore has hugely influenced movies, manga, anime and video games, as this intriguing show proves. Children will love it – but adults should bring kneepads

The Independent UK

Microsoft’s bid for Activision gets UK approval. It removes the last hurdle to the gaming deal

Microsoft’s purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard has won final approval from Britain’s competition watchdog

WEKU

Video game clips and old videos are flooding social media about Israel and Gaza

"This is propaganda 101. You flood the gap, especially in those early hours, with content that suggests a certain narrative," said one observer.

Sports Illustrated

Cardale Jones Hilariously Recalls Visiting Kid in Hospital, Beating Him 98–35 in Video Game

Former Ohio State QB explains bond formed with sick youngster after video game blowout.

Al Jazeera

Assassin’s Creed Mirage: What to know about the ‘Golden Age’ of Baghdad

The new video game offers a glimpse of Baghdad, once the capital of an empire and the centre of the Islamic world.

Zenger

81% Of Gamers With Disabilities Struggle With Inaccessible Game Features, Samsung Study Finds

Study reveals video game makers failing to cater to gamers with disabilities, hindering accessibility and inclusivity

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