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'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

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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

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Euronews

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.

International Business Times UK

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,…

The Economic Times

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

GamesRadar

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.

Cinemablend

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.

Fortune

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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…

GamesRadar

Echoing Palworld dev, video game lawyer says all her clients have anti-AI contracts because gamers hate it and it's a copyright landmine: "I think we're going to see lawsuits"

"Don't touch it. It's not worth the legal liability"

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The Conversation

How warfare has been ‘gamified’ in Ukraine

Where can you score 12 points for killing a Russian soldier in a drone attack, 20 for damaging a tank and up to 50 for destroying a mobile rocket system? Not on the latest video game, but rather through Ukraine’s Army of Drones Bonus (ADB) programme.

The Independent UK

Box of ultrarare ‘Holy Grail’ Mario games discovered in Wisconsin

Ultrarare video game cartridges can be sold for six- to seven-figure prices in the collector’s market

Windows Central

Xbox cut thousands of jobs, but a bigger threat to game development may be happening lower down the ladder — Turkey's AI dilemma is a perfect example

Turkey's video game development scene was once booming, but AI has caused a major disruption in recent years. Junior roles are disappearing at the bottom, while at the same time, jobs at the top of the industry are also being axed. I take a look at what that means for…

Inverse

The 'Heat' Of Video Games Is Getting A Surprising TV Adaptation

The underrated Payday heist-FPS franchise is coming to television, courtesy of executive producers 50 Cent and Vice Studios.

The Guardian - AU

‘People in Japan thought we made footy up’: Pro Jank Footy, the video game taking Australian rules to the world

Game developer David Ashby and Aunty Donna’s Broden Kelly talk about their chaotic and silly sport game – involving meat pies with legs and Ford Falcons on the oval

Bored Panda

56 Posts That Show Something That Reached “Boss Level” (New Pics)

If you’ve ever come across something so majestic it looked like it came from a video game, you might want to post it to r/BossFights. It’s an online community that collects real-life moments and screenshots that could pass for stills from a video game boss fight. Ready, set, fight!

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'I'd really check it out': Willem Dafoe is keen to star in a James Bond film

Willem Dafoe has revealed that he wants to appear in a James Bond film after previously voicing a villain in the 2004 video game James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing.

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