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Manuel Otto, Stick Run creator, dies at 30 on Twitch livestream

German developer created the video game when he was just 14

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Xbox Cloud Playtime launched: What is it, pricing, and everything else you need to know

Microsoft has unveiled a groundbreaking service called Xbox Cloud Playtime, enabling gamers to stream titles without needing a Game Pass subscription. Currently in preview for Xbox Insiders, it is set for a broader release in November. Players can buy cloud playtime in several hour increments, allowing them to stream eligible…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

Oregon woman’s breast cancer diagnosis inspires husband’s gaming community to raise $1 million for research

When Jessica Conwell confronted the daunting challenge of triple-negative breast cancer, her husband Matt leaned on his gaming community for support. This passionate group rallied together, spearheading fundraising activities that amassed a remarkable $55,000 in their inaugural event. Inspired by early success, they continued their efforts, ultimately raising over $1…

The Times of India · Oct 22

'Best Wife Ever': Chinese Bride Gifts Husband $12,000 RTX 5090 Graphics Card, Leaving Him in Tears

A Chinese bride moved her groom to tears by giving him an ASUS ROG RTX 5090 graphics card at their wedding, in a video now attracting renewed online attention.

International Business Times UK · Oct 22

Video game developer BioWare shuts down, next 'Mass Effect' canceled amid broader layoffs at EA

Video game publisher Electronic Arts is shutting down the popular and influential game development studio BioWare after more than three decades

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Want to take leave or call in sick to play Grand Theft Auto 6? Here’s how not to break the law

Australians and New Zealanders will be the first gamers in the world to play R-rated video game Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA6) – and employers are being warned it could mean some staff don’t turn up to work on Friday November 20.

The Conversation · Oct 21

Rs 1.7 lakh next-gen Xbox? Project Helix launch reportedly set for 2028

Microsoft's next-generation Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, could cost between $1,200 (approximately Rs 1.13 lakh) and $1,800 (approximately Rs 1.69 lakh), according to Fortune. The report says the range reflects internal projections, with the final price potentially lower if Microsoft subsidises the console. Project Helix will support Xbox and PC games,…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

‘The audience gets to be in on it’: How narrative-led gameplay is Call of Duty’s greatest weapon

As video games chase spectacle, Modern Warfare 4 makes a case for putting character and consequence at the heart of its biggest battles

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21

'Let's See How You Feel When They Can Get Your Sh*t For Free': Gamers Slam Ken Kutaragi for Calling Disc Backlash a 'Mentality Issue'

PlayStation fans have criticised Ken Kutaragi after he described resistance to abandoning physical discs as a 'mentality issue,' citing concerns over resale, pricing, access and preservation.

International Business Times UK · Oct 21

Xbox Project Helix Could Cost Around $2,000, Says Report—Here's Why It's So Expensive

A new report regarding Xbox's Project Helix suggested that the console will cost up to $2,000 once it arrives.

Player One · Oct 21