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Recent headlines include EA confirming leaked Iron Man footage, Konami planning a steadier rhythm for Silent Hill, Riot Games ending active development of 2XKO and the retirement of Warren Spector. Rockstar fans can follow GTA VI coverage and new merchandise for GTA, Red Dead and Bully, while Black Myth: Zhong Kui shows off its sword combat.
The business side is covered too, with the potential effect of new US tariffs, record-low physical sales in July and the debate over discs, plus Meta’s mini-game feed and the link between gaming and NFL fan culture. Lighter stories include a Pokemon cartridge returned to its owner and a former Valve designer’s tale of a Half-Life 2 bug. Browse by studio or franchise for the clearest route through the archive.
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Pokemon Archeologist Travels 12 Hours to Reunite Chewed Diamond Cartridge with Owner After Partner’s Car Wreck Sale
A YouTuber’s quest reunites a lost Pokemon game with its original owner after 17 years. The game cartridge, once chewed by a dog, holds nearly…
Ex Valve Designer Reveals Time-Traveling Bug That Retroactively Disrupted Half-Life 2, Unveiling Unexpected Game Dynamics
A time-traveling bug in Half-Life 2 emerged during a 2013 port to Oculus Rift. The bug seemed to retroactively alter the original 2004 game code.…
Original $36,000 Xbox Prototype Resurrected: Fully Functioning After 25 Years, Unveiling Gaming History and Innovation
The original Xbox prototype was a costly $36,000 aluminum X, showcasing the power of Direct X. Tito from Macho Nacho Productions successfully recreated the prototype…
Sea of Thieves Players Criticize Rare for Season 18 Delay, Sparking Debate on Game’s Timely Content Releases
Sea of Thieves Season 18 has been delayed, causing frustration among players. Rare cites production challenges and quality concerns as reasons for the delay. Community…
“This Is What You Wanted”: League of Legends Winter Map Returns After 7 Snowless Years (and It’s Back Soon)
The Winter-themed map in League of Legends is making a comeback after a seven-year hiatus. Riot Games announced the map’s return in November with the…
“Union Outcry: EA Buyout Could Destroy Jobs” (And It’s a Choice, Not a Necessity)
The $55 billion acquisition of EA involves Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and raises ethical concerns. U.S. senators express worries over national security risks and…
“This Game Costs What?”: GTA 6’s $100 Price Tag Sparks Outrage Among Gamers (And It’s Just the Start)
The potential $100 price tag for GTA 6 sparks industry debate on video game pricing. Chris Stockman argues that GTA 6’s production costs justify a…
“This Isn’t Fair”: Battlefield 6 Players Use Ladders to Fly Around Maps in Defiance of Movement Nerfs
Players exploit ladders in Battlefield 6 to perform high jumps across maps. EA promises to fix the exploit, though the timeline remains uncertain. The game…
“Mobile Only?!”: Square Enix’s New Dissidia Final Fantasy Angers Fans (and It’s Not What You Hoped For)
Square Enix announces a new mobile-exclusive Dissidia Final Fantasy game, sparking varied fan reactions. Fans express skepticism due to Square Enix’s mixed history with mobile…
“Root for Megabonk?”: Sandfall’s Surprising GOTY Admission Shocks Fans (Is Your Favorite in Danger?)
Sandfall Interactive’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 focuses on emotional impact rather than awards. In 2025, the game competes with titles like Hades 2 and Death…
“Wait, Who Are They?”: Dragon Quest Remake Reveals Shocking New Characters and Plot Twists (and It’s Just Beginning)
Square Enix enhances Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake with new scenarios and characters. Players will explore new dungeons and encounter formidable foes in…
“This Won’t Last Long”: PlayStation Store’s Blatant Animal Crossing Clone Shocks Gamers (It’s Already in Your Library)
Animal Village Online appears on the PlayStation Store, resembling Nintendo’s “Animal Crossing.” Raises questions about intellectual property rights and the legality of video game clones.…