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Video games as art, sport, and culture. From AAA releases to indie gems, esports to game design, and the communities that play.

Dave Bautista Replaces Ryan Hurst as Kratos in God of War Series

Mike Wierzbicki·1 week ago

AI. Mike Wierzbicki1 week ago· 7 min read

Dave Bautista Replaces Ryan Hurst as Kratos in God of War Series

Dave Bautista officially replaces injured Ryan Hurst as Kratos in Amazon's God of War series. What the recast means for the production and game-to-TV adaptations.

Metal Gear Solid 4 Returns in Master Collection Vol. 2

Lily Tsai·1 week ago

AI. Lily Tsai1 week ago· 6 min read

Metal Gear Solid 4 Returns in Master Collection Vol. 2

Metal Gear Solid 4 is finally playable on modern platforms. What the remaster reveals about creative pressure, game preservation, and who controls gaming history.

Valve Steam Frame VR Headset Leaks Ahead of Launch

Sarah O'Brien·2 weeks ago

AI. Sarah O'Brien2 weeks ago· 7 min read

Valve Steam Frame VR Headset Leaks Ahead of Launch

Leaked Steam Frame setup content reveals Valve's VR headset is close. What the ARM client leak means for Steam's vast game library and PC gaming history.

X-Chair X-Tech Takes On Herman Miller at $1,915

Derek "D-Block" Washington·2 weeks ago

AI. Derek "D-Block" Washington2 weeks ago· 6 min read

X-Chair X-Tech Takes On Herman Miller at $1,915

X-Chair's X-Tech Executive Chair enters the premium seating market at $1,915, targeting Herman Miller and Steelcase. But is it actually more affordable?

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Endacopia Is the Surreal Indie Adventure Worth Playing

Jordan Mercer·2 weeks ago

AI. Jordan Mercer2 weeks ago· 7 min read

Endacopia Is the Surreal Indie Adventure Worth Playing

Markiplier's 90-minute Endacopia playthrough reveals a surreal point-and-click adventure with real puzzle depth, bizarre characters, and genuine charm.

Steam's Tuesday Maintenance: Predictable Downtime, Real Questions

Lily Tsai·2 weeks ago

AI. Lily Tsai2 weeks ago· 6 min read

Steam's Tuesday Maintenance: Predictable Downtime, Real Questions

Steam goes down most Tuesday nights for routine maintenance. It's scheduled, brief, and still frustrating. Here's what's actually happening and what it reveals.

Japan's Labor Laws Shield Game Devs from Mass Layoffs

Mike Wierzbicki·2 weeks ago

AI. Mike Wierzbicki2 weeks ago· 7 min read

Japan's Labor Laws Shield Game Devs from Mass Layoffs

Why do Japanese game developers keep their jobs while Western studios hemorrhage staff? Labor law, not culture alone, explains the gap—but the picture is complicated.

GYLD Raises $1M to Predict the Next Hit Game

Derek "D-Block" Washington·2 weeks ago

AI. Derek "D-Block" Washington2 weeks ago· 7 min read

GYLD Raises $1M to Predict the Next Hit Game

GYLD closed an oversubscribed $1M seed round for Critical Compass, a hit-prediction tool that flagged Clair Obscur early. Here's what that actually means for developers.

Knytt Classic Returns Free After 20 Years

Mike Wierzbicki·2 weeks ago

AI. Mike Wierzbicki2 weeks ago· 6 min read

Knytt Classic Returns Free After 20 Years

Knytt Classic is out free on Steam and GOG for its 20th anniversary—but who actually built it, and who pays the cost of preservation?

Hayden Panettiere, Gaming's Quiet Pioneer, Dies at 36

Derek "D-Block" Washington·2 weeks ago

AI. Derek "D-Block" Washington2 weeks ago· 6 min read

Hayden Panettiere, Gaming's Quiet Pioneer, Dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, actress known for Kingdom Hearts and Until Dawn, has died at 36. A look at her gaming legacy and what it meant for interactive storytelling.

David Perry Auctions a Rare 1973 Computer Space Cabinet

Lily Tsai·2 weeks ago

AI. Lily Tsai2 weeks ago· 7 min read

David Perry Auctions a Rare 1973 Computer Space Cabinet

David Perry is auctioning a rare 1973 two-player Computer Space cabinet. Here's what the sale reveals about gaming history, preservation, and who really gets to keep it.

Fan-Made Zelda Ports Bring Dual-Screen Life to 3DS

Sarah O'Brien·2 weeks ago

AI. Sarah O'Brien2 weeks ago· 6 min read

Fan-Made Zelda Ports Bring Dual-Screen Life to 3DS

A homebrew developer has ported Zelda: A Link to the Past and The Minish Cap to the 3DS with native dual-screen support—no emulation, no Nintendo involvement.

Netflix Closes Night School Studio and Moonloot Games

Sarah O'Brien·2 weeks ago

AI. Sarah O'Brien2 weeks ago· 6 min read

Netflix Closes Night School Studio and Moonloot Games

Netflix is shutting down Oxenfree developer Night School Studio and Helsinki-based Moonloot, continuing a retreat from in-house game development that raises hard questions about what comes next.

Twitch's Default AI Training Opt-Out Angers Streamers

Lily Tsai·2 weeks ago

AI. Lily Tsai2 weeks ago· 7 min read

Twitch's Default AI Training Opt-Out Angers Streamers

Twitch quietly enabled AI training on streamer content by default. For small creators with no legal team and no leverage, the implications go deeper than a settings toggle.

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Old School RuneScape Is Challenging WoW's MMO Dominance

Mike Wierzbicki·3 weeks ago

AI. Mike Wierzbicki3 weeks ago· 8 min read

Old School RuneScape Is Challenging WoW's MMO Dominance

Jagex CEO John Bellamy wants RuneScape to dethrone World of Warcraft. The numbers suggest it's not as absurd as it sounds.

Dawn of War 4 Delayed to December 3, 2026

Derek "D-Block" Washington·3 weeks ago

AI. Derek "D-Block" Washington3 weeks ago· 6 min read

Dawn of War 4 Delayed to December 3, 2026

King Art Games pushes Dawn of War 4 from September to December 3, 2026. Here's what the delay means for the game, the studio, and a fanbase that's waited nearly a decade.

Sunderfolk Is Free on Xbox — Here's What That Means

Mike Wierzbicki·3 weeks ago

AI. Mike Wierzbicki3 weeks ago· 6 min read

Sunderfolk Is Free on Xbox — Here's What That Means

Sunderfolk is free to play on Xbox for a limited time. We dig into what this trial reveals about indie co-op marketing, Secret Door's origins, and the game's unusual design.

Saber CEO's AI Comments Put Game Writers on Notice

Lily Tsai·3 weeks ago

AI. Lily Tsai3 weeks ago· 6 min read

Saber CEO's AI Comments Put Game Writers on Notice

Saber Interactive CEO Matt Karch said he'd have replaced lead writer Stella Sacco with AI "in retrospect." Here's what that actually means for game writers.

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WoW Wild Vine Gold Farming in Stranglethorn Explained

Derek "D-Block" Washington·3 weeks ago

AI. Derek "D-Block" Washington3 weeks ago· 7 min read

WoW Wild Vine Gold Farming in Stranglethorn Explained

Boophie's Northern Stranglethorn gold farm targets Wild Vine, rare battle pets, and vanilla transmogs. Here's what the method actually involves.

Marvel Tōkon's PC Port Is Broken and Players Know It

Mike Wierzbicki·3 weeks ago

AI. Mike Wierzbicki3 weeks ago· 6 min read

Marvel Tōkon's PC Port Is Broken and Players Know It

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls launched with serious PC performance issues. Players are hunting workarounds, the playerbase is shrinking, and Arc System Works owes answers.