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The Next Big Wave Of Video Game Layoffs Is Here [Update]
24.8.2023
Despite a booming job market overall, 2023 kicked off with the biggest tech companies laying off thousands of employees. Cuts at Microsoft hit Halo Infinite devs at 343 Industries and other game teams across the company, including at Bethesda. Months later, layoffs are continuing across other...
Ahsoka Episode 2 Review: This Is Where The Fun Begins
24.8.2023
Dave Filoni and the other people behind Ahsoka don’t have it easy. The notion of imbuing a live-action series with dozens of hours’ worth of character development and lore from other shows is daunting—and trying to do all that within the larger Star Wars lexicon, whose fans are unyielding and often...
Dragon Age And Mass Effect Fans Are Worried About Worried About BioWare's Future
24.8.2023
BioWare announced on August 23 that it wouldn’t be showing off any updates for Dragon Age: Dreadwolf and the upcoming Mass Effect game at EA Play Live, much to the disappointment of fans waiting for a glimpse at the latest entries in the beloved RPG franchises. Alongside that came the announcement...
Here's Our First Look At The Scott Pilgrim Anime
16.8.2023
On Wednesday, Netflix released a teaser trailer for its upcoming anime adaptation of Scott Pilgrim, as well as announcing a release date for the hotly anticipated series.Read more
The Video Game Characters That Made Us Gay
28.6.2023
Many of us started playing video games during the crucially formative years of our lives—the time when we learn a lot about ourselves, our interests, our personalities, and our gender and sexual identities. Just like how the movies and television shows we watched may have helped influence...
Final Fantasy XVI’s Jill Should Be More Than Pretty
28.6.2023
I’m sure that I love Jill Warrick—Final Fantasy XVI’s female lead—because her hair is healthy and long, gathered at the end with a ribbon, with one delicate braid as ornament. I also love her, I think, because she wears a cream-color chemise under layers of blue leather, contrasting like the small...
San Francisco Fed President Deems 2 Rate Hikes in 2023 ‘Reasonable,’ Urges Caution in Monetary Policy
26.6.2023
Mary Daly, the president of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, expressed her views this week, stating that she believes two additional rate hikes this year would be appropriate. However, she maintains a neutral stance regarding the forthcoming July Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting...
SEC in a Pickle: Crypto’s Tricky Trio Stirs Up Trouble in 2023
23.3.2023
2023 is shaping up to be a painful year for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as it finds itself entangled in battles with the ever-evolving and innovative cryptocurrency industry. From Ripple to Coinbase and Tron, the SEC faces fierce opposition with potentially huge consequences....
Silent Hill 2 Movie Has Cast Its James And His ‘One True Love’
15.3.2023
It’s been five months since Konami broke the internet with a cavalcade of video game and movie-related announcements during its Silent Hill showcase. Today, Konami announced a casting update on the upcoming Silent 2 live-action film, which will enter production next month.Read more
Netflix Wednesday TikToks Turned The Wrong Old Song Into A New Radio Hit
21.12.2022
If you have a smartphone, a laptop, or a tablet, you’ve seen the Wednesday dance.Read more
After Years Of No Silent Hill, Konami Just Opened The Flood Gates
19.10.2022
Silent Hill fans can finally—finally!—rejoice. Konami has confirmed that, after accidentally leaking some details earlier today, the beloved survival horror game Silent Hill 2 will make a return as a timed PlayStation exclusive, alongside a bevy of other Silent Hill projects currently in the works....
The Fed Is ‘Resolute’ on Hiking Interest Rates, Tightening Monetary Policy to Tame Inflation — Gold and Stocks Sink
3.8.2022
Several reports detail that U.S. Federal Reserve officials are resolute on tightening monetary policy and increasing the federal funds rate until inflation in America is alleviated. Chicago Fed president Charles Evans explained on Tuesday that the central bank would likely keep up the larger than...
Experts clash on where virtual reality sits in the Metaverse
25.7.2022
Experts have given mixed views on what role virtual reality technology will have in the Metaverse
The Latest Zcash Software Release Supports the Network’s ‘Largest Upgrade in History’
12.5.2022
According to the Electric Coin Company, the team behind the cryptocurrency network Zcash, the protocol is soon to implement the largest upgrade in history. The Zcash development team has released the 5.0.0 codebase which supports the NU5 upgrade that will occur on or around May 31, at block height...
St. Louis Fed President Says Central Bank’s ‘Credibility Is On the Line’ as US Inflation Surges
16.2.2022
Inflation continues to grip American wallets, according to a recent economic analysis from Moody’s Analytics, which shows inflation is likely costing the average U.S. household between $250 to $276 per month. Meanwhile, the U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to raise the benchmark interest...
It's A Flashy Turn-Based RPG With Scott Pilgrim Vibes
10.12.2021
During the preshow for tonight’s Game Awards, indie mega-publisher Annapurna Interactive pulled back the curtain on the next big game in its portfolio. It’s a turn-based RPG called Thirsty Suitors, made by the folks behind Falcon Age. There’s some sweet-looking skateboarding. And it all smacks...
Uncovering The Real History Of The Women Who Pioneered Video Games
21.9.2021
It’s a fact: The women who helped shape the video game industry often go unacknowledged, hidden from history by popular narratives and male-centric scholarship. Mary Kenney, a narrative writer and game designer at Insomniac Games, aims to shed light on some of those overlooked pioneers...
The Best Zombie Safe Room Notes In The Back 4 Blood Beta
9.8.2021
Back 4 Blood is a lot like Left 4 Dead. Both games feature first-person shootin’, online co-op action, and tons of zombies. Even the names are very similar! These similarities are completely by design as Turtle Rock Studios, the devs behind Back 4 Blood, are the same folks who developed...
The Activision Blizzard Lawsuit Fallout Is What Women Have Been Saying All Along
23.7.2021
A bombshell lawsuit filed against Activision Blizzard by California regulators has once again forced the gaming world to publicly reckon with longstanding issues around its exploitation and mistreatment of women. It’s not the first time, and it won’t be the last. But developers, advocates,...
You Can Disable Guardians Of The Galaxy’s Pop Songs While Streaming
22.6.2021
Eidos Montreal confirmed that its just-revealed Guardians of the Galaxy game will include an option to disable its extensive soundtrack during a recent interview with VentureBeat.Read more