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There’s now Call of Duty soap and I’m disappointed to report that none of it is called Soap’s Soap

There’s now Call of Duty soap and I’m disappointed to report…

Soap company Dr Squatch and Activision have released a line of soaps based on characters from the Call of Duty series of first person shooters. Characters who to be…
At one point, Avowed would have taught us to use magic with an explosive Elder Scrolls reference: ‘How about we just have a guy on the road that blows himself up’

At one point, Avowed would have taught us to use magic…

When I spoke to Obsidian region director Berto Ritger about Avowed earlier this month, the conversation mostly focused on the game’s excellent level design and exploration. But he also…
European Commission orders Apple to finally open the gates of its walled garden and level the playing field for third-party developers

European Commission orders Apple to finally open the gates of its…

The European Commission is stepping up its efforts to balance the scales in big tech with two new interoperability requirements that may force Apple to finally open the gates…
Elon Musk’s estranged daughter weighs in on his pro gamer claims: ‘He was a Bronze Torbjörn main

Elon Musk’s estranged daughter weighs in on his pro gamer claims:…

In a March 29 appearance on left wing streamer Hasan Piker‘s Twitch channel, Elon Musk’s estranged daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, offered her opinion on Musk’s prior claims of world-class…
Give yourself a hand with this mod that turns Monster Hunter Wilds’ lance into a giant pointing finger

Give yourself a hand with this mod that turns Monster Hunter…

I can’t quite put my finger on it, but something has been missing from Monster Hunter Wilds’ kaiju-carving action—in fact, that’s exactly it: I can’t whip out a cartoonishly…
SAG-AFTRA makes exception for student devs and game jams in 8-month videogame performance strike: ‘I’m thrilled that these types of projects can now be accommodated’

SAG-AFTRA makes exception for student devs and game jams in 8-month…

SAG-AFTRA is making a move to support student game developers amidst its ongoing strike with a new exception that will allow striking video game actors to work on student…
GTA 6’s release date is still secret because Take-Two boss wants to “maintain the anticipation and excitement”

GTA 6’s release date is still secret because Take-Two boss wants…

Take-Two Interactive boss Strauss Zelnick has revealed why the publisher is keeping Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 6‘s release date such a closely guarded secret. Read more Source
Myst studio Cyan Worlds lays off half its team

Myst studio Cyan Worlds lays off half its team

Riven developer Cyan Worlds has cut its staff count by half. Read more Source
Netflix’s hidden action-comedy gem The Man Who Feels No Pain delivers on all fronts

Netflix’s hidden action-comedy gem The Man Who Feels No Pain delivers…

I haven’t watched Novocaine yet, but I’m looking forward to it. The action comedy about a man who doesn’t feel pain and looks to save his co-worker from a…
The 37-year-old studio behind Myst and Riven laid off ‘roughly half’ of its staff: ‘Our sincere hope is to continue to be around’

The 37-year-old studio behind Myst and Riven laid off ‘roughly half’…

Less than a year after releasing its acclaimed Riven remake, Cyan Worlds announced last week that twelve of its employees were laid off in a statement on Bluesky. That…