How The Sims grew from a virtual construction game into a cultural phenomenon

Culture wars: Trump’s takeover of arts is straight from the dictator playbook

US president’s attempt to control or dismantle cultural institutions plays into a long history of authoritarians using arts to push their agenda. In 1937, leaders of Germany’s Third Reich hosted ...

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'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture

Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change.

BBC News - 5d

How a 30-Something Content Creator Grew a Backyard Gardening Business to More Than $50 Million

A community-driven content creator leveraged YouTube to grow his backyard business into a full-scale enterprise with big-box store ambitions.

Inc. - 4d

How to Bring a Zombie Unicorn Back From the Dead

A record-breaking 1,200 startups with a billion-dollar valuation have turned into dead weight.

Inc. - 4d

Write Warz developers on how creative writing makes a hilarious party game

Write Warz is an upcoming party game centered around communal creative writing. Boltz Entertainment describes how it came together.

VentureBeat - 2d

2025 SheBelieves Cup: How to watch the USWNT vs. Japan game tonight

Do you believe in the USWNT? The 2025 SheBelieves Cup kicks off this Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Retro Game Enthusiasts Have A Bunch Of Cool Collections To Choose From These Days

Feeling nostalgic? Then check out one of the many retro game collections at Best Buy. Each one features numerous classic games in a single package, giving you a chance to relive everything from ...

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What gaming can learn from the past | Laura Naviaux Sturr interview

Will the game industry find its way home? Can we look to the past and find lessons? Laura Naviaux Sturr, general manager of operations at Amazon Games, gave a talk at the Dice Summit 2025 event on ...

VentureBeat - 8h

How a Hong Kong Artist Got Fired From McDonald’s

Luke Ching has made a name for himself with creative campaigns to improve working conditions for menial laborers, even as the scope for political protests in the city has narrowed.

The New York Times - 3d

How Fallout 76 Went From A Disappointment To Delight For A Former Project Lead

It's not exactly a secret that Fallout 76's launch was a mess in 2018. Yet, almost seven years later, the online RPG has become a major success for Bethesda and Microsoft--and the source of pride ...

GameSpot - 3d

Revealed: how members of House of Lords benefit from commercial interests

Months-long Guardian investigation exposes weaknesses in code of conduct that could trigger calls for greater reform. Calls to toughen Lords rules as it is revealed one in 10 peers are paid for ...

The Guardian - 8h

How Dan Bongino Went From Infowars to FBI Deputy Director

Dan Bongino rose through the ranks of right-wing media thanks to his unflinching loyalty to Donald Trump and willingness to push baseless conspiracies—including about the FBI.

Wired - 1h

The Sims at 25: a terrifying facsimile of life, death and the endless cycle of work

Launched in an era when voyeurism reigned supreme, The Sims was both a curious pleasure and a Lynchian oddity. A new program in Melbourne celebrates its legacy. Get our weekend culture and ...

The Guardian - 3d

How the Duke vs. Illinois game at Madison Square Garden came together for Saturday's nonconference showdown

Duke coach Jon Scheyer and Illinois coach Brad Underwood tell us

CBS Sports - 3d

Kansas vs. Oklahoma State odds, how to watch, prediction, picks: Model backs Jayhawks in Feb. 22, 2025 game

SportsLine's proven computer model has revealed its best bets for Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Kansas Jayhawks Saturday on CBS and streaming on Paramount+

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How to watch No. 3 UCLA vs. Iowa: Live stream info for Big Ten women’s college basketball game

No. 3 UCLA hits the road to play Iowa today at 2pm ET for the first time ever in a Big Ten matchup.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Purdue vs. Indiana odds, how to watch, prediction, picks: Model backs Boilermakers in Feb. 23, 2025 game

SportsLine's proven computer model has revealed its best bets for Purdue Boilermakers vs. Indiana Hoosiers on CBS and streaming on Paramount+

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Ohio State vs. UCLA odds, how to watch, prediction, picks: Model backs Buckeyes in Feb. 23, 2025 game

SportsLine's proven computer model revealed its best bets for Ohio State Buckeyes vs. UCLA Bruins on CBS and streaming on Paramount+

CBS Sports - 1d

Balatro's Confusing Rating Finally Changed, Leads To Europe Changing How It Rates Gambling Games

The PEGI board has announced that it has reversed its decision to classify Balatro with a PEGI 18 rating and will instead have a PEGI 12 rating. The game has a E10+ rating in North America, making ...

GameSpot - 6h

Vanguard Exiles launches on March 11 as next game from Magic creator Richard Garfield

Vanguard Exiles, the next game by Magic: The Gathering creator Richard Garfield, will launch into early access on Steam on March 11.

VentureBeat - 4d

Dodgers vs. Cubs: 6 takeaways from the first games of spring training 2025

Yoshinobu Yamamoto flashed his cutter, Gage Workman smashed a home run and more from Arizona.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

From saviour to Judas… How Trump’s pivot on Russia also endangers his own country | Simon Tisdall

With a Putin-appeasing president at the helm, it is clear the transatlantic alliance is collapsing and European leaders must plot their own course. How do I betray thee? Let me count the ways… ...

The Guardian - 2d

From page to pitch: How Harry Potter's Quidditch became a real-life sport

Now called Quadball, the sport was made famous by JK Rowling's bespectacled wizard.

BBC News - 1d

Puerto Rican artist iLe: 'I feel motivated to rescue our cultural history'

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and Calle 13 alum performs Friday at the Wallis in Beverly Hills

Los Angeles Times - 3d

47-year-old grew up thinking she’d work on a cattle farm—now her company raises millions for small businesses

Hello Alice co-founder Elizabeth Gore has worked with small businesses through the United Nations and Dell. Now she's doing it as an entrepreneur herself.

CNBC - 1d

Censoring Games

What China’s influence over Marvel Rivals reveals about censorship.

The New York Times - 1d

These Licensed Games Are Perfect For Youngsters

If you’re looking for a fun way to bring your kid’s favorite TV shows and movies to life, consider adding a licensed video game to your collection. These give you (and your kids) a chance to jump ...

GameSpot - 2d

The Best Games Of 2025 (So Far)

We've made it to 2025, and like previous years, there are quite a few upcoming games to look forward to. Last year gave us the amazing Metaphor ReFantazio and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, as ...

GameSpot - 7h

Balatro - Game Pass Announcement Trailer

Balatro is available on Xbox Game Pass starting today! This release comes alongside the 4th "Friends of Jimbo" update, bringing exciting new collaborations with titles like Critical Role, Bugsnax, ...

GameSpot - 3h

Beloved game veteran Carter Lipscomb passes away

Carter Lipscomb, a game industry veteran with a big personality, has passed away.

VentureBeat - 3d

The top 10 games in the Madden NFL franchise

Not every Madden game is created equally. Here's a ranking of the best entries in the venerable franchise.

ESPN - 3d

Pens honor late broadcaster Lange before game

The Pittsburgh Penguins honored Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange during an emotional ceremony before Saturday's game against Washington.

ESPN - 2d

Bieber, Carell skate in benefit game for L.A. fires

Musician Justin Bieber was among a host of celebrities who laced up their skates, along with Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier, on Sunday afternoon to support relief funds for the Los Angeles fires ...

ESPN - 5h

How safe is it to fly in bad weather?

Despite recent aircraft incidents, flying is still the safest method of travel. But how do pilots cope with bad weather?

BBC News - 3d

How To Make A Water Elevator In Minecraft

A water elevator might not be one of the first base upgrades you make in Minecraft , but it's incredibly useful once you understand how to design one. What it does is allow you to vertically ...

GameSpot - 3d

How Washington plans to defend the dollar

Trade tariffs grab headlines but the less-visible fight around money matters deeply to the president

Financial Times - 2d

5 Takeaways From Germany’s Election

Friedrich Merz and his party won, Elon Musk didn’t seem to move voters, and more lessons from an early German vote with big implications for Europe.

The New York Times - 9h

Joe Buck will call the Brewers-Yankees game on opening day for ESPN

Joe Buck will call his first nationally televised baseball game since 2021 on opening day

ABC News - 6d

St. Thomas visits South Dakota following Bruns' 21-point game

Saint Thomas Tommies (20-7, 10-2 Summit League) at South Dakota Coyotes (16-11, 7-5 Summit League) Vermillion, South Dakota; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tommies -3.5; over/under ...

ABC News - 5d

How The Sims grew from a virtual construction game into a cultural phenomenon

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