Typewriters, stinky carpets and crazy press trips: what it was like working on video game mags in the 1980s

Powered chiefly by enthusiasm and primitive publishing tech, these publications shaped the future of video games media. In the summer of 1985, I made the long pilgrimage from my home in Cheadle ...

The Guardian - 7h

What it's like to live in Greenland

Yahoo News - Feb. 23

What Makes a Good Red-Carpet Host?

Lilly Singh caught some flak for what online critics called cringey interviews before the Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony. The job may be tougher than it looks.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

Dorian elevates UGC games with interactive video integration

Dorian, a game platform serving mostly female game creators and fans, has added interactive video integration with its UGC games.

VentureBeat - 6d

Walmart Launched a Video Game. Are Shoppers Sold on It?

With Walmart Unlimited, the retail giant is going all in on gamified shopping.

Inc. - 6h

NYT reporter says Trump handling press like Soviet Kremlin

Peter Baker, a leading reporter at The New York Times, blasted President Trump's White House over its decision to take control of the press pool covering the president and ban The Associated Press ...

The Hill - 6d

Flagg dominates in likely final game at Cameron

Cooper Flagg avoided questions about his future but reflected fondly on his time at Duke after what might have been his final game at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

ESPN - 1h

A DC Comics Video Game Based On Dark Nights: Metal Releases In March

While recent reports have shown that WB Games is struggling and titles like Wonder Woman are years away from release, a new game based on DC Comics, DC: Dark Legion, is launching on PC, iOS, ...

GameSpot - Feb. 21

Wonder Woman video game, announced in 2021, reportedly canceled

After a pat of sudden and industry-shaking closures from Warner Bros., the highly-anticipated Wonder Woman game meets a grisly fate.

VentureBeat - 6d

A College Football Video Game Was a Smash Hit. Now Comes the Hard Part.

The success of CFB 25 places increased pressure on EA Sports’s encore.

The New York Times - 5d

Avengers Directors Announce A Video Game, And It's Out Very Soon

Joe and Anthony Russo's new Netflix movie, The Electric State, is getting a tie-in game. The game is called The Electric State: Kid Cosmo, and it's a prequel to the movie.. Described as a ...

GameSpot - 1d

What Is the White House Press Pool, and Why Is Trump Seizing Control of It?

The administration’s changes to the pool come at a moment when the White House is chipping away at the ability of major news organizations to cover it.

The New York Times - 5d

What it's like living next door to Albert Square

Explosions and super fans - Borehamwood residents on 40 years of living next door to EastEnders.

BBC News - Feb. 19

What an AI-generated video of Gaza reveals about Trump tactics

US President Donald Trump sparked a social media frenzy when he posted a video of Gaza generated by artificial intelligence on his site Truth Social. Marianna Spring has been analysing the online ...

BBC News - 5d

The 1980s seaside snaps that sparked a controversy

Ahead of a film about him, photographer Martin Parr tells all about his most famous pieces of work.

BBC News - 6d

LaVar Ball looks like his usual self in first video since foot amputation

Details around the medical issue that led to LaVar Ball's foot amputation remain scarce.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

Supergiant Games battles back accusations it is working around SAG-AFTRA strike

After a public callout, the developers of Hades took to social media to clarify that they are not intending to recast union voice actors.

VentureBeat - Feb. 21

Skyrim Dev Worked 15 Hour Days In Crunch Time To Rebalance The Game

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim launched in late 2011 and it quickly won over players with its superb mix of action and roleplaying elements. However, it was a work-in-progress up to its release date, ...

GameSpot - Feb. 24

Silent Hill 2 Remake Dev Working With Konami Again On A Mystery Game

Bloober Team and Konami are staying in business together following the successful launch of the Silent Hill 2 remake in 2024. The Polish developer said today that it has signed a deal with Konami ...

GameSpot - Feb. 25

A Wonder Woman Legend Was Working On Canceled Game, Offers Heartfelt Tribute

Gail Simone, an award-winning writer known for her work on the DC franchise, has confirmed she was involved with the Wonder Woman game at Monolith that was just recently canceled .. Simone, the ...

GameSpot - 6d

Free Severance Browser Game Lets You Refine Macrodata Like A Pro

For those who have watched the hit AppleTV+ show Severance and thought, "macrodata refinement sure looks fun," you're in luck. A new in-browser macrodata refinement "game" lets you refine ...

GameSpot - 4d

My big red carpet makeover: what I learned from the stylists to the stars

Stock up on wig tape, plunge your face in icy water, prepare your poses – and get ready for some really tricky interview questions. Awards season draws to a close this weekend, with the Brits on ...

The Guardian - 6d

Oscars red carpet 2025: See what stars wore for Hollywood's biggest night

See all the most standout celebrity looks from the 2025 Oscars red carpet.

ABC News - 1d

Bungie Lawsuit Had To Cite Destiny 2 Fan Videos Because In-Game Content No Longer Exists

Bungie hasn't been shy about deleting older content from Destiny 2 (a process it calls "vaulting") in order to make room for new stuff, but it appears this controversial practice had some ...

GameSpot - 6d

Why Traditional Annual Planning Doesn’t Work, and What Does

The first 90 days are crucial to regroup and get the annual plan off the ground.

Inc. - Feb. 20

‘Like a cruel auction’: what Ukrainians think of Trump’s peace talks with Putin

Ukrainians inside the country and abroad express their hopelessness, anger and defiance at negotiations between Washington and Moscow. Europe live – latest updates “I don’t think that this ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

What a potential Ukraine mineral deal could look like

The U.S. is requesting access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals in exchange for support in the war against Russia. Gracelin Baskaran, director of the critical minerals security program at the Center ...

CBS News - 6d

What it was like in the room during Oval Office shouting match

BBC reporters witnessed the extraordinary exchange between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky firsthand.

BBC News - 3d

What a Mikko Rantanen Trade to the Ducks Could Look Like

The NHL trade deadline is just under one week away, set for noon PST on Friday, March 7. The biggest story heading into this pivotal week of the season is the circumstances surrounding Mikko ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Luka Doncic is likely off his minutes restriction as the Lakers return to work against Charlotte

Luka Doncic is going back to work with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he’s likely back to full speed as well

ABC News - Feb. 19

Trump and the Press

The president wants journalists to parrot his views and face consequences if they don’t.

The New York Times - 1d

‘Like a giant Squid Game’: soul searching in South Korea after latest celebrity suicide

Death of actor Kim Sae-ron sparks renewed calls for changes to ease pressure on celebrities who face intense scrutiny from media and fans alike . On Friday, the South Korean columnist Yang ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Cooper Flagg Tracker: Duke star freshman scores 28 in likely his final game at Cameron Indoor Stadium

Duke clinched at least a share of the ACC regular season title with a win over Wake Forest

CBS Sports - 15h

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 - Feb. 24

Capcom's Best-Selling Game Franchises Of All Time And What's Next For Each

Japanese gaming giant Capcom owns some of gaming's most enduringly iconic franchises, including Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, Dead Rising, Street Fighter, and more. But which franchises have sold ...

GameSpot - 3d