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Fallout TV Show Helped The "Quirky" Game Series Be Embraced By Wider Audience, Phil Spencer Says

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has commented on the success of the Fallout TV series on Prime Video, saying it helped the "quirky" Fallout game series appeal to a wider audience.. This was made ...

Tech - GameSpot - 8 hours ago

"Mornings Memory": A look back at 1990's quirky recession

In this fun "Mornings Memory," we revisit a hands-on illustration from 1990, where large and colorful balls were used on CBS This Morning to explain the complexities of supply and demand during a ...

Fernando Valenzuela, Pitcher Whose Screwballs Eluded Batters, Dies at 63

The Los Angeles Dodgers star won the Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Awards in 1981, when “Fernandomania” made him a household name and filled ballparks.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who co-starred in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

Game Pass Is Removing These Seven Games Very Soon

It's time to go As it does each month, Microsoft is removing more titles from the Xbox Game Pass catalog. There are seven games leaving the Game Pass library on November 15, including some ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 4

The Game Theory of Democracy

Countries where democracy is in trouble share a common pattern, and it’s a worrying one for the United States.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Democrats Play the Blame Game

Also, another interest rate cut. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game

A photographer who was on "The Dating Game" became one of the nation's deadliest serial killers. eight years after "48 Hours"' first report, new victims emerge. Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

Freddie Freeman turns Game 1 into an instant classic with game-ending slam

The Dodgers' first baseman echoed Kirk Gibson, delivering his first home run of this postseason in epic fashion.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

For game job seekers, the search often leads outside of gaming

Amir Satvat latest data on game job seekers shows that those seeking game jobs are often forced to take jobs outside the industry.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 5

Arcade1Up's Game Board With 100-Plus Games Is $50 Off At Amazon

Amazon has a great deal on Arcade1Up's Infinity Game Board that drops the price from $500 to $450. To get the full $50 discount, make sure to click the coupon box on the Amazon store page. The ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

How football’s amorality and transactionalism became the game within the game | Aaron Timms

The quest for revenue is the defining struggle of modern football, and many fans have correctly come to see higher revenue as the surest route to on-field glory. In the grand churn of the money ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Immutable and Sequence team up on Web3 in-game and cross-game experiences

Immutable and Sequence, two companies that support Web3 game development, announced a strategic partnership and technical integration.

Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago

Telegram emerges as Web3 game platform with 21% of Web3 game launches | Game7

Telegram has emerged as a key development platform for Web3 games, capturing 21% of new Web3 game launches this year, Game7 said.

Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago

Basejump will launch social gaming platform with AI-powered game creator

Basejump unveiled its social gaming platform with an AI-powered gaming substrate dubbed Action that lets players create their own games.

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

Game Pass Losing These Eight Games Soon, Including Rollerdrome

Sayonara Just like that, the final month of the year is right around the corner. As such, Microsoft has listed eight games that will be leaving Game Pass on November 30, including Rollerdrome ...

Tech - GameSpot - 7 hours ago

Who are the Commonwealth Games winners and losers?

The Commonwealth Games will take place in 2026 after Glasgow stepped in to host, but the stripped-back event has left some celebrating and others disappointed.

Hornets vs Rockets Game Highlights

The Hornets defeated the Rockets, 110-105. LaMelo Ball recorded 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists for the Hornets, while Tre Mann added 24 points and 6 rebounds in the victory. Jalen Green (28 ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Suns vs Lakers Game Highlights

Los Angeles defeats Phoenix, 123-116. For Los Angeles, Anthony Davis led the way with 35 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks while aided by Austin Reaves (26 points (5 3PM), 4 rebounds, 8 ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

The Biggest Game Releases Of November 2024

We're just two months away from the 2024 finish line, and after several months of high-profile game releases, November feels like a good time to catch up on your backlog. That's not to say that ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

A Hollywood Drought and a Game Show Dream

It’s tough to get work in film and television these days. So one unemployed writer decided to study up on “The Price Is Right.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

The Best Games Of 2024 (So Far)

The 2024 gaming year is nearing the finish line, and if there's a common thread linking all of this year's biggest releases, it's that several of these games have been surprise hits. While 2023 was ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

Women-Led Games and Latin American Games showcases will air ahead of The Game Awards

Women-Led Games and the Latin American Games Showcase are bringing two showcases to The Game Awards this December.

Tech - VentureBeat - 5 days ago

Trump to attend Steelers vs. Jets game

Former President Trump is headed to Pittsburgh for the Steeler’s game against the Jets. Burt Lauten, a spokesperson for the team, said Trump will be a “guest of an individual suite holder.” He said ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Stefon Diggs, Packers scuffle before Sunday's game

Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs and the Packers didn't wait until Sunday's game to get things going.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

How Convenience Stores Are Changing the Food Game

The days of cold hot dogs and stale chips are vanishing as convenience stores look to expand their food offerings.

Business - Inc. - October 20

How Susquehanna’s Jeff Yass mastered the options game

Obsession with odds spawned a trading giant — and shaped the industry’s approach to markets

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Raye says gaming is her secret to escaping life

Being one of the hottest artists around can be demanding and draining. But Raye says gaming helps her.

Oklahoma turns to QB Arnold for Ole Miss game

Oklahoma's Jackson Arnold will get the start at quarterback when the Sooners visit No. 18 Ole Miss on Saturday, coach Brent Venables said Monday night.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Badminton and hockey miss out as Commonwealth Games sports confirmed

The scaled-down games will feature 10 sports across four venues between 23 July and 2 August 2026.

16 Games Like The Sims To Lose Yourself To In 2024

The Sims 4 recently hit its tenth anniversary, which is remarkable in many ways, especially as the first three games each had lifespans of five years or fewer. It's an open secret at this point ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

Breaking down the candidates' ground game in the battleground states

Both candidates are pushing hard to reach undecided voters in the seven battleground states. Robert Costa takes a look at the campaigns' ground games.

Roberts names Flaherty Dodgers' Game 1 starter

Jack Flaherty will start for the Dodgers in the World Series opener against the New York Yankees, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts told reporters Tuesday, and the veteran right-hander will be ...

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Fallout PC And Console Games Are On Sale For Fallout Day

October 23 is Bethesda's Fallout Day--a yearly celebration of the game series marked by the day the bombs fell in the Fallout universe. In celebration, the Fallout games and DLC are on sale at ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

How FT readers are faring in the Budget Game

Players show scale of challenge facing Rachel Reeves on October 30

World - Financial Times - October 24

New Chiefs WR Hopkins eyes 'meaningful' games

DeAndre Hopkins said he is looking forward to playing for a Super Bowl contender after his trade to the Chiefs.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Steph, Draymond, Melton questionable for Warriors-Jazz game

The Golden State Warriors came out of their season-opening win with several bumps and bruises.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Mattel and Outright Games release Barbie Project Friendship

Mattel and Outright Games today launched Barbie Project Friendship, on the PC and consoles. Players can join Barbie “Malibu” Roberts and Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts as they team up to save the Malibu ...

Tech - VentureBeat - October 25

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