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BMW’s new SUV is a video gamer’s dream – but what about for drivers?
RiotACT
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August 9, 2025
The 2025 BMW X3 M50 poses outside Pialligo Estate. Photo: James Coleman. Looking at the car in the photo today, the acronym is on the tip of your tongue – but don’t say it. According to the press release, the new BMW X3 is not an SUV – it is in...
Sony Admits Its Live Service Games Are Struggling, But Will Continue To Make More
Screen Rant
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August 10, 2025
Sony's push for more live service video games has been a point of contention among fans and the wider gaming community for some time. Ever since Jim Ryan announced his grand plans to put more live service projects in development, it has felt like...
Nintendo's Surprising Victory in the Console Wars
Screen Rant
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August 10, 2025
It's November 15, 2001, and Microsoft has just entered the so-called console wars by releasing its first home gaming system, the Xbox. The tech conglomerate's chief competition is the PlayStation 2, Sony's second console (which would go on to be...
Tax relief and Carmen Sandiego: Australia’s once-dismissed video game industry is finally getting a leg-up
The Guardian
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August 10, 2025
The idea that video games are not “serious things”, says Ross Symons, overlooks the benefits they offer to gamers feeling isolated. “One thing that struck me during Covid is that games were the way that people connected and stayed together.” The...
Associate (Legal) Vacancy At Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited
Live Law
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August 10, 2025
Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited invites online application for the post of Associate (Legal). Name of the Post: Associate (Legal) Location: Mumbai Essential Qualification and Experience • Candidate should be a Law Graduate with 4-6...
Road Rash Is the best Sega Mega Drive racing game – Reader’s Feature
Metro
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August 10, 2025
Road Rash wasn’t your average 16-bit racing game (Wikipedia) A reader looks back at Mega Drive classic Road Rash and its unique blend of racing and beat ‘em-up action, set to a classic soundtrack. Released in the early ’90s, Road Rash for the Sega...
Tencent’s Latest Drama: Sony, Lawsuits, and a Horizon Zero Dawn 'Clone'
Yardbarker
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August 10, 2025
Oh, Tencent, you really thought you could pull a fast one, didn’t you? Here we are, neck-deep in drama, thanks to Sony smacking Tencent (and its developer Polaris Quest) with a copyright infringement lawsuit over the eyebrow-raising Light of...
Kirby and the Forgotten Land DLC: A Compelling Reason to Buy Nintendo Switch 2
Screen Rant
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August 10, 2025
When the Nintendo Switch 2 launched, it was questionable whether it was actually worth getting. Of course, many people did, and it quickly became the fastest-selling console ever. That's an amazing feat, but now that the novelty has worn off,...
El Muerto: The Cancelled Sony Spider-Man Film That Could Have Saved the SSU
Screen Rant
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August 9, 2025
It’s a shame that El Muerto was ultimately cancelled, considering it could’ve been the project to save Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. Due to their deal with Marvel, Sony decided to launch its own cinematic universe of films featuring characters...
My favourite shockingly good Sony headphones new cost less than £34 in Amazon sale
Chronicle Live
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August 10, 2025
A quality pair of headphones is an essential travel companion, transforming every trip into a personalised soundtrack. Whether it's basking in the sun on a sandy beach or making a long flight more bearable, top-notch headphones are indispensable...
Nintendo Announces Intriguing Claymation Mario Show for My Mario Franchise
Yardbarker
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August 9, 2025
Fans are eagerly awaiting the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, but in the meantime, they might want to check out a new claymation Mario show. Nintendo has just announced that it will be putting out a series of claymation shorts starring the...
Skaters revel in ‘Tony Hawk Video Game Immersive Experience’ at Peekskill skate park
News 12 Hudson Valley - New York
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New and old skaters alike gathered at 2nd Nature Skate Park in Peekskill Saturday for the Tony Hawk Video Game Immersive Experience. Organizers say the event, which was open to all skill levels, is themed around the Tony Hawk video game series....
5 Video Game Movie or TV Adaptations That Need to Happen
Comicbook
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August 9, 2025
The video game adaptation is definitely in vogue right now. The Last of Us, Super Mario Bros., Sonic the Hedgehog, Fallout, and so many others have recently been brought to the big (or small) screen. The Legend of Zelda, God of War, Metal Gear...
Madden 26 Release Date: Time, Consoles, and Everything About the EA Sports Game
MARCA
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August 9, 2025
EA Sports returns with a new installment of its iconic American football franchise, and fans are already counting down the days until the release of Madden 26 This year, the game comes with graphical improvements, new mechanics and a more...
Best Trios In Video Game History
Game Rant
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August 9, 2025
Summary Video game trios like Franklin, Trevor, and Michael from GTA 5 create iconic relationships. The reunion of Ciri, Yennefer, and Geralt in Witcher 3 warms fans' hearts with a satisfying conclusion. Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles are an iconic...
10 Celebrities Who Love Video Games (& Their Top Picks)
Screen Rant
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August 9, 2025
When it comes to narrowing down your favorite game, you might consider a nostalgic pick like The Legend of Zelda or think about recent GOTY winners like Baldur's Gate 3. Regardless of how you try to narrow it down, it's pretty hard to settle on...
PS5 price increase due to tariffs less likely after Sony shifts console production outside of China
Notebook Check
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August 10, 2025
PS5 console shown below dollar sign (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits) Concerns over higher PlayStation console prices have so far proven unwarranted. Sony CFO Lin Tao explained that the company moved PS5 production away from China to...
Take-Two CEO: AI Enhances Video Game Jobs, Boosts Creativity
WebProNews
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August 9, 2025
In the ever-evolving world of video game development, where technological advancements often reshape job roles and industry dynamics, Take-Two Interactive’s chief executive is painting an optimistic picture of artificial intelligence’s role....
Gamescom 2025: Proof Gaming Hype Knows No Bounds
Yardbarker
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August 9, 2025
For attendees and viewers globally, Gamescom 2025 promises an exceptionally robust schedule overflowing with significant gaming content. Furthermore, numerous playable demos showcasing some of the most anticipated new games slated for release in...
Tencent's Controversial 'Horizon Copy' Makes Changes After Sony Lawsuit
Game Rant
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August 10, 2025
The lawsuit between Sony and Tencent concerning a project that looked similar to the Horizon series has already made an impact, as Light of Motiram removed some things that Sony called out in the ongoing litigation. While references to Horizon...