Tag: video games
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Host Better Game Nights — Sony’s Official PS5 Access Controller is 33% Off for a Limited Time
Anyone who wants flexible control options for the PlayStation 5 can save big on a flexible add-on. Sony’s official Access Controller for PlayStation 5 just dropped to $59.99 (was $89.99), 33% off an accessibility-first controller that’s configurable, mountable, and built to let players with limited mobility game more comfortably. Whether you’re trading couch space with…
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Call of Duty Enlists Paramount for Big-Screen Mission
Lay down your tactical insertion and set up camp. Paramount is officially bringing Call of Duty to the big screen. As part of a new post-merger strategy, the studio behind Top Gun: Maverick has signed a deal with Activision to develop, produce, and distribute a live-action feature film based on the massively popular video game…
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New California Law Combats Disappearing Digital Purchases
California’s latest law AB 2426 was signed into effect by Governor Gavin Newson to help protect consumers from “disappearing purchases,” reported by The Verge. The law doesn’t take effect until next year, but it will ban digital businesses from using terms like “buy” or “purchase” for any digital media that a customer gets a license…
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Mediajuice Studios Announces Sequel to Acclaimed Documentary, “Video Games: The Movie,” on its 10-Year Anniversary
Celebrating the ten-year anniversary of the groundbreaking documentary “Video Games: The Movie,” Dallas-based Mediajuice Studios has unveiled plans to create a sequel titled “Video Games: The Next Level.” The original documentary, which was released in 2014, was a passion project for director Jeremy Snead and featured narration by Sean Astin, along with appearances from industry…
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Max’s ‘The Last of Us’ Snags ‘Best Adaptation’ at the Video Game Awards
Max’s The Last of Us, based on the blockbuster survival game, won Best Adaptation at the Video Game Awards on Thursday. In addition to the post-apocalyptic drama, the Best Adaptation category included nominees Gran Turismo, Castlevania: Nocturne, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Twisted Metal. Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckman adapted the 2013 video…
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Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Brings Players Back to Vice City
Gamers got to see a brief glimpse of Grand Theft Auto VI, the next installment to one of the most successful video game franchises of all time, after Rockstar Games dropped a trailer on Monday. The 90-second clip showed off a contemporary version of Vice City, or GTA’s version of Miami, and revealed its launch…
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As Netflix Shuts Down its DVD Mailing Service Today, GameFly Carries On As an Alternative, Offering Perks for Members
Friday marks the final day for Netflix’s DVD-by-mail business. While many have already switched to streaming, GameFly is ready to fill the void for those who still prefer to rent via mail. GameFly started a video game-by-mail business, aping Netflix’s original model, but has now outlasted the media titan – at least in the realm…
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Sony Now Accepting Registrations for Invite-Only PlayStation 5 Preorders
Specific launch details for next-generation game consoles from Microsoft and Sony have trickled out at a slow pace so far. Microsoft recently pinpointed a launch month (November), but no exact date or price for its Xbox Series X. Meanwhile, Sony’s latest move includes posting a registration page for early adopters to sign up for a…
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TCL’s Newest TVs Sport THX-Approved Game Modes
Today, TCL announced the launch of its latest 6-Series Roku TVs, this time boasting some THX-certified gaming chops. Officially known as THX Certified Game Mode, the new standard aims to assure consumers that an approved TV can capably support big-screen gaming, a selling point that could come in handy as a new generation of video…
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NBA, NHL Broadcasters Turn to Video Game Sims to Play Out Seasons
As sports video games get more and more realistic, using them to simulate hypothetical scenarios has become a popular past time. Things like: What if the original Dream Team played in today’s NBA? And with the current coronavirus pandemic shutting down professional sports, some broadcasters and teams have turned to video games to keep their…