Tag: video games
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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…