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Video games

Daniel Pemberton's energetic score for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse led to a national concert tour, with a new concert tour for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse launching in the United States. [ more ]

The Super Mario Bros. Movie positively impacted sales of associated Nintendo titles. [ more ]

The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is rumored to support existing Switch game cartridges and digital downloads for backward compatibility. [ more ]

Disney's next Lion King movie will be a prequel focusing on Mufasa's backstory with surprises and ties to the original storyline. [ more ]

Tennis's drama and scoring system make it suitable for movies, but technical challenges can hinder representation. [ more ]

Tron: Ares sequel still under wraps, attracting Cameron Monaghan with advanced visuals and captivating storyline. [ more ]

Microsoft is enhancing the Xbox app on Windows for better handheld experience. [ more ]

Nintendo plans to announce the successor to the Switch console by March 2025, impacting current model sales and market anticipation. [ more ]

Retro speedrunning tradition continues with Nintendo's Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition game. [ more ]

Great Summer Sale at Amazon offers discounts across various product categories. [ more ]

Advertisers can engage with a vast, diverse audience beyond traditional gamers by recognizing the varied preferences and behaviors within the gaming community. [ more ]

Fortnite's success led Epic Games to explore new growth opportunities, such as micro-transactions and the creation of the Epic store and premium subscription service. [ more ]

Xbox Games Showcase will be livestreamed on June 9, featuring a deep dive on an upcoming game following the event, speculated to be Call of Duty Black Ops Gulf War. [ more ]

Microsoft's gaming revenue soars 51% due to Activision-Blizzard acquisition [ more ]

Sony reverses decision to mandate PlayStation Network account linking for Helldivers 2 on Steam after intense backlash. [ more ]

The best VR games offer unique immersive experiences across various platforms. [ more ]

Xbox is shutting down four studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. [ more ]

A new Game of Thrones MMORPG is reportedly in development set in the North between Seasons 4 and 5 of the show. [ more ]

The film 'Civil War' by Alex Garland has sparked a debate on its framing and representation of a future America, overshadowing the nuanced storytelling aspects. [ more ]

Honkai Star Rail 2.2 update 'Then Wake to Weep' will feature new characters and Dreamscapes, with a livestreamed concert on May 1st. [ more ]

Integrate M5Stack CardKB Keyboard into Meshtastic Node for standalone communication. [ more ]

Valve's recent Counter-Strike 2 update focused on small quality-of-life improvements like a revamped buy menu and temporary player handedness switch mid-round. [ more ]

Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase date and a mystery Direct for a potential Call of Duty sequel were announced for June 9, 2024. [ more ]

Xbox is shutting down several acquired studios to focus on high-impact, blockbuster games from Bethesda.

Matt Booty's strategy to prioritize high-impact titles contradicts Xbox's past emphasis on diverse and sustainable gaming experiences. [ more ]

Game Pass offers access to upcoming indie games on Xbox and PC, providing players with a cost-effective way to enjoy new releases. [ more ]

Xbox has faced challenges in Japan, partially attributed to cultural factors like the perception of the 'X' symbol. [ more ]

Nintendo reveals Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition featuring 150+ NES minigames with a July 18 release date. [ more ]

Nintendo confirmed a successor to the Switch will be revealed before March 2025, with a minimal time frame for building hype. [ more ]

Nintendo is planning to announce the successor to the Nintendo Switch within the current fiscal year, ending on March 31, 2025. [ more ]

Players are showing a trend towards wanting more mid-priced games in 2024. [ more ]

Super Nintendo World theme park to open in 2025 at Universal Epic Universe, featuring classic Nintendo titles brought to life. [ more ]

Delta app allows users to play classic games through emulation, which is legal, but downloading game copies is illegal. [ more ]

Players of Helldivers 2 on Steam now require a PlayStation Network account, causing dissatisfaction. [ more ]