The video game industry is made up of a multitude of franchises, series, and IPs from various publishing companies. These offerings generally stick to their own titles and functions within their specific set of universes. However, sometimes one video game property intersects with another or intellectual property from a different media franchise. These crossovers are […]
Video game support has made great strides alongside advances in technology, with some great upcoming games revealed in recent showcases from PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo, but one constant in gaming, regardless of generation, is infuriating NPCs. . Mileage may vary depending on the player and NPC in question as to how bored they are. But […]
They say if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life. But what if your job was to play games all day AND bring home a six-figure salary for doing it? You can prepare for a career as an in-demand game developer with training from the Game Design and Development […]
Gamasutra announced today that after nearly a quarter century of using a sex pun as a name, it will be rebranded as Game Developer later this week. In his first job as site editorformer editor Kris Graft announced the name change, saying the name Gamasutra contrasted with the site’s release. “Even with Gamasutra’s reputation and […]
The Friday, July 29 Mega Millions draw jackpot has just been increased to approximately $1.1 billion, making it the third-largest jackpot of any North American lottery game and the second-largest jackpot in the history of Mega Millions. According to a press release from the Virginia Lottery, extremely strong sales are taking place across the Commonwealth […]
Often in training camp there is a clear plan with what the coaches want the players to work on and therefore games are scripted in advance. This year, with a first offensive play call, the Buffalo Bills are incorporating live play calls into drills. It’s a way to get more experience for offensive coordinator Ken […]
LANSING, MI — Friday night’s Mega Millions jackpot is now the second-largest in the game’s 20-year history. On Thursday, the estimated jackpot soared to $1.1 billion, surpassing the 1.05 jackpot billion won in Michigan last year. The cash option for the July 29 draw is now listed at $648.2 million. Related story: So you’ve won […]
For only the third time in the 20-year history of Mega Millions, the jackpot has surpassed the massive $1 billion mark. The estimated jackpot for Friday’s Mega Millions draw is now $1.1 billion, the second-largest in the game’s history. “Friday night’s draw will be the thirtieth in this jackpot race, which began on April 19 […]
Orcutt National is playing this week in the Southern California Little League Championship in Eastvale. The 12-year-old team lost their opener to Sweetwater Valley, losing 12-0 on July 23. Orcutt National bounced back Monday night with a 6-5 win over Sherman Oaks Little League in a playoff game. That advanced the team to Tuesday night’s […]
Video game development studios continue to change hands this year as Jagex announces acquisition of Piping studiosan Oregon-based developer who has worked on various games for major publishers such as Activision, EA Sports, and Wizards of the Coast. According to Press release, the acquisition is part of Jagex’s efforts to diversify and grow in North […]
If ever there was a “What if?” capital of the professional sports nation, Cleveland should be in contention. Perhaps no sports city in the civilized world can play the “What If” game better. Strat-O-Matic plans to play this game for us. What was once strictly a popular sports board game created 61 years ago has […]
The New York Mets aren’t a franchise known for hitting a lot of home runs in their history. It’s a fact that carried over to the All-Star Game. Entering the 2022 Midsummer Classic, the Mets list to play in the best exhibition game of the summer is limited to two. The two Mets players who […]
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The Nintendo Wii was a strange console. Despite its huge financial success, third-party publishers never really knew what to do with the thing. There were a handful of titles built exclusively for the Wii that turned out great (No More Heroes and Madworld, to name a few), but many third-party titles had to make some […]
New Zealand game developers The association has expressed concerns that Kiwi talent will migrate across the Tasman Sea as the planned start date for Australia’s digital gaming tax offset passes. New Zealand’s Minister for Digital Economy and Communications, David Clark, recently met with the NZGDA to discuss the level of competition posed by Australian incentives. […]
Dodger Stadium is hosting the All-Star Game for the first time in 42 years, a fact that has been repeated ad nauseam for months. But this is the Dodgers’ fourth time hosting the midsummer classic, having also done so at their two previous stadiums in Los Angeles and Brooklyn. 1949: Ebbets Field, Brooklyn The first […]
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RALEIGH, NC (WITN) — Mega Millions’ rise continues as it hit the 10th biggest jackpot in the game’s 20-year history. Local customers tried their luck at winning big on Friday. Greenville cashier Michelle Gayhardt said she was encouraging people to buy a ticket. “It’s a good chance if they can win, but you have to […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — There were more references to the northeast corner of AT&T Cowboys Stadium on Wednesday on the first day of the 2022 Big 12 Football Media Days. The two teams competing in the 2021 Big 12 Championship Game, Baylor and Oklahoma State were among the five home teams on day one. Dezmon Jackson […]
You know when you watch a Studio Ghibli movie and just want to eat the food? That’s the reaction I got to the clip of Harry Alisavakis showing off his visual effects work on an animation of a shimmering bowl of ramen. In a short video, he demonstrates the highest possible soup technology, with delicious […]
A game developer surprised attendees at an event sponsored by blockchain companies by criticizing NFTs. NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) have become one of the blockchain industry’s favorite use cases. The technology is mainly associated with artistic projects; with buyers able to prove their ownership through immutable records on blockchains. Arguably, the most infamous NFT project is […]
Over the weekend, game developer and designer Mark Venturelli became the focus of Brazil’s International Games (BIG) festival after delivering a scathing critique of the continued implementation of NFTs and other Web3 technologies in the wider gaming ecosystem. Venturelli, who is perhaps best known for his work on the 2015s Chroma Squadwas originally scheduled to […]
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The Contreras Brothers to Make All-Star Game History Originally Appeared on NBC Sports Chicago This hasn’t happened recently, let alone often. But Cubs wide receiver Willson Contreras and his brother, William of the Braves, will join an exclusive roster in the next MLB All-Star Game in just under two weeks. The Contreras duo are set […]
This hasn’t happened recently, let alone often. But Cubs wide receiver Willson Contreras and his brother, William of the Braves, will join an exclusive roster in the next MLB All-Star Game in just under two weeks. The Contreras duo are set to become just the fifth pair of brothers to start on the same roster […]
Gambling is now the world’s favorite form of entertainment, with Newzoo report that by 2023 there will be over three billion gamers on the planet. With the growth of multiplayer games, however, the number of cheaters has also increased. A study of The New York Times found this nearly 50% of computer gamers admit to […]
The 2022 college football season isn’t here yet, but a key playoff game is already sold out. The Peach Bowl announced on Wednesday that the 2022 College Football Playoff semifinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta were sold out. This is the first sale in the 54 year history of the game of boules. The CFP […]
Ring of Elden was released on February 25, and fans are still divided on what they think of the final boss. On the one hand, he’s a really tough foe and fits the lore remarkably well. But on the other hand, it feels a little lackluster in terms of measuring overall player skill or even […]
Pokemon GO game developer Niantic has asked 8% of its workforce – or around 85-90 employees – to leave the company. According to tech news site Engadget, the augmented reality (AR) game company has also canceled four upcoming projects. Niantic CEO John Hanke wrote in an email to employees that Niantic was facing a period […]
The dispute between Shanghai-based miHoYo and Minmetals International Trust (Mintrust) – a company that provides capital, real estate, movable assets and securities trusts – is expected to offer the latest insight into the country’s murky world. parallel bankwhich attracted so-called new money from wealthy businesses the Internet services and video games, according to the lawyers. […]
Image credit: Omeda Studios Omeda Studiosa London-based game studio developing community games, announced on Thursday that it had raised $20 million (about 19.15 million euros) in a Series A funding round. The investment comes after the company’s $2.2 million (around €2.1 million) funding round in March 2021. How to improve your open source security? Follow […]