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MrBeast and James Patterson Announce 'The Most Dangerous Games' Novel

The YouTube star co-authors a thriller inspired by his Beast Games show, aiming to reignite a passion for reading in a younger generation.

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Palworld Studio Head Argues Gamers Don't Want AI in Their Games

Pocketpair's John Buckley likens generative AI in games to early crypto enthusiasm and sees it as an 'intrusive' element that most players would reject.

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George Lucas Planned Star Wars Series About Palpatine's Rise Modeled After Hitler

Actor Ian McDiarmid revealed details of a scrapped TV show concept pitched by George Lucas that would have explored Emperor Palpatine's ascent to power.

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Mixtape's Timeless Appeal Lies Beyond Its Setting

The music-infused adventure game's true strength is its exploration of teenage romanticism, not its specific historical context.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Advocates AI Adoption Amidst Societal Adaptation Concerns

Huang suggests increased AI engagement as a means to develop necessary social norms, drawing parallels to early automobile adoption.

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UK's Under-16 Social Media Ban Criticized by Gaming Journalists as Ineffective

Editors argue the upcoming ban punishes children instead of addressing the root causes of social media's harms.

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Returnal Director Harry Krueger Discusses His Favorite Games and PC Setup

Cosmic Division's founder shares his thoughts on Deus Ex, Resident Evil, and the enduring appeal of arcade classics.

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Microsoft's Gaming Arm Criticized for Lack of Innovation and Boring Output

An editorial argues that despite its vast ownership, Xbox struggles to generate excitement, making it an easy target for boycotts.

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Backrooms Director's Father's Old Facebook Post About Son's Career Goes Viral

Michael Parsons sought advice for his then-15-year-old son, Kane, who has now directed the number one film worldwide.