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Xbox Cloud Gaming is Unprofitable as Critical Threshold is Identified

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Xbox Cloud Gaming begins to lose money for Microsoft if a user spends more than roughly 15 hours per month in the cloud. Cloud gaming was supposed to become a key direction for the development of Xbox, making it possible to run demanding games without a console or a powerful PC, even though maintaining data...

Carrie Underwood covers Limp Bizkit at Velocity Festival

Music

Carrie Underwood performs during the 44th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena April 5, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller/ACM2009/Getty Image Carrie Underwood surprised the crowd at Iowa’s Velocity Festival on Saturday (Sept. 5) with a run of nu-metal covers spanning Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, and Papa Roach,...

Sony Fails to Attract One Million Viewers for New State of Play

Games

Sony’s latest State of Play broadcast drew 982,000 concurrent viewers, which is nearly three times less than the June show. The summer presentation peaked at 3 million concurrent viewers. This time, the maximum reached 982,000. During the first 24 hours, the September broadcast gained 2.9 million views compared to 5.1 million for the June event....

Video Game Industry Employment Grew Despite Mass Layoffs

Games

Despite a wave of massive layoffs, total employment in the gaming industry has grown by nearly 1% since 2022 as jobs actively shift away from the United States. The total number of people working in the video game industry has increased despite widespread layoffs, with jobs increasingly moving from the United States to Asia. According...

Lilly Wachowski disavows involvement in the new “Matrix” film

Movies

Filmmaker Lilly Wachowski has officially confirmed that she is not involved in the development of the upcoming fifth installment of The Matrix franchise. She further noted that the film’s director, Drew Goddard (known for “The Cabin in the Woods”), is seeking a “blessing” from both her and Lana Wachowski before moving forward with the project....

Miyazaki Criticizes FromSoftware Development Rules

Games

Hidetaka Miyazaki stated that FromSoftware deliberately avoids rigid rules when making games because doing so makes projects boring and conservative. The studio is known for Bloodborne, Sekiro, and Dark Souls, but according to head Hidetaka Miyazaki, the developers do not have a single formula. FromSoftware doesn’t have some overarching mantra like, “this is how we...

Kane Parsons to Return to The Backrooms

Movies

According to a report from Dread Central, Kane Parsons is officially set to reclaim the director’s chair for the upcoming sequel to the horror hit The Backrooms. While neither A24 nor representatives for Parsons have provided an official statement, the 21-year-old filmmaker is widely recognized for creating the viral YouTube web series of the same...

Analysts Report Six Steam Games Generated $1 Billion in 2026

Games

Steam has already generated $15 billion in revenue in 2026 and could break last year’s record, with six games bringing the platform about $1 billion. According to estimates from Alinea Analytics analysts, Steam has already earned $15 billion, which is more than it did during the entire year of 2023. The platform’s revenue reportedly reached...

How to Watch Nintendo’s Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct

Games

To celebrate four decades of The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo is rolling out the red carpet with a dedicated Nintendo Direct presentation. Fans are hoping for their very first glimpse at the heavily rumored The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, alongside fresh updates regarding the upcoming live-action film adaptation. Beyond these major highlights,...

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