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Sony has patented a technology that allows viewers to mark objects on a streamer’s screen, send vibrational reactions, and even influence gameplay. The “Adaptive screen share pointer and reactions during gameplay” patent outlines a system featuring a cursor that viewers can see on the player’s screen. With it, viewers can point out a boss’s weak...

Brussels is demanding that developers stop using pricing schemes that force players to buy more in-game currency than they need. The European Union has targeted microtransactions in video games by placing Activision Blizzard, Ubisoft, and seven other companies under investigation for mechanics that push players to spend more money. The European Commission is coordinating actions...

Nintendo may release Joy-Con 2 controllers with replaceable batteries outside Europe, as US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) documents point to hardware updates for the Switch 2. Nintendo UK previously announced that new console and controller versions featuring user-replaceable batteries would launch in Europe to comply with upcoming EU regulations taking effect next year. Now, Nintendo...

Kelly Clarkson attends the 51st annual Daytime Emmys Awards at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles on June 7, 2024. Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images Kelly Clarkson has accused the specialty store Art of Play of lying after the Brooklyn shop pushed back on her account of a Pretty Woman-style snub. Clarkson initially called out...

The US government has paused the processing of employment-based green cards for tech giants, while JD Vance stated that Microsoft is laying off American workers while simultaneously hiring foreign specialists. Donald Trump’s administration suspended green card processing for employees at Microsoft, Adobe, and several other companies, and Microsoft faced accusations of laying off Americans while...

During the New York Comic Con, Disney+ officially announced the development of an animated series based on the beloved Artemis Fowl fantasy novels. Eoin Colfer, the Irish author behind the original book series, is set to serve as an executive producer. The narrative follows Artemis Fowl, a brilliant 13-year-old prodigy and scion of a legendary...

Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy IX: Reclusion, but fans of the series should not expect a remake or a remaster, as the company is releasing a jigsaw puzzle under this name. Against the backdrop of the success of the Final Fantasy VII remake series, fans have long awaited an updated version of the ninth...

Mike Love and John Stamos perform during the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Marriott Marquis Times Square on June 12, 2025 in New York City. Lawrence Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame Mike Love, the sole remaining original member of The Beach Boys still touring under the group’s name, is facing...

Sometimes, when you finally watch a great, important, landmark film for the very first time, the experience doesn’t quite live up to the hype. You might appreciate its place in cinema history without finding it entertaining. With the advancement of modern pacing and filmmaking techniques, some classics simply fail to hold up. Psycho escapes that...

Filmmaker Craig Zobel, known for his work on “Mare of Easttown” and “The Penguin,” is set to helm a feature film adaptation of the acclaimed horror comic series “Something Is Killing the Children,” produced by Blumhouse. First launched by BOOM! Studios in 2019, the source material centers on Erica Slaughter, a mysterious monster hunter tasked...

A single pricing glitch allowed thousands of players to buy a classic title for pennies, leaving Sony to pull the game page from the storefront while it deals with the fallout. Sony temporarily removed God of War III Remastered from the PlayStation Store in several regions following a pricing error that listed the game for...

There are not many parts of Stephen King‘s bibliography that qualify as obscure. As one of the most famous novelists on Earth and a prominent horror author, even lesser-known works by Stephen King usually become bestsellers. Stephen King has dug into his back catalog for a new release. Other Worlds Than These is the second...

Sega has unveiled its plans for the second year of content support for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, adding characters from Bayonetta, Evangelion, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Persona, alongside Godzilla and Sanrio figures. The second year of content support for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds begins on November 3, 2026. The game will introduce a Duel mode for...

Steven Spielberg has spent more than five decades making movies, and his filmography includes classics that are part of the cultural fabric. Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, and Schindler’s List established Steven Spielberg as one of the most influential directors in Hollywood history. His movies continue to find new...

An island where dolls hang from trees serves as the setting for a new horror game being created by a solo developer. Where Dolls Hang is a first-person psychological horror game inspired by Silent Hill, in which the player must explore an island with suspended dolls and uncover the mystery of human remains. The investigation...