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DOOM now runs in Microsoft Paint — Azure's CTO built it on the Windows clipboard
Mark Russinovich's DoomPaint renders id Software's 1993 shooter inside the drawing app, with Paint acting as nothing more than a very slow screen.
JoJo's Golden Spirit, Steel Ball Run Anime, and the Creators Behind Both
A new mobile game brings 50-plus characters to phones, the manga's long legacy sets up the anime's race arc, and composer Yugo Kanno and director Noriko Dohi share how they shaped the sound and speed of JoJo's next chapter.
Danica in Genshin Impact: Kit Leaks, Element Speculation, and Crunchyroll Rewards
The Tsaritsa's right-hand support has a leaked kit that shreds two resistances, and version 7.0 brings a Crunchyroll collaboration with exclusive in-game items.
From Twitch Streams to Triple-A Dreams: How Actors and Adaptations Are Reshaping Gaming
Inde Navarrette's pivot from Obsession to video game voice acting mirrors an industry turning to cross-media collaborations to survive its crisis.
Game Freak Left Pokémon Behind and Built One of 2026's Sharpest Combat Systems
Beast of Reincarnation pairs Sekiro-style parrying with turn-based Bloom Arts in a mechanically rich action RPG that no one expected from the Pokémon studio.
Marvel Commander Bundle Hits New Low of $209.95
The four-deck set is now under $210, and the deck-by-deck ranking tells you which commander to play first.
FC 26 Season 10: Token vs Coins vs FC Points — the Currency Call That Shapes Your Final Squad
The final season's 30-level reward track and a forward-looking prize hinge on choosing between token, coins, and FC Points, while evolutions and player type decide which path suits you best.
Steins;Gate RE:BOOT Remakes Its Past Without Erasing Its Pain
The Gamma Worldline, E-mote subtlety, Takeshi Abo's shadowing score, and Miyano's returning voice all serve one goal: making the tragedy heavier, not easier.
Arcade Rivalry and the Summer That Changed Everything: Inside Medeiros's 'Battle in the Flower Gardens'
Brazilian cartoonist Eduardo Medeiros turns his 90s beach-town memories into a Comixology Original about friendship, video games, and the painful edge of growing up.
Kratos Recast and Aspyr Fallout Mark a Rough Stretch for Game Adaptations
Dave Bautista is in talks to replace an injured Ryan Hurst as Kratos in Amazon's God of War, while Lucasfilm has reportedly parted ways with its Star Wars remaster studio after a costly misfire.
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain's AI Music Video: Why Shift Up's Defense Fell Flat
The developer's AI-generated promo has sparked a debate over creativity and ethics in game marketing.
Call of Duty's Endgame Goes Free-to-Play: A Deep Dive Into Its Extraction-Lite Experiment
Black Ops 7's roguelike extraction mode, Endgame, is making the jump to free-to-play via Warzone on April 2nd, offering a high-stakes, PvE-only grind with friends.
Broken Sword Franchise Targets China Through Rokky Partnership
Rokky and Revolution Software team up to co-publish remastered classics with full Chinese localizations and community-driven enhancements.
Onimusha's Reinvention: Combat, Culture, and a Changed Sword
Capcom's revival blends customizable combat, historical depth, and a broader exploration for a modern era.
OpenAI’s public rebuttal to Apple’s trade secret suit
The ChatGPT maker takes its defense to a blog post, challenging Apple’s allegations and its legal tactics.
Two Cameras, One Pocket: Insta360's Luna Ultra Bets Big on a Dual-Lens Compact
At $769.99, Insta360's first-generation Luna Ultra pairs a 1-inch sensor with a 1/1.3-inch telephoto and a detachable OLED monitor — and the result is a compact camera that punches well above its size class.
Bethesda's Slate: One Elder Scrolls, Several Fallout Projects
A LinkedIn post fueled rumors of a secret Elder Scrolls game; the developer behind it clarifies it was TES6, while Fallout remasters and pre-production move ahead.
Lucasfilm Severs Aspyr Ties Amid Game Failures; Bautista Tapped for God of War Role
Recent entertainment developments include the end of a major game remaster partnership and casting shifts for a high-profile TV adaptation.
Rokky Shifts From Distributing to Publishing With Broken Sword Push Into China
The game distributor's new co-publishing deal with Revolution Software marks its first publishing venture after years handling titles for Sony, Capcom, and Team17.
Every Yo-kai Watch Reward in FF14 and How Long Each Takes to Farm
The crossover event is back with new furnishings, 17 minions, 17 weapons, and three mounts — here's exactly what it takes to unlock them all.
Game Freak Left Pokémon Behind for Beast of Reincarnation — Here's What It Built
The studio's boldest experiment yet blends Sekiro parries with turn-based dog commands, stumbles on technical polish, and lands at a 73 Metascore that splits the difference between ambition and execution.
OpenAI Fires Back at Apple Over Trade Secret Claims: What We Know
The ChatGPT maker published a rare public blog post pushing back on Apple's lawsuit, alleging the iPhone maker built its case on false information.
How Aspyr Lost the Star Wars License and What It Means for Classic Game Preservation
Lucasfilm reportedly severed ties with its go-to remaster studio after two high-profile failures cost nearly $40 million.