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EA Has Officially Been Sold, And What Comes Next Could Be Painful
The blockbuster buyout of Electronic Arts has been completed, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund taking ownership of the gaming giant in the biggest leveraged buyout (LBO) in the history of commerce. The $55 billion deal includes billions in debt for EA, which has prompted fears of massive cost-cutting with projected layoffs, studio closures, and…
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For Doom Composer Mick Gordon, Every Soundtrack Is Waiting To Be Discovered
There’s no shortage of video game soundtracks that you can boot up and enjoy these days, but few can compare to Mick Gordon’s work on 2016’s Doom and 2020’s Doom Eternal. Each soundtrack has a raw, unflinching sound that perfectly encapsulates the rip-and-tear gameplay with its heavy beats and unrelenting ferocity, and Gordon even built a…
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Naruto Card Game First Look: Rules, Gameplay, And Cards Explained
Trading card games are bigger than ever, and anime studios have taken notice. Following the launch of the popular One Piece TCG, the next big IP stepping into the scene is Naruto, the fan-favorite series that helped popularize anime throughout the 2000s. Naruto Card Game launches in Summer 2027, and ahead of its arrival, more…
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BioWare Lost The Knowledge Needed To Remaster Dragon Age, Former Producer Says
Remasters are good business for video game companies, but don’t expect to see BioWare’s Dragon Age games getting the same treatment in the future–or possibly, ever. That’s according to Dragon Age series producer Mark Darrah, who says that the original trilogy of games likely won’t be remastered due to BioWare losing too much institutional knowledge.…
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You Might Need A Face Scan To Buy Pokemon Cards Soon, Thanks To Scalpers
Pokemon card scalpers are generally regarded as the worst part of the hobby, and in Japan, The Pokemon Company is taking steps to address the problem. As part of its crackdown to create a safe shopping environment, The Pokemon Company is introducing a facial recognition system for adult shoppers and children of a certain age.…
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2026 Upcoming Games Release Schedule
2026 has begun, and it looks to be a very exciting year for video games. In addition to being the first full year for the Switch 2–we’ll surely hear about even more games for the system as we move further into the year–2026 will also see the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, which is…