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Sydney-born Gregory Louden went from visual effects artist to creative director of PlayStation's newest blockbuster game, proving persistence pays off. His journey from working on Hollywood films to leading a Finnish studio shows how passion and patience can unlock dream careers.
Starting June 2026, PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland will verify their age to access chat and social features, part of a growing effort to protect young gamers online. The move follows similar steps by Discord and other gaming platforms.
Housemarque, the team behind hit game Returnal, just launched Saros, a visually breathtaking shooter that's earning rave reviews for its spectacular action and artistic design. The PS5 exclusive combines stunning golden visuals with fast-paced gameplay that critics are calling "mesmerizing" and "transcendent."
A breakthrough calibration tool called DriftGuard just cracked the code on Xbox controller stick drift, offering gamers a free permanent fix. The solution stores calibration data directly in the controller's memory, making it impossible for official updates to undo.
India just opened up crucial airwaves that will bring faster internet speeds to homes across the country. The move ends years of uncertainty and could finally bring cutting-edge gaming consoles and tech to Indian consumers.
A tech enthusiast who accidentally discovered he could access 7,000 robot vacuums while trying to control his own with a gamepad just received a $30,000 reward from DJI. The company is now fixing the vulnerabilities and proving that ethical hackers can make a difference.
A lifelong Lara Croft fan just claimed a world record with 291 Tomb Raider games in her collection. What started as childhood nostalgia turned into a record-breaking passion that helps her cope with a chronic illness.
A video game about scaling mountains is helping players rediscover what's possible when you break seemingly impossible goals into small, manageable steps. Cairn captures the zen-like focus of rock climbing while reminding us that perseverance pays off.
A software engineer accidentally discovered he could access live camera feeds from thousands of robot vacuum cleaners worldwide. Instead of exploiting the security flaw, he reported it to protect users.
Nine years ago, Nintendo took a massive risk on a gaming console that defied industry norms, and it paid off spectacularly. The Switch became one of the best-selling consoles ever by letting players game anywhere.
A gaming company just crammed real racing wheel technology into a normal-sized controller. It's wireless, affordable, and actually works like the real thing.
The original Fortnite game mode that started it all is becoming free for everyone next month. Save the World, the co-op survival game that launched before Battle Royale took over the world, opens to all players on April 16.
More than 47,000 Samsung workers were hours away from an 18-day strike that could have worsened the global memory shortage. A last-minute deal kept the factories running and protected tech supplies worldwide.
A tiny radio-controlled buggy from 1984 didn't just dominate racing circuits. It inspired a generation of kids to become the engineers building today's full-size innovations.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag is getting a July relaunch with accessibility upgrades that make the beloved pirate adventure playable for everyone. The remake shows how far gaming has come in welcoming all players.
A new 3,800-square-foot gaming lounge at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport just introduced America's first robotic bartender inside an airport lounge. Portal Lounge is turning boring layovers into entertainment hubs with gaming stations, local-inspired cocktails, and high-tech hospitality.
When Blizzard shut its French studio, former employees launched Emeteria to create independent games with purpose. Their debut title Fading Echo tackles real-world themes while proving small studios can thrive.
The University of Illinois' IDEA Lab is breaking down barriers by offering virtual reality headsets, gaming consoles, and 3D printing equipment to students of any major, completely free. Located in Grainger Library's basement, the lab is creating a third space where students can explore cutting-edge technology, destress, and build friendships. #
A new wave of mountain climbing video games is capturing millions of players by turning the thrill of scaling peaks into an accessible digital adventure. Games like Peak, which sold over 10 million copies, prove that gamers crave the white-knuckle challenge of conquering virtual mountains.
The Nintendo Switch just claimed the crown as Nintendo's best-selling console in history, moving over 155 million units and beating the beloved DS. Even better news: its successor, the Switch 2, is already breaking company records as the fastest-selling Nintendo platform ever.
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