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The Most Exciting Apocalyptic Movie Adaptation Just Got The Perfect Director

Hideo Kojima's video game magnum opus is coming to the big screen in the best way possible.

Inverse

Microsoft celebrated its 50th anniversary, faced a protester accusing it of aiding genocide, and announced the next evolution of Copilot — all within one hour

Microsoft’s milestone week saw AI upgrades, a dramatic protest at its event, and the Minecraft movie breaking video game film records.

Windows Central

The Last of Us season two is fighting with its own video game origins

4/5 Sky Atlantic’s video game adaptation starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey continues to explore the aftermath of a deadly viral outbreak with poignancy and poise. As new threats to the community emerge, will Ellie have to strike out alone?

The Independent UK

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The Last of Us season 2 review: "Brilliant and visceral but fails to capture the magic of season 1"

Here's our review of The Last of Us season 2

Total Film

A Minecraft Movie breaks records to become highest opening video game movie of all time

First-weekend takings of $163m in North America puts the adaptation of the wildly popular video game ahead of previous record holder The Super Mario Bros Movie

The Guardian - UK

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Denies 'Fortnite' Movie Rumors With a One-Word Response

Epic Games' boss was quick to shut down the rumors speculating "Fortnite" will have a movie despite rising buzz after Minecraft and Mario's box office wins

Player One

Critics slammed it, but A Minecraft Movie just broke a box office record

Despite mixed reviews, A Minecraft Movie earned $157 million in its opening weekend, making it the top video game movie debut ever.

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'A Minecraft Movie' Breaks Record With Biggest Opening Weekend For a Video Game Adaptation in the US

The latest video game adaptation of Minecraft is now making waves in the US and global box office.

Player One

Unfinished version of Minecraft Movie leaks online in security breach

Leaked version, uploaded ahead of movie’s big release, showed incomplete CGI and green screens

The Independent UK

'The Last of Us' showrunner promises 'I am not going to go past the game' and teases how many more seasons fans can expect

'The Last of Us' co-creator Craig Mazin on the future of the hit HBO show and how it's tied to the original video game series

Tom’s Guide

Nostalgia Fuels UK Boom In Vintage Video Game Repairs

The shelves lining Luke Malpass's home workshop are a gamer's treasure trove stretching back decades, with components of vintage Game Boys, Sega Mega Drives and Nintendos jostling for space and awaiting repair.

International Business Times

Duke Star Didn’t Get Into Basketball Until His Mom Bought Him ‘NBA Jam’

Iconic video game still inspiring greatness.

Sports Illustrated

A Minecraft Movie review – Jack Black and Jason Momoa star in seriously cobbled-together live-action spin-off

Napoleon Dynamite director Jared Hess’s adventure based on the world’s favourite video game feels like one big cash-in

The Guardian - UK

GameStop Is Closing More Stores — Here’s Where to Shop Instead

As GameStop closes more locations, here’s how to score similar deals on games, consoles and collectibles at other major retailers.

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Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Preorders Over Trump Tariffs

The company previously dropped out of the Brazilian market for five years until the country relaxed its tariffs on video games.

Creative Bloq

Not Super Mario or Doom – the most influential video game of all time is surprising

A new poll throws up some surprising results.

Inverse

Nintendo Told Us To Game On Our Pants. What Does That Even Mean?

One of the more bizarre things to come out of the showcase has been the developers’ emphasis on the most unexpected video game peripheral accessory of all — your pants, or pair of trousers.

Total Film

A Minecraft Movie ending explained: What happens to the Piglins? Does Malgosha die? Does Steve ever leave the Overworld?

Here's everything you need to know about the long-awaited video game adaptation, A Minecraft Movie

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Total Film

A Minecraft Movie post credits scene: Does the new video game adaptation have a post credits scene?

Should you hang around the movie theater after the credits start rolling on A Minecraft Movie?

WhatToWatch

How to watch A Minecraft Movie

The Independent UK

A behind-the-scenes look at Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo’s Switch 2 is bigger and better than its predecessor of eight years past as the video game developer pushes to bring its brand into “a new era” where social experiences are at the forefront

Windows Central

The Minecraft Movie reviews are rolling in and it's not looking good — "You will want to block your memory."

Critics are slamming A Minecraft Movie, calling it uninspired and dull. Despite poor reviews, I hope it still entertains my kids even if we don't see box office domination.

The Guardian - UK

Block-busted: why homemade Minecraft movies are the real hits

The bestselling video game ever has a devoted, vocal, following. Can a faceless corporation make a successful film based on such beloved IP without involving its fanbase?

The Guardian - UK

Shenmue voted the most influential video game of all time in Bafta poll

The idiosyncratic adventure from 1999 beat the likes of Doom and Super Mario Bros in a public vote, proving that, in a world of blockbusters, there’s still room for strange, exotic games

International Business Times

'Shenmue' Voted Most Influential Video Game Ever In UK Poll

The 1999 action game "Shenmue" was on Thursday named the most influential video game of all time following a survey organised by BAFTA, the British association that honours films, television, and video games.

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