Ward: Human Interest

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Sony’s First EV Collab With Honda Comes With PS Remote Play in Tow

Sorry, a proper handheld console is too hard. How about a whole car with built-in Remote Play?

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The Duodecimal Bulletin, Vol. 55, No. 1, Year 1209 [pdf]

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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Director Emma Tammi Explains How Abby Anchors the Sequel

Young actor Piper Rubio gets a special focus in the hit horror video game adaptation, which you can now rent or buy on digital platforms.

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Could Settlers of Catan make you a better strategist?

Christmas is just around the corner, and you might be wondering how to spend those long, lazy afternoons. If you're tired of the same old Monopoly, perhaps it's time to try Settlers of Catan.

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The Morning After: The best games of 2025

As many of us hunker down for the holidays, you might want to tackle some of the best games we’ve seen this year: the long-time-coming Silksong, the critically acclaimed (and sumptuous) Expedition 33 and the bizarre world of Baby Steps.
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Not to mention the Switch 2, which is slowly building …

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Switch 2 pub backs off Game Key Cards after leaking lower-cost cartridge options

Inin suggests new low-cost options allowed it to "recalculate production" for full cartridge.

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Nintendo has huge discounts on Switch 2 games in its holiday sale

Nintendo is in a giving state of mind this season, offering some holiday deals on games in the eShop, including a few recent Switch 2 titles. For instance, the Switch 2 version of Ball x Pit, which was one of our staff's favorite games of 2025, is 20 percent off at $12. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Iv…

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Vince Zampella, Co-Creator of Call of Duty Franchise, Killed in Car Crash

Also led the development of Titanfall 2, Apex Legends, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
Vince Zampella, Co-Creator of Call of Duty Franchise, Killed in Car Crash
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Engadget Podcast: Why is the Nex Playground 'AI console' such a hit?

Over the past two years, the Nex Playground has carved out a niche for itself with kids and parents alike. It's a small box that sits in front of your TV and uses a camera, along with computer vision AI processing, to track your movement for interactive games. Think of it like a simplified version o…

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Netflix is acquiring game avatar maker Ready Player Me

Netflix is acquiring Estonian startup Ready Player Me, a company creating "cross-game avatar tech" that allows players to bring their digital personas with them to different games, the company's CEO Timmu Tõke shared in a LinkedIn post. The acquisition is part of Netflix's new games strategy, which …

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Xbox cloud gaming comes to newer Amazon Fire TV models

Xbox has brought cloud gaming gaming to some Amazon Fire TV models. These include the Fire TV 4-Series and the Fire TV Omni QLED Series. This lets people play Xbox games directly on the television, without needing a bulky console or even something like a Fire TV stick.
Gamers do need a couple of th…

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This Modern ‘Game Boy’ Can Play Dreamcast, GameCube, and PS2 Games

It looks pretty solid!

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The best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories for 2026

Whether you just got a Switch 2 or you've had yours for a while, you may want to grab some key accessories to make it fit your gaming style even more than it already does. Not only can the right accessories make it easier and more fun to play all of the games you love, but they can also make your ga…

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Call of Duty co-creator and Battlefield lead Vince Zampella dies in car crash

He had worked on Medal of Honor, Call of Duty, Titanfall, and Battlefield.

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Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dead in car crash

Video game designer Vince Zampella leaves behind a huge legacy, including the Call of Duty series, following his tragic death.

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Terminator 2D: No Fate review – the least bad Terminator game in a long while

PC, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox; Bitmap Bureau/Reef EntertainmentArcade specialists Bitmap Bureau ply their craft in this retro remake of James Cameron’s action film. But Terminator 2D is at its strongest when colouring outside the director’s linesLike Arnie’s pulverised cyborg a…

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The best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories for 2026

Whether you just got a Switch 2 or you've had yours for a while, you may want to grab some key accessories to make it fit your gaming style even more than it already does. Not only can the right accessories make it easier and more fun to play all of the games you love, but they can also make your ga…

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Vox Deorum: A Hybrid LLM Architecture for 4X / Grand Strategy Game AI -- Lessons from Civilization V

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Abstract: Large Language Models' capacity to reason in natural language makes them uniquely promising for 4X and grand strategy games, enabling more natural human-AI gameplay interactions such as collaboration and negotiation. However, these games present uniqu…

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Super Mario Bros. help fight burnout: Study links classic games to boosted happiness

A new study published by JMIR Serious Games reports that popular video games, such as the Super Mario Bros. and Yoshi games, may offer meaningful emotional benefits for young adults. The research, titled "Super Mario Bros. and Yoshi Games' Affordance of Childlike Wonder and Reduced Burnout Risk in Y…

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Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies aged 55 in car crash

Vince Zampella, the influential video game developer behind the Call of Duty franchise and founder of Respawn Entertainment, has died after a car crash in California, Electronic Arts said on Monday. Tributes poured in for a creative force whose work helped shape modern first-person shooter games.