VIDEO GAME

Apr 20 2026EDUCATION

School tech shouldn't replace deep learning

A Texas high school English teacher takes a firm stand against mixing education with entertainment. She teaches Thoreau’s essays in their original written form, not through a video game version of Walden Pond. For her, true learning means engaging tough ideas without dumbing them down. Writing essay

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Old Play, New Game: How The Division Changed Paths

When the team first started making what would become The Division, they imagined a world more like an MMORPG than a shooter. Early prototypes showed characters moving through wide grassy fields, using hotbars to select abilities, and even following a simple “observe‑plan‑execute” loop. This rhythm w

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Updates Coming to Torchlight: Infinite

The latest season for Torchlight: Infinite is here with fresh challenges for players. Instead of the usual grind, this update introduces Luna Statues in the Netherrealm. These special statues can be activated to fight Luna monsters, earning players loot and Performance Energy. A new twist is the Lun

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Apr 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Korean Release of “Trails in the Sky 2” Drops Worldwide on Sept. 17

Clouded Leopard Entertainment has set a global launch for the Korean remake of “Trails in the Sky 2” on September 17, 2026. The game will reach players through Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Steam, marking a fresh entry in the long‑running “Trails” series. The story follows Estelle

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Apr 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Don’t Starve jumps into a richer world with Elsewhere

The survival game Don’t Starve took its first real step forward in nearly ten years when a new chapter called Elsewhere slipped onto the screen at a game showcase. Instead of staying flat and simple, the world now has real depth—literally. The old top-view maps now stack into layers like a layered c

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Apr 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

Games as gateways to new music: Kojima’s quiet revolution

Hideo Kojima doesn’t just build video games—he builds bridges to culture. For years, he’s quietly slipped music, films, and art into his games, giving players a nudge toward sounds and stories they might never seek out alone. Death Stranding didn’t just drop players into a post-apocalyptic world; it

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Apr 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Family‑Friendly Games Turned Movies

The world of video game movies has long leaned toward adult themes, but lately many films have opened their doors to younger viewers. A bright example is the 2023 animated adventure that brings a beloved plumber and his friends to life in a fast‑paced, 92‑minute journey across a colorful kingdom. It

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Mar 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Resident Evil Requiem: A Fresh Twist on a 30‑Year Classic

Resident Evil Requiem shows that the series can still surprise after three decades. It is not simply a finale; it feels more like a pause that invites new ideas to spring up. The game keeps the tension of hiding in dark rooms while adding modern shooting that lets players move freely instead of bein

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Space‑RPG Exodus Shows Familiar Vibes

The first detailed look at the upcoming game Exodus reveals a style that reminds many of Mass Effect. Developed by Archetype Entertainment, a studio with roots in BioWare, the title was announced last year and promises an expansive sci‑fi adventure. Set 40, 000 years from now, humans have moved beyo

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Mar 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Space Quest: A New Adventure in the Stars

A Texas studio that once helped create beloved sci‑fi games has dropped a fresh trailer for its first title, EXODUS. The clip is short but packed with hints about what players can expect. First, the game shows a fight on the edge of a place called Lyonesse. The hero, Jun, works with two sidekicks,

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