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The Video Game History Foundation preserves the history of Myst in impressive archival featThe Video Game History Foundation preserves the history of Myst in impressive archival feat

The archive, which extends to over a hundred hours of footage, is a historical treasure trove about developing games in the ‛90s.

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The Witcher 3 has earned almost $650 million after a decade on shelvesThe Witcher 3 has earned almost $650 million after a decade on shelves
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May 23, 2025
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May 22, 2025
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nDreams CEO Patrick O'Luanaigh is stepping down after two decades
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May 22, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Embracer is spinning off Coffee Stain Group and rebranding its remaining business
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May 22, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Avowed game director joins Netflix Games developer Night School Studio
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Voice actor union strikes back after Fortnite debuts controversial AI-powered Darth Vader
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May 20, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Trump administration cuts funding for the Strong Museum of Play
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Former PlayStation boss says 'stupid money' crippled the game industry
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Report: Bungie morale in 'free fall' ahead of make-or-break Marathon launch
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May 19, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Activision is delisting Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile after one year
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May 19, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Bungie confirms the use of stolen art assets in Marathon alpha
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May 16, 2025
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Take-Two projects annual growth despite GTA VI delay
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May 16, 2025
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Haven Studios co-founder Jade Raymond departs ahead of first game debut
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May 16, 2025
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byDanielle Riendeau, Editor-in-Chief
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Epic Games CEO resubmits Fortnite to Apple App Review... again
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May 15, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Report: EA's new hybrid work policy requires a minimum of three days in-office
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May 15, 2025
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Sony may 'pass on' Trump tariffs to customers, is considering US manufacturing on hardware
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