What Really Happened in the Aftermath of the Lizard Squad Hacks

What Really Happened in the Aftermath of the Lizard Squad Hacks
Although many security experts angrily railed against the media’s portrayal of Lizard Squad as “sophisticated,” people grudgingly came to accept ...
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“Mario Kart World” Devs Broke Their Own Rule on Who Gets to Drive

“Mario Kart World” Devs Broke Their Own Rule on Who Gets to Drive
Conkdor, an ostrich-like enemy that made its debut in Super Mario 3D World, should not be able to drive. First, ...
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‘Mario Kart World’ Races Are More Chaotic—and Better—Than Ever

‘Mario Kart World’ Races Are More Chaotic—and Better—Than Ever
Keeping the world interesting meant creating variety in these routes, Yabuki says, whether that was a large road or smaller, ...
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MSI Titan 18 HX AI Review: The Ultimate Gaming Laptop

MSI Titan 18 HX AI Review: The Ultimate Gaming Laptop
The MSI Titan is not for the faint of heart—it never has been. It’s an 18-inch behemoth, fitting into that ...
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‘Fortnite’ Players Are Already Making AI Darth Vader Swear

‘Fortnite’ Players Are Already Making AI Darth Vader Swear
On Friday, Epic Games announced Darth Vader would be returning to Fortnite as an in-game boss—but this time, players would ...
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EA Tried to Stop an ‘Anti-DEI Mod’ for ‘The Sims 4’—but More Keep Surfacing

EA Tried to Stop an ‘Anti-DEI Mod’ for ‘The Sims 4’—but More Keep Surfacing
A mod for The Sims 4 that removed LGBT and Black nonplayable characters (NPCs) from the game and automatically changed ...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Backward Compatibility: What You Need to Know

Nintendo Switch 2 Backward Compatibility: What You Need to Know
When Nintendo officially revealed the Switch 2 back in January, it confirmed long-standing rumors that the new handheld console would ...
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Meet the Game Developer Turning Fanfic Into Deadpool DLC

Meet the Game Developer Turning Fanfic Into Deadpool DLC
Before she started writing video games, Emma Kidwell loved Twilight fanfiction. Her “bad, self-insert” stories found a home on DeviantArt, ...
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The 11 Best Xbox Accessories You Can Buy (2025)

The 11 Best Xbox Accessories You Can Buy (2025)
Unpacking a new console is always an exciting moment, which is often followed by realizing you don’t have a crucial ...
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Canadian Devs Are Backing Out of Attending GDC

Canadian Devs Are Backing Out of Attending GDC
Amid deteriorating relations between the US and Canada, many Canadian video game developers are opting not to travel to San ...
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