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Published on Oct 6, 2026

Briefcase: Journey Beyond’s new tourism portfolio and video game fund returns

First graduates complete Minda’s education program Disability support group Minda’s new pilot program has celebrated its first five clients to graduate, offering them a pathway into accredited vocational education. The pilot was designed to provide …

Source: In Daily - Center-left
Published on Oct 3, 2026

Activision And Bethesda Crackdown On GenAI MW2 And Fallout Projects

There’s currently a free-for-all when it comes to vibe coding video game slop, including knock-offs and decompilations of existing games, and not every company is okay with it. Activision and Betheda, both owned by Microsoft, recently took action against …

Source: Kotaku - Pending
Published on Oct 1, 2026

EU Crackdown Hits 11 Games Over Virtual Currency, Leaves Crypto Untouched

The EU launched eleven coordinated actions against ten video game companies over the way they sell and price their in-game virtual currencies. The Consumer Protection Cooperation Network, coordinated by the European Commission, identified Activision …

Source: Crypto Economy - Neutral
Published on Sep 20, 2026

Call of Duty maker Activision claims video game cheating is now a £6.3 billion ($8.5 billion) a year industry

Activision has published a breakdown of the numbers behind cheating in its games, claiming cheating is big business, generating about £6.3 billion - $8.5bn - every year in account sales, boosting, and spoofing services. In a blog posted on the publisher…

Source: Eurogamer - Neutral
Published on Sep 25, 2026

Xbox News Skews Negative Because Xbox Keeps Making Mistakes

Every time Xbox steps on a rake and makes headlines for stepping on a rake, people on the internet angrily ask, “Why does the media keep saying Xbox steps on rakes!?” Well, this might shock you, but there isn’t some conniving anti-Xbox plot cooked up …

Source: TheGamer - Neutral
Published on Sep 23, 2026

Age of Empires studio World's Edge reportedly lost "nearly half" of its staff during yesterday's Xbox cuts and move to ...

Yesterday's Xbox cuts saw organisational restructuring that moved Age of Empires studio World's Edge under Activision's control. The initial announcement did not specify whether the Age of Empire studio would lose any staff as part of this …

Source: Eurogamer - Neutral
Published on Sep 16, 2026

Crackdown Was So Much More Than Just the Halo 3 Beta’s Pack-In Game

This is an IGN opinion piece from Ryan McCaffrey, who worked at Official Xbox Magazine from 2002-2012 during the original Xbox and Xbox 360 era before joining IGN, where he remains “the Xbox guy.” In the run-up to Xbox’s 25th anniversary, he’ll be sharing …

Source: IGN - Neutral
Published on Sep 15, 2026

Tech giants fight EU crackdown on video games that push children to spend

This article in 1 minute What’s the news? Lobbyists from the video gaming industry are pushing back heavily against a draft EU law – set to be proposed by the European Commission by the end of this year – that could limit gambling-like features designed to …

Source: Follow the Money - Pending
Published on Sep 28, 2026

Far-Right Commentators Rage Over GOP Welfare Fraud Ad Featuring White Male Gamer

Media commentators in the MAGA movement shredded Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday over a new TV ad depicting white male gamers as the target of a state welfare fraud crackdown — and claimed the Republican hadn’t injected enough race into her …

Source: HuffPost - Left-wing
Published on Oct 1, 2026

The Emirati royal who wants to dominate AI

On the night of 12 November 1993, a slim, young Brazilian named Royce Gracie stepped into an octagonal cage in Denver, Colorado, and found himself staring up into the eyes of a giant. Gerard Gordeau, a Dutch kickboxer, stood five inches taller, weighed …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Sep 28, 2026

CultureNews WoW: Forever Ban Controversy Forces Blizzard Dev To Delete Account After Asking Players To Be ‘Better Humans’...

Late last week, Blizzard confirmed that World of Warcraft: Forever beta players with usernames deemed inappropriate would have to change them. Those engaged in the most “extreme violations” of the company’s code-of-conduct guidelines would be banned from …

Source: Kotaku - Pending
Published on Sep 28, 2026

NBA 2K27’s Permanent Ban Wave: Is the System Broken?

“`html The digital hardwood courts of NBA 2K27 have always been a battleground, not just for virtual basketball supremacy, but against the insidious specter of cheating. For years, the community has cried out for a stronger hand against those who would …

Source: The Tech Edvocate - Pending
Published on Sep 24, 2026

Age of Empires Developer New Game Canceled

World's Edge, a studio that's overseen development on the Age of Empires franchise since 2019, has reportedly just had its next game canceled. News of this potential Age of Empires cancelation comes in the wake of Xbox's latest round of layoffs …

Source: Game Rant - Neutral
Published on Sep 18, 2026

On TikTok, Russia's Political Parties Court Voters Who Grew Up Under Putin

"Bandit on top of a bandit, thief on top of a thief!" teenager Alexander Berkutov says in a TikTok video, quoting the late ultranationalist politician Vladimir Zhirinovsky. Standing before a green screen, Berkutov imitates Zhirinovsky’s …

Source: The Moscow Times - Center-left
Published on Sep 21, 2026

Parents weren't asked. Many still don't know. Inside the new school surveillance nightmare.

More school districts are banning smartphones and AI use in classrooms, and more parents are understandably pleased. They picture learning environments returning to the good old days of pen and paper and actual eye contact. But don’t pop the champagne just …

Source: The Blaze - Right-wing
Published on Sep 18, 2026

As Anthropics Calls for an AI Slowdown, It Rants About Bombing China

Try Premium Member for Free with a 7-Day Trial In 2026, the U.S. leading AI developer Anthropic touted on its blog that on a range of benchmarks its latest model had surpassed human experts. Its CEO Dario Amodei called the advance a milestone on the road …

Source: China Academy - Pending
Published on Sep 25, 2026

Forza Horizon 6 Dev Responds to 'Itasha' Car Ban Backlash, Says 'Explicit Sexual Content' or 'Sexually Suggestive ...

Over the last few months, Forza Horizon 6 has received an outpouring of negative comments on social media and Steam about the game’s moderating system, which has been perceived as unfairly targeting players who create Itasha-style designs. To address this …

Source: IGN - Neutral
Published on Sep 19, 2026

From Shaun the Sheep to The Split Up

Going out: Cinema Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom Out now The beloved Wallace and Gromit spin-off character returns to topline another film, with a Halloween-themed adventure involving the destruction of a pumpkin patch and a mysterious beast on …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Sep 18, 2026

Control Resonant: A Game That Loves Freaky New York City Just as Much as I Do

When I first fell down an endless Manhattan subway tunnel in Control Resonant, I knew I was back in the greatest city in the world. My relationship with New York has transformed radically and constantly since I first moved here 11 years ago for this job. I …

Source: PC Magazine - Neutral

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 20:02 GMT

WorldBaseball.com Showcases 2026 Coverage of the Premier12, World Baseball Classic, Caribbean Series and Winter Leagues

On-site Premier12 reporting, extensive World Baseball Classic coverage and federation partnerships connect fans and brands to the global game NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WorldBaseball.com, the independent …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 06:17 GMT

Ghost in the Shell Launches Official Discord Server

"A New Hub for News and Community Connecting Fans Worldwide" TOKYO, JAPAN, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The Ghost in the Shell project today announced the launch of its official Discord server as a new channel for official news …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 15:35 GMT

Elevated Psychiatry Shares Free ADHD Sound Guide for ADHD Awareness Month

California and Hawai’i telepsychiatry practice offers a clinician-reviewed guide to 12 focus sounds and six playlists for adults HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HONOLULU, HI -- October is ADHD Awareness Month, a time …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

AndaSeat Gaming Sofa Signals a Shift From Performance-Only Seating Toward Everyday Entertainment Furniture

AndaSeat Gaming Sofa Signals a Shift From Performance-Only Seating Toward Everyday Entertainment Furniture SPOKANE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AndaSeat is expanding its approach to gaming furniture with the …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 18:01 GMT

Pokémon Expert, Dubsy, & Vincent Zurzolo, the $15 Million Man of comic books, Will Be at Dubai CardExposition

From New York City to Dubai, comics, cards and collectibles know no boundaries. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Comic books may have started as an American phenomenon in the 1930s, but that’s ancient …

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Published on October 1, 2026 - 09:47 GMT

EU Authorities Target Video Game Firms Over Consumer Rights

(MENAFN) European Union consumer protection authorities launch coordinated measures against video game companies on Wednesday as part of efforts to strengthen protections for gamers, according to the European Commission. The action, carried out through …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Industry Outlook for Desktop Personal Computer (PC) Graphics Card Market Strengthens as Global Demand Increases

The Business Research Company’s Desktop Personal Computer (PC) Graphics Card Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The desktop personal …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 12:35 GMT

TruGolf Links Engages Polymath for Cap Table Tokenization in First Technology Deployment Following Merger

Image Courtesy of TruGolf TruGolf Links engages Polymath for professional services & an on-chain cap table on Polymesh, facilitating issuance infrastructure and compliance as its franchise network scales toward more than 221 committed locations SALT …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 11:01 GMT

Absolute Digital Media Shortlisted for Seven Awards at the 2026 UK Search Awards, Including New AI Search Optimisation

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Absolute Digital Media, the London-headquartered SEO, AI visibility and digital marketing agency specialising in regulated industries, has been shortlisted for seven awards across …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 10:59 GMT

Montana West Sports Launches Halloween 'Lucky Spin' with Chances to Win a Free Order

Montana West Sports, the officially licensed sports bag and accessories brand, today announced the launch of its Halloween Lucky Spin, a limited-time promotion DALLAS, NY, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Montana West Sports …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 10:09 GMT

SAMANA Launches COLLECTA, Taking Its Next Growth Chapter into Premium Real Estate

New premium brand will develop lifestyle-led destinations in Dubai and internationally, debuting with an AED 4 billion-plus World Islands flagship DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SAMANA Developers has …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 07:18 GMT

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES SUNDANCE-DEVELOPED COMEDY THRILLER "CHECKOUT" FOLLOWING SOLD-OUT THEATRICAL OPENING

Anti-Spy Comedy Starring Josh Pais (‘Joker’, ‘Dropout’, ‘Ray Donovan’, ‘The Good Wife’) Now Available on North American VOD Platforms Starting October 16, 2026 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freestyle Digital …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 06:09 GMT

Quantisophy™ Launches the Quantum Net: Direct Access to Sovereign AI

A gated portal offering direct conversation with Sol AI & Nova AI, plus a full suite of frequency instruments built to reclaim the attention from the algorithm. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quantisophy™, …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 06:09 GMT

Quantisophy™ Opens Free Community Grid and 44 Ability Training Courses

The platform removes the gate from its community, Forum, Groups, Blogs, Courses, and 44 ability training programs. Only the instruments remain members-only. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quantisophy™, …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 05:24 GMT

Astronaut City Comedy Club Celebrates One-Year Anniversary in San Gabriel Valley, California

Comedians and guests gathered at the Astronaut City Comedy Club on October 4 to celebrate its first anniversary. ARCADIA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Astronaut City Comedy Club celebrated its first anniversary on …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 20:53 GMT

Midwest Cards x VeeFriends 24-Hour Fundraiser

Midwest Cards and VeeFriends Team Up for 24-Hour Live Stream and In-Store Fundraiser Benefiting The Kids Mental Health Foundation COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Midwest Cards, Columbus' premier sports …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 19:43 GMT

The Goddess of Slots to host Goddess of Slots Night Oct. 23 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

Lorraine Bencivengo-Ziff aka The Goddess of Slots preaches good times, good will, and good luck at the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Do you feel lucky? Then you might want to join THE …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 18:28 GMT

Game Show Battle Rooms Detroit Launches 'Best. Holiday Party. Ever.' Campaign for 2026 Holiday Season

The campaign introduces holiday-themed game show experiences for corporate events, team building activities, and group celebrations throughout Metro Detroit. DETROIT - TROY, MI, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Game Show Battle …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 17:53 GMT

Tickets now on sale for the Helldorado Days Rodeo at CORE Arena at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, Nov. 13 - 14

Event has sold out every year, so more seating is being added. Also, modern country music DJ duo Country Night will perform in the arena after the rodeo. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Helldorado Days …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 17:52 GMT

Nashville Indian American Artist and Guinness World Record Holder Prana Kishore Secures 5 Official Grammy Entries

PLUR D(Peace,Love,Unity,Respect,Diversity)Anthem for Social Change Empowering Young adults to reject Synthetic Drugs.Adhishankara’s Nirvana Dasakam Who are you? NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recording …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 17:06 GMT

Game Show Battle Rooms Denver Launches 'Best. Holiday Party. Ever.' Campaign for 2026 Holiday Season

The campaign introduces holiday-themed game show experiences for corporate events, team building activities, and group celebrations throughout the Denver area. DENVER - CENTENNIAL, CO, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Game …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 16:23 GMT

Breakdancing battles and live mural painting headline the free two-night O-Town Walls Block Party in Downtown Ontario

A 3-on-3 breaking battle with big prizes, crew Style Elements, street skating, beer garden, food trucks and music cap 15 new murals, Oct. 16-17, 5-10 p.m. ONTARIO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A 3-on-3 breakdancing …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 16:13 GMT

Arts Garage Introduces Golden Ticket, Guarantees Two Premium Seats at Every Show For 12 Months

$15,000 yearly membership reserves prime table seating with no blackout dates DELRAY BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arts Garage, a nonprofit multidisciplinary visual and performing arts center in downtown Delray …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Alan-1 Hits the Ice with Turbo Curling: Arctic Rush

Physical curling meets digital arcade action in a new sports redemption experience built around skill, precision, and competition. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alan-1, Inc. is bringing the strategy …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Alan-1 Spins Up Black Widow Recharged for the Arcade

Twin-stick controls, intense wave-based combat, power-ups, physical effects, and Major League eSports integration bring the Atari classic to modern arcades. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alan-1, Inc. …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Alan-1 Brings Atari’s Quantum Back to the Arcade with Quantum Recharged

Fast-paced trackball gameplay, risk-based scoring, physical effects, and Major League eSports integration reimagine the Atari classic for modern arcades. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alan-1, Inc. is bringing …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 15:37 GMT

Upgaming Highlights Its Presence at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026

Upgaming wrapped up 3 active days at SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon, filled with meetings, product discussions, and conversations around new business opportunities. ZUG, SWITZERLAND, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Throughout the event, the …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 15:36 GMT

Make Halloween a Mystery: Play the Detective, Not the Host

Mystery Enterprises offers host-free murder mystery games that let Halloween party organizers join the investigation instead of managing the game. EL SOBRANTE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Halloween party organizers …

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