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Published on Aug 28, 2026

id Software's former co-owner says they absolutely would've used gen AI back in the day: 'John Carmack would be like ...

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Generative AI is a hot-button topic in the industry, and for good reason—it's been kinda destructive, whether that's jacking up hardware prices or putting …

Source: PC Gamer - Neutral
Published on 14:24 GMT

Spotify and YouTube Profiles of Legendary Jazz Musicians Hijacked by AI Waifu Spam

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech William “Sonny” Criss was the consummate working musician. Having started on the saxophone at 11 years old, Criss began his professional career filling in on …

Source: Futurism - Florida - Neutral
Published on Aug 20, 2026

Back in 1996, Quake's shareware CD locked id Software's entire catalog behind flawed encryption that made it a free-for-...

DRM from the 90s: Thirty years ago, id Software tried to take advantage of the massive storage capacity of the CD-ROM format by bundling the studio's previous games with Quake. The system designed to manage this "unlocking" feature failed …

Source: TechSpot - Neutral
Published on Aug 30, 2026

This newly announced FPS will let you blast through the worlds of Medieval Europe's weirdest artist, and I really hope ...

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter One of video gaming's great strengths is letting players step into worlds that previously only existed in words or on canvas or celluloid. Lush fantasy kingdoms, …

Source: PC Gamer - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

id Software is finally opening up about its future under Xbox

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter As the dust settles from Microsoft's big summer layoffs, many of those impacted are still enduring. Whether it's visa expiry countdown timers, supporting their …

Source: Windows Central - Pending
Published on Aug 19, 2026

The future of id Software — alumni from the legendary DOOM studio speaks on its future with Xbox. The good, and the bad.

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter As the dust settles from Microsoft's big summer layoffs, many of those impacted are still enduring. Whether it's visa expiry countdown timers, supporting their …

Source: Windows Central - Pending
Published on Aug 18, 2026

The Quake shareware CD-ROM contained encrypted copies of every id Software game—and yes, it was cracked 39 days after ...

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Remember CD-ROMs? Those were the days, ey? You had to put a spinning disc in the front of your PC to install the games you physically bought and paid for. Actually, in …

Source: PC Gamer - Neutral
Published on Aug 30, 2026

Doom Meets Hades In the Coolest New Action Game of Gamescom 2026

If you play video games, you’ve probably internalized an automatic association without even realizing it: see isometric, think roguelike. Murals, a new action game from the makers of Disney Illusion Island, bucks that trend. Revealed at the 2026 Gamescom …

Source: Polygon - Pending
Published on Aug 29, 2026

PS5 Pro Beta Makes Enhanced PSSR the Default for Supported Games

The ps5 pro search is tied to a beta firmware update that changes how Sony’s enhanced PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, or PSSR, is applied on supported games. TechRadar reported that the beta automatically enables the “Enhance PSSR Image Quality” …

Source: ZoomBangla iNews - Pending
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Id Software lead says devs "don't have the incentive to care anymore" with Microsoft threatening another 1,600 Xbox ...

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter With Microsoft's plan to cut 3,200 employees at Xbox still looming over the industry as a whole and affecting various studios, id Software lead services programmer …

Source: GamesRadar+ - Neutral
Published on Aug 11, 2026

QuakeCon 2026 reunites four id Software founders after 33 years

ⓘ Trista via XJohn Carmack playing Doom's Evercade port QuakeCon 2026 marked the first gathering of id Software founders John Carmack, John Romero, Adrian Carmack, and Tom Hall since 1993, blending nostalgia with candid reflections on Doom and Quake. …

Source: Notebook Check - Neutral
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Xbox Layoffs Hit id Software Hard, Veteran Dev Says Making Another Doom Is Now “Impossible”

Xbox layoffs, restructuring, and studio split have already shaken Microsoft’s gaming business. Now, a longtime id Software developer is openly questioning what comes next. Chris Hays, an id Software veteran, says the studio has lost entire departments …

Source: WindowsReport.com - Pending
Published on Aug 10, 2026

Chris Hays, id Software Programmer, Says Next Doom Is 'Impossible,' Still Employed

A named, still-employed lead programmer at id Software has publicly broken with his studio's official messaging to call building another AAA Doom game "impossible," accuse Xbox of handing management scripted talking points designed to prevent …

Source: Tech Times - Neutral
Published on Aug 10, 2026

id Software dev says mass layoffs like Microsoft's are weakening the games industry, because developers 'don't have the ...

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter At the end of last month, id Software lead services programmer Chris Hayes offered a blunt appraisal of Xbox's management during an interview with YouTube channel …

Source: PC Gamer - Neutral
Published on Aug 10, 2026

'Thank you so much for the best weekend ever': The id Software gang got together at QuakeCon, and it sure looks like ...

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The recently concluded QuakeCon was a big one, marking the 30th anniversary of the game that started it all and, more notably, bringing id Software co-founders Adrian …

Source: PC Gamer - Neutral
Published on Aug 10, 2026

id Software Veteran Says Xbox Layoffs Make Doom Impossible

Chris Hays, id Software‘s lead services programmer and a 15-year veteran of the studio, is speaking out. In the wake of sweeping layoffs that hit the Doom developer in July, Hays says the company Xbox and its leadership are misrepresenting the state of …

Source: Times News Global - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 10, 2026

"They don't understand art" - id Software lead slams Xbox, says it's "impossible" to make games like 2016's Doom now

A lead developer at id Software has spoken out about Microsoft's decision to make major cuts at the developer, and has said it's "impossible" to make triple-A games like 2016's Doom with half the staff. Chris Hayes, lead services …

Source: Eurogamer - Neutral
Published on Aug 10, 2026

Dev at id Software says Microsoft 'burned a lot of bridges' in the industry: 'They fundamentally don't understand art, ...

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter One of the biggest tragedies of Xbox's wide-reaching reset is id Software, which was cut by a whopping 136 roles. And while official statements from Microsoft and …

Source: PC Gamer - Neutral
Published on Aug 10, 2026

Xbox execs ‘don’t understand art’ says Doom developer after id Software layoffs

Doom and gloom (id Software/Bethesda) A developer from id Software has hit back at Microsoft following the latest round of layoffs, stating that ‘morale has never been lower.’ While no studios were shut down during Xbox’s latest layoff spree, around 3, …

Source: Metro - Neutral

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 05:37 GMT

PlayQtr Announces Dedicated TikTok Live Broadcast Series for Middle Eastern Esports and Gaming

DOHA, QATAR, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Middle East is undergoing a massive shift in how media is consumed, with video games, esports, and interactive digital broadcasting moving from niche pastimes to the absolute forefront of …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

Healthy sleep sets the stage for student success

DARIEN, Ill., Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To highlight the critical role healthy sleep plays in students’ learning, health, and well-being, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine is hosting its seventh annual Student Sleep Health Week, Sept. 14-18. …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Annual CANstruction Dallas Brings Bold Creativity and Big Impact to North Texas Food Bank

Dallas, TX, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CANstruction Dallas returns to NorthPark Center this year, bringing back the beloved design‑and‑build competition that benefits the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB). The exhibit opened Saturday, August 29, and will …

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Published on August 25, 2026 - 12:05 GMT

Video gaming is the fastest-growing e-commerce vertical and is set to nearly triple in the U.S. by 2035

CURITIBA, Brazil, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americans will nearly triple what they spend on video gaming by 2035, going from USD 37.1 billion to USD 107.6 billion. That is a compound annual growth rate of 12.6%, the fastest of any e-commerce …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 06:44 GMT

A' Electronic and Video Game Design Awards 2026 Call for Entries Announced

A' Electronic and Video Game Design Awards 2026 celebrates innovative games, interactive experiences and immersive digital entertainment worldwide. COMO, CO, ITALY, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, A' Design Award & Competition …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Monarch Game Studios Launches Investment Round to Connect Video Games Into a Live Rewards Network

Las Vegas, Nevada, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XP Network already turns fan activity into real-world rewards across tabletop games and live events. Monarch is the studio built to bring video games into it. Monarch Game Studios has opened its …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 04:53 GMT

BarnBot Bionics Partners With Brand Consulting UK

London based agency to lead licensing efforts for Farmanoids, a sci-fi cartoon, toy and video game property from California. SANTA CRUZ, CA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BarnBot Bionics, the animation studio and producer …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 15:07 GMT

Matthew 'Slim da Reazon' Parham Sweeps Three One Voice Awards, Named 2026 Male Voice Actor of the Year

Voice actor behind campaigns for Marvel, Netflix, Amazon, ESPN also wins Best Movie or Video Game Trailer and Best E-Learning Narration Performance LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed voice actor …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 16:50 GMT

The Point Casino & Hotel Celebrates $161,154 Jackpot Winner

Mirabelle won $161,154.37 playing Lion Link: Prosperous Rooster at The Point Casino & Hotel KINGSTON, WA, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What some call “the slot player’s dream” became a reality for one lucky guest at …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 15:30 GMT

North Carolina Haunted Attraction Nearing Its 20th Year Open

Reapers Realm NC aims to frighten North Carolina haunted attraction fans, and beyond SALISBURY, NC, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Open since 2008, Reapers Realm Haunted Farm and Trail welcomes brave visitors during their 2026 …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Oklahoma Haunted Attraction Ready To Frighten Visitors This Fall

Intense haunted attraction near Oklahoma City offers 4 spooky mazes plus more experiences. Select dates September to November. MOORE, OK, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chamber of Terror aims to prove it is the scariest haunted …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 14:45 GMT

Long Island Haunted Attraction Celebrates 33rd Halloween Seasonal Event

Immersive Long Island NY haunted attraction - 1 ticket includes multiple experiences. Select dates September through October. MELLVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Schmitts Fear Farm, a haunted house in Long …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 12:50 GMT

Woodland Rebels is part of the PvE Survival Crafting Fest on Steam

CALGARY, AB, CANADA, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Woodland Rebels from Beak Berry Games is going to be part of the PvE Survival Fest on Steam. For the occasion, a free content update will be released for the demo. Content creators are …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 12:36 GMT

Ferrari Ace Dylan Medler shows excellent form at the Nürburgring

Dylan Medler delivered a masterclass in precision driving during the opening stint of today’s GT World Challenge Endurance race in Nürburgring MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Under the overcast skies of the Nürburgring, …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 12:07 GMT

Cyprus Holding Company Structure: Why Global Investors Use It

Chambersfield Economides Kranos Highlights Cyprus as a Strategic European Jurisdiction for International Holding Structures LIMASSOL, LIMASSOL, CYPRUS, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chambersfield Economides Kranos Highlights Cyprus as a …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Maize in the City Celebrates 26th Season as One of Colorado's Longest-Running Fall Festivals

Family and farmer-owned corn maze marks a quarter-century in Thornton ahead of its 2026 opening THORNTON, CO, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maize in the City, a family and farmer-owned corn maze and fall festival in …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 08:01 GMT

XRSPACE Enables Crescent to Turn VTuber Characters Into AI Website Concierges

Tsukimi-chan and Dango-chan bring Crescent’s proprietary IP to life as Perxona AI avatars, taking turns as the website guide according to the lunar phase TAIPEI, TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- XRSPACE CO., LTD., …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 07:40 GMT

Infinite Media Resources Analysis Examines How Aircraft-Specific Search Is Changing Private Jet Research

IMR examines how aircraft range, cabin, performance and mission fit are influencing the way private jet customers research charter options. BRUNSWICK, OH, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Infinite Media Resources (IMR) has …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

Underground Donut Tour Launches Milwaukee & Madison Donut & Sweet Treats Tours

Award-winning food tour company expands into Wisconsin with two new experiences celebrating local flavors, history, architecture, and culture MILWAUKEE & MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Underground Donut Tour …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 05:41 GMT

Top Power Strip Manufacturer Strengthens Position in Global Electrical Accessories Market

HANGZHOU, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As demand for safer, more convenient, and more adaptable power access continues to expand across residential, commercial, industrial, and professional environments, the global …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Amusement, Gaming & Casino ...
Published on August 31, 2026 - 05:37 GMT

PlayQtr Announces Dedicated TikTok Live Broadcast Series for Middle Eastern Esports and Gaming

DOHA, QATAR, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Middle East is undergoing a massive shift in how media is consumed, with video games, esports, and interactive digital broadcasting moving from niche pastimes to the absolute forefront of …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 05:08 GMT

U.S. Copyright Office Fees Set to Rise Nearly 43% This November

Rights holders have until September 10 to register catalogs at current USCO rates through Cosynd’s bulk filing service before fees rise. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Music organizations spent much of 2026 …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

LaPour Appoints Michael Marron as Chief Financial Officer to Support Next Phase of Strategic Growth

Veteran real estate finance executive brings institutional investment, capital markets and asset management expertise to commercial real estate developer LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LaPour, a leading …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 21:29 GMT

Adriana’s Insurance Turns Back-to-School Into a Celebration of Confidence

More than 4,000 families gathered in Irvine for a day built around kids, community, and a strong start to the school year. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For one Saturday in Irvine, going back to school looked …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 20:08 GMT

Eventeny Helps Burnet Chamber of Commerce Cut Vendor Check-In Time in Half at 60,000-Person Bluebonnet Festival

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Burnet Chamber of Commerce, host of Texas's Bluebonnet Festival and home to the state's official Bluebonnet Capital designation, has cut vendor check-in from more than …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

PitPat Launches Leo Season Moves · Running, Connecting Runners Worldwide Through Digital Competition

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As smart fitness technology and digital sports continue to evolve, exercise is no longer limited by traditional venues, schedules, or physical boundaries. More fitness enthusiasts …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 11:30 GMT

VideoProc Addresses Common AIGC Quality Challenges with AI-Powered Video and Image Enhancement

VideoProc launches a new AIGC campaign to help creators upscale and enhance selected AI-generated videos and images while reducing unnecessary generation costs. CHENGDU, SICHUAN, CHINA, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VideoProc from …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 07:12 GMT

High Quality Indoor Playground from China for Shopping Malls by KAIQI With IAAPA Event Highlights

WENZHOU, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Developing a High Quality Indoor Playground From China for shopping malls requires project teams to focus heavily on circulation, visibility, age-based zoning, and multi-region …

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