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10 Iconic Moments That Shaped Sofia Vergara’s Hollywood Journey
This article highlights ten defining moments in Sofia Vergara's Hollywood career, showcasing her journey from Colombian television to global icon. It covers her breakout role in Modern Family, overcoming thyroid cancer, her impact on red carpet fashion, building a business empire, and her transformative performance in Griselda, emphasizing her resilience and authenticity.
Outersloth reveals its game funding agreement with developers
Outersloth, the funding arm of Among Us developer Innersloth, has published its standard contract with indie studios to promote developer-friendly terms. The agreement details a revenue share model and platform considerations. Outersloth has invested over $19 million in 24 projects since 2022 and aims to encourage transparency in the industry.
Nintendo Completes Share Repurchase and Sets Price for Secondary Offering
Nintendo has completed a share repurchase and set the price for a secondary offering. The article also touches upon the impact of tariffs on consumer prices, with discussions on whether companies absorb these costs or pass them on to gamers.
Nintendo is demanding a refund for tariffs it paid in the US, but don't expect to see the refund passed on to you
Nintendo is demanding a refund and interest on tariffs it paid in the US, following a Supreme Court decision that struck down certain tariffs. It is one of over 2,000 similar lawsuits filed by companies. However, it is unlikely that any potential refunds will be passed on to consumers.
Something for the Weekend – 07/03/26
Nintendo held an Indie World showcase, revealing new titles and updates. Among the announcements were Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, South of Midnight for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, and Echoes of Aincrad, an RPG set in the Sword Art Online universe. The article also reviews several games including Planet of Lana 2 and Pokémon Pokopia, and features previews for Tides of Tomorrow and Rogue Point.
Op Ed
This opinion piece argues that platform exclusivity remains a dominant and effective strategy in the video game industry. The author explores the underlying logic and benefits of exclusive content for console manufacturers and publishers.
Game Republic New Horizons establishes new advisory board
Game Republic New Horizons has established a new international advisory board comprising over 20 industry experts to help shape its 2026 conference program. The three-day event, scheduled for October 14-16 in Middlesbrough, will focus on the future of technology, business, funding, markets, and opportunities within the games and creative industries.
Marathon day one check-in: Thief impressions, broken Deluxe Edition bonuses, and so many Assassins
Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon is now live, with initial impressions highlighting its high-stakes shootouts and loot juggling. Players are experimenting with various 'runner shells' like Assassin and Vandal, while the new Thief shell offers intel and trickery. The article also notes ongoing issues with Deluxe Edition bonuses not appearing for some players.
Grand Theft Auto Online Boosts Salvage Yard Profits With New Weekly Bonuses
Grand Theft Auto Online is offering significant bonuses this week, focusing on the Salvage Yard business with doubled income, faster scrapping speeds, and discounts on properties and upgrades. Players can also earn double GTA$ and RP from Community Races and Hunting Pack (Remix), with new cosmetic rewards and GTA+ benefits available.
Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator Coming to Xbox Series X|S March 26
Strange Scaffold's unique infant stock market simulator, Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, is launching for Xbox Series X|S on March 26. The game allows players to trade alien baby stocks across seven planets and includes additional campaigns and scenarios for the console version. It is also available on PC and is Steam Deck verified.
Xbox och Xbox 360 – de gyllene generationerna
This article analyzes the impact and legacy of Microsoft's Xbox and Xbox 360 consoles. It details their development, key games like Halo and Gears of War, the success of Xbox Live, and their influence on the console gaming landscape, highlighting how they challenged established players like Sony and Nintendo.
Super Meat Boy vastly outperformed one "biz guy" who would "make up numbers" and pulled the plug on its marketing
A marketing team's inaccurate projections for the iconic platformer Super Meat Boy were significantly outperformed by the game's actual sales. This led to the termination of the marketing efforts for the title.
Business and Finance
During its first investor call, Paramount did not mention any involvement with game studios. This comes amid discussions about potential mergers and acquisitions within the media landscape.
Dollar Shave Club Reveals Limited Edition Call Of Duty: Warzone Razer Handle
Starting with the 2026 season, Activision is removing guaranteed revenue streams for Call of Duty League teams, which were previously set at $500,000 annually. This decision, driven by high operating costs and player salaries, has led to concerns among teams about their financial viability and future ambitions in the league.
Nacon Connect Moves To Later Date To Focus On Insolvency Filing | Console Creatures
Video game publisher Nacon has postponed its Nacon Connect showcase, originally scheduled for March 4, to May due to filing for insolvency. The company cited a difficult economic environment and is focusing resources on upcoming releases and game development. Nacon is known for titles such as GreedFall: The Dying World and Dragonkin: The Banished.
The Game Awards 2025 - All Winners and Announcements - NintendoFuse
The Game Awards 2025, hosted by Geoff Keighley, celebrated the best of video games with numerous awards and announcements. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was a major winner, taking home Game of the Year and several other accolades. The event also featured trailers and reveals for upcoming titles like Grand Theft Auto VI, Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, and Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic.
Nacon Connect showcase delayed while they navigate insolvency crisis
French publisher Nacon has postponed its Nacon Connect showcase, originally scheduled for March 4th, to May due to an ongoing insolvency crisis. The company is seeking new financing and restructuring after its parent company, Bigben Interactive, defaulted on a bond repayment. Upcoming releases like GreedFall: The Dying World, Dragonkin: The Banished, and Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss are still expected to launch as planned.
Something for the Weekend – 28/02/26
This week's gaming news includes the reveal of Pokémon Winds & Waves for Nintendo Switch 2, Nacon filing for insolvency, and Overwatch going mobile with Overwatch Rush. Several games received reviews, including Resident Evil Requiem which scored 9/10, and previews were released for Cthulu: The Cosmic Abyss and Dosa Divas.
Highguard started life as a survival shooter, and Tencent pulled funding two weeks after launch, a new report claims
Tencent allegedly pulled funding from the multiplayer shooter Highguard just two weeks after its January 26 launch, leading to layoffs of most of the 100-person team at developer Wildlight. The report suggests the game failed to meet Tencent's metrics, with fewer than 20 employees remaining at the studio. Highguard's development was marked by a pivot from a survival-shooter concept to a more crowded competitive shooter space, resulting in a complex core gameplay loop.
What went wrong with Highguard? The "hubris" of its developer's leadership, say former staff in a new report
A report details issues surrounding the development and launch of Highguard, with former Wildlight Entertainment staff citing leadership hubris and financial mismanagement. The studio, founded by former Respawn developers, struggled with scope and a surprise launch strategy, leading to layoffs and a significantly reduced remaining team.
