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Epic Games lays off 1,000 employees, citing dip in 'Fortnite' popularity
Epic Games, the developer of the popular video game “Fortnite,” is laying off more than 1,000 employees and cutting $500 million in costs.…
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The Next Game from the Creator of Wordle Is Here
Wardle had tried cryptic crosswords when he was younger, but found them to be impenetrable. “I didn’t know how to begin,” he told me. The…
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Organizers of the Winter Games made clean energy a priority. Here's how they did it
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — It takes an immense amount of energy to power venues and make snow for the Winter Olympics and, for the…
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Visa-only Games highlights Europe’s payments headache
Anyone trying to buy a souvenir at the official Olympic stores at the Milano Cortina Games will have been exposed to an issue troubling…
Business
K-pop, Chinese games to drive Asia tech sector growth: Macquarie
2026 is poised to be a boom year for the Asian Internet sector, as companies pivot from consolidation to aggressive monetisation and…
News
Point Loma Man Allegedly Killed His Sister, Her Son, Shot His Mother After the Wi-Fi was Disconnected While He was Playing Video Games
The trial of a man accused of shooting three of his family members at his Point Loma home, killing his sister and nephew, and seriously…
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Is Life a Game?
What does make a meal or a trip “successful”? It’s hard to say; this is one of the reasons that you can see value capture happening and be…
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A Holiday Gift Guide: Puzzles and Games Galore
For the word gamer with old-school tastes and ample storage space, consider a Monogrammed Deluxe Scrabble set ($170), paired with a…
Business
Tencent goes hands-on to reshape US$10 billion global games empire
This year, Tencent Holdings’ gaming business scored record sales, defying an industry slowdown with international hits such as zombie…
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Olympics Set to Ban All Transgender Athletes from Competing in All Female Games Events from LA 2028: Report
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is getting ready to ban transgender women from participating in all women's sporting categories,…
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Ken Jennings Talks with Tyler Foggatt
On October 25, 2025, the author and game-show host Ken Jennings joined the senior editor Tyler Foggatt onstage at the 26th annual New…
Culture
Boggle and Pictionary games coming to Netflix
Netflix on Wednesday night unveiled its first games for the TV, as the Los Gatos streamer aims to gain a bigger share of the video game…
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Games industry in search of new winning combo at Gamescom 2025
The global games industry gathers for the vast Gamescom trade fair in Cologne, Germany, this week, with hopes that upcoming heavy-hitters…
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Games industry in search of new winning combo at this week’s Gamescom trade fair
The global games industry gathers for the vast Gamescom trade fair in the German city of Cologne, Germany this week, with hopes that…
Culture
Train a virtual dragon? Film studios turn to Roblox and other games to reach young fans
Surrounded by virtual cliffs and a cascading waterfall, dragon riders on Roblox’s massive online gaming platform immerse themselves in a…
Business
AI toys and games? Barbie maker Mattel teams up with OpenAI to create new products
Your next toy or game may be able to converse with you. Mattel, the El Segundo toy maker behind Barbie and Hot Wheels, said Thursday that…
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Epic Games says Apple blocked 'Fortnite' in U.S. app store
Epic Games on Friday said that its popular game “Fortnite” will be offline on Apple devices because the iPhone maker blocked its recent…
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The ‘Last of Us’ Season Two Premiere Departed From the Games’ Story In One Major Way
Tonight's season two premiere of The Last of Us made its intentions clear right up front. After a reminder of the lie Joel (Pedro Pascal)…
Celebrity
Meghan Markle Goes Monochrome in Mackage Coat at 2025 Invictus Games With Prince Harry
Meghan Markle opted for a black and white look on the second day of the 2025 Invictus Games in Whistler, Canada, on Monday. The Duke and…
Celebrity
Meghan Markle Dresses Down Dôen Blazer With Veronica Beard Jeans at 2025 Invictus Games With Prince Harry
Meghan Markle put a casual spin on suiting on the first day of the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada. The Duke and Duchess of…
Celebrity
Meghan Markle Embraces Minimalism in a New Way with Asymmetrical A.L.C. Dress at Invictus Games 2025 Reception
Meghan Markle has made minimalism her signature and she did so in a new way last night at the family and friends reception for the…
Celebrity
Prince Harry Celebrates Another Key Step In His Invictus Games Journey (Exclusive)
Prince Harry's Invictus Games is celebrating a new way to help its athletes. As the Duke of Sussex, 40, prepares to head to Vancouver,…
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"Wordle" today #1,314 hints and answer for Thursday, January 23 game
Another day, another Wordle—but if you're feeling a bit stuck we have some great clues to help you solve it. Wordle was developed by Josh…
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'Connections' January 3: Hints and answers for puzzle #572
If one of your New Year's resolutions was to play more word games, then Newsweek is here to lend a helping hand. Every day we provide…