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· Bryan Ke
Netflix x ‘Roblox’ ‘Nextworld’ game enters early access
Netflix’s virtual theme park on “Roblox,” “Nextworld,” entered early access last week, giving fans the opportunity to interact with their favorite characters from the livestreaming platform’s shows. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Shambhala: Tibetan Buddhism’s mythical hidden kingdom
The hidden kingdom of Shambhala has captivated the imaginations of ancient and modern people alike for its centuries-old story shrouded in myth and mystery. As tales of this legendary land endure, seekers continue to ponder its existence. What Shambhala is:
· Bryan Ke
‘Ark: The Animated Series,’ starring Michelle Yeoh, gets surprise release
Paramount unexpectedly released the first part of its highly anticipated video game series adaptation “Ark: The Animated Series” on its streaming platform Paramount Plus on Thursday. Key points:
· Ryan General
Japan breaks ground on world’s first museum for video game art
Construction on a state-of-the-art facility that includes the world’s first museum dedicated to video game art has officially begun in Japan’s Yokohama city. Breaking ground: Developer Daiwa House Industry started construction of the multi-purpose development project in the 52nd…
· Ryan General
Chinese gaming stocks soar amid Beijing’s apparent U-turn on strict gaming regulations
Chinese gaming stocks soared after news that the country’s video game regulator had seemingly scrapped proposed rules aimed at curbing “obsessive” gaming. Proposals cause slump: In Dec. 2023, China’s National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) proposed stringent rules…
· Bryan Ke
Lily Gao calls out ‘racist and sexist harassment’ for her Ada Wong portrayal in ‘Resident Evil 4’
Chinese Canadian actor Lily Gao has clapped back at the “racist and sexist” critics who bashed her portrayal of Asian American spy Ada Wong in the 2023 game remake of “Resident Evil 4.” In an Instagram post on Monday, Gao wrote that she is grateful to have had the opportunity to…
· Bryan Ke
Japan dominates ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2023 with historic gold medal haul
Japan made history at this year’s ISU World Figure Skating Championships over the weekend after winning three out of four gold medals for the first time in ISU Championship history. Japanese pair Riku Miura, 21, and Ryuichi Kihara, 30, kicked off Japan’s winning streak at the…
· Bryan Ke
17-year-old Kao Miura becomes 6th Japanese skater to win men’s World Junior title
Japan bagged its sixth International Skating Union World Junior Figure Skating Championships title after Kao Miura, 17, won gold in Canada over the weekend. Miura finished the men’s junior figure skating championship in Calgary on Saturday with a final score of 179.63 in the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Nintendo Direct reveals trailers for ‘Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,’ ‘Pikmin 4’ and ‘Metroid Prime’
Nintendo released trailers for upcoming games and updates for the Nintendo Switch during a Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday. The 45-minute livestream kicked off with a trailer for “Pikmin 4,” a real-time strategy game that is slated for release on July 21. The trailer…
· Isa Peralta
These are the best games of 2022, according to Steam Awards voters
Winners of the Steam Awards 2022, which were determined via community vote, have been announced. On Tuesday, Valve Corporation shared the winning titles of 11 categories. Valve operates popular digital storefront Steam, which reportedly has over 50,000 games and over 120 million…
· Chandler Treon
‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ co-creator arrested for insider trading — again
Former Sonic Team lead programmer Yuji Naka has been arrested (again) for alleged insider trading.
· Chandler Treon
Asian Americans are still rarely represented in video games — here are 10 of our favorite characters
Video games have become an integral part of many people’s lives. Impressive graphics and visuals, catharsis-inducing soundtracks and compelling storylines have slowly shifted the stigma surrounding the interactive medium from mind-rotting wastes of time to legitimate works of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Riot Games fines TSM $75,000, puts CEO Andy Dinh on 2-year probation for bullying
Andy Dinh, the 30-year-old CEO and co-founder of esports organization Team SoloMid (TSM), has been placed on a two-year probation and fined $75,000 by video game developer Riot Games for bullying. Following an investigation by the North America League of Legends Championship…
· Ryan General
Gay kiss on live TV inadvertently bypasses Singapore LGBT content ban
A same-sex couple was captured kissing in the background of Channel News Asia’s (CNA) live coverage of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. In Singapore, content that promotes LGBT “lifestyles” is censored on local free-to-air TV. The scene appears to have been edited out of the…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese gamers place ‘Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ at No. 1 on top 100 video games of all time list
Nintendo’s “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” was named by Japanese citizens as the best video game of all time, beating classics such as Square Enix’s “Final Fantasy VII.” The best video game: The Nintendo Switch and Wii U title, released on March 3, 2017, topped the…
· Thy Nguyen
‘Master Artist and Storyteller’: ‘Berserk’ Creator Kentaro Miura Passes Away at 54
“Berserk” manga creator Kentaro Miura passed away at the age of 54 on May 6 after inspiring many fictional works for years. What happened: Miura passed away due to an acute aortic dissection, according to a statement by Young Animal Comics’ editorial department, reported CNET.
· Carl Samson
Korean Pro Gamer Shares ‘Unspeakable’ Racism His Team Endures Daily in Texas
A Korean professional gamer based in Dallas, Texas has opened up about his team’s daily brush with “unspeakable” racism, from people who cuss to those who cough on them. Lee Eui-seok, who goes by the moniker “Fearless,” plays in the Overwatch League for the Dallas Fuel, whose…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese University Offers Video Game Course for Students Interested in Esports
A university in north-eastern China is now offering a course for its students who want to become better at video games and eventually get into esports. The Shenyang University in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China is offering a course that teaches students how to play, produce,…
· Bryan Ke
Congressman Ted Lieu Slams Walmart for ‘Making Up Stupid Sh*t’ by Blaming Video Games for Mass Shootings
Democratic Representative Ted Lieu slammed Walmart for taking down video games that depict violence days after a mass shooting occurred at one of their branches. The 50-year-old politician took to his Twitter page on August 9 to call out the chain for their decision.
· Ryan General
This 25-Year-Old YouTuber Made Over $100,000 in 8 Months By Eating Tons of Food
Based on current trends, some of the most lucrative ways for YouTube Creators to earn money often involve playing video games, reviewing toys or teaching others which sponsored item they should be buying next. However, for 25-year-old YouTuber Kim Thai, it has been about eating…