Super Mario Bros. music from the first games to see vinyl collection release in Japan
Warner Music Japan is producing vinyl albums that will include Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3, and Super Mario World, as well as arrangement tracks.
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TikTok prepares to shut US servers down ahead of possible federal ban
TikTok will shut down its app for US users unless the Supreme Court blocks an upcoming ban of the platform in the United States.
Insomniac's Spider-Man 2 costume comes to Marvel Rivals this January
Insomniac has collaborated with NetEase Games to bring the Spider-Man 2 costume to Marvel Rivals as a legendary skin.
Total War: Warhammer director on the journey so far, Omens of Destruction DLC & future plans
Senior Game Director Richard Aldridge spoke to us on a variety of topics, including the making of recent DLC factions and what comes next in TW: Warhammer.
Microsoft announces layoffs & job cuts across gaming, security & sales divisions
A spokesperson for the group said the job cuts affect a small percentage of its departments, based on performance.
Evening Reading - January 14, 2025
It's nighttime in America, which means it's time for another edition of Evening Reading.
EVO 2025 main game lineup features MvC2, City of the Wolves & the return of Top 8s
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves makes its EVO debut this year while several games make returning appearances as the Top 8 return to put on a show at the end.
Meta to layoff around 3,600 in 'performance-based cuts'
The layoffs will remove 5 percent of Meta's workforce as an effort to 'move out low performers faster' in preparation for 'an intense year,' said CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Smite 2 launches free-to-play open beta on PC and consoles
Titan Forge Games is ready to let players return to play God in Smite 2 as the game enters open beta on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms.
Marvel Snap January 14, 2025 patch notes rework card acquisition
Series 3 cards in Marvel Snap will have a higher drop rate going forward. Just make sure you update before opening new packs.
