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Two weeks on: reflecting on Dreamhack Melbourne 2024
Dreamhack Melbourne 2024: Not quite complete yet, but pretty mature for its age.

World Video Game Hall of Fame 2024 inductees announced
Resident Evil, Myst, and more will join the World Video Game Hall of Fame this year.

Viral horror game Poppy Playtime is getting a film adaptation
Poppy Playtime is coming to the big screen, courtesy of Legendary Entertainment.

Game developers have 'a real hunger' for generative AI, says EA CEO
EA CEO Andrew Wilson has claimed more than 50% of EA's development processes will be impacted by AI.

Wholesome Direct officially returns on 8 June
This year's Wholesome Direct will feature over 70 games from developers around the world.

Microsoft closes Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, and other Bethesda studios
Microsoft has shut down and dismantled four major Bethesda studios as part of a "reprioritisation" effort.

DreamWorks pens deal with Story Kitchen to adapt video games
Story Kitchen's role will be to secure the rights to exciting new video game stories for adaptation.

10 video game characters who'd smash the 2024 Met Gala theme: Garden of Time
This year's theme is 'Garden of Time' and there are plenty of characters who fit the bill.

Freeplay announces 'Angles' game makers festival for June 2024
Angles is set to take place over the first week of June 2024.

Scrapped Donkey Kong game from Vicarious Visions revealed
Blizzard Albany, formerly known as Vicarious Visions, once worked on a Donkey Kong title.