In this week's edition of Psaki Bombs!, Jen Psaki marvels at the sheer cringiness of Vivek Ramaswami trying to record a tough guy campaign ad in a batting cage with the skill of someone who does not appear to know how to swing a bat. Also Jeanine Pirro is learning the hard way what it means to sacrifice for Donald Trump, endorsements in this year's midterms are marked by family betrayal, Tetris drops a brick on Trump's weird copycat games and Jen reflects on toxicity, legacy and September 11th. MS NOW Members: Chat live with Jen Psaki every Friday at Noon ET. https://www.ms.now/membership
Why do so many AAA games feel increasingly expensive — but increasingly familiar? After 12 years at Epic Games and 27 years working with Unreal Engine, veteran game developer and executive Sjoerd De Jong left the company to help build something new: Immens Engine. In this episode of Gamer Galaxy, Sjoerd joins host Cher Hwang to explain why he believes the video game industry has reached a pivotal moment. They examine ballooning development costs, market saturation, risk-averse studios, the limitations of free-to-play games and the growing divide between older gamers and a younger, social-first generation raised on Roblox, Minecraft and Fortnite. Sjoerd also explains what Immens Engine is designed to do differently from Unreal Engine and…
Grand Theft Auto VI's optional relationship mechanic, letting players text, date, and flirt with a fictional female character, has sparked a social media fight over whether a video game can count as infidelity. Shelby Haas, a bride-to-be, posted a TikTok video that racked up more than five million views with a blunt declaration: she would […] The post Women vow to ban boyfriends from GTA 6 over in-game romance feature they call 'cheating' appeared first on American Almanac .
Grand Theft Auto VI's optional relationship mechanic, letting players text, date, and flirt with a fictional female character, has sparked a social media fight over whether a video game can count as infidelity. Shelby Haas, a bride-to-be, posted a TikTok video that racked up more than five million views with a blunt declaration: she would not allow her fiancé anywhere near the game. Her objection centered on a feature that lets players maintain a romantic relationship with Lucia Caminos, GTA 6's female protagonist, complete with flirty text messages, dates, and the possibility of physical intimacy. The game, set for release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, reportedly takes roughly 80 hours to complete. But it is not…Open
U.S. — The Ramsey Show was cut short on Wednesday when host Dave Ramsey became obviously frustrated with a millennial caller who confessed to paying full price for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on seven different occasions.
SEDONA, AZ — Local five-year-old Marcus Townsend unfortunately crossed the dreaded Rubicon of knowing whether he was actually playing a video game or if his parents were just pretending.
The White House has released its take on popular online video games, including one that rewards players based on how many virtual migrants they can deport, and a Tetris-style game called 'Build the Wall' that appears to have been removed. MS NOW's Antonia Hylton takes a closer look at the "cruel" nature of the games and how they reveal the Trump Administration's lackluster response to the everyday issues facing Americans.
Youth across Latin America are flocking to “aura farming” events inspired by video games, drawing both government crackdowns and academic praise as the trend spreads through cities from Lima to Buenos Aires. On a recent day in Lima, dozens of young people converged on a beach for what they called an “aura battle”, a gathering […] The post Video game-inspired “aura farming” trend fuels gatherings, government bans across Latin America appeared first on American Almanac .
Youth across Latin America are flocking to “aura farming” events inspired by video games, drawing both government crackdowns and academic praise as the trend spreads through cities from Lima to Buenos Aires. On a recent day in Lima, dozens of young people converged on a beach for what they called an “aura battle”, a gathering where participants dressed in costumes, danced, posed, and performed for the approval of an enthusiastic crowd. Costumes ranged from the whimsical to the political: 20-year-old film student Liam González appeared as Shrek, while 19-year-old Gonzalo Cornelio came dressed as Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, sporting a gray tracksuit. There were even tributes to soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, with participants…Open
Sony’s September State of Play broadcast delivered a packed slate of game announcements, trailers, and hardware news, setting the stage for a busy year ahead for PlayStation fans and raising questions about the industry’s creative direction and priorities. The latest State of Play, presented by Sony and PlayStation and reported in detail by GameSpot, showcased […] The post September 2026 PlayStation State of Play unveils major game releases, expansions, and hardware updates appeared first on American Almanac .
Sony’s September State of Play broadcast delivered a packed slate of game announcements, trailers, and hardware news, setting the stage for a busy year ahead for PlayStation fans and raising questions about the industry’s creative direction and priorities. The latest State of Play, presented by Sony and PlayStation and reported in detail by GameSpot , showcased new titles, expansions, and hardware updates from a roster of major studios including Square Enix, Konami, Capcom, Housemarque, Double Fine, and 4A Games. While Sony’s strategy of headline-grabbing reveals continues to drive anticipation, the event also highlighted the increasing spectacle and commercial focus that now dominates the gaming landscape. From live-action…Open
The Trump Administration is taking its habit for trolling in the media to a new level as its releasing a game that invites players to round up immigrants and "Build a Wall" based off the classic videogame "Tetris," which is warning Trump that enough is enough. Miles Taylor and Former Rep. Susan Wild (D-PA) join The Weekend to discuss.
