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Will the upcoming Zelda film break the big screen video game curse?

Will the upcoming Zelda film break the big screen video game curse?

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Nintendo profits jump after boost from Super Mario movie

Nintendo reported an 18% rise in net profit for its first fiscal half on Tuesday, as sales continued to get a boost from its hit Super Mario movie and the popularity of its software for various new video games.

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Paris Games Week: Playtime beckons for children and even more adults

More than 200,000 revellers this week attended the Parisian expo centre to try out the latest titles across the video game industry, a business that's worth more in France than both the music and film industries combined.

Business

Microsoft edges closer to Activision deal after EU declines new probe

Microsoft is set to acquire Activision Blizzard, known for video games such as Call of Duty or Guitar Hero. The deal won’t have to get reapproval in the EU after it was tweaked to get the go ahead in the UK.

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Art

Pokémon and Van Gogh: A very unlikely love story

Amsterdam's Van Gogh museum wants to tap into the Pokémon fandom with its new collaboration - but it may have 'Pikachued' off more than it can stomach.

Business

Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Inside Ubisoft's redemption quest

Ubisoft aims to reclaim its gaming throne with 'Assassin's Creed Mirage' amidst a tumultuous past, banking on a steady stream of new releases and strategic investments in cloud gaming and VR.

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Why do video game performers want to join the actors strike?

SAG-AFTRA actors vote to extend their strike to the video game industry if negotiations stall.

Lifestyle

Fortnite developer will reimburse unwanted in-game purchases

After a US regulator found Epic Games tricked players into buying cosmetic items in the game Fortnite, millions of players can now get their money back.

Business

UK regulator provisionally approves deal for acquiring Activision

Microsoft is clearing the final hurdles in its aim to acquire video gaming giant Activision Blizzard following a restructured $69 billion deal.

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This highly-anticipated video game lets you explore over 1000 planets

Space enthusiasts and gamers are eagerly anticipating to blast off into a new open-world video game adventure that's been years in the making.

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Nicki Minaj is now a playable character in 'Call of Duty'

Activision is adding the female US rapper as well as 21 Savage and Snoop Dogg as game characters to celebrate 50 years of hip hop.

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The voice of Nintendo's beloved Mario character is retiring

In 2019, Charles Martinet won the Guinness World Record for the most video game voiceover performances as the same character.

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Film of the Week: 'Gran Turismo'

The true story of Jann Mardenborough, the British gamer who managed to transfer his skills into a real-life racing career, is given the big-screen treatment, courtesy of the once great 'District 9' director Neill Blomkamp.

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Roblox meets the revolution: Take a look at this 'Hamilton' video game

The new game aims to adapt the story of the revolutionary Founding Father into an immersive online environment for a new generation.

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Nintendo levels up its profits thanks to film success

The Japanese video game company has reported an increase in profits for the first quarter of 2023 compared with last year.

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Is a Holocaust Museum coming to Fortnite?

Jerusalem, Berlin, Warsaw… Fortnite?

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London's Science Museum unveils interactive video game exhibition

Gamers in London can now test their skills against five decades of video games at a new, permanent exhibition in the city's Science Museum.

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Cultural Digest: Don't miss these events in Europe this week

Long summer days, hot, sticky nights. If you're staying in to shelter or planning to hit the streets, here's our guide to the best of what's on this week in movies, games, museums and music.

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Culture Re-View: The birth of 'Mario Bros.'

14 July 1983: The release (probably) of Mario Bros.

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Cultural Digest: Don't miss these events in Europe this week

Summer is in full swing so it's a great time to explore some of these cultural treats and experiences across Europe. But don't fret if you have to stay indoors, Euronews Culture has got you.