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‘Palworld’: How ‘Pokémon With Guns’ Became an Overnight Hit
Pocket Pair’s Palworld has ridden a wave of internet-fueled fascination to 5 million games sold and thousands of Twitch streams.
Pocket Pair’s Palworld has ridden a wave of internet-fueled fascination to 5 million games sold and thousands of Twitch streams.
‘Palworld’: 6 Beginner Tips for Getting Started
During the first few hours of Palworld, aka “Pokémon with guns,” focus on surviving each day, building your base, and eating your Pals.
During the first few hours of Palworld, aka “Pokémon with guns,” focus on surviving each day, building your base, and eating your Pals.
The Stark Realities of Posting Your Layoff on TikTok
Workers are posting their layoff and termination meetings on TikTok, which can destigmatize the experience—but also expose the darker side of work life.
Workers are posting their layoff and termination meetings on TikTok, which can destigmatize the experience—but also expose the darker side of work life.
A Glimpse at the Future of Streaming in 4 Mind-Blowing Stats
It seems all but inevitable that streamers are going to merge into mega-media entities in 2024. New research shows what those consolidations might look like. Get ready to click on Para-Flix+.
It seems all but inevitable that streamers are going to merge into mega-media entities in 2024. New research shows what those consolidations might look like. Get ready to click on Para-Flix+.
Mass Layoffs Are Causing Big Problems in the Video Games Industry
More than one-third of video game developers were impacted by layoffs in 2023, according to a new survey. With AI automation looming, the industry is facing an outflow of talent.
More than one-third of video game developers were impacted by layoffs in 2023, according to a new survey. With AI automation looming, the industry is facing an outflow of talent.
The ‘Sex Update’ for ‘Cult of the Lamb’ Is a Good Sign for Horny Video Games
Cult of the Lamb added a “Sins of the Flesh” update, which comes on the heels of the rollicking success of Baldur’s Gate 3 as a welcome move for sex in games.
Cult of the Lamb added a “Sins of the Flesh” update, which comes on the heels of the rollicking success of Baldur’s Gate 3 as a welcome move for sex in games.
The Emmys Proved Streaming Changed TV for the Better
The Emmys’ big winners, and big losers, demonstrated just how much streaming has altered TV—and the Emmys itself.
The Emmys’ big winners, and big losers, demonstrated just how much streaming has altered TV—and the Emmys itself.
‘Bodies’ Is a Fun Time Travel Mystery
Netflix’s detective show Bodies is smart in a way that doesn’t make your head spin.
Netflix’s detective show Bodies is smart in a way that doesn’t make your head spin.
2024 Is Going to Be a Rough Year for TV
Netflix is cutting back on shows, Amazon is laying off Prime Video workers. The boom days of streaming are showing signs of bust.
Netflix is cutting back on shows, Amazon is laying off Prime Video workers. The boom days of streaming are showing signs of bust.
‘The Mandalorian’ Is Getting a Movie—Which It Should Have Been All Along
Many of the Star Wars shows on Disney+ were often just overly long movies in disguise. Bringing The Mandalorian and Grogu to the big screen rights that.
Many of the Star Wars shows on Disney+ were often just overly long movies in disguise. Bringing The Mandalorian and Grogu to the big screen rights that.