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Rockstar Games Ranks the 11 Most Memorable Grand Theft Auto Missions
Rockstar Games has highlighted 11 standout missions from the history of the Grand Theft Auto series, spanning from GTA 3 to GTA 5.
New Footage Reveals the Disastrous E3 1998 Final Fantasy 8 Reveal
Newly surfaced video from the Video Game History Foundation details the awkward E3 1998 press conference where Square struggled to debut Final Fantasy 8.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Confirms Biggest Unit in Series History
Creative Assembly details the Ork Stompa in Total War: Warhammer 40,000, confirming it as the largest unit ever built for a Total War game.
Gentle Mates Launches Tout Commence Ici Physical Trading Card Game
French esports org Gentle Mates opens pre-orders for Tout Commence Ici, a 120+ card physical trading card game detailing the club's history and players.
Video Game History Foundation Releases Massive E3 Archive
The Video Game History Foundation has published a new collection of E3 ephemera, including nearly 12 hours of footage and industry documents dating back to 1995.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Off to Strong Start With Critics
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has launched to positive reviews, breaking the franchise's history of struggling in the video game space.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: New Mod Adds Playable Blackbeard
A new mod for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced lets players control Blackbeard, though historical findings suggest his real-life medical history was grim.
Most Iconic Castles in Gaming: A 2026 Perspective
A look at the most iconic castles in gaming history, from the halls of Peach's Castle to the depths of Stormveil and the heights of Icecrown Citadel.
Tough Decisions in PC Gaming: A Look at the Industry's Hardest Choices
From Fallout 3 to The Witcher 3, we look at the most difficult moral dilemmas in PC gaming history and the consequences players face.
A History of Major Games That Broke Console Exclusivity
From Metal Gear Solid to Halo, we look at significant titles that left their original platforms to reach players on rival systems.
Nine Features That Transformed Football Video Games
A look at the nine most influential technical advancements in soccer simulation history, from CPU-assisted passing to the modern Playstyles system.
Pokémon Go Fest 2026 Rakes in $15.1 Million in Single Day
Pokémon Go Fest 2026 brought in $15.1 million in one day, marking the second-highest daily revenue in the game's history for Niantic.
Why PUBG Mobile Loves Strange Collaborations: From Naruto to Luggage
PUBG Mobile has an erratic history of wild collaborations. We look at why Krafton pursues partnerships with brands like KFC and American Tourister.
Donkey Kong at 45: A Look at the Ape’s Staggering In-Game Stats
As Donkey Kong celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2026, we break down the franchise's history, from 132,000 arcade cabinets to over 80 million units sold.
Destiny 2 Fans Launch Free Browser Game Pitting Players Against Former CEO
A new fan-made browser game titled 'Pete Carsons: The Final Car' lets players throw tomatoes at Bungie’s former CEO in a parody of the studio's recent history.
John Romero Calls for id Software Preservation After Xbox Layoffs
Doom co-founder John Romero urges the preservation of id Software’s history following reports that nearly half of the studio's staff were laid off by Xbox.
Why Warhammer 40,000's First Inquisitor Still Can't Be Retconned
Decades after his debut, the first Warhammer 40,000 Inquisitor, Obiwan Sherlock Clousseau, remains an untouchable piece of the franchise's history.
Final Fantasy 14 Stalking Plugin 'Memoria' Shuts Down Following Backlash
The controversial Final Fantasy 14 mod Memoria, which tracked player location and history, has closed after widespread community backlash regarding user privacy.
A History of Grand Theft Auto’s Most Infamous Scandals
From the original 1997 top-down crime sim to the Hot Coffee mod, we look at the history of controversies surrounding the Grand Theft Auto series.
The 5 Best Anime Rivalries: A New Ranking
From Naruto and Sasuke to Goku and Vegeta, we break down the five most influential rivalries in anime history based on the latest rankings.
Preservationist Warns Piracy May Be Only Path for Future Game Access
Video Game History Foundation director Frank Cifaldi warns that as Sony ends physical media, piracy may become the only way to preserve games.
Playing Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Now the Most Expensive Entry in the Series
With GTA 6 launching at $80 and hardware prices climbing, getting into Rockstar's latest is the priciest investment in the franchise's history.
Sony to Stop Printing Physical Game Discs by 2028
Sony confirms it will cease physical game production by 2028. The Video Game History Foundation warns this shift threatens long-term digital game preservation.
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Creative Assembly details the Ork Stompa in Total War: Warhammer 40,000, confirming it as the largest unit ever built for a Total War game.
Why Warhammer 40,000's First Inquisitor Still Can't Be Retconned
Decades after his debut, the first Warhammer 40,000 Inquisitor, Obiwan Sherlock Clousseau, remains an untouchable piece of the franchise's history.