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New Call of Duty game under fire for using footage of deadly 2022 South Korea crowd crush Original
Entertainment The families of people killed in a deadly crowd crush in South Korea are calling on the makers of the latest Call of Duty video game to remove footage it used from the 2022 incident that left 160 people dead and nearly 200 more injured.
Gamers, developers praise BioWare's envelope-pushing games following 'heartbreaking' closure Original
To video game players, developers and industry watchers, the sudden closure of Edmonton-based BioWare came as a shock but not necessarily a surprise. "I knew BioWare wasn't long for this world, so I had already done my mourning for that studio. And so when this news came down, I was like, yep, that's pretty much what I expected," said Ash Parrish, a writer for the gaming news site Kotaku.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse resurrects the classic vampire hunting game in bold, bloody fashion
Entertainment·New Belmont's Curse is mostly a roaring resurrection for the 40-year-old series — but its punishing difficulty could make it hard to recommend to newcomers to the genre. It's an old-school adventure with flair, but Nintendo Switch version suffers from technical flaws Jonathan Ore · CBC News · Posted: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 15 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 7 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
Benjamin Satterley, English pro wrestler known as Pac, dead at 40 Original
Entertainment·New All Elite Wrestling announced the death of Satterly, better known by his in-ring mononym PAC, on their social media channels Sunday night. No cause of death was released. All Elite Wrestling announced Satterley's death on Sunday night Jonathan Ore · CBC News · Posted: Sep 28, 2026 10:21 AM EDT | Last Updated: 33 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
Benjamin Satterley, English pro wrestler known as Pac, dead at 40
13 hours ago BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The community came together for a celebration of life on Sunday to remember Andy Williams, after the local professional wrestler and musician died suddenly earlier this month. "People that know him know that he is just the nicest and kindest guy," Chris Ring, a lifelong …
Psychological horror Silent Hill: Townfall ratchets up the scares — and frustrations
Resident Evil and Silent Hill, two foundational series in video game horror that continue to release new games today, both emerged in the late 1990s on the first Sony PlayStation. But Silent Hill's psychological take on the genre has found a relatively niche audience compared to the crowd-pleasing Resident Evil.
Psychological horror Silent Hill: Townfall ratchets up the scares — and frustrations
Entertainment·New Silent Hill: Townfall has a grab bag of mechanics that seem at odds with one another, making it likely you'll love one part of the experience, but loathe the next. The long-running series moves to a Scottish town with fleshy monsters and vintage tech Jonathan Ore · CBC News · Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 8 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 7 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
Marvel's Wolverine is a relentlessly bloody game with a sincere soap opera at its heart
You can't fault Sony for continuing to expand its video game-specific take on the Marvel Universe. Its Marvel's Spider-Man games for the PlayStation consoles, by veteran in-house studio Insomniac Games, have been some of the platform's best-selling and reviewed games and indeed some of the most successful open-world games over the past decade.
The Atari brand was long tarnished in gaming. Its new leadership 'burned it down' to rebuild
Entertainment·New As video games become an increasingly digital-first hobby, the people keeping the Atari name alive are going back to their roots, by offering new versions of their 1980s classics. The classic games company is re-releasing classic Activision games on its 2600+ revival console Jonathan Ore · CBC News · Posted: Sep 01, 2026 1:40 PM EDT | Last Updated: 25 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
Edmonton-based indie game studio latest to take blockbuster-making skills and get 'pretty risky'
A new independent video game studio is the latest team to draw on previous experience in some of the world's leading game companies to chart new courses in an increasingly fraught industry. Studio Reset, based in Edmonton, is a three-person team whose members worked together at several places, including Bioware — makers of the popular Mass Effect and Dragon Age games.
Edmonton-based indie game studio latest to take blockbuster-making skills and get 'pretty risky'
A new independent video game studio is the latest team to draw on previous experience in some of the world's leading game companies to chart new courses in an increasingly fraught industry. Studio Reset, based in Edmonton, is a three-person team whose members worked together at several places, including Bioware — makers of the popular Mass Effect and Dragon Age games.
What is friendslop? Inside gaming's fastest-growing trend, including the newest hit Big Walk
Entertainment·Review So-called friendslop games have sold millions over the last few years thanks to their focus on simple-to-learn scenarios, a lower-than-average cost of entry and a willingness to embrace the chaos that emerges when you get a group of friends together to have some fun.
What is friendslop? Inside gaming's fastest-growing trend, including the newest hit Big Walk
3 days ago Summer movie season may be in full swing, but you don’t have to drop $15 whenever you and your friends want a few hours of entertainment. So-called “Friendslop” games, low-budget multiplayer games that tend to be very easy to pick up, are an excellent way to burn an afternoon. Similarly, many …
Pokemon Go celebrates 10 years with global festival, as fans continue to try to catch 'em all
Entertainment·New While you're not likely to see the swarms of players you did in 2016, people around the world gathered to catch new Pokemon while spending a summer day outside with like-minded friends for the mobile game's 10th anniversary. The mobile game took over the world in 2016.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag was a great pirate game in 2013. Is it worth playing again in this remake?
Entertainment·New Black Flag Resynced plays more like a director's cut than a full reimagining, as the biggest changes are technical rather than narrative. Fan-favourite pirate adventure has undergone an extensive technical remake, with a sprinkling of new stories Jonathan Ore · CBC News · Posted: Jul 12, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 13 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 6 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
Assassin's Creed, Star Fox, Resident Evil: Why are there so many video game remakes?
Entertainment Highly polished remakes of classic games have been some of the surest bets for developers in recent years. But it's sparked debate about why gaming is mining its ever-growing past as much as, or even more than, charting new digital paths.
Sony to end releasing PlayStation games on disc, earning ire from gamers despite market shift to digital
Entertainment·New Sony will stop producing discs for physical copies of all new PlayStation video games starting in 2028, the company announced Wednesday, citing customers' growing preference to buy and download their games online.
Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders open ahead of Nov. 19 launch, with a $110 price tag
Entertainment Pre-orders for one of the most-anticipated video games of all time started at midnight Thursday, and gamers will have to put up a sizable sum of cash before leaping into the virtual mayhem set in a fictionalized Florida. An Ultimate Edition packed with extras costs $140.
Which 8-bit Nintendo games are worth playing today? This critic is playing all 751 of them to find out
As It Happens Jeff Gerstmann is nearly finished playing and ranking every game released in North America for the Nintendo Entertainment System — all 751 of them. Jeff Gerstmann has spent nearly three years playing and ranking every NES game released in North America Jonathan Ore · CBC News · Posted: Jun 15, 2026 2:30 PM EDT | Last Updated: June 15 Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
Tupac is being digitally resurrected again, this time in a video game. Not everyone likes it
Entertainment·New Gamers and influencers watching Summer Game Fest mostly expressed shock and confusion at the inclusion of the influential American rapper and political activist who died in 1996. Late rapper's cameo in Stranger Than Heaven could cheapen his legacy, journalist says Jonathan Ore · CBC News · Posted: Jun 13, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 8 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 6 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
From Warhammer to orcs to Stranger Things, illustrator John Blanche’s ‘grimdark’ influence leaves big mark
Entertainment·New John Blanche, the British artist and illustrator whose works formed the bedrock of the Warhammer tabletop gaming universes, has died. But you don't need to be an avid gamer to feel the influence of the grim, dark worlds he helped build.
From Warhammer to orcs to Stranger Things, illustrator John Blanche’s ‘grimdark’ influence leaves big mark
Dungeons and Dragons 2 days ago Critical Role reveals the true reason to adapt a D&D campaign into a show, and it’s actually genius Polygon - Aimee Hart • 2d Every Dungeons & Dragons player dreams of achieving what the cast of Critical Role has: seeing their adventures and characters come to life in the form of animated adaptations of their tabletop campaigns. Despite the freedom of tabletop actual play, the format has narrative limits.
007 First Light is a triumphant return to video games for James Bond
Entertainment·Review Fans still waiting for James Bond to enter the post-Daniel Craig era could do much worse than this new video game, which is arguably the best Bond game since 1997's GoldenEye. IO Interactive brings its stealth-and-spies expertise from Hitman games to the storied franchise Jonathan Ore · CBC News · Posted: May 30, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 6 hours ago Listen to this article Estimated 6 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
A Quebec studio won game of the year. So why doesn't the game look Canadian?
Autos 1 hour ago Ferrari Dealership Explosion That Nearly Killed Customer Revealed In New Video Autoblog - Rex Sanchez • 1h The plaintiff, Richard Papazian, sued Ferrari Quebec for $20.8 million over alleged negligence. Key Points Montreal man sues Ferrari Quebec for $20.8 million after severe burns in dealership fire.
Canadian video games are made here. Why are so few set here?
Entertainment·New Canadian settings or locations rarely take centre stage in video games, though it's slowly growing thanks to a handful of smaller independent studios. South of Midnight cleans up at Canadian Game Awards, taking 7 prizes including Game of the Year Jonathan Ore · CBC News · Posted: May 26, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 25 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 6 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
Saros is an exhilarating sci-fi shooter set in a haunting, cryptic world
Entertainment·New Finnish studio Housemarque follows up from its 2021 hit Returnal with Saros, refining the "bullet ballet" action to make it a more approachable game without sacrificing its adrenaline-pumping nature.
Dosa Divas stirs the pot with cooking, robot battles and a dash of family drama
Entertainment·New Dosa Divas doesn't stray too far from its predecessor Thirsty Suitors, but it streamlines the experience while telling a story about family reconciliation that feels realistic despite the colourful, fantastical setting.
Scott Pilgrim returns to brawl on the digital streets of Toronto in new video game
Entertainment·New Toronto cartoonist Bryan Lee O'Malley continues to mark his comic book character Scott Pilgrim's 20th anniversary with the release of a new retro-styled video game. Bryan Lee O'Malley likens game to revenge, after 2011 game was made under difficult conditions Jonathan Ore · CBC News · Posted: Mar 17, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 minute ago Listen to this article Estimated 7 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
Resident Evil Requiem showcases the best - and silliest - of survival horror video games
Entertainment There's more to nitpick about Resident Evil Requiem than some might have hoped, but the truth is it does so much so well that none of them stop it from being a must-play entrant in the series. Capcom delves the series' history to celebrate its 30th anniversary. But does it look to the past too much?
Mario Tennis Fever doesn't change the formula much, but rallies are so good it barely matters
Entertainment·New Mario Tennis Fever stays true to a formula as solid as it was on the Nintendo 64 decades ago: best played on a couch with friends. If all the Mushroom Kingdom's a stage, then why wouldn't Mario and Bowser duke it out on the court? Jonathan Ore · CBC News · Posted: Feb 14, 2026 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 9 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
Video game Relooted tasks you with reclaiming African artifacts in museums
Entertainment·New Relooted, a new video game from African-based studio Nyamakop, tasks players with stealing real-life African artifacts from museums and private mansions to return them to their rightful historical owners.
This ain’t your parents’ Game Boy: New gaming handhelds are powerful, pricey — and far from pocket-sized - Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community
Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony all have portable(ish) devices. Should you play them? A player reaches the finish line in Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Switch 2 during an event in London in April. As 2025 reaches the finish line, the Switch has plenty of other competitors in the portable gaming market. (Isabel Infantes/Reuters) Portable gaming systems are making a comeback this year — but the landscape looks very different from their heyday a couple of decades ago.
Canadian among fired workers from Grand Theft Auto studio says they just want their jobs back Original
Entertainment·New The firing of several employees at the makers of the Grand Theft Auto video games came as a complete surprise, according to one of the Canadian workers who was let go this past fall. Rockstar Games accused of union-busting after firing 34 in Canada and U.K. in October Jonathan Ore · CBC News · Posted: Dec 22, 2025 11:25 AM EST | Last Updated: 18 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 6 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
The long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond dazzles and disappoints in equal measure
The long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond dazzles and disappoints in equal measure NewJonathan Ore | CBC News | Posted: December 2, 2025 3:00 PM | Last Updated: Just now Sparse open-world area and generic companions drag down an otherwise fine return to form Image | Metroid Prime 4 screenshot 2025112520043700_s Caption: Samus Aran, the bounty hunter at the heart of Nintendo's longrunning Metroid series, returns this week in the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, for the Switch and Switch 2...
Fake Grand Theft Auto VI video goes viral, sparking backlash Original
Fake Grand Theft Auto VI video goes viral, sparking backlash NewJonathan Ore | CBC News | Posted: November 27, 2025 6:13 PM | Last Updated: Just now Creator claims they meant to demonstrate ease of turning out AI content Image | Lucia_Caminos_03 Caption: Lucia, one of the main characters of Grand Theft Auto VI, is seen a promotional image. Very little genuine material of the upcoming video game has been released, but the internet is awash with fake footage and screenshots.
Grand Theft Auto makers accused of union-busting after firing employees in Canada, U.K.
Grand Theft Auto makers accused of union-busting after firing employees in Canada, U.K. NewJonathan Ore | CBC News | Posted: November 13, 2025 5:54 PM | Last Updated: Just now Union says 34 people terminated after talk of organizing, Take-Two accuses them of leaking company secrets Image | 2213756865 Grand Theft Auto VI Caption: A phone displays the logo for the upcoming video game Grand Theft Auto VI, with a May 2026 release date that has since been delayed to November 2026.
Relive Mortal Kombat's flashy, bloody and controversial history in this retro game collection Original
Restaurants are bringing the heat as spicy dishes attract trend-chasing customers
Cost of Living Never mind plain old burgers and fries: Young foodies want flaming hot chicken and el diablo chimichangas. And restaurants desperately trying to hold onto customers are happy to oblige. Young foodies want complex flavour with their hot sauce-smothered items, say industry watchers Jonathan Ore · CBC Radio · Posted: Oct 12, 2025 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 12, 2025 Listen to this article Estimated 6 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
Ghost of Yotei is a familiar but intoxicating love letter to samurai films
Day 6 Sucker Punch's Ghost of Yotei wraps familiar open-world game tropes with thoughtful, luxurious presentation to tell a classic samurai revenge tale that could catapult its main performer to a next level of stardom.
James Comey's indictment a 'very dangerous' moment for U.S. democracy, says former district attorney
As It Happens·Q&A Barbara McQuade says the indictment of former FBI director James Comey is a sign that the people working for U.S. President Donald Trump are acting more out of loyalty in his second term than the first — with increasingly worrying results.
Trump, Kennedy Jr.'s unfounded Tylenol claims will further stigmatize people with autism, says mother
As It Happens·Q&A U.S. President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s statements linking Tylenol to autism without credible evidence have not been sitting well with Katherine L'Etang, who has autism and is the mother of two autistic children.
Why a new medical school in Ontario is focusing on culturally sensitive care
White Coat Black ArtThe doctor Brampton needs Click here to read the story in Punjabi. A new medical school in Brampton, Ont., has started training a new generation of family physicians to address a major doctor shortage in Canada, but educators hope they will also better reflect the people they're helping.
A new Nintendo game features wheelchair basketball. Some say it leaves actual players in wheelchairs behind
Day 6·New A new video game from Nintendo features wheelchair basketball players. But some accessibility advocates said the game itself isn't actually very accessible to disabled players, thanks to its unique control scheme.
Trump 'not welcome in Chicago' and neither is his National Guard, says Democratic rep
The Current·New A Democratic representative from Illinois says U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to deploy the National Guard in Chicago to crack down on crime is "a waste of time" and "a charade." After deploying troops to Washington, D.C., president mulls expanding to other Democrat-run cities Jonathan Ore · CBC Radio · Posted: Aug 27, 2025 1:41 PM EDT | Last Updated: 7 minutes ago U.S. Congressional Democrat Jesus (Chuy) Garcia says U.S. President Donald Trump is not welcome in...
How an anti-porn lobby on payment processors censored thousands of video games
Day 6·New Video game developers are speaking out after thousands of games and other digital artworks were hidden or removed entirely from two popular PC games stores. They say many of the vanished titles were unnecessarily censored.
Digital contracts are the norm today. Is there still power in a written signature?
The Sunday Magazine These days, it's far more common for most of us to sign our names on a touch screen, or to simply click a box on an online form, than to sign your name with a pen on paper. Christine Rosen argues the move to e-signatures is part of a 'devolution' of human experience Jonathan Ore · CBC Radio · Posted: Jul 20, 2025 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 14 minutes ago A person signs a cheque with their signature.
What's on the menu? Food, drink and a window into history, art and culture
The Sunday Magazine21:55Dining out? Don't skip out on savouring the menu, says food historian If you dined at La Toundra restaurant during Expo 67 in Montreal's Canadian Pavilion, you would have been presented with a curious menu. Printed in both English and French, its dishes painted a picture of Canada's mostly European origins, with some American flavour, including roast beef, maple cured ham and tourtière. But other dishes were described in neither French nor English.
For Nintendo's Switch 2, Trump tariffs could be an unbeatable final boss
Entertainment·Analysis During a livestream promoting Nintendo's new Switch 2 and its upcoming games, viewers flooded the chat with "DROP THE PRICE." Switch 2’s price tag worried gamers. It could be the start of industry-wide price hikes Jonathan Ore · CBC News · Posted: Apr 07, 2025 11:46 AM EDT | Last Updated: 14 minutes ago A member of the media gets a closeup look at Nintendo's upcoming console the Switch 2 at a press event in New York City on April 2, 2025.
We got our hands on Nintendo's Switch 2 - here's what you can expect from the new console Original
We got our hands on Nintendo's Switch 2 — here's what you can expect from the new console Jonathan Ore | CBC News | Posted: April 3, 2025 1:00 PM | Last Updated: Just now CBC News was invited to a special media event before the console's June launch Image | Nintendo Switch 2 Caption: A woman plays Drag and Drive, a stylized wheelchair basketball game that uses the Nintendo Switch 2's JoyCon mouse functionality at a media event in New York City on Wednesday.
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