GAMES

The video game industry was experiencing a significant surge during the 1980s. However, everything was turned upside down by a single game. A game released for Steven Spielberg’s E.T. movie, produced by Atari, gained notoriety as one of the worst games in history. This game was so unsuccessful that it led to the industry's downfall. Moreover, during the same period, there was another E.T. game secretly released by a Canadian company.Here lies one of the most intriguing legends in gaming history.

A construction worker living in the Altınordu district of Ordu played a scratch card game for 300 TL. The construction worker who scratched the card saw that he won a prize of 24 million liras. The dealer owner, Tolga Türkyılmaz, described those moments as, 'He shouted so much from excitement that we also shared his joy. Then we checked the scratch card together and saw that he won 24 million. He trembled so much from happiness that we gave him water to calm down.'

Imagine being imprisoned and forced to spend hours playing World of Warcraft—not for fun, but to collect gold and valuable digital items. In a bizarre yet chilling twist, prisoners in Chinese labor camps were compelled to game non-stop, generating profits for others in the real world. Those who failed to meet quotas faced severe punishments.But what was the driving force behind this practice, and how did it exploit both the gaming industry and human lives? Once you uncover the full story, you’ll never see World of Warcraft the same way again.Let’s dive into the details. 🎮

In a surprising move, Netflix has closed down its AAA game development studio, a team created to bring high-quality gaming experiences directly to the platform. Known for investing heavily in the gaming industry over recent years, Netflix's decision to shutter this studio raises questions about its gaming strategy moving forward. Here’s what happened and what it might mean for Netflix’s future in gaming!

Rumors of yet another delay for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 have been circulating, but fans can now breathe a sigh of relief. Recent reports from Take-Two Interactive confirm that the game is still on schedule for its 2025 release. Here’s what we know so far about the launch of this blockbuster title! 🎮🚗