Lights, Camera, Action: Video Games Turned Cinematic Masterpieces.

Gaming’s influence over popular culture is clear and obvious. In fact, as games become more lifelike and their stories more compelling, Hollywood is tapping them more often for movies and TV shows.

For Hollywood, it’s a win because they release a movie that’s got a built in viewership. For those who don’t game, or don’t play a specific game, the movie or TV iterations serve to expand the audience of the game. It’s a win, win situation.

As the relationship between gaming and Hollywood continues to evolve, we expect we’ll see a lot of gaming inspired materials in the future.

For now, we wanted to point out a few select examples.

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New GTA 6 Map Unveiled… And It’s Massive

The latest and greatest GTA, which is GTA 6, is likely about to hit shelves (or at least, consoles). GTA 6 rumors are all over the place, however, we do expect a launch sooner than later given Rockstar’s massive investment into the build. Yeah, they gotta print some money and start paying it off. And it may turn out to be one of the most expensively produced games of all time.

But enough about that.

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The Future of Gaming: The Next Leap in Gaming Technologies

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Gaming is one of the most advanced industries in the world. By in large, it’s the very definition of progressive technology as the only way to compete is to evolve rather than adapt.

Emerging technologies in gaming include some you’ll expect, and some you won’t. They include things like green technologies that help our world with sustainability, and they include immersive technologies that are sure to increase the potency of our gaming experiences.

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Gaming Loot Boxes: Everything to Know

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Loot boxes. If you’re an old school gamer, you know them well. If you’re new to gaming, you’ve probably arrived here to better understand what the heck they are. Loot boxes are a bit part of the gaming industry and also, polarizing. There’s a lot of controversy that surrounds loot boxes. We’ll delve into what loot boxes are and why they’re controversial. You can let us know in the comments how you feel about them.

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The Philosophy of Gaming: A Deeper Look at Virtues

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Virtues and gaming. Yep, they go hand in hand in a variety of ways you might never expect. Video games have transcended into something much more than entertainment. They simulate life and art. Their storytelling aspects reflect upon our realities and our fantasies. And thus, philosophy enters the arena.

Understanding the philosophical implications of gaming is a rather big deal. We’ll explain why.

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