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‘Like a video game’: Israel enforcing Gaza evacuations with grenade-firing drones

In partnership with The Israeli military has weaponized a fleet of Chinese-manufactured commercial drones to attack Palestinians in parts of Gaza that it seeks to depopulate, an investigation by +972 Magazine and Local Call can reveal. According to …

The video game voice actor strike is over, with new AI agreements reached over 'digital replicas'

Following a "tentative agreement" reached last month between video game voice actors represented by union SAG-AFTRA and companies including Activision, Insomniac, and EA, the 11-month strike is now over. A new contract has been approved, " …

SAG-AFTRA approves 2025 Video Game Agreement, officially concluding its strike

Members of US actors' union SAG-AFTRA have approved the 2025 Video Game Agreement, officially concluding the strike that began a year ago. The union stated members voted 95.04 percent in favour of the deal, although it does not specify what proportion …

My PlayStation Portal Is About To Get a Workout Later This Year When ‘STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl’ Hits

Last year, I had the privilege of reviewing STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and I found a lot to love about the game. After a ton of updates, it seems like the game is in an excellent spot. That’s fantastic to hear, especially for a development studio …

PlayStation to Showcase Ghost of Yōtei Gameplay on July 10

LOS ANGELES, CA — PlayStation will present a special “State of Play” broadcast featuring gameplay from its highly anticipated game, Ghost of Yōtei, on July 10. The stream is set to go live at 2 p.m. PT, 5 p.m. ET, and will last nearly 20 minutes. The …

Gorgeous New Limited-Edition PS5 Consoles Revealed By PlayStation

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. All eyes turned to Ghost of Yōtei on July 10 as the upcoming …

PS5 Prime Day deal: This PlayStation 5 bundle is 'sleek, fast, and super quiet' — and it's $70 off on Amazon

If you've yet to hop on the latest video game bandwagon, now might be just the right time to snag one of this generation's top-rated consoles: the PS5. Whether you're thinking of expanding your gaming collection or simply want to upgrade your …

SAG-AFTRA members approve 2025 Video Game Agreement, ending the strike

After reaching a tentative agreement in June, the SAG-AFTRA members have approved the deal, which includes compensation and AI safety guardrails. The SAG-AFTRA strike that kicked off in September 2023 has ended as the members approve the new agreement. …

New Video Game Lets You Drive a Truck Through Various Iowa Cities

When video games first captured mainstream attention decades ago, I don't think any developer or programmer at the time would've envisioned that consumer appetites would eventually start to drift towards simulators of the banal to the downright …

10 Video Game Consoles That Aren't As Good As You Remember

Video game consoles have been around for some fifty years and remain a popular way to play today's biggest hits. While PC gaming offers more variety, consoles simplify gaming and even give gamers access to a range of exclusive. From early consoles like …

Best Male Demihumans In Video Games, Ranked

Summary Demihumans in video games often represent raw power, tragic backstories, and cool character designs. Male demihuman characters like Zagreus, Messmer, and Kazuya explore themes of identity and duality. These characters, like Kratos, Alucard, and …

For a better Xbox 360, former Xbox exec pretended to be longtime PlayStation boss Ken Kutaragi: "You've got to ...

Come, take a trip back in time with me. The year is 2005 and Microsoft is preparing to unleash the Xbox 360 upon an unsuspecting world, a home console designed to upend the market dominance Sony had perpetuated across two generations with its PlayStation …

SAG-AFTRA’s New Contract Transforms Video Game Industry

After an 11-month standoff that had everyone on the edge of their seats, the SAG-AFTRA actors union has finally ratified its new contract with major video game companies. From Activision to WB Games Inc., the industry holds its breath as the dust settles …

SAG-AFTRA Overwhelmingly Approves Video Game Agreement, Marking Official End To Nearly Yearlong Strike

SAG-AFTRA members have ratified the 2025 Interactive Media Agreement by an overwhelming majority, signifying an official conclusion to the nearly yearlong video game strike that first began in July of last year. With a vote of over 95% in favor, the deal’s …

SAG-AFTRA Video Game Strike Officially Over as Members Ratify Agreement

SAG-AFTRA is putting its video game strike in the rearview mirror. The 11-month strike waged by the performers’ union was brought to a tidy end on Wednesday as members voted overwhelmingly to ratify a labor agreement with major interactive companies, which …

SAG-AFTRA Members Ratify Interactive Media Agreement After 320-Day Video Game Strike

SAG-AFTRA members have voted to ratify the new interactive media agreement negotiated after an 11-month strike against video game developers and recording companies that were signatory to the contract. The union announced on Wednesday that 95.04% of …

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Video game performers approve contract to officially end nearly year-long strike

By Canadian Press on July 9, 2025. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Unionized video game performers have overwhelmingly voted to approve a new contract with their employers. The vote, whose results were announced Wednesday night by the Screen Actors Guild-American …

Video Game Actors Contract Ratified: SAG-AFTRA Leaders Talk Gaming Execs’ Reckoning With Hollywood’s AI Standards, 11-...

Following an 11-month strike plagued by back-and-forth disputes over Generative AI, SAG-AFTRA has ratified its new contract with major video game companies including Activision, Disney Character Voices, Electronic Arts, Epic Games, Formosa Interactive, …

Alona Lebedieva: Ukraine’s EU Integration to Create Economic Opportunities Across Central and Eastern Europe

KYIV, UKRAINE, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent study by the Polish Economic Institute indicates that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union will deliver a tangible positive impact not only for Ukraine but also for the entire …

WISE SpA first to achieve MDR certification of cortical strip for Neuromonitoring

The WISE Cortical Strip (WCS®) is the first cortical strip for Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) to achieve CE mark under MDR (1) MILAN, ITALY, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WISE SpA, a pioneering medical device company …

Trump’s First Six Months Marked by Unprecedented Executive Orders and the Tightrope with Fed

EBC Financial Group analyses key decisions of the presidency, market reactions and outlook ahead amidst economical & political shifts. DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From the euphoric ‘Trump Trade’ pre-US Elections to …

Trump’s First Six Months Marked by Unprecedented Executive Orders and the Tightrope with Fed

EBC Financial Group analyses key decisions of the presidency, market reactions and outlook ahead amidst economical & political shifts. DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From the euphoric ‘Trump Trade’ pre-US Elections to …

Trump’s First Six Months Marked by Unprecedented Executive Orders and the Tightrope with Fed

EBC Financial Group analyses key decisions of the presidency, market reactions and outlook ahead amidst economical & political shifts. DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From the euphoric ‘Trump Trade’ pre-US Elections to …

New York State Dept of Veterans’ Services Unveils Navy SEAL Museum Kiosk to Expand Assistance for Long Island Veterans

DVS Veterans Welcome Center Digital Kiosk Installed at LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum Will Bring Benefits & Support to Long Island’s Military Community WEST SAYVILLE, NY, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WEST …

Energy America Solidifies U.S. and Global Non-Chinese Supply Dominance Amid August 1 Tariffs

“Energy America Responds to Global Solar Crisis with Unmatched U.S. and Allied Production Capacity” SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to recent global supply chain disruptions and shifting trade …

Frederick Divorce Attorney Offers Refresher on Maryland's Streamlined Divorce Laws

A Frederick divorce attorney reminds Maryland residents that 2023 law changes simplified divorce grounds and made separation requirements more flexible. FREDERICK, MD, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Machin Law Firm wants …

Erica Whitfield Announces Candidacy for Palm Beach County Commission, District 2

Longtime School Board Member Launches Campaign Focused on Affordability, Infrastructure, and Community Growth PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Erica Whitfield, a decade-long member of the Palm Beach …

Global Immigration Partners PLLC Reports Significant Consular Delays in E 2 Visa Processing

E-2 visa processing at U.S. consular posts is experiencing delays, significantly impacting entrepreneurs and investors worldwide WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Global Immigration …

Excelsior University Honors the Legacy of Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg with Building Naming and President’s Medal Ceremony

Excelsior dedicated the Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg University Center in recognition of the late military leader and founding University trustee ALBANY, N.Y., NY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Excelsior University commemorated …

Air Force Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Disclose Unlawfully Classified National Defense Information

A civilian employee of the U.S. Air Force assigned to the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base pleaded guilty today to conspiring to transmit classified information relating to the national defense (National Defense Information) on …

Peter C. Anderson Designated as Interim U.S. Trustee for Eastern and Northern Districts of California and District of ...

Peter C. Anderson has been designated by Attorney General Pamela Bondi as the U.S. Trustee for the Eastern and Northern Districts of California and the District of Nevada (Region 17) on an interim basis effective July 11. Anderson replaces Tracy Hope Davis …

Justice Department Opens Investigation into the State of Minnesota for Race- and Sex-Based Hiring Practices

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation into the State of Minnesota, including the Minnesota Department of Human Services, to determine whether it has engaged in race- and sex-based discrimination in its state employment …

Statement of the Department of Justice Antitrust Division on the Closing of Its Investigation of the Merger of T-Mobile ...

Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division issued the following statement today in connection with the closing of the Department’s investigation into the proposed acquisition of UScellular by T-Mobile: “After …

Mobility City of Westchester NY Provides Timely Mobility Equipment Repairs for Veterans

Owner Max Orlov opened Mobility City of Westchester to provide veterans & the mobility impaired with professional mobility equipment repair services. WESTCHESTER, NY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City of …

Connecticut Welcomes Back On-Demand Pay

Connecticut State Legislature Enacts On-Demand Pay Legislation, Restoring Access for Thousands of Hard Working Employees In The State NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DailyPay, a worktech company and the leading …

2025 Digital Counties Survey Honors U.S. Leaders in Government Tech Innovation

Counties recognized for driving service modernization, cybersecurity resilience, and real-world AI use SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and Government Technology magazine, …

LYTEN Powers America’s Energy Future—A Homegrown Alternative to Chinese Battery Dominance

“U.S. EXIM Bank Champions American Innovation with LYTEN” SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Silicon Valley energy company LYTEN is leading the charge to deliver cutting-edge lithium-sulfur battery technology that …

Mobility City of Louisville Honors Veterans with Mobility Equipment Repair Service Completed in Under Five Days

Owner Chris and Malori Downs are Subcontractor Accredited to bring fast, respectful repair service for mobility devices to Louisville’s veteran population. LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City of …