I return from E3 2013 week without the same kind of grossness that I felt last year. And it has me thinking a lot about why I feel not just slime-free, but also pleasantly invigorated and perhaps more optimistic than ever about the future of video games. Here are three "things" that aren't takeaways or tips or trends. These are just strings of thought that have to do with my experience at E3 2013 as editor-in-chief of Gamasutra.

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Employees at The Elder Scrolls Online developer ZeniMax Online Studios have unionized under the ZOS United-CWA banner.

The Communications Workers of America (CWA) shared the news in a press release and confirmed parent company Microsoft has recognized the union in accordance with its stated labor principles.

Microsoft previously signed a Labor Neutrality Agreement with the CWA that allows workers at the company to unionize without interference. Since merging with Activision Blizzard, the Xbox maker has laid off over 2,500 employees and closed multiple ZeniMax studios.

ZOS United-CWA includes 461 members spread…

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A Star Wars-themed Total War game is reportedly currently in development over at Creative Assembly.

According to to DualShockers, there are three Total War games being worked on right now. It’s unclear which project Creative Assembly is furthest along with in development. However, the closest one is presumably the next mainline installment, as Total War is an annual series. The only exception is 2021, which was the first year without a new mainline Total War game since 2014.

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Aristocrat, the global gaming giant headquartered in Australia, has officially introduced its latest business endeavor, Aristocrat Interactive, marking the integration of Anaxi and NeoGames into a unified global entity. This strategic move is designed to streamline operations and bolster Aristocrat’s position in the digital gaming market.

Aristocrat Interactive will comprise five distinct divisions: iLottery, Content & Aggregation, Gaming Systems, iGaming & Sports, and iGaming White-Label. Each division will focus on a specific segment of the digital gaming and lottery markets under the guidance of newly appointed managing directors, according to the official announcement investor presentation released by the company.

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Last year HBO announced that the It prequel television series, Welcome to Derry, was officially moving ahead and greenlit to a full season. The show centers around the origins of Pennywise the Clown and now HBO has confirmed the most central piece of that story is returning. Bill Skarsgård will be reprising his role from the previous It films.

Welcome to Derry, which comes from Warner Bros. Television, is being developed by the director of the movies, Andy Muschietti, along with his sister, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs.

It was previously announced that Taylour Paige (Zola), Jovan Adepo (Watchmen), Chris Chalk (Perry Mason), and James Remar (Oppenheimer) were added to the cast in undisclosed roles Come from South…

Let’s be real, no Lego fan can resist the siren song of Prime Day when some of the most sought-after sets get massive discounts. For theme park fans, you can score a big 30% discount on the Lego Icons Loop Coaster set, a head-turning diorama of rollercoaster fun. Normally $400, it’s on sale for $280 but stock is limited. At the time of writing, almost 20% of Amazon’s supply had already been claimed.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home hit theaters almost three years ago, and it’s been a long time since we’ve heard any word about the next adventure of Spider-Man. But now, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton is in talks to helm Spider-Man 4 for Marvel Studios and Sony. And the film may begin shooting very soon.

Via The Hollywood Reporter, Marvel and Sony are planning to film the sequel early next year. Tom Holland will be back as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, and the screenwriting team of Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers are also returning for the new film.

Assuming Cretton closes his deal, he will be only the fourth Spider-Man live-action director since the original film was released in 2002. Sam Raimi helmed the first Spider-Man trilogy, while Marc Web…

Square Enix didn’t miss an opportunity to create some great Final Fantasy 16 merchandise when it launched last year, and for fans of the action-RPG, you can preorder a very nice collectible of the game’s main cast. Inspired by promotional artwork, this new statue from the Square Enix store features Clive Rosfield, his brother Joshua, Jill Warrick, and best boy Torgal during happier times. This statue will be released in July 2025 and is priced at $298.

In addition to recapturing the magic of that artwork, there are several really nice details on this statue. All the characters are beautifully painted, the rocks they’re gathered around are intricately sculpted, and translucent materials have been used to recreate the water around them. If you haven’t played it yet, Final Fantasy 16…

Summer Game Fest 2024 is finally here–the big show takes place today, June 7. Here in this post we’re running through all the key information you need to know. [Update: The show is underway. You can watch it below live and follow along with our Summer Game Fest announcements recap.]

What about E3?

There will no longer be any conflicts with the next iteration of E3, as that summer show is permanently canceled. Instead, more than 55 different developers and publishers will come together to present trailers, announcements, and gameplay during Summer Game Fest 2024 today.

Date, time, and how to watch Summer Game Fest

The fifth annual Summer Game …