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Life & Tech

God of War data miners find potential opening cutscene to next game

Data miners have uncovered a potential opening cutscene for the next God of War game, suggesting that Kratos and Atreus may travel to Egypt.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Shock as AI reaches for nukes and refuses to surrender in global war games

A new study reveals that AI systems are more likely than humans to advocate for nuclear weapon use in conflict scenarios, undermining the long-standing nuclear taboo.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russians are playing games: Zelenskyy urges Trump to recognise Kremlin manipulation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that Russia is not genuinely interested in ending the war and is instead manipulating negotiations with the U.S.

Feb 23 โ€ข 23:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Sports

Athletes under neutral flag: Russia's vanguard in its attempt to return its flag to the Olympic Games

Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under a neutral flag signals the beginning of their gradual reintegration into international sports amid political pressures and the ongoing debate on neutrality during the war in Ukraine.

Feb 22 โ€ข 17:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The new God of War game: What do the experts say about it?

The latest addition to the God of War series has received poor ratings from both critics and players, being dubbed the worst in the franchise.

Feb 22 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"Aces of Thunder": Fly Safely!

The article discusses the video game "Aces of Thunder," which blends arcade action with realistic flight simulation set during World War II.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
Sports

Ukrainians will boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games due to the Russians

Ukrainians plan to boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games as a protest against Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

LSM will not broadcast the Paralympic Games competitions with representatives from Russia and Belarus

Latvian Public Media (LSM) has decided not to broadcast the Paralympic Games events involving athletes from Russia and Belarus due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

God of War sequel update: Kratos actor teases next game and reveal timing

The actor for Kratos hints that a new God of War game announcement could be on the horizon for this summer.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

LSM will not broadcast Paralympic games involving representatives from aggressor states

LSM has decided against broadcasting the Paralympic events that feature athletes from aggressor states in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

LSM will not broadcast events of the Paralympic Games with participation from representatives of aggressor states

LSM has decided not to broadcast Paralympic events featuring athletes from aggressor states, particularly in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
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Life & Tech

God of War: Sons of Sparta review โ€“ solid yet safe 2D prequel fails to live up to the franchise name

The review of 'God of War: Sons of Sparta' describes the 2D prequel as solid but ultimately too safe, failing to fully embody the essence of the God of War franchise.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Sports

Podcast 'And now to sports': The case of Heraskewytsch: How the IOC is harming the Winter Games

The case of Ukrainian athlete Wladislaw Heraskewytsch's disqualification for honoring war victims on his helmet highlights the intersection of politics and the Olympic Games.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

History teacher uses video game to teach about World War I

A history teacher in Brazil is integrating video games into his curriculum to engage high school students in learning about World War I.

Feb 15 โ€ข 12:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Sports

CAS rejects appeal from Ukrainian athlete disqualified from Winter Games

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Heraskevich for wearing a helmet adorned with images of athletes who died in the war with Russia.

Feb 13 โ€ข 17:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

"Quartermaster General WW2": Rewrite History

The article discusses the extensive influence of World War II themes in popular culture, particularly in board games.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Sports

Who are the athletes murdered during the war with Russia that Vladyslav Heraskevych honored on his helmet before being disqualified in Milano-Cortina? | List

Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Milano-Cortina Winter Games for wearing a helmet honoring Ukrainian athletes killed in the war with Russia, leading to his recognition by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for his patriotism.

Feb 12 โ€ข 21:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Scandal at the Winter Games: The Failure of the IOC

The exclusion of a skeleton athlete due to a helmet featuring images of athletes killed in the war marks a significant defeat for IOC President Kirsty Coventry.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Sports

Disqualification of the Ukrainian Heraskewytsch: The Biggest Scandal of These Olympic Winter Games

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Wladyslaw Heraskewytsch was disqualified for wearing a helmet that honored Ukrainian athletes killed in the war, prompting a significant controversy surrounding the IOC's actions.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
Sports

Ukraineโ€™s Vladyslav Heraskevych out of Olympic Games over banned helmet

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics after refusing to replace his helmet that commemorates fallen athletes from the war in Ukraine, opposing IOC regulations on political statements.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

The Biathlon War Games. This is how Greenland repelled the American assault

The article discusses a biathlon competition where Greenland's Astri Ukaleq Slettemark competes against Lucinda Anderson, highlighting Slettemark's exceptional marksmanship.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
Sports

IOC disqualifies Ukrainian skeleton racer over tribute helmet

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has been disqualified from the Milano Cortina Winter Games due to the use of a helmet honoring Ukrainian athletes killed in the war against Russia.

Feb 12 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Sports

Ukrainian athlete will not comply with IOC ban โ€“ will wear a helmet of special significance at the games

Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych intends to wear a helmet honoring fallen athletes from Russia's attacks, despite a ban from the IOC.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Sports

Commemoration of deceased athletes: Too real for the IOC

The IOC has prohibited Ukrainian athlete Wladyslaw Heraskewytsch from wearing a helmet with images of athletes killed in the war, offering a wristband as an alternative, while simultaneously allowing Russia's participation in the Games.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

The International Olympic Committee will not allow the Ukrainian skeletonist to compete with a helmet honoring the victims of the war

The International Olympic Committee has prohibited a Ukrainian skeletonist from using a helmet that commemorates war victims during competitions, citing its regulations against political demonstrations at Olympic events.

Feb 10 โ€ข 03:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Zelensky defends Ukrainian athlete's helmet at Games after IOC ban

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has supported skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych's right to wear a helmet honoring Ukrainian athletes killed in the war, which was banned by the IOC during the Winter Olympics.

Feb 10 โ€ข 01:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

"Practicing is also important to develop operational routines"

CDU politician Roderich Kiesewetter highlights the importance of war games in improving decision-making processes during an interview with WELT TV.

Feb 7 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

We Knew: Germany Would Hesitate - And That Was Enough for Victory

The article discusses a war game simulation led by security expert Franz-Stefan Gady, highlighting how a fictional Russian military operation could invade a NATO country without declaring war, exposing Germany's vulnerabilities.

Feb 7 โ€ข 05:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

Olympics, the (failed) truce and the nobility of sport as an antidote to war

The article discusses how the Olympic Games in ancient Greece did not always stop conflicts and reflects on the contemporary neglect of the Olympic truce, suggesting that believing in it still offers hope.

Feb 7 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
Sports

The Best Tournament of the Decade, but Also a Huge Shame. Nine Topics That Will Bring 'Fragmented' Games to Milan Cortina

The article discusses the contrasting views of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, highlighting both its potential as a significant event and the surrounding geopolitical tensions.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Sports

Return of the Russians in Sports: Invitation for War Criminals

The IOC and FIFA are looking to enable the return of Russian athletes, despite historical lessons that suggest Putin will not be the last to attempt to exploit sports and games.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Sports

The centuries-old intertwining of war and the Games: the torch lights up in a shattered world

The article reflects on the persistent intersection of war and the Olympic Games throughout history, highlighting how geopolitical tensions continue to affect the spirit and organization of the Games.

Feb 5 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

24 Hours and the Question of Whether NATO is Faster

In the second episode of the crisis simulation, a purported humanitarian corridor to Kaliningrad serves as a pretext for a Russian invasion of Lithuania, while the fictional government struggles to project strength both internally and externally amid rising tensions.

Feb 5 โ€ข 03:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

US War Games: How Washington Plans to Overcome the Regime in Iran

As talks between the US and Iran are set to begin, Washington is considering a military strike aimed at decapitating the regime in Tehran amidst escalating tensions.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The 'God of War' series clears its greatest mystery: Prime Video trusts this actor to bring the Ghost of Sparta to life

The 'God of War' series unveils the actor chosen by Prime Video to portray the Ghost of Sparta, addressing fans' anticipation.

Jan 15 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

Amazon confirms the actor who will play Kratos in the 'God of War' series

Amazon has confirmed the actor cast as Kratos for the upcoming 'God of War' series on Prime Video, following successful adaptations of other video games.

Jan 15 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Actor Ryan Hurst will be Kratos in the series adaptation of โ€˜God of Warโ€™, one of the most famous sagas in the world of video games

Ryan Hurst has been cast as Kratos in the upcoming Prime Video series adaptation of the well-known video game saga 'God of War', which will have two confirmed seasons but no release date yet.

Jan 15 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

God of War: The actor who will portray Kratos has been announced

Amazon Prime Video has announced that Ryan Hurst will portray Kratos in the upcoming series dedicated to the video game franchise, God of War.

Jan 15 โ€ข 07:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Russia recruits South Africans for the war in Ukraine through video games

Russia is using the popular communication platform Discord to recruit South African citizens to participate in the war against Ukraine, revealing a new tactic to attract foreign fighters.

Jan 7 โ€ข 16:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

War Games and Scenarios: How NATO Officers Envision the Third World War

NATO officers have simulated various scenarios of a military conflict with Russia since the Cold War, with historian Armin Wagner compiling these war games, including a scenario involving a devastating virus in 2029.

Jan 2 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

130 aircraft in flight and rockets during war games: China's anaconda move on Taiwan

China continues its military exercises near Taiwan, launching rockets and simulating a blockade on key ports during the Justice Mission 2025 operation, while Taiwan reports spotting 130 Chinese aircraft and 22 warships, marking the highest number of Chinese aircraft in a single day since October 15, 2024.

Dec 30 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Cryptocurrencies, blackmail, and smartphone games: The Kremlin turns teenagers into soldiers of hybrid warfare

Russia is recruiting teenagers for espionage, hacking, and subversive war efforts, posing a threat not only to youth in Ukraine but also in Western countries including Poland, often using promises of money coupled with intimidation tactics.

Dec 29 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Chinese army conducts war games around Taiwan. Again

The article discusses the objectives of recent Chinese military exercises around Taiwan, Taiwan's response to these exercises, and the plans of Taiwan's armed forces in reaction to China's ongoing military drills.

Dec 29 โ€ข 05:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Battles near Mexico, Cuba, and Taiwan: China's mysterious war simulation

Chinese state media has reported on unusual military war games conducted by the People's Liberation Army, showcasing conflict scenarios that extend beyond East Asia to include regions like Mexico, Cuba, and Taiwan.

Dec 28 โ€ข 15:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Chinese war games at the gates of the United States

China is conducting war simulations in the United States' 'backyard,' marking a complicated period in Beijing-Washington relations as Donald Trump returns to the White House amidst trade tariffs and strategic competition.

Dec 28 โ€ข 09:13 UTC

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