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fromThe Motley Fool
6 days ago

Have $1,000? These 2 Stocks Could Be Bargain Buys for 2025 and Beyond. | The Motley Fool

Unity Software shows potential for growth in the gaming industry with new leadership and improved profitability.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

What makes Slots so popular in 2025

Online Slots in 2025 are popular due to adaptability, diverse themes, and consistent feature development.
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Switch 2's Price Was Not An Issue At Launch, But "Next Test" Is This Holiday, Analyst Says

"Launch sales of hardware doesn't often correlate to the lifetime sales. Some systems have had incredible early sales but later fell off, while others started slow and became huge hits later."
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Only Needed One Day To Become The Highest-Selling Set Ever

Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy is the best-selling set in history, reaching $200 million in sales on its first day.
fromWGB
1 week ago

Forza 5 Horizon Claimed To Be The Best-Selling Game On PS5 This Year

Xbox's Forza Horizon 5 has become the best-selling game on PS5 this year, surpassing 3 million copies sold, enabled by a recent 25% sale.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Microsoft backtracks on $80 The Outer Worlds 2 pricing

Microsoft reduced The Outer Worlds 2 price to $70 after backlash against the $80 increase.
#ea-sports
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

EA Reviving College Basketball Series After College Football Broke Records

fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

EA Reviving College Basketball Series After College Football Broke Records

#nintendo
fromInverse
2 weeks ago
Video games

Nintendo Is Asking Players What They Think About The Switch 2's Worst Feature

fromKotaku
1 month ago
Canada news

Original Switch Getting Mysterious 'Price Change' In Canada 8 Years After Launch As Gaming Gets More Expensive

Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Nintendo Switch 2 Console Review

Nintendo's innovative spirit has allowed it to thrive as an underdog in the gaming industry.
The Switch's success has shifted industry focus from hardware power to Nintendo's creative approaches.
Video games
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

ANALYSIS | Nintendo's Switch 2 sets early sales records. Its future is less certain | CBC Radio

Nintendo Switch 2 achieves record-breaking sales but faces challenges with game lineup and competition.
fromInverse
2 weeks ago
Video games

Nintendo Is Asking Players What They Think About The Switch 2's Worst Feature

fromKotaku
1 month ago
Canada news

Original Switch Getting Mysterious 'Price Change' In Canada 8 Years After Launch As Gaming Gets More Expensive

Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Nintendo Switch 2 Console Review

Nintendo's innovative spirit has allowed it to thrive as an underdog in the gaming industry.
The Switch's success has shifted industry focus from hardware power to Nintendo's creative approaches.
Video games
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

ANALYSIS | Nintendo's Switch 2 sets early sales records. Its future is less certain | CBC Radio

Nintendo Switch 2 achieves record-breaking sales but faces challenges with game lineup and competition.
fromPolygon
1 week ago

Obsidian just cut the controversial price of The Outer Worlds 2

Obsidian Entertainment announced that The Outer Worlds 2 will retail for $69.99 instead of the previously stated $79.99, following feedback from the gaming community.
Video games
#xbox
fromKotaku
1 week ago
Video games

The Biggest PlayStation Game Of 2025 Is A Four-Year-Old Former Xbox Exclusive

fromPolygon
4 weeks ago
Video games

Microsoft has never been good at running game studios, which is a problem when it owns them all

fromKotaku
1 week ago
Video games

The Biggest PlayStation Game Of 2025 Is A Four-Year-Old Former Xbox Exclusive

fromPolygon
4 weeks ago
Video games

Microsoft has never been good at running game studios, which is a problem when it owns them all

E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Esports Betting in 2025: A fast-growing market with serious business potential

Esports betting has transformed into a lucrative global industry attracting diverse interest and investment.
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Ubisoft Claims Its Microtransactions Make Games "More Fun"

Ubisoft remains committed to microtransactions, believing they enhance game enjoyment despite prior criticism from players and press.
Video games
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago

Gaming Is the World's Biggest Entertainment Platform-and Most People Still Don't Get It | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The global video game industry is set to generate over $200 billion in 2024, exceeding Hollywood, the NFL, and Spotify combined.
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

2K Sports Reportedly Planning College Hoops Standalone Game, Not Tied To NBA 2K

2K Sports is developing a standalone college basketball video game with university collaborations.
#game-development
UK news
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Tomb Raider Composer Sentenced To Over A Year For COVID Relief Fraud

Peter Connelly was sentenced to prison for fraudulently applying for COVID-19 support loans by overstating his company’s financial status.
fromZDNET
1 week ago

This MSI handheld could replace my gaming laptop, and not just for its more portable design

MSI's Claw 8 handheld features an eight-inch FHD+ touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate, delivering excellent visuals and smooth animations, outperforming the Steam Deck's display.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Naughty Dog Co-Founder Says One Simple Change Made Crash Bandicoot Remakes Worse

Modern remakes and remasters, while visually faithful, may alter key gameplay mechanics that detract from the original experience.
#ubisoft
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Apple News+ adds a new game that uses emoji and Genmoji to sovle puzzles | TechCrunch

The Emoji Game is a part logic, part word game inspired by how we use emojis to communicate. Players try to solve phrases using emojis.
Apple
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Virtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered, is reportedly laying off staff

Virtuos is laying off 300 employees, mainly from its China and France teams, amidst industry-wide challenges.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Subnautica 2 Studio Founders Break Silence On Controversial Delay And Firings In New Lawsuit

Krafton allegedly sabotaged the Early Access release of Subnautica 2 to avoid paying a $250 million bonus.
#gta-6
#nintendo-switch-2
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago
Video games

Lack Of Switch 2 Dev Kits Could Explain Limited Third-Party Game Announcements - Report

fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago
Video games

Lack Of Switch 2 Dev Kits Could Explain Limited Third-Party Game Announcements - Report

fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Analogue says its delayed N64 remake console will start shipping next month

Analogue has announced the shipping delay of its Analogue 3D console until late August due to sudden tariffs that have affected its supply chain.
Video games
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Laid off Candy Crush studio staff reportedly replaced by the AI tools they helped build

Microsoft's gaming portfolio faces significant layoffs amid a shift to AI tools, impacting multiple staff roles at King and Halo Studios.
#layoffs
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago
Mobile UX

Report: Laid-Off Staff At Candy Crush Maker Say They've Been Training Their AI Replacements

fromKotaku
2 weeks ago
Mobile UX

Report: Laid-Off Staff At Candy Crush Maker Say They've Been Training Their AI Replacements

Video games
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Gen Z's Minecraft obsession is paying off

Minecraft has transitioned from a childhood pastime to a foundation for entrepreneurial careers among its enthusiastic players.
Video games
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

It's a Crime That We Still Don't Have a Good Superman Game

Superman has not had a truly defining video game that captures his iconic character.
#sweden
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

How Casino Platforms Use UX to Drive Player Retention

User experience is critical for online casino platforms to attract and retain customers through personalized and engaging gaming experiences.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How Sega's surprise Saturn launch backfired-and changed gaming forever

"Since I began my remarks with an announcement, I might as well finish with another: We started our rollout of the Sega Saturn yesterday..."
Video games
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago

Where are all the good dog games at?

A dog game could be a very simple thing. Taking inspiration from Little Kitty, Big City, we could control a wayward hound searching for a way home. Naturally, hijinks would ensue - just think of all the trouble your homebound pup gets into, and imagine the damage he could do when loosed on the world.
Video games
E-Commerce
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

From sidelines to spotlight: Esports events are putting creators center stage

Esports World Cup is focusing on individual content creators to engage fans and brands.
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

Steam Valuable Because "You Get Access To A Bunch Of Drunken Sailors Who Spend Money Irresponsibly," Says Analyst

Valve's Steam platform successfully encourages game hoarding, enabling developers to gain revenue regardless of actual gameplay.
Gamers act as collectors, often impulsively buying games without intending to play them immediately.
#video-games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago
Video games

The Stop Killing Games initiative has hit a major milestone, but the fight's just begun

fromGameSpot
4 weeks ago
Video games

Young Americans Are Spending A Whole Lot Less On Video Games This Year

Young Americans aged 18-24 are significantly reducing their spending on video games amid economic uncertainty.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Code Vein 2 Seeks To Expand The Souls-like Genre Without Reinventing It

Code Vein 2 expands gameplay in a new world while introducing non-linear exploration, distinguishing itself from other souls-likes released since the first game.
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago
Video games

The Stop Killing Games initiative has hit a major milestone, but the fight's just begun

#game-pass
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

10 Years Ago, 'Rocket League's Unlikely Redemption Story Changed Everything

Psyonix's decision to launch Rocket League as a free game for PlayStation Plus subscribers was a game-changing marketing strategy due to their limited budget, yet it proved successful.
Video games
#microsoft
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Microsoft says it is cutting thousands of jobs in second round of layoffs in recent months | CBC News

Microsoft is laying off thousands of employees, affecting less than 4% of its workforce across multiple teams.
US news
fromGame Informer
4 weeks ago

Microsoft Lays Off Thousands Of Employees, Cancels Perfect Dark, Everwild, And More Xbox Games

Microsoft's workforce cuts reflect adjustments in strategy despite a significant revenue increase.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

Microsoft says it is cutting thousands of jobs in second round of layoffs in recent months | CBC News

#phil-spencer
Video games
fromEngadget
4 weeks ago

Everwild has reportedly been cancelled amid Xbox layoffs

Microsoft cancelled Rare's long-in-development project Everwild amid broader layoffs in its Xbox division.
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Microsoft is laying off as many as 9,000 employees

To position Gaming for enduring success and to focus on strategic growth areas, we will end or decrease work in certain areas of the business and remove layers of management.
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Mobile UX
fromInverse
4 weeks ago

'Persona 5's Latest Game Has One Major Flaw

Gacha games lead to regret due to predatory monetization and lack of meaningful experiences.
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 weeks ago

Kojima Says Remote Working Is "Like A Fast Food Chain," Not Ideal For Making Games

Remote work may hinder teamwork and productivity in the gaming industry, but compelling employees back to the office is also not ideal.
Digital life
fromReuters
1 month ago

Cozy video games can quell stress and anxiety.

Cozy games promote relaxation and mental well-being, combining community-building elements with constructive challenges.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Runway is going to let people generate video games with AI

Runway is expanding its generative AI technology from Hollywood to the gaming industry.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

G2E 2025 Registration Now Open: Global Gaming Expo Celebrates 25 Years in Las Vegas | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

For its 25th edition, G2E is unveiling multiple enhancements aimed at enriching the attendee experience, including the new G2E Dealer Championship focusing on casino dealer professionalism.
Video games
fromForbes
1 month ago

PUBG Developer Krafton To Buy Japanese Animation Company For $517 Million

Krafton is acquiring ADK Holdings for $517 million to diversify and expand in animation production.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Netflix is letting go of some of its best indie games

Several games, including Hades, are leaving Netflix's mobile service, with some potentially unavailable beyond July 14.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Horizon's Ashly Burch On How AI Can Be A "Great Thing" For Gaming With Some Caveats

Burch advocates for cautious AI integration in gaming, emphasizing potential benefits while highlighting risks to voice actors' roles.
Caution is needed in AI's implementation in gaming, especially regarding voice performance and actor protections.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

How Long Of A Job Is Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition?

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 introduces new gameplay features, enhancing the experience of this formerly troubled game.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

The Witcher 4 Dev Asks Fans To Wait Before Passing Judgment On Ciri's Story

"When the game will be out, you'll be able to see for yourself and fully embrace her character, her story... I think that will be the moment to make opinions and make the calls."
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fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

GTA 6 Delay Weighs on Global Videogame Market Growth, Data Shows

Videogame market growth projected to improve to 3.4% in 2025, impacted by delays and price hikes.
fromForbes
1 month ago

Gaming Influencers: A Powerhouse For Game Developers

Influencer marketing is crucial for mobile game developers, yet many still rely on traditional advertising methods.
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

5 Years Later, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 Improve The Original In One Important Way

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 remaster rejuvenates the classic game series with modern enhancements and nostalgic value.
#playstation
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Sony Hints At PlayStation Plus Price Increase After Highest Tiers Attract More Players

Sony plans to increase PS Plus subscription prices to maximize profitability amid growth in user base.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

For PS6, Sony Is Betting On Hardware Power, Not The Cloud

Sony believes local execution of games remains essential for PlayStation gamers despite advancements in cloud gaming.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Sony Hints At PlayStation Plus Price Increase After Highest Tiers Attract More Players

Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Sony Doesn't Sound Too Concerned About Switch 2, Even After A Record-Breaking Debut

Sony is not worried about the competition from the newly launched Switch 2.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Sony Re-Commits To Live-Service Games, Says Bungie's Marathon Won't Suffer Concord's Fate

We have reviewed our processes in light of this to deeply understand how and why that title failed to meet expectations and to ensure we're not going to make the same mistakes again.
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