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fromFuturism
20 minutes ago

Google Exec Says Your Favorite Video Games Are Secretly Made With AI

AI is widely used in game development, with 90% of developers acknowledging its role in creating popular games.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

The Digital Shift: How Consumer Habits Are Forcing the UK Entertainment Sector to Innovate

UK consumers now abandon apps that take longer than three seconds to load, reflecting a significant shift in expectations across various sectors.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Marvel looks like it's about to abolish the Multiverse saga. Isn't that cheating?

It's critically important to rerelease the movie, and, in fact, we'll be rereleasing the film with footage that is set in the Doomsday story that we have added to Avengers: Endgame. It's an opportunity to create a bridge from Endgame to Doomsday in a unique way.
Independent films
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
9 hours ago

Sports guidance to brands from three sources: Keep the fan top of mind and you might just win

Agencies are leveraging AI in sports marketing, but caution is needed to maintain fan trust and understanding.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Gen Z to the rescue! Zoomers are ditching doomscrolling and saving cinema

Generation Z is leading a cinema revival, with 2026 projected to be the best year for global box office since the pandemic.
Games
fromThe Verge
6 hours ago

Saros is pure action nirvana

Saros is a PS5 exclusive that offers a euphoric, visually stunning bullet-hell shooter experience.
Exercise
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Contributor: Regulate the 'Enhanced Games' as a medical experiment and a marketing stunt

The Enhanced Games promotes performance-enhancing drug use in sports, requiring athletes to enhance their abilities chemically.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 day ago

NHL looks to TikTok to capitalize on Heated Rivalry and Olympics as it grows beyond U.S. and Canada

NHL is leveraging TikTok to expand its fanbase and presence in Europe, aiming to convert casual viewers into lifelong fans.
Media industry
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Mass Effect Show Writer Denies Rewrites For 'Non-Gamers'

Amazon's Mass Effect TV show is not being rewritten to appeal to non-gamers, according to co-showrunner Daniel Casey.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

UK gaming icon Peter Molyneux on AI, his final creation and a changing industry

Peter Molyneux reflects on his career and the future of the UK games industry, emphasizing the impact of AI on game development.
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
4 days ago

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 4/20/26

A variety of crowdfunding board games are featured, including solo and co-op options, strategic gameplay, and travel-friendly designs.
UX design
fromMedium
4 days ago

AI is ruining the way you talk about your work

AI design tools influence how designers communicate their ideas and feedback.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
5 days ago

AI Company Known for Teen Suicides Launches New Feature to Turn Books Into Roleplaying Experiences

Character.AI introduces 'c.ai Books' to create interactive storytelling experiences using classic literature, despite past controversies and a ban on underage users.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
6 days ago

The State Of Influencer Marketing In Gaming

The gaming industry is rapidly growing, with revenues expected to reach $503.14 billion by 2025, driven by mobile gaming and influencer marketing.
fromOver the Monster
5 days ago

Putting the 2026 Red Sox into the Mario Universe

"Just look at him. They're very similar in stature. Real strong and he's got that presence about him, that Bowser presence. He's got the intensity. I've never seen a more spot-on comparison."
Boston Red Sox
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

The cinema lab: brain activity tracked to find secret to creating immersive films

Researchers at the University of Bristol study audience reactions to films using biometric data to improve filmmaking techniques.
Video games
fromKotaku
17 hours ago

Overwatch Is Making Good On A Decade-Old Promise

Blizzard is advancing the story of its rebooted series significantly, introducing new characters and meaningful plot developments after years of stagnation.
fromKotaku
23 hours ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Peach Reveal Might Become Canon

"Because we don't know what kind of game we'll make next with our characters, having too many character settings would become a constraint. I'm fine with being bound by the gameplay, but I don't want to be bound by having created a story, which has been the reason for not making movies for many years."
Games
Film
fromInverse
1 day ago

Markiplier's Horror Hit Might Shake Up Hollywood Again

YouTube filmmakers are successfully transitioning to feature films, exemplified by Markiplier's Iron Lung, which achieved significant box office success.
#ai
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Why live streaming is a borderless $4 billion global opportunity

The shift to streaming platforms is transforming live event viewing, requiring advanced programmatic advertising solutions for global audiences.
Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids and adults to screens

Social media companies are liable for harming children through addictive design features similar to those in gambling.
fromGamesBeat
1 week ago

10 years in gaming: Sportfive shares lessons from its first decade in interactive media

Sportfive's gaming department, which started with just three dedicated employees in 2016, has now expanded to a robust team of 80, highlighting the agency's commitment to the gaming sector.
Marketing
fromInverse
1 day ago

5 Years Later, A Controversial Video Game Movie Already Feels So Much Older

Mortal Kombat's introduction of 'juggling' into fighting game conventions and its iconic fatalities earned it a well-deserved spot on the Mount Rushmore of fighting games.
Independent films
Video games
fromThe Verge
18 hours ago

'We Are Xbox': read the memo defining Microsoft's gaming future

Xbox has evolved to connect over 500 million players but faces challenges in features, pricing, and meeting new player expectations.
Games
fromEngadget
20 hours ago

Five Annapurna Interactive games get Switch 2 releases

Five Annapurna Interactive titles are coming to Switch 2, including upgrades and new releases.
#elden-ring
Film
fromKotaku
1 day ago

The Elden Ring Movie: Everything We Know So Far

A live-action adaptation of FromSoftware's 2022 action RPG is in production, directed by Alex Garland, set before the game's events.
Film
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Elden Ring Film Gets Release Date And A Heap Of New Cast Members

Elden Ring film set for release on March 3, 2028, with a new cast and directed by Alex Garland.
Film
fromKotaku
1 day ago

The Elden Ring Movie: Everything We Know So Far

A live-action adaptation of FromSoftware's 2022 action RPG is in production, directed by Alex Garland, set before the game's events.
Film
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Elden Ring Film Gets Release Date And A Heap Of New Cast Members

Elden Ring film set for release on March 3, 2028, with a new cast and directed by Alex Garland.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Erstwhile Competition; What We Lose By Gamifying The News | AdExchanger

ChatGPT Ads currently lacks advanced targeting options and news publishers are experimenting with gamified news prediction markets.
Games
fromEngadget
18 hours ago

Titanium Court mashes together genres and cultural references to tell a strange, funny tale

Titanium Court combines match-three mechanics with tower defense elements in a roguelite format, emphasizing strategic resource management and tactical gameplay.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Bafta games awards showed me again that honouring art over commerce is a win for all

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the top prize at the 22nd Bafta game awards, marking its second major award sweep.
Film
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

Iron Lung Digital Release: Markiplier Gives An Update As Fans Wait

Markiplier's film Iron Lung grossed over $50 million, with plans for digital release and self-distribution to benefit independent creators.
Independent films
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Bloodborne Is The Worst PlayStation Exclusive To Adapt To Film

Sony is developing a Bloodborne movie, despite fans wanting a sequel or spiritual successor.
Video games
fromWGB
2 days ago

Death By Scrolling Review

Death By Scrolling features roguelike mechanics where players gather gold to escape purgatory while avoiding a relentless grim reaper.
#gaming
fromKotaku
2 days ago
Games

YouTuber Says He's Not Making The Bloodborne Anime Movie To Make Money - Kotaku

fromThedrum
1 week ago
Video games

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

YouTuber Says He's Not Making The Bloodborne Anime Movie To Make Money - Kotaku

New gaming handhelds are being released despite RAMageddon, while notable figures discuss their projects in gaming and animation.
Video games
fromThedrum
1 week ago

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

The pandemic significantly increased gaming engagement, with mobile gaming becoming a key focus for brands and content creators.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

Marathon offers a welcoming community for feminine-presenting players, contrasting with typical multiplayer experiences in gaming.
#troy-baker
Film
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Sonic 4 Trailer May Have A Hint For A Fifth Movie, Actually

Jim Carrey returns as Robotnik, and Tika Sumpter's character hints at future movie characters through her wardrobe choices.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is opening more studios and has over 15 games in the works

Poncle is developing three basic types of games: spinoffs to Vampire Survivors, original IPs, and roguelites with similar mechanics to Vampire Survivors, using other IPs.
Video games
Games
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

There's nothing like an RPG over vacation

People of Note is a music-themed RPG that offers a relaxing gaming experience while featuring a journey of an aspiring pop singer.
Video games
fromWGB
4 days ago

Pragmata Has Aready Sold A Load Of Copies

Pragmata sold over a million copies in three days due to effective marketing and multi-platform support.
Film
fromKotaku
5 days ago

All The Sequels (And Handful Of Non-Sequels) At CinemaCon - Kotaku

CinemaCon showcases major film previews and distribution deals, highlighting upcoming blockbusters and original projects from studios like Disney and Warner Bros.
Games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Panic says the Playdate Catalog won't accept games made with generative AI

Panic will not accept games using generative AI for art, audio, music, text, or dialog in the Playdate Catalog.
Video games
fromwww.theverge.com
3 days ago

Fortnite developers can make AI characters now just don't try to date them

Epic Games introduces an AI conversations tool for Fortnite, allowing creators to develop unscripted, interactive NPCs for player engagement.
#online-gaming
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago
Digital life

Cultural Codes in Gaming: How Innovation Is Rewriting the Rules

Online gaming design adapts to local behaviors and cultural expectations, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

"Exit 8" Is a Video-Game Adaptation That Ingeniously Subverts Its Source

The player ambles through an eerily underpopulated subway station, which gradually comes to resemble a metro-themed infinity loop—a maddeningly repetitive circle of mid-transit hell.
Film
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

You Could Be In A PlayStation Game If You Write Well, Love PlayStation, Play And Own A Lot, Have Anecdotes, And More

PlayStation has announced a new contest called The Playerbase, allowing winners to have their likenesses scanned to appear in PlayStation games, starting with Gran Turismo 7.
Games
#bafta-games-awards
Video games
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Winners Announced: See Full List

Expedition 33 won 'Best Game' at the BAFTA Games Awards 2026, concluding a successful awards season with three wins.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Clair Obscur and Dispatch share top honours at Bafta games awards

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won best game and debut game at the 2026 Bafta games awards, alongside multiple wins for other titles.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Winners Announced: See Full List

Expedition 33 won 'Best Game' at the BAFTA Games Awards 2026, concluding a successful awards season with three wins.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Clair Obscur and Dispatch share top honours at Bafta games awards

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won best game and debut game at the 2026 Bafta games awards, alongside multiple wins for other titles.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Developers Of Moon Child Resurface To Bask In All The Shitposts

Moon Child, an unreleased Amiga platformer, has gained renewed interest online, sparking nostalgia and creativity among fans and its original developers.
Board games
fromMedium
1 month ago

Are games really "dumbing down"?

The Elder Scrolls evolved from a struggling franchise after failed games Battlespire and Redguard into one of gaming's most influential RPG series.
Games
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

The Biggest RPG Phenomenon Of The 2020s Is Coming To TV

Dungeon Crawler Carl is being adapted into a TV series, marking a significant moment for the LitRPG genre and its mainstream acceptance.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Iron Galaxy Slashes More Developers In An Attempt To Survive

Iron Galaxy is laying off up to 90 employees due to changing market conditions and the need to adapt to a new business model.
#marathon
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Marathon's Mercy Kits Are Being Used For The Cruelest Trolling

Marathon is an exceptionally unforgiving extraction shooter, with new updates introducing Mercy Kits that can be used for both cooperation and trolling.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
6 days ago

Marathon Review: Bungie's Slick FPS Is One of the Best Shooters in Years

Marathon by Bungie offers a hardcore, immersive shooter experience but may lack broad appeal due to its complexity and niche design.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Marathon's Mercy Kits Are Being Used For The Cruelest Trolling

Marathon is an exceptionally unforgiving extraction shooter, with new updates introducing Mercy Kits that can be used for both cooperation and trolling.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
6 days ago

Marathon Review: Bungie's Slick FPS Is One of the Best Shooters in Years

Marathon by Bungie offers a hardcore, immersive shooter experience but may lack broad appeal due to its complexity and niche design.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

From the phone to the plex: why TV shows are turning into movies

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man achieved over 25 million views on Netflix in three days, showcasing the shift from cinema to streaming.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Video Games

Nintendo was founded in 1889, the same year the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, starting as a manufacturer of Japanese playing cards.
Games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

BAFTA Pulls Game From Showcase Due To Depiction Of Child Abuse

What has upset me so much is not just the decision, but how this happens to me over and over, doors close because the subject matter might upset people or make them uncomfortable.
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Capcom's Killing It Right Now With Pragmata And Resident Evil

Capcom has transformed from a struggling company to a leading game developer with successful titles like Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

The Biggest New Game Releases Of April 2026

April 2026 features highly anticipated game releases including Starfield, Darwin's Paradox, and Pokemon Champions.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic aims to create an entertainment universe, with a Disney-themed extraction shooter set for release in November.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.
Marketing
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How Digital Gaming Trends Are Reshaping Modern Entertainment Businesses

Crypto-enabled digital gaming transforms audience behavior, monetization, and engagement strategies for entertainment businesses by enabling transparency, speed, personalization, and new payment models.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The in-game advertising landscape: It isn't child's play

In-game advertising integrates branded placements into game environments to reach a large, mature gaming audience, but requires data-driven strategy for effectiveness.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How brands can align their interests with the interests of gamers

Brands can increase engagement and reach diverse audiences by integrating ads into interactive gaming experiences and aligning brand goals with player interests.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Is surprise box-office hit Iron Lung the future of video game films'?

Iron Lung translates the game's procedural, puzzling gameplay into a metatextual, claustrophobic film experience centered on a gamer-creator piloting a blood-sea submarine.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Meta exec hopes VR teens will stick around

The VR gaming industry faces its roughest period in decades, with Meta cutting over 1,000 jobs and shutting down studios, while revenue growth relies heavily on free-to-play titles popular with young players.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

It's Not Too Late To Save Beloved Gaming Franchises

License dormant AAA franchises to proven mid-size AA teams and allow development without publisher interference to revive them affordably.
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

In the video game News Tower, as in real life, running a newspaper isn't easy

Management sims are all about decisions; in News Tower, my first decision was the name of my newspaper. This being Nieman Lab, I decided to call my newspaper The Experiment. Some things about the game are all too familiar to anyone who's paid any attention to the state of journalism lately. When you first start the game, the paper is struggling: You have a few options for getting out of the hole.
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