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fromKotaku
3 hours ago

91-Year-Old Who Received Wellness Check From Police Was Busy Gaming

A wellness check on a 91-year-old woman revealed she was engrossed in gaming, missing calls and police visits.
#roblox
Video games
fromThe Verge
12 hours ago

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.
Privacy technologies
fromScary Mommy
7 hours ago

Roblox Launches New Age-Based Accounts & Expanded Parental Controls

Roblox is implementing age-based accounts and enhanced parental controls to protect children from explicit content and potential predators.
Video games
fromThe Verge
12 hours ago

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.
Privacy technologies
fromScary Mommy
7 hours ago

Roblox Launches New Age-Based Accounts & Expanded Parental Controls

Roblox is implementing age-based accounts and enhanced parental controls to protect children from explicit content and potential predators.
Digital life
fromwww.wanderwithjo.com
16 hours ago

The Digital Nomad's Guide to Online Entertainment: What Works in the UK

Understanding the digital landscape in the UK is crucial for travelers, as many apps and services differ from other regions.
Online marketing
fromAdExchanger
9 hours ago

On3 Tries AI Recommendations To Keep Engagement In Its Home Court

Publishers are focusing on maximizing revenue per session to counteract declines in traffic from search and social media.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
12 hours ago

Government doubles down on gaming with 30m funding package as sector eyes global growth

The UK government has launched a £30 million funding initiative to support the video games sector, including a £28.5 million UK Games Fund.
fromComputerWeekly.com
9 hours ago

Qualcomm expands strategic advanced driver assistance systems, immersive eyewear collaborations | Computer Weekly

Qualcomm is helping address one of the auto industry's most pressing needs - scaling intelligent vehicle technology to meet growing consumer demand for vehicles that are automated, connected and highly personalised.
European startups
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

Meta's AI-powered glasses are designed to enhance personal presence, allowing users to engage more fully with their surroundings while offering features that could assist those with vision impairments or hearing loss.
Wearables
#ai
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Gemini gains the ability to create interactive simulations

Gemini's new feature generates interactive simulations and models for better understanding of complex topics.
fromWIRED
2 days ago

'Crimson Desert' Is a Cat Dad Simulator

One of the greatest sins in video game design is when the developers put a cute animal into the game, but do not let you pet it. Crimson Desert yes-ands this desire by letting you pick up any kitten, cuddle them in your arms, and pet them as long as you like.
Pets
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Cantor Initiates Skillz With Overweight: Can the Mobile Gaming Platform Finally Stage a Comeback?

Skillz shows signs of stabilization with Q4 2025 revenue growth, despite a challenging year for investors.
#virtual-reality
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
3 days ago

Why Most Enterprise VR Training Programs Fail Before They Start (And How To Fix It)

Organizations often fail VR training by focusing on technology rather than addressing specific training problems first.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Japan Has 12 Million Crypto Users and a Blueprint for Web3 Gaming

Japan's FSA plans a 2026 framework taxing crypto gains at a flat 20%, providing regulatory clarity for Web3 gaming projects.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Inside Niantic Spatial's audacious plan to scan the world

Robots require accurate, up-to-date maps for effective navigation and task performance in urban environments.
Games
fromEngadget
6 hours ago

Games Workshop brings seven classic Warhammer games to Steam for the first time

Games Workshop has re-released older Warhammer and Warhammer 40K games on Steam, along with a Classics sale offering discounts.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

What leaked "SteamGPT" files could mean for the PC gaming platform's use of AI

Valve is integrating AI tools, named SteamGPT, to enhance internal evaluations of in-game incidents and analyze suspicious accounts.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Snap is sticking with Qualcomm for its next AR glasses

Snap's consumer AR glasses, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR chip, are set to launch this year after years of development.
#netflix
Board games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.
Games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Netflix adds three Jackbox games to its TV app

Netflix adds Jackbox Party Essentials to its gaming lineup, offering three popular games for free to subscribers.
Board games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.
Games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Netflix adds three Jackbox games to its TV app

Netflix adds Jackbox Party Essentials to its gaming lineup, offering three popular games for free to subscribers.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Project Helix Swag Has Already Begun Circulating With Influencers

Xbox is struggling with sales and leadership changes, launching Project Helix merchandise despite the console's release being years away.
#video-games
Video games
fromMail Online
3 days ago

The open-world simulator game where you play as JESUS

A Polish game studio has released 'I Am Jesus Christ', an immersive game allowing players to experience the life of Jesus in an open-world format.
Video games
fromMail Online
3 days ago

The open-world simulator game where you play as JESUS

A Polish game studio has released 'I Am Jesus Christ', an immersive game allowing players to experience the life of Jesus in an open-world format.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

How the Gaming Market Continues to Expand

The gaming market is evolving into a mainstream, influential entertainment industry, driven by mobile gaming and diverse player demographics.
#amazon-luna
Games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Amazon Luna axes third-party game purchases

Amazon Luna will restrict access to only its subscription games, removing third-party purchases and subscriptions by June 2026.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Amazon Luna ends support for third-party subscriptions and game purchases

Amazon is discontinuing third-party integrations on Luna, affecting subscriptions and game access.
Games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Amazon Luna axes third-party game purchases

Amazon Luna will restrict access to only its subscription games, removing third-party purchases and subscriptions by June 2026.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Amazon Luna ends support for third-party subscriptions and game purchases

Amazon is discontinuing third-party integrations on Luna, affecting subscriptions and game access.
Video games
fromWGB
2 days ago

Microsoft Might Be Considering Removing Call Of Duty From Game Pass

Microsoft may remove Call of Duty from Game Pass due to its impact on revenue and traditional sales.
#online-gaming
fromLondon On The Inside
2 weeks 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.
fromVG247
3 days ago

Honkai: Star Rail players are eating good, with Version 4.2 and third anniversary celebrations kicking off later this month

Silver Wolf LV.999 evolves into Godmode Player upon reaching level 999, allowing her to shift the entire battle into a virtual world under her control.
Games
fromGSMArena.com
3 weeks ago

Fortnite returns to Google Play worldwide

Fortnite was removed from Google Play and the App Store back in August 2020, shortly after Epic tried to implement its own external payment system for in-game purchases. Epic Games then began its legal offensive against Google and Apple, which it ultimately won, resulting in large-scale changes across the App Store and Google Play.
Mobile UX
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.
Games
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Valve Reportedly Working on SteamGPT Tool for Steam Support, CS2 Anti-Cheat

Valve is developing an AI tool called SteamGPT for Steam to assist with support and anti-cheat measures for Counter-Strike 2.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 days 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
2 days ago

Dragon Age: Inquisition Servers Going Offline Later This Month - Kotaku

Dragon Age: Inquisition's PS3 servers will shut down after 12 years, highlighting the contrast between enduring single-player experiences and short-lived multiplayer games.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Heated Arc Raiders Debate Between PvE And PvP Players Goes Viral

A PvE player confronted a PvP player in Arc Raiders, raising questions about player expectations in PvP-enabled games.
fromGadgets 360
5 days ago

Sony Will Scan PlayStation's Biggest Fans and Put Them in PS5 Games

Playerbase is a community initiative that gives PlayStation gamers a chance to step into the games they play on their PS5 by getting their likeness scanned.
Games
#indie-games
fromEngadget
2 days ago
Video games

Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game space features new releases and upcoming titles, including updates on various games and showcases.
fromGame Informer
4 days ago
Video games

Everything Announced At The April 2026 Triple-i Initiative

The Triple-i Initiative showcased 40 announcements for indie games, including new reveals and updates.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game space features new releases and upcoming titles, including updates on various games and showcases.
Video games
fromGame Informer
4 days ago

Everything Announced At The April 2026 Triple-i Initiative

The Triple-i Initiative showcased 40 announcements for indie games, including new reveals and updates.
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

Own it or miss it: how tech is harnessing sports moments in marketing

Sport has become a powerful tool for global brand engagement, enabling companies to build deeper connections with audiences in an increasingly fragmented media landscape. Real-time data and immersive fan experiences allow brands to create personalized interactions that resonate across diverse markets and demographics.
Marketing
#sony
Games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Sony is starting a weird service that scans people to put them in PlayStation games

Sony's The Playerbase initiative allows fans to have their likenesses scanned for use in PlayStation games.
Video games
fromGameSpot
5 days ago

Next Sony State Of Play Coming April 16 - Report

Sony's next State of Play may occur on April 16, focusing on third-party games, but details remain unconfirmed.
Games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Sony is starting a weird service that scans people to put them in PlayStation games

Sony's The Playerbase initiative allows fans to have their likenesses scanned for use in PlayStation games.
Video games
fromGameSpot
5 days ago

Next Sony State Of Play Coming April 16 - Report

Sony's next State of Play may occur on April 16, focusing on third-party games, but details remain unconfirmed.
Video games
fromInverse
4 days ago

'Project Hail Mary's' Newest Chapter Is Coming From An Unexpected Source

VR gaming offers immersive experiences that transform the player's environment, exemplified by upcoming titles like Project Hail Mary.
Games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Pokemon Champions, Starfield DLC And Other Games Coming Out

Starfield launches on PS5 with a new expansion, Terran Armada, and a free update, following mixed reviews of its first DLC.
Games
fromGame Informer
1 week ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 3

Darth Clark returned to Game Informer, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, marking significant events in the gaming industry.
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Mountain climbing sim Cairn is getting free DLC this summer

The DLC introduces three new climbing areas and plenty of 'fresh challenges.' There's also a new avatar, as players can now climb as Aava or the game's original sidekick Marco.
Video games
fromThe Atlantic
1 week 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
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

15 Big Indie Games You Should Be Paying Attention To Right Now

The Triple-i Initiative showcase revealed new games, updates, and demos, highlighting indie titles like Belmont's Curse and others from various developers.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI

PlayStation 5 prices have risen significantly due to increased demand for computing power driven by AI, alongside global economic disruptions.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Sci-Fi Extraction Shooter Lasted Three Weeks Before Announcing Shutdown

Live-service games often fail, leading to financial losses and shutdowns shortly after launch, as seen with The Cube, Save Us.
#rec-room
Games
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Rec Room is shutting down, despite the popular game reaching over 150 million users. Here's why

Rec Room is shutting down in June due to unsustainable profitability despite having over 150 million players since its launch in 2016.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Rec Room, a Roblox-style VR game, is shutting down

Rec Room is shutting down due to profitability challenges despite having over 150 million users.
Games
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Rec Room is shutting down, despite the popular game reaching over 150 million users. Here's why

Rec Room is shutting down in June due to unsustainable profitability despite having over 150 million players since its launch in 2016.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Rec Room, a Roblox-style VR game, is shutting down

Rec Room is shutting down due to profitability challenges despite having over 150 million users.
Video games
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Valve brings native Steam Link app to Apple's Vision Pro

Steam Link is coming to Apple's Vision Pro, enabling wireless streaming of traditional games from Steam libraries on nearby Macs or PCs.
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.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Every Game Coming Out The Week Starting March 30, 2026

I Am Jesus Christ is an immersive sim depicting the life of Jesus from birth to crucifixion.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Marathon's Top Players Are Begging Bungie To Do More About Cheaters - Kotaku

Marathon players report a significant cheating problem affecting gameplay, particularly in ranked matches and the Cryo Archive map.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Marathon, One Month Later - Kotaku

Marathon has received positive reviews but faces uncertainty regarding its long-term support and player engagement.
Science
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Can Gaming Do for Our Intelligence?

Effective intelligence — attention, working memory, decision-making, and learning speed — is trainable through experience and interventions such as gaming, leveraging neuroplasticity.
#gaming-marketing
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How Google's new AI could change videogames forever

Project Genie, which is currently only available for Google's AI Ultra subscribers, uses AI to build virtual worlds. That sounds interesting, if not necessarily revolutionary. Videogame developers already model and build virtual worlds all the time. Project Genie's simple concept, though, belies the tech's potential impact. The new system, and the Genie 3 model behind it, have the potential to forever change how videogames are built and played.
Software development
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.
Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

The 13 Best New Video Games Of 2026 So Far

2026 has already produced notable games, with updates planned for the Game of the Year watch throughout the year.
#ai-in-gaming
Games
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Is AI gaming ready for primetime? - 48 hills

Google demonstrated live AI-generated NPC dialogue at GDC 2026, with over 60 AI-related talks and events showcasing the gaming industry's focus on artificial intelligence integration.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

AI was everywhere at gaming's big developer conference - except the games

AI tools were prevalent at GDC, but many developers oppose using AI in game development, valuing human creativity instead.
Games
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Is AI gaming ready for primetime? - 48 hills

Google demonstrated live AI-generated NPC dialogue at GDC 2026, with over 60 AI-related talks and events showcasing the gaming industry's focus on artificial intelligence integration.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

AI was everywhere at gaming's big developer conference - except the games

AI tools were prevalent at GDC, but many developers oppose using AI in game development, valuing human creativity instead.
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.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

In the killer world of online gaming, there are no hits any more just survivors

Highguard's rapid failure demonstrates that modern online games face extreme pressure to deliver immediate returns, leaving no room for player learning curves or developer iteration.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

I Miss When Multiplayer Games Weren't Changing All The Time - Kotaku

A patch increasing gunshot volume in Marathon created a more aggressive multiplayer environment, prompting nostalgia for older games that remained static after release rather than undergoing constant balance changes.
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
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

The Best Games Of 2026 (So Far)

GameSpot tracks 2026 games scoring 8 or higher, highlighting must-play titles like Cairn and Mewgenics while noting lower-scoring games can still provide entertainment value.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Online Gaming: An Entertainment Ecosystem Teeming with Opportunities

AI, cloud infrastructure, and smartphone adoption are transforming gaming into an accessible, personalized, cross-platform ecosystem that reduces hardware barriers and enhances social play.
fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

Researchers found a tipping point for video gaming and health

Spending more than 10 hours a week playing video games may begin to affect young people's eating habits, sleep quality, and body weight, according to new research led by Curtin University and published in Nutrition. The study surveyed 317 students from five universities across Australia. Participants had a median age of 20 years, placing the focus squarely on young adults during a key stage of habit formation.
Video games
Video games
fromAol
2 months ago

What Roblox Needs to Prove in 2026

Roblox must prove advertising can scale without hurting engagement and convert platform strength into sustainable economics and operating leverage.
fromwww.gamespot.com
2 months ago

We Need Demos Now More Than Ever

There has been a demo renaissance in the last few years, and we couldn't be happier. Demos have been a part of video game history for a long time, but whether or not they've been good for sales has been up in the air for quite some time. Fortunately, in the last couple weeks we've gotten a Dragon Quest 7: Reimagined and Final Fantasy 7 demo for Switch 2.
Video games
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

The Best Upcoming Co-Op Games To Look Forward To In 2026

2026 offers a diverse lineup of co-op games across genres, featuring cross-platform play, flexible difficulty, and drop-in/drop-out multiplayer for shared experiences.
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