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fromKotaku
2 days ago

Call of Duty Will Soon Take On Battlefield At The Box Office

EA's Battlefield is reportedly attracting Hollywood's attention, with Christopher McQuarrie set to write, direct, and produce the adaptation, and Michael B. Jordan attached as a producer. The project is being pitched to various studios, aiming for a theatrical release.
Independent films
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

New Tools Should Help Get Games Running Better On Steam Deck

Valve is enhancing Steam Deck performance data for developers of Verified games to improve game optimization on the platform.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 days 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.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days 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.
Privacy technologies
fromGameSpot
5 days ago

Roblox Can't Seem To Keep Anyone Happy Right Now

Roblox struggles to balance user safety and enjoyment amid criticism and regulatory pressure over its age verification and safety measures.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
1 week 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.
Video games
fromVG247
2 days ago

Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.8 is refreshing your team comps with a new mechanic, and the game is coming to Steam

Zenless Zone Zero is launching on Steam with Version 2.8, introducing new Agents and concluding Season 2.
fromEngadget
1 week ago

League of Legends' new WASD control scheme will be enabled for ranked later this month

"There's still a small delta in the win-rates between the control schemes, with Point and Click having a minor advantage. We expect that difference will decrease over time as players gain more mastery with WASD, but we will continue to monitor this stat in the future."
Games
#overwatch
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Overwatch On Switch 2 Is Much Better Now

Blizzard released a patch for Overwatch on Switch 2, improving performance but still lacking full potential compared to other platforms.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Blizzard just made Overwatch's best mode much worse

Blizzard's changes to Mystery Heroes have made the mode less enjoyable by removing perks and switching to 6v6 teams.
LA Clippers
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

The League of Legends KeSPA cup will air globally on Disney+

Disney+ will stream major esports tournaments, expanding its reach beyond Asia to a global audience.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

The New Version Of Game Pass Is A Perk For Discord Nitro Users

Discord Nitro subscribers will soon receive access to Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition, featuring over 50 games and cloud streaming.
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Microsoft teases mysterious Discord and Xbox Game Pass partnership

Microsoft is partnering with Discord again as we continue to make Game Pass more flexible for our players. Some of you might start to see some code in the wild, and we will share more details with you all soon.
Video games
Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Cyberpunk, League Of Legends Games Suggest TCGs Are Having A Moment

PAX East 2026 featured a shift from video games to trading card games, particularly a TCG based on Cyberpunk 2077.
Video games
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Australia targets gaming platforms in child safety push

Australia's eSafety Commission demands online gaming platforms explain child protection measures against predators and radicalization.
Video games
fromGameSpot
5 days ago

Rumored Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Won't Be On Xbox Game Pass: Everything We Know About Call Of Duty 2026

A new Call of Duty game, likely Modern Warfare 4, is expected to release later this year.
#fortnite
Video games
fromwww.theverge.com
6 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.
Games
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store for Android Users Worldwide

Fortnite returns to Google Play Store worldwide after years of absence, ending the need for sideloading on Android devices following Epic Games' legal settlement with Google.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Fortnite Removing Less Popular Modes Like Rocket Racing

Fortnite's declining popularity leads to layoffs and the removal of three game modes by Epic Games.
Video games
fromwww.theverge.com
6 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.
Games
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store for Android Users Worldwide

Fortnite returns to Google Play Store worldwide after years of absence, ending the need for sideloading on Android devices following Epic Games' legal settlement with Google.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Fortnite Removing Less Popular Modes Like Rocket Racing

Fortnite's declining popularity leads to layoffs and the removal of three game modes by Epic Games.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
1 month ago

Cole Hutson on his newfound Fortnite battles with Ryan Leonard: 'He's the bait guy, and I kill everyone'

Cole Hutson's NHL contract signing reunited him with Ryan Leonard, enhancing their bond and easing Hutson's transition into the league.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Fairgames Has An Extraction Shooter Mode As Marathon Struggles

Fairgames features a new mode called 'Cargo Heist' that involves completing objectives and extracting loot in a multiplayer heist shooter format.
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
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks 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.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
3 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.
Chicago Cubs
fromObstructedview
2 months ago

Giga-TOOTBLAN triple play appreciation post

A bloop single produced chaotic base-running, leading to Seiya thrown out at second and both Bregman and Shaw tagged out, costing runs.
Media industry
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Livestreaming and eSports to drive the sports market in Asia

Asia is the fastest-growing sports market, driven by mobile, OTT, eSports, and live streaming, prompting platforms and brands to prioritize creative digital sports experiences.
Video games
fromGamesBeat
3 weeks ago

Inside Clix Gaming's creator-powered business strategy

Cody 'Clix' Conrod is launching Clix Gaming, a brand and business centered on his success as a top Fortnite player.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Why gaming is a such a key communications channel for retail marketers

Gaming is a mainstream, high-value channel retailers must engage, especially Gen Z gamers, via community-driven experiences on platforms like Twitch and Discord.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Marathon Cracks Down On Cool Exploits To Make Things Fair

Bungie has removed the slide-canceling exploit in Marathon to maintain balanced gameplay and has updated the Outpost loot area.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Live-service games are a mess

Live-service games represent a new entertainment model focused on continuous content delivery, with Fortnite as the dominant success story, while most competitors have failed despite industry-wide pursuit of similar profitability.
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
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Overwatch Fans Put Jetpack Cat In Timeout

Jetpack Cat (Fika) is a disruptive, tethering support who creates viral plays but faces frequent competitive bans despite viable counters.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

11 Tips For New And Returning Overwatch Players - Kotaku

Relearn core game modes and mechanics after Blizzard's reboot, seasonal story rollout, and five new heroes to return to the hero shooter.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Riot's New Fighting Game Is Already Imploding As It Lays Off 80 Developers Less Than a Month After Coming To Console - Kotaku

Riot Games laid off 80 employees from 2XKO after the game's momentum fell short despite initial console download success; development continues with a reduced team.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Fortnite is about to get a lot more gaming crossovers

Epic will expand Fortnite crossovers tied to Epic Games Store purchases, aiming for over 100 developer partnerships annually while boosting store sales and platform growth.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Overwatch Put Its Crown Back On While You Weren't Watching

Blizzard refocused Overwatch 2 with Perks, Stadium mode, and a seasonal linear story, transforming it from a stalled sequel into a sustainable live-service evolution.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

The Best Co-Op Games For Four Player Game Nights

Four-player co-op offers an ideal balance for multiplayer sessions, delivering diverse cooperative experiences that reward communication, coordination, and teamwork across varied game styles.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

An Incredible Last-Minute Escape In Marathon Convinced Me It's Something Special

A final beta match demonstrated the game's potential through intense, high-stakes gameplay where teamwork and resource management created memorable moments despite uncertain long-term player retention.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Call of Duty will add Black Ops Royale, a new free game mode coming March 13

Call of Duty launches Black Ops Royale, a free battle royale mode on March 13 featuring 100-player teams on the Avalon map with weapon scavenging and classic Blackout mechanics.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

It's Time To Stop Treating The Epic Game Store Like A Joke

The Epic Games Store is transitioning from a Fortnite-focused launcher toward a broader third-party PC games platform by rebuilding its launcher and attracting non-Epic play.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Riot is already cutting staff on its new fighting game

"As we expanded from PC to console, we saw consistent trends in how players were engaging with 2XKO," Cannon says in the post. "The game has resonated with a passionate core audience, but overall momentum hasn't reached the level needed to support a team of this size long term." The smaller team will "dig in and make key improvements to the game, including some of the things we've already heard you asking for."
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Deadlock Is Secretly Growing Into An S-Tier MOBA Shooter

A thriving fan art community is always a sign of an entrenched playerbase. , Valve's secretive MOBA hero shooter, is currently teeming with creations all over social media that span the big three categories: horny, cute, and funny. In a way, these are perfect descriptors for the overall vibe of the latest six heroes to join the roster, which, alongside a plethora of additions and visual tweaks introduced in last week's big update, have led to a newfound momentum worth paying attention to.
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Highguard's Better 5v5 Mode Is Sticking Around

Highguard permanently added a 5v5 raid mode alongside 3v3 following positive player response, offering larger, more chaotic matches but causing some performance issues.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Blizzard lines up WoW, Overwatch, Hearthstone and Diablo showcases

Blizzard will host developer-led showcases for its 35th anniversary, promising major game announcements and roadmaps for WoW, Overwatch 2, Diablo IV, and Hearthstone.
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