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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.
Games
fromEngadget
27 minutes ago

Five Annapurna Interactive games get Switch 2 releases

Five Annapurna Interactive titles are coming to Switch 2, including upgrades and new releases.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
Marketing tech
fromeLearning Industry
3 hours ago

D-ID Launches "Agentic Videos" For Interactive AI Experiences

D-ID launched Agentic Videos, transforming traditional video into interactive experiences with real-time AI agents for enhanced viewer engagement.
fromDefector
2 hours ago

One Night At Formula 1's Drunk-Driving Simulator | Defector

"I suppose the most important piece of information here is that we have been meaning to go to the Formula 1 Arcade in Philly from the day it opened, and after some punting and faffing about, we finally managed to do so approximately one year later."
Miami food
Books
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

The Newest, Most Fervent Fandom? Readers.

BookCon's return marks a resurgence in print book sales and community engagement among readers after a six-year hiatus.
Board games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The year's weirdest game is hard to explain and even harder to put down

Titanium Court is a unique blend of genres, offering an immersive experience that defies straightforward explanation.
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.
Video games
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

AI Dungeon maker Latitude unveils Voyage, a platform for creating AI-powered RPGs | TechCrunch

AI-powered RPG platform Voyage allows players to design unique gaming worlds and interact with unscripted NPCs.
#roblox
Privacy technologies
fromGameSpot
1 day 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.
Vue
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

Best Windrose Mods To Improve Your Pirate Adventures

Windrose mods enhance gameplay and quality of life, allowing for a customizable experience in the indie survival game.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Threads introduces 'live chats' for following live events

Meta's new live chats feature enables real-time conversations about live events within Threads communities, allowing users to post photos, videos, and text messages.
Online Community Development
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day 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.
Graphic design
fromKotaku
2 days ago

I Love Low-Effort Tomodachi Life Creations, Like A Single Pea On A Plate

Impatience can lead to embracing low-effort creativity in games like Tomodachi Life.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Vibes over metrics: Why more creators are holding IRL events to own their audience

IRL creator events are essential for creators to engage and build their brands beyond social media.
Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
2 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.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

How AI Avatars Are Turning Static Documents Into Interactive Learning Experiences

Transforming traditional documents into interactive learning experiences enhances engagement and retention in training.
fromKotaku
3 days ago

WonderCon's Cosplay Raises The Game With Stunning Fits

This year's collection from our roving photographers at Minerablu features some of the most impressive fits we've seen in a long while, both extravagant and super-subtle.
DC food
Psychology
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want

LLMs are not a groundbreaking discovery; many concepts they embody have been known for a long time.
Chicago Blackhawks
fromDefector
3 days ago

Someone Appears To Be Stuck On The Jumbotron | Defector

Virginia Tech's spring game faced unexpected chaos with a skydiver incident, overshadowing the new coaching era under James Franklin after a challenging previous season.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 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.
Film
fromInverse
20 hours 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.
Growth hacking
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

From VR to Flat Screens: Bridging the Input and Immersion Gap

The future of VR and wearables is focused on natural interaction and immersion, despite current market limitations.
fromGamesBeat
6 days 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
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What my zen week with a virtual power-washer taught me about gaming and life | Imogen West-Knights

Simulation games have surged in popularity, with a market growth from $4.86bn in 2020 to an expected $21bn by 2030.
fromEngadget
23 hours 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
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.
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.
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
3 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.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
5 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.
#game-releases
Video games
fromKotaku
18 hours ago

The Week In Games: Pottery Parties And A Long-Lost JRPG

A quieter release week allows games like Kiln and Traysia to gain attention amidst industry debates.
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.
Games
fromKotaku
21 hours ago

Ecco The Dolphin Gets Remasters And A Sequel But One Game Is MIA

Ecco the Dolphin returns with a new anthology game developed by original team members, while Xbox mobile store plans remain active despite challenges.
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

Crimson Desert's Endgame Is Just Cosplay Now

Players have established a sort of Crimson Fashion group, where they're finding the best drip around Pywel to cosplay as some of their favorite characters from other franchises.
DC food
Board games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Little Guy Solves Big Puzzles In Gecko Gods - Kotaku

Gecko Gods is a vibrant adventure game featuring a small lizard exploring ancient temples and overcoming challenges in a colorful world.
Film
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Forget franchises: these 12 movies stole the show at CinemaCon

CinemaCon showcases both franchise and non-franchise films, highlighting the excitement for original storytelling in cinema.
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.
#pragmata
Games
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

How The Pragmata Unknown Signal Secret Ending Works

Pragmata features an extension called Unknown Signal, allowing players to explore new challenges after completing the main story.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago

Pragmata, Capcom's All-New IP, Has Surpassed 1 Million Copies Sold

Pragmata sold over 1 million copies within two days of its launch, marking a significant success for Capcom's new IP.
Video games
fromWGB
3 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.
Games
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

How The Pragmata Unknown Signal Secret Ending Works

Pragmata features an extension called Unknown Signal, allowing players to explore new challenges after completing the main story.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago

Pragmata, Capcom's All-New IP, Has Surpassed 1 Million Copies Sold

Pragmata sold over 1 million copies within two days of its launch, marking a significant success for Capcom's new IP.
Video games
fromWGB
3 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.
Independent films
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Exit 8 is cinema for the livestreaming era

Exit 8's film adaptation successfully translates the immersive experience of the indie game into a cinematic format through innovative camera techniques.
Media industry
fromObserver
6 days ago

Facing A.I. Slop and Shifting Algorithms, Brands Bet on Streamers to Stay Real

MrBeast exemplifies success in the creator economy, leveraging YouTube and livestreams while expanding into various media ventures.
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.
fromBoard Game Quest
6 days ago

2025 Board Game Award Winners

Vantage is the kind of game that people love because it just clicks in all the right ways. It's easy to get into, but there's enough strategy to keep you thinking and coming back for more.
Board games
#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.
Games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

BOXROOM lets you build a cozy game room for your Steam library

Customize a virtual space to showcase your game library with personalized furniture and game displays.
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.
Film
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Sonic The Hedgehog 4's First Trailer Debuts At CinemaCon

Paramount showcased a teaser for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 at CinemaCon, featuring Jim Carrey's Robotnik and hints of his character's evolution.
fromWGB
1 day ago

Voice Actor Troy Baker Is Making His Own Game Studio

I want to proliferate the wisdom and the experience those other great studios - and bad - have given me, and be able to fold that into new experiences, and try my hand at it.
Video games
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Vampire Crawlers: 12 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing

Vampire Crawlers is a highly enjoyable spin-off that emphasizes card combos for effective gameplay.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Marathon Was One Of March's Best-Selling Games In The U.S.

MLB The Show 26 topped U.S. sales in March, with Marathon achieving fourth place despite a competitive release month.
Games
fromThe Verge
5 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.
#online-gaming
fromLondon On The Inside
4 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.
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.
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.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Meta Will Keep Horizon Worlds Alive in VR 'for the Foreseeable Future'

Meta reversed its decision to shut down Horizon Worlds in VR, keeping the platform operational for existing games after user feedback, while discontinuing new content creation and major investments.
fromVG247
6 days ago

The Sims 4's much maligned paid mods have made it to consoles, but Kits are coming back to PC

The introduction of a new premium currency - Moola - is the only way to purchase any of that content, leading to criticism about its structure and value obfuscation.
Games
#marathon
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Marathon On Sale For The First Time Amid Free-To-Play Debate

Marathon is struggling with sales on Xbox, prompting discussions on aggressive user acquisition strategies.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 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
4 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.
#indie-games
fromEngadget
5 days ago
Video games

Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking out

Games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Castlevania headlines a big list of exciting indie game reveals

The Triple-I Initiative showcased new indie games, including Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Prove You're Human, highlighting diverse genres and innovative gameplay.
Video games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases and events are highlighting new titles and updates in the indie gaming space this weekend.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

15 Incredible Indie Games Made Computer Worlds A Must-Watch

Computer Worlds is a new showcase celebrating innovative indie games, featuring 15 trailers and 16 released titles to highlight unique games struggling for visibility in a risk-averse market.
Video games
fromInverse
2 days ago

The 'Elden Ring' Movie Could Deepen Everything We Know About The Game

Elden Ring, co-created by George R.R. Martin, is being adapted into a film by A24, set to release on March 3, 2028.
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 month ago

AI will power Fandom from spectator to co-star

Generative AI enables media companies to maintain constant fan engagement by scaling personalized content creation beyond traditional production limits, transforming passive consumers into active co-creators within brand-safe parameters.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

Dragon Ball's Next Game Is Exactly What You Think

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is confirmed for 2027, set in a future world with new story elements and gameplay.
Video games
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

The Dodgers of esports: How L.A.'s Liquid Guild won the attention of over 100,000 people

The Race to World First in World of Warcraft is a competitive event where teams race to complete difficult content first, requiring extensive preparation and teamwork.
Games
fromGame Informer
3 weeks 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.
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
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Fortune's Run Is Due A New Update Now Its Dev Is Out Of Prison

Dizzie, the developer of Fortune's Run, has been released from prison and is resuming work on the game after a year-long pause.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days 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.
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

13 Cool Games We Just Saw At PAX East That Should Be On Your Radar - Kotaku

Grave Seasons subverts the typical farming sim aesthetic by introducing a supernatural serial killer, offering mystery and scares in a genre often seen as cozy.
Games
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Replaced review nostalgic cyberpunk tribute has few ideas of its own

Replaced offers a unique visual style in cyberpunk, blending warm colors with a sentimental story about a scientist merging with AI.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Arc Raiders Death Spiral Is A Problem Other Games Would Kill For

Arc Raiders has seen a significant decline in player numbers, while the Call of Duty movie is set for release on June 30, 2028.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Google's Project Genie lets you generate your own interactive worlds

This past summer, Google DeepMind debuted Genie 3. It's what's known as a world world, an AI system capable of generating images and reacting as the user moves through the environment the software is simulating. At the time, DeepMind positioned Genie 3 as a tool for training AI agents. Now, it's making the model available to people outside of Google to try with Project Genie.
Artificial intelligence
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.
Video games
fromInverse
1 week 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

1000xRESIST Team Is Back With A New Sci-Fi Game

Prove You're Human is a new sci-fi adventure game exploring AI personhood through CAPTCHA puzzles and psychological horror.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

150 million users later, Roblox competitor Rec Room is shutting down

"We never quite figured out how to make Rec Room a sustainably profitable business, and our costs always ended up overwhelming the revenue we brought in."
Video games
#steam-next-fest
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

The creators of Mixtape want to make a great hangout video game

Mixtape is a narrative adventure about teenage friends' final summer together, celebrating music, idleness, and suburban '90s Americana as they face adulthood.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Cyberpunk 2077 VR Modder Locks Out Subscribers After New DMCA: 'People On The Web Are Thirsty For Blood' - Kotaku

In light of the above facts, I'm being forced to take immediate action. I'm making unavailable all versions of the mods and also all the posts related to the wonderful work we have done here together for years, so that there will be no ground for further claims,
Video games
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