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fromThedrum
23 hours 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.
Games
fromThe Verge
9 hours 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.
#marathon
Video games
fromKotaku
2 hours 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.
Running
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Marathon's Biggest Update Yet Wants You To Be Less Mean

Marathon's update 1.0.5.2 introduces new social dynamics and rewards for cooperative gameplay, enhancing player interactions and experience.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 day 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
2 hours 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.
Running
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Marathon's Biggest Update Yet Wants You To Be Less Mean

Marathon's update 1.0.5.2 introduces new social dynamics and rewards for cooperative gameplay, enhancing player interactions and experience.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 day 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.
fromGamesBeat
1 day 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
#video-games
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Zelda taught me the importance of play and has helped me deal with work, parenting and grief

Play is important in itself, transcending the need for seriousness or realism in video games.
Games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

The Week In Game Releases: Pragmata, Windrose, And More

Two lesser-known game releases this week are Regions of Ruin: Runegate and Windrose, both generating interest among gamers.
Games
fromGame Informer
4 weeks ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 20

Weekend video game recommendations include Crimson Desert, MLB The Show 26, and Ghost of Yōtei Legends.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Zelda taught me the importance of play and has helped me deal with work, parenting and grief

Play is important in itself, transcending the need for seriousness or realism in video games.
Games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

The Week In Game Releases: Pragmata, Windrose, And More

Two lesser-known game releases this week are Regions of Ruin: Runegate and Windrose, both generating interest among gamers.
Games
fromGame Informer
4 weeks ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 20

Weekend video game recommendations include Crimson Desert, MLB The Show 26, and Ghost of Yōtei Legends.
Music production
fromKotaku
22 hours ago

Even The Lead Singer Of Imagine Dragons Can Barely Get Anyone To Play His Live-Service Game - Kotaku

Last Flag, a new 5v5 hero shooter by Dan Reynolds, struggles to attract players despite its unique concept and celebrity backing.
fromBoard Game Quest
1 day 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
#street-fighter
fromConsequence
2 days ago
Independent films

New Street Fighter Trailer Is Packed With Action, Heartfelt Karaoke, and All Your Video Game Favs

Independent films
fromConsequence
2 days ago

New Street Fighter Trailer Is Packed With Action, Heartfelt Karaoke, and All Your Video Game Favs

The new Street Fighter movie features real street fighting and an eclectic cast, set in 1993 with a focus on a World Warrior Tournament.
Film
fromInverse
2 days ago

'Street Fighter' Could Be The Best Fighting Game Movie Yet

The upcoming Street Fighter movie trailer shows promise with a focus on character development and a period piece setting.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 days ago

Wait, the Street Fighter Movie Looks Awesome

The Street Fighter film trailer promises a vibrant, fun experience, contrasting with typical dark reboots, featuring notable actors and a comedic tone.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 days ago

The Street Fighter Movie Is Good, Actually

The Street Fighter movie, despite its poor reputation, is viewed as a unique cinematic experience rather than a traditional film.
Independent films
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Street Fighter Movie Trailer Shows Ryu And Ken Are Beefing

The upcoming Street Fighter movie focuses on Ryu and Ken's rivalry and features impressive fight sequences, set to release on October 16.
Media industry
fromObserver
1 day 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.
#crimson-desert
Games
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Crimson Desert Has Sold Over 5 Million Copies

Crimson Desert has sold over 5 million copies within a month of its release.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Crimson Desert's First Month Was Full Of Big Updates And Neat Discoveries

Crimson Desert, a massive open-world RPG, has gained popularity despite mixed reviews and initial player feedback.
Games
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Crimson Desert Has Sold Over 5 Million Copies

Crimson Desert has sold over 5 million copies within a month of its release.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Crimson Desert's First Month Was Full Of Big Updates And Neat Discoveries

Crimson Desert, a massive open-world RPG, has gained popularity despite mixed reviews and initial player feedback.
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Character.AI's new Books mode turns reading into roleplay

Character.AI's new 'Books' mode allows users to engage with over 20 classic public domain titles, offering a structured roleplaying experience that aims to broaden perceptions of AI interactions.
Books
#roblox
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
Video games

Roblox's AI assistant gets new agentic tools to plan, build, and test games | TechCrunch

Video games
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Roblox's AI assistant gets new agentic tools to plan, build, and test games | TechCrunch

Roblox is enhancing its AI tools to assist developers in planning, building, and testing games more effectively.
Video games
fromThe Verge
5 days 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.
Growth hacking
fromInfoQ
2 days 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.
#epic-games
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.
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.
fromTheregister
3 days ago

The only technology that died more times than VR is AI

Neal Stephenson argues that the metaverse is dead, particularly in light of the failure of Meta's Horizon Worlds, which raises significant concerns about the future of virtual reality.
Wearables
Poker
fromKotaku
4 days ago

GameStop Is Taking Pokemon Card Gambling To The Masses

GameStop will launch its digital Power Packs program for trading cards to the general public on April 15, 2026.
#xbox
fromWGB
4 days ago
Tech industry

Xbox Is Said To Be Having "very, very, very big discussions " About Exclusivity

Tech industry
fromWGB
4 days ago

Xbox Is Said To Be Having "very, very, very big discussions " About Exclusivity

Changes may be coming to Xbox's multiplatform approach under new leadership, with discussions on exclusivity being a significant focus.
Games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Microsoft's new Xbox chief starts making her mark

Asha Sharma is reevaluating Game Pass pricing to enhance value for players on Xbox.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days 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
fromEngadget
10 hours 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
fromEngadget
1 day 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.
Board games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Pragmata Guide: 7 Tips To Know Before You Start Playing

Combining gunplay and hacking creates a complex gameplay experience that requires strategic resource management and multitasking.
Film
fromKotaku
2 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 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.
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Call of Duty movie arrives on June 30, 2028

The popular FPS' social media revealed that the movie's theatrical release date will be June 30, 2028. A film adaptation of the game franchise was first revealed last year.
Independent films
Board games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Critical Role-Style D&D Show Is A Mini Baldur's Gate 3 Reunion

Wizards of the Coast is launching a new Dungeons & Dragons series called Dungeon Masters featuring voice actors from Baldur's Gate 3.
#online-gaming
fromLondon On The Inside
3 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.
Games
fromGameSpot
4 days ago

Do You Need Nintendo Switch Online To Play Pokemon Champions?

Pokemon Champions is a free-to-start online battle game available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, requiring only an internet connection to play.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Clair Obscur Makes History, Wins GOTY At All 5 Major Award Shows

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won all five major Game of the Year awards, a feat achieved by only one other game before.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours 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.
fromGameSpot
1 week 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
#gaming
fromThedrum
3 days ago
Video games

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Video games

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.
Video games
fromThedrum
3 days 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
3 days 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
23 hours ago

Clash Of Clans Confuses Players With New Feet Pic Item

Clash of Clans introduces a bizarre microtransaction featuring decorative feet for $2 each, sparking confusion and mixed reactions among players.
#arc-raiders
fromKotaku
2 days ago
Video games

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Video games

Seeking connection': the video game where players stopped shooting and started talking

Many players of Arc Raiders engage in non-violent gameplay, surprising developers and raising questions about human behavior in competitive environments.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 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.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Seeking connection': the video game where players stopped shooting and started talking

Many players of Arc Raiders engage in non-violent gameplay, surprising developers and raising questions about human behavior in competitive environments.
Games
fromGame Informer
2 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.
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.
#overwatch
Video games
fromEngadget
2 days 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Overwatch's Next Season Looks Dope Except For One Thing

Season 2 introduces a new hero, updated maps, and a Mythic Skin for Soldier: 76, but the skin's design disappoints fans.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 days 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Overwatch's Next Season Looks Dope Except For One Thing

Season 2 introduces a new hero, updated maps, and a Mythic Skin for Soldier: 76, but the skin's design disappoints fans.
Video games
fromApp Developer Magazine
1 day ago

NIKKE 3.5 anniversary update livestream coming soon

Level Infinite and Shift Up will reveal details of the 3.5 Anniversary update for Goddess of Victory Nikke in a livestream on April 18.
#nintendo
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Nintendo is weathering the storm

Nintendo remains successful in a struggling gaming industry by focusing on its strengths and maintaining a consistent release schedule.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Nintendo is weathering the storm

Nintendo remains successful in a struggling gaming industry by focusing on its strengths and maintaining a consistent release schedule.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

The Division Was Originally A World Of Warcraft Clone, Says Ubisoft

The Division was originally conceived as a World of Warcraft-like MMORPG before evolving into a third-person looter shooter.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

The Biggest New Game Releases Of April 2026

April 2026 features highly anticipated game releases including Starfield, Darwin's Paradox, and Pokemon Champions.
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.
#capcom
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days 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
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Pragmata is just OK, but it could've been great

Capcom's Pragmata merges Resident Evil's action with sci-fi elements, featuring unique combat but relying on familiar structures and tropes.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Players Use Epic For Freebies But Then Just Go Back To Steam

Epic Games Store is popular for free games but struggles to compete with Steam and faces criticism for rushed projects.
Video games
fromWGB
4 days ago

Starfield Sales On PS5 Don't Look Great

Starfield sold 140k copies on PlayStation, generating $7.7 million, but overall sales are underwhelming compared to expectations for a major title.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

GTA 6's Biggest Competition Is GTA Online

GTA Online generates over $1 million daily, raising questions about its future as GTA 6 approaches release.
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
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Starfield Leaks For Switch 2 As The Flood Of Ports Ramps Up

The Switch 2 is beginning to see more current-gen game ports, including a rumored version of Starfield and upcoming titles from Bethesda.
fromGameSpot
4 days ago

Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Will Let You Don Batman's Wild Samurai Armor

In Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the hero will be suiting up in the shinobi threads that he donned for the 2018 anime movie Batman Ninja.
Video games
#disney
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Disney Removes A Bunch More Games From Steam With No Warning

Disney has removed over 29 games from Steam without warning, raising concerns about potential exclusivity with Epic Games.
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
4 days ago

Disney Removes A Bunch More Games From Steam With No Warning

Disney has removed over 29 games from Steam without warning, raising concerns about potential exclusivity with Epic Games.
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.
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.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Pragmata Review: A Heartwarming Sci-Fi Puzzle Shooter

Capcom's sci-fi puzzle shooter offers a refreshing take on parenthood themes, featuring a positive father-daughter dynamic in a unique gaming experience.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Xbox Tries To Shut Down Rumors Of A GTA 6-Fueled Fable Delay

Fable's release may be delayed to early 2027 due to concerns about competition with GTA 6.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week 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.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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
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
fromGame Informer
2 months ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - January 16

A rare lull before big releases lets players focus on live-service updates, classics, demos, and finishing 2025 games while offering weekend recommendations and a weekly recap.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

The Best New Co-Op Games From The Last 6 Months

The best new co-op games are those that do something a bit different, offering more than a single-player experience with another player thoughtlessly tacked on. These multiplayer games account for groups of friends all wanting their own role, with a shared goal in sight and plenty of chaos on the path to getting there.
Video games
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.
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