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fromRaymondcamden
1 day ago

Another Game: My Little Mortal Combat

My Little Mortal Combat is a web game combining My Little Pony and Mortal Kombat, featuring simple mechanics and AI-generated content.
fromKotaku
1 day 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
1 day 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.
Django
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

Pragmata's Diana Is Now A VTuber, And Is Inviting Other VTubers To The Moon

Diana, a VTuber from Pragmata, invites Usada Pekora to the moon for a collaboration filled with adorable conversations and gameplay highlights.
Digital life
fromCGMagazine
1 day ago

The Living Room Is Tech's Next Battleground

The living room is evolving into a strategic digital space, with TVs becoming integrated platforms for media, commerce, and user engagement.
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 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.
Film
fromGameSpot
3 days 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.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 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.
fromDefector
2 days 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
Board games
fromGameSpot
2 days ago

Online Multiplayer Chaos Meets Creativity In Double Fine's Pottery Party Brawler, Kiln

Kiln combines creativity and competitive gameplay, allowing players to sculpt unique pottery fighters that influence performance in dynamic multiplayer battles.
fromEngadget
3 days 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
Privacy technologies
fromGameSpot
4 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.
Humor
fromKotaku
4 days ago

I Love This 'Game Show' That's Basically Dropout For Word Nerds

Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee combines comedy and spelling in a unique format, gaining popularity through its entertaining and chaotic approach.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
5 days ago

I've Tested Gaming Laptops for Over a Decade. This Is What I Think You Should Buy

Gaming laptops have evolved significantly, offering powerful performance and sleek designs, making them viable alternatives to desktop PCs.
Games
fromGamesBeat
1 day ago

WorldBuilder Summit launches awards for user-generated content creators

GamesBeat Summit on May 18-19 in Los Angeles connects gaming leaders and celebrates user-generated content with the inaugural WorldBuilder Awards.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Goes On Sale On Anniversary

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is on sale for $40 on Steam, offering emotional storytelling and challenging gameplay.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
3 days 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.
Film
fromInverse
3 days 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.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Unity And Index Exchange Unite Behind Gaming Data In Non-Gaming Channels

Unity and Index Exchange integrate to enable targeted advertising across multiple platforms using in-game audience data.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
4 days 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.
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
5 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.
Video games
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Forget Generic Gaming Plays: 3 ETFs Reveal the Real Digital Entertainment Divide

Digital entertainment, including video games and esports, is a major consumer category with diverse investment opportunities and varying fund performances.
Games
fromKotaku
3 days 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.
#gaming-industry
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
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks 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.
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
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks 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.
more#gaming-industry
Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
5 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

8 Ridiculous Things I Utterly Love About Vampire Crawlers

Vampire Crawlers is a visually stunning first-person deck-builder that shares a strong connection with Vampire Survivors despite being a different genre.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days 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.
Video games
fromFuturism
1 day 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.
#xbox
fromWGB
2 days ago
Video games

Xbox Issues "We Are Xbox" Open Letter, Will "Reevaluate" Approach To Exclusives

Video games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Microsoft's new Xbox chief is 'reevaluating' exclusive games

Xbox is reevaluating its strategy on exclusivity and game releases, focusing on daily active players as a new priority.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 days 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 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.
Video games
fromWGB
2 days ago

Xbox Issues "We Are Xbox" Open Letter, Will "Reevaluate" Approach To Exclusives

Asha Sharma plans significant changes for Xbox, including a reevaluation of exclusivity and addressing player frustrations.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Microsoft Gaming Is Dead, And Xbox Is Back (Again)

Xbox reverts to its original name, scrapping the Microsoft Gaming branding to strengthen its identity and address recent challenges.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Microsoft brings Xbox back, scraps Microsoft Gaming

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is rebranding Microsoft Gaming back to Xbox to prioritize the gaming division's identity and correct previous strategic mistakes.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Microsoft's new Xbox chief is 'reevaluating' exclusive games

Xbox is reevaluating its strategy on exclusivity and game releases, focusing on daily active players as a new priority.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 days 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.
more#xbox
#xbox-game-pass
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Report: Xbox Game Pass Could Soon Be Going Pick-Your-Own

Microsoft reduced Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price to $23 but removed day-one Call of Duty releases, with potential for customizable packages.
fromGameSpot
3 days ago
Video games

Xbox Game Pass Could Lose Other Day-One New Releases Beyond Call Of Duty, Expert Says

fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Video games

New Call of Duty games will no longer be part of Xbox's Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass prices are reduced, but future Call of Duty titles will not launch on the service.
fromWGB
4 days ago
Video games

Game Pass Price Drop Announced, Call Of Duty No Longer A Day One Title

Xbox Game Pass prices are reduced, but new Call of Duty titles will no longer launch on the service immediately.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Leak reveals new Xbox Game Pass "Starter Edition" that's part of Discord Nitro

Microsoft is launching a Discord and Xbox Game Pass partnership featuring a new Starter Edition with over 50 games and additional benefits.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Report: Xbox Game Pass Could Soon Be Going Pick-Your-Own

Microsoft reduced Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price to $23 but removed day-one Call of Duty releases, with potential for customizable packages.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

Xbox Game Pass Could Lose Other Day-One New Releases Beyond Call Of Duty, Expert Says

Xbox Game Pass cuts prices but new Call of Duty games will no longer launch on the service.
Video games
fromWGB
4 days ago

Game Pass Price Drop Announced, Call Of Duty No Longer A Day One Title

Xbox Game Pass prices are reduced, but new Call of Duty titles will no longer launch on the service immediately.
more#xbox-game-pass
#video-games
Games
fromGame Informer
1 month 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.
Games
fromGame Informer
1 month 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.
more#video-games
Video games
fromVG247
1 day 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.
fromThe Verge
3 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
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.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 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.
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
2 days ago

Microsoft Investigating Why Some Xbox 360 Games Don't Work On Series X

Xbox Support is investigating issues preventing some Xbox Series X users from launching select Xbox 360 games.
fromEngadget
3 days 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
fromKotaku
1 month 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.
#game-releases
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days 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.
more#game-releases
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days 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.
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.
fromWGB
4 days 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
Video games
fromwww.theverge.com
5 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.
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 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.
Video games
fromTechCrunch
4 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days 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
fromLos Angeles Times
6 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Splatoon Raiders Has a Release Date And A Cool New Ink Axe

Splatoon Raiders, a new single-player game, releases on July 23, 2026, featuring new weapons, abilities, and a focus on treasure hunting.
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.
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
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
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.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Marathon Server Slam Twitch Drops And Rewards

Starting on February 26 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET and finishing on March 2 at the same time, the Marathon server slam is an opportunity for players to get their hands on the game ahead of launch. It'll also allow Bungie to test its infrastructure before the full Marathon release date lands.
Video games
Video games
fromGame Informer
2 months ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - February 13

Friday the 13th features mostly non-scary game recommendations, with mentions of Crisol's creepiness, God of War monsters, a nongram puzzle, and cat sensitivity.
Video games
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

Check Out These Steam Next Fest Demos Picked By The Game Informer Staff

Steam Next Fest offers hundreds of game demos, with editors highlighting standout titles like SoulQuest and Arkheron that showcase innovative gameplay in action and battle royale genres.
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
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.
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