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fromKotaku
17 hours 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
fromFuturism
23 hours 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.
Digital life
fromCGMagazine
21 hours 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.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
59 minutes ago

Engadget review recap: DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Recteq X-Fire Pro and Alienware 27 QD-OLED

The latest review roundup features a pocket cam, a smart grill, drones, a vacuum, and a gaming display.
#saros
Games
fromWIRED
2 hours ago

'Saros' Shows Off the PS5's DualSense Tricks

Saros utilizes haptic feedback and adaptive triggers to enhance storytelling and gameplay experience on the PlayStation 5.
Games
fromKotaku
22 hours ago

Saros Can Be Much Easier Than Returnal, If You Want It To Be

Saros offers customizable difficulty modifiers, allowing players to adjust the challenge level to their preference.
Games
fromWIRED
2 hours ago

'Saros' Shows Off the PS5's DualSense Tricks

Saros utilizes haptic feedback and adaptive triggers to enhance storytelling and gameplay experience on the PlayStation 5.
Games
fromKotaku
22 hours ago

Saros Can Be Much Easier Than Returnal, If You Want It To Be

Saros offers customizable difficulty modifiers, allowing players to adjust the challenge level to their preference.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day 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.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
21 hours ago

What AI Will Look Like In 2030 (And What It Means For eLearning)

AI in education is projected to grow from $5.88 billion in 2024 to $32.27 billion by 2030, indicating a significant transformation in learning.
fromDefector
1 day 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
#online-gaming
Film
fromInverse
2 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.
Privacy technologies
fromGameSpot
3 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.
Apple
fromWGB
4 days ago

Apple's New CEO Won't Make Games-But He Might Make Macs Worth Gaming On

John Ternus has been appointed as Apple's next CEO, potentially advancing Mac gaming despite not aiming to compete with major consoles.
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 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.
Board games
fromThe Verge
2 days 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.
#peter-molyneux
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Peter Molyneux's Latest Game Is A Broken Sandwich-Making Sim

Masters of Albion fails to deliver a compelling experience, ultimately reducing itself to a mundane mobile game about making sandwiches.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Peter Molyneux's Latest Game Is A Broken Sandwich-Making Sim

Masters of Albion fails to deliver a compelling experience, ultimately reducing itself to a mundane mobile game about making sandwiches.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
5 days ago

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra key specs and launch date revealed, will get a dedicated gaming controller

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra launches in China on April 28, featuring a gaming controller and high-end specifications.
#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.
Video games
fromKotaku
20 hours 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.
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.
Games
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Ace the Ping-Pong Robot Can Whup Your Ass

Ace, a robot developed by Sony AI, aims to become the world champion of table tennis, showcasing advanced AI and robotics.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago

Turtle Beach's Command Series puts touchscreens right where your hands already are - Yanko Design

The KB7 is the flagship, a tenkeyless board with a 4.3-inch Command Touch Display built into it. Think of it as a Stream Deck fused onto your keyboard, letting you swap profiles, trigger macros, manage audio, or push OBS scene changes with a tap.
Gadgets
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
2 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.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 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.
Film
fromGameSpot
2 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.
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
4 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.
#xbox
fromWGB
1 day ago
Video games

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

Video games
fromThe Verge
1 day 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.
Games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets a price cut but loses new Call of Duty games

Microsoft is reducing the prices of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass due to concerns about affordability and changes in Call of Duty availability.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 day 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
1 day 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
fromWGB
1 day 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
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago

Xbox Chief Asha Sharma Sets New Strategy, Says Will Reevaluate Exclusives

Microsoft Gaming is rebranding to Xbox and reevaluating its approach to exclusivity under CEO Asha Sharma's new strategy.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 day 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.
Games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets a price cut but loses new Call of Duty games

Microsoft is reducing the prices of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass due to concerns about affordability and changes in Call of Duty availability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Saros review you'll strafe until your thumbs hurt in this primal alien shooter

On the planet Carcosa, mangled, blackened trees and crimson flowers take root next to the ruins of some ancient alien civilisation, flanked by statues contorted in pain, tearing at their marble skin.
Independent films
Gadgets
fromWIRED
4 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.
Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
4 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
from24/7 Wall St.
19 hours 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
1 day ago

Saros Review: A Psychological Challenge Worth Pushing Through

Housemarque's latest game expands narrative depth while maintaining its identity in a challenging roguelike environment.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 hour ago

Vampire Crawlers, Peter Molyneux's return and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie games thrive on creativity, proving that powerful hardware isn't necessary for great gaming experiences.
Games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Five Annapurna Interactive games get Switch 2 releases

Five Annapurna Interactive titles are coming to Switch 2, including upgrades and new releases.
Games
fromFortune
2 days ago

Capcom, Virgin Voyages bet on AI to reshape gaming and cruise travel | Fortune

Capcom and Virgin Voyages are using AI to enhance their respective industries, focusing on game development and cruise guest experiences.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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
fromKotaku
1 day 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day 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.
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
fromEngadget
2 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
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
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Control: Ultimate Edition is out for the iPhone and iPad

Control: Ultimate Edition is now available on iPhone and iPad for $5, featuring full gameplay and DLC with optimized controls for touchscreens.
#xbox-game-pass
fromGameSpot
2 days ago
Video games

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

Video games
fromKotaku
2 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
fromGameSpot
2 days ago
Video games

Xbox Game Pass "Pick-Your-Own" Plan Being Considered - Report

Microsoft is considering a customizable Xbox Game Pass plan to enhance flexibility for players.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 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
fromKotaku
2 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
2 days ago

Xbox Game Pass "Pick-Your-Own" Plan Being Considered - Report

Microsoft is considering a customizable Xbox Game Pass plan to enhance flexibility for players.
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
2 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.
fromThe Verge
2 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
Video games
fromwww.theverge.com
4 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.
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
fromWGB
3 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.
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
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Control Ultimate Edition is Now Available on iPhone and iPad

Control Ultimate Edition is now available on iPhone and iPad with optimized mobile features.
Video games
fromTechCrunch
3 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.
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.
Video games
fromWGB
5 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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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