Marvel Rivals On Switch 2? Devs Make It Sound PossibleMarvel Rivals may come to the new Nintendo Switch 2 if performance meets expectations.Developers are in talks with Nintendo for potential development.
Yakuza Creator's New Action Game Could Be In TroubleNagoshi's new game faces potential setbacks due to funding cuts from NetEase, affecting its marketing and promotion.NetEase's latest strategy may hinder the release of new projects, including those from veteran developers like Nagoshi.
Marvel Rivals Was Reportedly Almost Canceled Over Licensing Fees In Last-Minute Pivot That Cost MillionsMarvel Rivals achieved over 40 million players, overcoming initial threats of cancellation due to licensing fees to Disney.
NetEase says it's 'investing more' in Marvel Rivals despite layoffsNetEase laid off Marvel Rivals' developers, citing organizational streamlining despite the game's success.
Marvel Rivals Director And Others Laid Off Just Months After The Hero Shooter Took Over The ChartsThe gaming industry is unpredictable, as evidenced by layoffs despite produced successful titles.
Marvel Rivals layoffs are just part of NetEase's ice-cold job and game cutsNetEase is making significant layoffs despite the success of its game Marvel Rivals, reflecting broader financial and strategic shifts within the company.
Marvel Rivals On Switch 2? Devs Make It Sound PossibleMarvel Rivals may come to the new Nintendo Switch 2 if performance meets expectations.Developers are in talks with Nintendo for potential development.
Yakuza Creator's New Action Game Could Be In TroubleNagoshi's new game faces potential setbacks due to funding cuts from NetEase, affecting its marketing and promotion.NetEase's latest strategy may hinder the release of new projects, including those from veteran developers like Nagoshi.
Marvel Rivals Was Reportedly Almost Canceled Over Licensing Fees In Last-Minute Pivot That Cost MillionsMarvel Rivals achieved over 40 million players, overcoming initial threats of cancellation due to licensing fees to Disney.
NetEase says it's 'investing more' in Marvel Rivals despite layoffsNetEase laid off Marvel Rivals' developers, citing organizational streamlining despite the game's success.
Marvel Rivals Director And Others Laid Off Just Months After The Hero Shooter Took Over The ChartsThe gaming industry is unpredictable, as evidenced by layoffs despite produced successful titles.
Marvel Rivals layoffs are just part of NetEase's ice-cold job and game cutsNetEase is making significant layoffs despite the success of its game Marvel Rivals, reflecting broader financial and strategic shifts within the company.
The Influence of Esports on the Global Gaming LandscapeEsports is now a major cultural and economic force, transforming gaming into a billion-dollar industry and enhancing community engagement.
American Gaming Association Reports $72 Billion In 2024 Gambling RevenueU.S. commercial gaming revenue reached a record $71.92 billion in 2024, marking a 7.5% increase.
Online Gaming States Report Major Gains For 2024Pennsylvania's online gaming hits $6 billion in 2024, marking a significant industry milestone.
The Influence of Esports on the Global Gaming LandscapeEsports is now a major cultural and economic force, transforming gaming into a billion-dollar industry and enhancing community engagement.
American Gaming Association Reports $72 Billion In 2024 Gambling RevenueU.S. commercial gaming revenue reached a record $71.92 billion in 2024, marking a 7.5% increase.
Online Gaming States Report Major Gains For 2024Pennsylvania's online gaming hits $6 billion in 2024, marking a significant industry milestone.
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Elon Musk says xAI will develop an AI game studioElon Musk is committed to developing an AI-based video game studio through xAI to revitalize the gaming industry.
Why Game Pass still isn't the Netflix of gamesMicrosoft's Xbox division struggles amid rising development costs and consumer reluctance to buy hardware and games.
24 Best First-Person Shooters You Can't Miss In 2025FPS games have evolved into multifaceted experiences, blending storytelling and gameplay mechanics that captivate players.The genre remains a cornerstone of the gaming industry, showcasing technology and creativity in game design.
PlayStation Leadership Shake-Up Sees New Sole CEO In ChargeSony is shifting to a single CEO leadership structure with Hideaki Nishino promoted to sole CEO starting April 1, 2025.
Will GTA 6 cost $100? There's hope for that kind of price tag around the industry, analyst says, as it continues to face "an uncomfortable truth"GTA 6's pricing strategy might influence the gaming industry's financial recovery, with hopes of a price point exceeding $70.
EA is up for putting its sports titles - and The Sims - on Switch 2EA anticipates bringing major titles to Nintendo's next console, leveraging its broad user base for new players.
Elon Musk says xAI will develop an AI game studioElon Musk is committed to developing an AI-based video game studio through xAI to revitalize the gaming industry.
Why Game Pass still isn't the Netflix of gamesMicrosoft's Xbox division struggles amid rising development costs and consumer reluctance to buy hardware and games.
24 Best First-Person Shooters You Can't Miss In 2025FPS games have evolved into multifaceted experiences, blending storytelling and gameplay mechanics that captivate players.The genre remains a cornerstone of the gaming industry, showcasing technology and creativity in game design.
PlayStation Leadership Shake-Up Sees New Sole CEO In ChargeSony is shifting to a single CEO leadership structure with Hideaki Nishino promoted to sole CEO starting April 1, 2025.
Will GTA 6 cost $100? There's hope for that kind of price tag around the industry, analyst says, as it continues to face "an uncomfortable truth"GTA 6's pricing strategy might influence the gaming industry's financial recovery, with hopes of a price point exceeding $70.
EA is up for putting its sports titles - and The Sims - on Switch 2EA anticipates bringing major titles to Nintendo's next console, leveraging its broad user base for new players.
Former Prime Gaming VP Reflects On Amazon's Failure To Overtake SteamAmazon's attempts to rival Steam failed due to underestimating user habits and not validating assumptions about gamers' preferences.
Rockstar's working on bringing Roblox creators to GTA VIRockstar is focusing on user-generated content for GTA VI, collaborating with creators of popular games.GTA VI aims to leverage insights from previous successes in user-generated gaming.
GTA 6 may have Roblox-style user-created content, new report saysRockstar is shifting towards user-generated content for GTA 6, engaging top creators from gaming platforms.The company's previous strict control over modding is changing to promote creativity.
Brands' interest in "Grand Theft Auto" is mounting - but questions about brand safety remainAs 'Grand Theft Auto VI' approaches release, brand interest is increasing, despite unclear marketing opportunities.
Rockstar May Embrace User-Generated Content In Grand Theft Auto 6 - ReportGTA 6 will reportedly include user-generated content features, following examples set by platforms like Fortnite.
Rockstar's working on bringing Roblox creators to GTA VIRockstar is focusing on user-generated content for GTA VI, collaborating with creators of popular games.GTA VI aims to leverage insights from previous successes in user-generated gaming.
GTA 6 may have Roblox-style user-created content, new report saysRockstar is shifting towards user-generated content for GTA 6, engaging top creators from gaming platforms.The company's previous strict control over modding is changing to promote creativity.
Brands' interest in "Grand Theft Auto" is mounting - but questions about brand safety remainAs 'Grand Theft Auto VI' approaches release, brand interest is increasing, despite unclear marketing opportunities.
Rockstar May Embrace User-Generated Content In Grand Theft Auto 6 - ReportGTA 6 will reportedly include user-generated content features, following examples set by platforms like Fortnite.
Pokemon Go Developer In Talks To Sell Games Division To Saudi Arabia's Savvy For $3.5 Billion - ReportNiantic is in talks to sell its games division to Scopely Inc for about $3.5 billion.The sale focuses on Niantic's games, particularly Pokemon Go, amidst its recent struggles.
Pokemon Go and Monopoly Go could reportedly soon be under the same Saudi-owned umbrella, if Scopely and Niantic press go on a dealNiantic's mobile games business may be sold to Scopely for $3.5 billion, potentially including Pokemon Go.
Pokemon Go is reportedly for sale and the price tag is hugeNiantic Inc. is reportedly selling its games division for $3.5 billion after a significant decline in popularity from its hit game Pokémon Go.
Pokemon Go Developer In Talks To Sell Games Division To Saudi Arabia's Savvy For $3.5 Billion - ReportNiantic is in talks to sell its games division to Scopely Inc for about $3.5 billion.The sale focuses on Niantic's games, particularly Pokemon Go, amidst its recent struggles.
Pokemon Go and Monopoly Go could reportedly soon be under the same Saudi-owned umbrella, if Scopely and Niantic press go on a dealNiantic's mobile games business may be sold to Scopely for $3.5 billion, potentially including Pokemon Go.
Pokemon Go is reportedly for sale and the price tag is hugeNiantic Inc. is reportedly selling its games division for $3.5 billion after a significant decline in popularity from its hit game Pokémon Go.
World and Human Action Models towards gameplay ideation - NatureGenerative AI shows promise for enhancing creativity in gaming but often underdelivers on expectations.
Marvel Rivals Developer NetEase Hit With Layoffs Over 'Organisational Reasons'The development team for Marvel Rivals was laid off despite the game's impressive launch and significant player engagement.
Control 2 Enters Full Production As Alan Wake 2 Has Finally Recouped Development CostsControl 2 has entered full production, and Alan Wake 2 has recouped its development costs after reaching 2 million in sales.
Original art shows Black Myth Wukong character designs in stunning detailBlack Myth: Wukong's character design is key to its success, enhancing both storytelling and gameplay.
Bringing Sony/Xbox Games To All Consoles May Help Grow The Industry, Says DevThe gaming industry may witness Xbox-exclusive titles moving to PlayStation due to evolving market strategies.Cross-platform gaming could lead to broader access to games across different consoles.
Sony cancels an unannounced live service God of War gameSony's live service gaming strategy is faltering, with multiple cancellations impacting its planned projects.
Diablo 4 won't have annual expansions after allThe next Diablo expansion is delayed until 2026, despite earlier expectations of annual releases.
Marvel Rivals Developer NetEase Hit With Layoffs Over 'Organisational Reasons'The development team for Marvel Rivals was laid off despite the game's impressive launch and significant player engagement.
Control 2 Enters Full Production As Alan Wake 2 Has Finally Recouped Development CostsControl 2 has entered full production, and Alan Wake 2 has recouped its development costs after reaching 2 million in sales.
Original art shows Black Myth Wukong character designs in stunning detailBlack Myth: Wukong's character design is key to its success, enhancing both storytelling and gameplay.
Bringing Sony/Xbox Games To All Consoles May Help Grow The Industry, Says DevThe gaming industry may witness Xbox-exclusive titles moving to PlayStation due to evolving market strategies.Cross-platform gaming could lead to broader access to games across different consoles.
Sony cancels an unannounced live service God of War gameSony's live service gaming strategy is faltering, with multiple cancellations impacting its planned projects.
Diablo 4 won't have annual expansions after allThe next Diablo expansion is delayed until 2026, despite earlier expectations of annual releases.
Xbox Showcases Will Now Have PlayStation And Nintendo LogosMicrosoft will now display PlayStation and Nintendo logos at its gaming showcases to enhance transparency about game availability.
Nintendo Switch 2 "cannot come soon enough", analyst says for sales-related reasons, rather than just being desperate to play things on it like the rest of usNintendo's Switch sales are decreasing significantly, prompting a strong demand for the Switch 2's release.
The Switch 2 reveal used the iPhone playbook. Let's hope the hardware doesn'tNintendo's Switch 2 announcement lacks innovation and feels like an Apple-style commercial rather than a groundbreaking gaming reveal.
Nintendo Doing Every Thing It Can To Prevent Scalpers And Bots From Ruining The Switch 2 LaunchNintendo is preparing for a successful launch of the Switch 2 to avoid scalpers and stock shortages.
Nintendo Cuts Switch Sales Forecast Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 LaunchNintendo has cut its full-year Switch sales forecast by 12% to 11 million units as the console's sales momentum declines.
Nintendo Game Vouchers won't work on Switch 2 exclusives, Gold Points discontinuedNintendo Switch Game Vouchers won't be valid for Switch 2 games, suggesting a potential price hike for Nintendo titles.
Xbox Showcases Will Now Have PlayStation And Nintendo LogosMicrosoft will now display PlayStation and Nintendo logos at its gaming showcases to enhance transparency about game availability.
Nintendo Switch 2 "cannot come soon enough", analyst says for sales-related reasons, rather than just being desperate to play things on it like the rest of usNintendo's Switch sales are decreasing significantly, prompting a strong demand for the Switch 2's release.
The Switch 2 reveal used the iPhone playbook. Let's hope the hardware doesn'tNintendo's Switch 2 announcement lacks innovation and feels like an Apple-style commercial rather than a groundbreaking gaming reveal.
Nintendo Doing Every Thing It Can To Prevent Scalpers And Bots From Ruining The Switch 2 LaunchNintendo is preparing for a successful launch of the Switch 2 to avoid scalpers and stock shortages.
Nintendo Cuts Switch Sales Forecast Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 LaunchNintendo has cut its full-year Switch sales forecast by 12% to 11 million units as the console's sales momentum declines.
Nintendo Game Vouchers won't work on Switch 2 exclusives, Gold Points discontinuedNintendo Switch Game Vouchers won't be valid for Switch 2 games, suggesting a potential price hike for Nintendo titles.
PS6 Launching In 2028 "Feels Right," Former PlayStation Boss SaysShuhei Yoshida indicated a 2028 launch for the PS6 feels right, aligning with the traditional console cycle.
Former PlayStation Boss Played Company's First Game On Scrapped Nintendo ConsoleShuhei Yoshida recounts his first experience playing a game on the Nintendo PlayStation prototype during his first day at Sony.
Former PlayStation Boss Says He Had "No Choice" But To Take Indies JobShuhei Yoshida transitioned to support indie games at Sony rather than leaving the company after 38 years.
PS6 Launching In 2028 "Feels Right," Former PlayStation Boss SaysShuhei Yoshida indicated a 2028 launch for the PS6 feels right, aligning with the traditional console cycle.
Former PlayStation Boss Played Company's First Game On Scrapped Nintendo ConsoleShuhei Yoshida recounts his first experience playing a game on the Nintendo PlayStation prototype during his first day at Sony.
Former PlayStation Boss Says He Had "No Choice" But To Take Indies JobShuhei Yoshida transitioned to support indie games at Sony rather than leaving the company after 38 years.
From Axie Infinity To Taitiko: The Blockchain Game Poised To Lead The Next Bull Run | HackerNoonTaitiko seeks to revive blockchain gaming through strategic partnerships and an innovative product ecosystem.
Casinos That May Be Headed for the NYC AreaNew York plans to expand its gambling market with three new casino licenses.
Ubisoft Doubles Down On Open-World And Live-Service GamesUbisoft is focusing on open-world action-adventure and games-as-a-service genres for future titles.
Rainbow Six Siege X Will 'Transform' The Live-Service Tactical ShooterRainbow Six Siege demonstrates the potential success of live-service games despite industry financial difficulties.
Ubisoft Closes Studio, Eliminating 185 Jobs In Latest Round Of CutsUbisoft is closing a studio and downsizing, impacting 185 jobs, as part of significant cost-cutting measures.
Ubisoft Doubles Down On Open-World And Live-Service GamesUbisoft is focusing on open-world action-adventure and games-as-a-service genres for future titles.
Rainbow Six Siege X Will 'Transform' The Live-Service Tactical ShooterRainbow Six Siege demonstrates the potential success of live-service games despite industry financial difficulties.
Ubisoft Closes Studio, Eliminating 185 Jobs In Latest Round Of CutsUbisoft is closing a studio and downsizing, impacting 185 jobs, as part of significant cost-cutting measures.
PlayStation appears to have just laid off an unspecified number of developers from its software divisionPlayStation is reportedly undergoing new layoffs affecting a substantial number of employees, including a development team, amid operational restructuring.
Sony's 2 CEOs become 1, as Hideaki Nishino steps up "take the helm", with Hermen Hulst continuing to lead PlayStation's first-party studiosSony is restructuring its leadership with Hideaki Nishino becoming President and CEO of SIE, emphasizing growth and creativity in the PlayStation community.
A New PlayStation Era Begins As The Mind Behind Its Biggest Hits ExitsTed Price is retiring as CEO of Insomniac Games, a significant change for the studio that has been under his leadership since 1994.
5 Things We Learned From PlayStation's Best Holiday EverSony's biggest sales success happened despite fewer major releases in 2024, demonstrating the strength of its third-party support and strategy.
PlayStation appears to have just laid off an unspecified number of developers from its software divisionPlayStation is reportedly undergoing new layoffs affecting a substantial number of employees, including a development team, amid operational restructuring.
Sony's 2 CEOs become 1, as Hideaki Nishino steps up "take the helm", with Hermen Hulst continuing to lead PlayStation's first-party studiosSony is restructuring its leadership with Hideaki Nishino becoming President and CEO of SIE, emphasizing growth and creativity in the PlayStation community.
A New PlayStation Era Begins As The Mind Behind Its Biggest Hits ExitsTed Price is retiring as CEO of Insomniac Games, a significant change for the studio that has been under his leadership since 1994.
5 Things We Learned From PlayStation's Best Holiday EverSony's biggest sales success happened despite fewer major releases in 2024, demonstrating the strength of its third-party support and strategy.
Report shows DDoS attacks increased 56% year-over-yearDDoS attacks increased by 56% year-over-year and 17% since H1 2024, signaling escalating cyber threats.
Gcore Radar report reveals 56% year-on-year increase in DDoS attacks - DevOps.comDDoS attacks have surged 56% in 2024, demanding urgent business protection measures against evolving threats.
Report shows DDoS attacks increased 56% year-over-yearDDoS attacks increased by 56% year-over-year and 17% since H1 2024, signaling escalating cyber threats.
Gcore Radar report reveals 56% year-on-year increase in DDoS attacks - DevOps.comDDoS attacks have surged 56% in 2024, demanding urgent business protection measures against evolving threats.
Crytek Announces Significant Layoffs As Crysis 4 Is Put On HoldCrytek will lay off 15% of its staff to adapt to challenging market conditions.
Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive TechVideo games and dating apps use similar psychological manipulation techniques akin to gambling to enhance user engagement and spending.
Roblox Is Part Of An "Active Investigation" By SECRoblox is facing an SEC investigation for possible inflated metrics and safety issues related to child exploitation.
RBLX stock plummets 20% after Roblox misses target for daily active usersRoblox's Q4 results indicate a potential slowdown in growth, impacting investor confidence.
Roblox Is Part Of An "Active Investigation" By SECRoblox is facing an SEC investigation for possible inflated metrics and safety issues related to child exploitation.
RBLX stock plummets 20% after Roblox misses target for daily active usersRoblox's Q4 results indicate a potential slowdown in growth, impacting investor confidence.
Texas Governor Expresses Support For Legalizing Sports BettingGovernor Abbott supports legalized sports betting in Texas, aligning with public sentiment and industry pressure for regulation.
New Poker Room Opens On Virginia-Tennessee BorderA new poker room at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol offers diverse cash games and tournaments, filling a local demand for poker in the region.
GTA 6 Still On Track For Release In Fall 2025 But Exec Can't Rule Out Possible DelayGrand Theft Auto VI is slated for Fall 2025 release, with high expectations from Take-Two amid competition concerns.
GTA Parent Company Hints At Plans To Support Switch 2Take-Two anticipates continued support for Nintendo Switch 2, aligning with its selective approach to Nintendo platforms.
GTA 6 Still On Track For Release In Fall 2025 But Exec Can't Rule Out Possible DelayGrand Theft Auto VI is slated for Fall 2025 release, with high expectations from Take-Two amid competition concerns.
GTA Parent Company Hints At Plans To Support Switch 2Take-Two anticipates continued support for Nintendo Switch 2, aligning with its selective approach to Nintendo platforms.
EA CEO Attempts to Justify Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Low Sales in Baffling StatementEA's CEO linked low sales of Dragon Age: The Veilguard to its absence of live-service features, highlighting a shift in player expectations.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Had Far Fewer Players Than EA ExpectedEA Sports FC 25 and Dragon Age: The Veilguard underperformed, leading to a forecasted decline in EA's net bookings for fiscal year 2025.
No, Gaming's Worst Trend Would Not Have Saved The Most Overlooked RPGEA believes The Veilguard's performance suffered due to its failure to adopt a live-service model.
EA CEO Attempts to Justify Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Low Sales in Baffling StatementEA's CEO linked low sales of Dragon Age: The Veilguard to its absence of live-service features, highlighting a shift in player expectations.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Had Far Fewer Players Than EA ExpectedEA Sports FC 25 and Dragon Age: The Veilguard underperformed, leading to a forecasted decline in EA's net bookings for fiscal year 2025.
No, Gaming's Worst Trend Would Not Have Saved The Most Overlooked RPGEA believes The Veilguard's performance suffered due to its failure to adopt a live-service model.
Nintendo reveals the exact time of its upcoming Switch 2 direct, so you can set your Alarmo up to remind you with the sound of Pikmin drowningThe Nintendo Switch 2 will be featured in a Direct on April 2, 2025, promising more insights and possibly new game announcements.
Hoping those rumours about Xbox titles on Switch 2 are true? Some recent comments from Phil Spencer certainly lends some credence to themMicrosoft plans to support the Nintendo Switch 2, reflecting a shift towards cross-platform game releases.
These Analysts Expect The Switch 2 Will Launch For $400The Nintendo Switch 2 is projected to launch at a base price of $400.
Nintendo reveals the exact time of its upcoming Switch 2 direct, so you can set your Alarmo up to remind you with the sound of Pikmin drowningThe Nintendo Switch 2 will be featured in a Direct on April 2, 2025, promising more insights and possibly new game announcements.
Hoping those rumours about Xbox titles on Switch 2 are true? Some recent comments from Phil Spencer certainly lends some credence to themMicrosoft plans to support the Nintendo Switch 2, reflecting a shift towards cross-platform game releases.
These Analysts Expect The Switch 2 Will Launch For $400The Nintendo Switch 2 is projected to launch at a base price of $400.
The rise of online entertainment in the UKThe UK online entertainment sector is rapidly evolving, driven by technology and consumer preferences towards digital platforms.
A historic spectacle: The return to north GazaThe return of over half a million displaced Palestinians marks a significant moment of resilience and defiance amidst ongoing conflict.
Four Years After Microsoft Acquisition, Esports Site Start.gg Goes Independent With Some ChangesStart.gg reverts to independence from Microsoft to focus on grassroots esports communities.
Next Xbox Should Be More Innovative, Phil Spencer SaysPhil Spencer emphasizes the need for Xbox to innovate hardware beyond current similarities with PS5.
EA Stock Price Drops Due to Dragon Age: The Veilguard and FC 25 UnderwhelmingEA's stock fell 18% due to revised financial forecasts and declining microtransactions, losing $6 billion in valuation.
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard didn't do as well as EA hoped, but EA Sports FC 25's struggles to score big financial numbers were an even bigger factor in it revising expectationsEA's financial projections revised down due to disappointing performance of Dragon Age: The Veilguard and EA Sports FC 25.EA Sports FC 25 significantly impacted the company's financial outlook, blame most of the underperformance on it.
Astro Bot picks up yet another Game of the Year awardAstro Bot named Game of the Year by the New York Videogame Critics Circle, also won Best Music and Best Kids Game.
Marvel Snap Is Playable Again After TikTok Ban Fiasco, Devs Working To Make Sure It Never Disappears AgainMarvel Snap's unexpected outage alongside TikTok raised concerns about app stability amid legal scrutiny.Developers are transitioning operations to decrease reliance on external services after the ban.
Marvel Snap is back online, dev seeks new publisher to 'make sure this NEVER happens again'Marvel Snap returns online after a two-day outage, with plans for new partnerships to prevent future disruptions.
Marvel Snap Is Playable Again After TikTok Ban Fiasco, Devs Working To Make Sure It Never Disappears AgainMarvel Snap's unexpected outage alongside TikTok raised concerns about app stability amid legal scrutiny.Developers are transitioning operations to decrease reliance on external services after the ban.
Marvel Snap is back online, dev seeks new publisher to 'make sure this NEVER happens again'Marvel Snap returns online after a two-day outage, with plans for new partnerships to prevent future disruptions.
The Most-Anticipated RPGs Of 2025 And Beyond2025 will bring a significant evolution in role-playing games with new entries, remakes, and innovative concepts catering to diverse player interests.
Sony Has Cancelled Two More Live-Service Games, Including a God of War TitleSony cancels two live-service titles from Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games amid a strategic review.