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NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-Ed | Resorts World Queens leads the way in preparing New Yorkers for thousands of new gaming industry jobs | amNewYork

Resorts World New York City will create 5,000 jobs through a $5.5 billion expansion, focusing on preparing local residents for careers in gaming.
fromWGB
3 days ago

Mafia: The Old Country Sales Are Reasonable Thus Far

Mafia: The Old Country has sold around 800,000 copies, mostly on PlayStation, which is lower compared to previous series entries.
fromWGB
1 week ago

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Hasn't Sold Well, Suggets New Report

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 has low sales despite high download numbers, mostly due to Game Pass.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Diablo 4 Boss Leaves Blizzard After 5 Years For Next Gig

Blizzard's Diablo general manager Fergusson is leaving after achieving revitalization goals.
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Tencent Horizon Zero Dawn Scrubs Store Page After Sony Lawsuit

Tencent has been alleged by Sony to have created a game that resembles Horizon Zero Dawn after their licensing requests were refused, leading to legal repercussions.
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Helldivers 2 Boss Says Game Coming To Xbox Was Sony's Idea

Helldivers 2 will be available on Xbox Series X/S, marking a significant cross-platform move by PlayStation.
#sony
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

PlayStation Admits Its Live-Service Games Have Been Rocky, Acknowledges "Negative News" About Marathon

fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

PlayStation Admits Its Live-Service Games Have Been Rocky, Acknowledges "Negative News" About Marathon

Video games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Humble is selling Batman: Arkham City, Shadow of Mordor, and 14 more PC games for just $12

Warner Bros. Games faces uncertainty after shutting down studios and canceling several anticipated titles.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Original Guitar Hero Devs Are Back With A New Game

Veteran developers from the original Guitar Hero have reformed RedOctane to develop a new rhythm game inspired by their legacy and community contributions.
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

VGHF Adds Complete Digital Archive Of Classic Video Game Magazine

Computer Entertainer, owned by sisters Marylou Badeaux and Celeste Dolan, was established in 1982 and uniquely survived the 1983 crash, offering critical insights into the industry.
Video games
Video games
fromwww.gamespot.com
1 week ago

PlayStation 6 - Everything We Know About Sony's Next-Generation Console

Sony aims to continue the success of the PlayStation 5 while insights into the PlayStation 6 and future gaming developments are emerging.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Creator Behind Stop Killing Games Taking Break As Campaign Enters Next Stage

The Stop Killing Games campaign is now in a waiting phase after its petition has closed.
#video-games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

Peak Dev Says Players Pirating It Is Better Than Playing "Microtransaction-Riddled" Roblox Imitator

fromEngadget
1 month ago
Video games

The Stop Killing Games initiative has hit a major milestone, but the fight's just begun

The 'Stop Killing Games' petition has achieved one million signatures to advocate for legislation protecting video game access.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Young Americans Are Spending A Whole Lot Less On Video Games This Year

Young Americans aged 18-24 are significantly reducing their spending on video games amid economic uncertainty.
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

Peak Dev Says Players Pirating It Is Better Than Playing "Microtransaction-Riddled" Roblox Imitator

fromEngadget
1 month ago
Video games

The Stop Killing Games initiative has hit a major milestone, but the fight's just begun

fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Jobs in video games dried up, so we made our own

"I've applied to so many jobs this year. But it's just, it's really tough."
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Disney Has Concerns About Upcoming Fortnite Project, Report Says

Disney's investment of $1.5 billion with Epic aims to create a Disney universe inside Fortnite, with concerns over sign-off processes from various divisions.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
2 weeks ago

Game Pass Hit Nearly $5 Billion in Revenue for the First Time in FY 2025

Xbox Game Pass generated nearly $5 billion in revenue in FY 2025 and reached 34 million subscribers.
fromExchangewire
2 weeks ago

Gaming's Attention Goldmine: Has Ad Tech Finally Unlocked Level One? - ExchangeWire.com

The IAB Tech Lab's new measurement framework aims to boost the relevance of in-game advertising amidst a growing gaming audience.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
2 weeks ago

Sony's Lawsuit Says Tencent's Light of Motiram Copied Horizon Games

Sony has sued Tencent over copyright infringement, claiming Tencent's game closely resembles its Horizon franchise.
fromHackernoon
2 weeks ago

The Real Reason Most Indie Games Flop (It Has Nothing To Do With Gameplay) | HackerNoon

Investment in gaming has spiked, leading to a saturation of high-quality content and new game releases.
fromThe Motley Fool
2 weeks ago

This Video Game Stock Is Up Over 100% Year to Date. Can the Climb Continue? | The Motley Fool

Roblox's video game platform has crossed 100 million daily active users, with growth accelerated by its user-generated content strategy and user interactions.
Video games
E-Commerce
fromThe Motley Fool
3 weeks ago

Have $1,000? These 2 Stocks Could Be Bargain Buys for 2025 and Beyond. | The Motley Fool

Unity Software shows potential for growth in the gaming industry with new leadership and improved profitability.
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

What makes Slots so popular in 2025

Online Slots in 2025 are popular due to adaptability, diverse themes, and consistent feature development.
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

Switch 2's Price Was Not An Issue At Launch, But "Next Test" Is This Holiday, Analyst Says

"Launch sales of hardware doesn't often correlate to the lifetime sales. Some systems have had incredible early sales but later fell off, while others started slow and became huge hits later."
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Only Needed One Day To Become The Highest-Selling Set Ever

Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy is the best-selling set in history, reaching $200 million in sales on its first day.
fromWGB
3 weeks ago

Forza 5 Horizon Claimed To Be The Best-Selling Game On PS5 This Year

Xbox's Forza Horizon 5 has become the best-selling game on PS5 this year, surpassing 3 million copies sold, enabled by a recent 25% sale.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Microsoft backtracks on $80 The Outer Worlds 2 pricing

Microsoft reduced The Outer Worlds 2 price to $70 after backlash against the $80 increase.
#ea-sports
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

EA Reviving College Basketball Series After College Football Broke Records

fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

EA Reviving College Basketball Series After College Football Broke Records

#nintendo
fromInverse
1 month ago
Video games

Nintendo Is Asking Players What They Think About The Switch 2's Worst Feature

fromKotaku
1 month ago
Canada news

Original Switch Getting Mysterious 'Price Change' In Canada 8 Years After Launch As Gaming Gets More Expensive

fromInverse
1 month ago
Video games

Nintendo Is Asking Players What They Think About The Switch 2's Worst Feature

fromKotaku
1 month ago
Canada news

Original Switch Getting Mysterious 'Price Change' In Canada 8 Years After Launch As Gaming Gets More Expensive

fromPolygon
3 weeks ago

Obsidian just cut the controversial price of The Outer Worlds 2

Obsidian Entertainment announced that The Outer Worlds 2 will retail for $69.99 instead of the previously stated $79.99, following feedback from the gaming community.
Video games
#xbox
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
Video games

The Biggest PlayStation Game Of 2025 Is A Four-Year-Old Former Xbox Exclusive

fromPolygon
1 month ago
Video games

Microsoft has never been good at running game studios, which is a problem when it owns them all

fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
Video games

The Biggest PlayStation Game Of 2025 Is A Four-Year-Old Former Xbox Exclusive

fromPolygon
1 month ago
Video games

Microsoft has never been good at running game studios, which is a problem when it owns them all

E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Esports Betting in 2025: A fast-growing market with serious business potential

Esports betting has transformed into a lucrative global industry attracting diverse interest and investment.
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

Ubisoft Claims Its Microtransactions Make Games "More Fun"

Ubisoft remains committed to microtransactions, believing they enhance game enjoyment despite prior criticism from players and press.
Video games
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 weeks ago

Gaming Is the World's Biggest Entertainment Platform-and Most People Still Don't Get It | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The global video game industry is set to generate over $200 billion in 2024, exceeding Hollywood, the NFL, and Spotify combined.
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

2K Sports Reportedly Planning College Hoops Standalone Game, Not Tied To NBA 2K

2K Sports is developing a standalone college basketball video game with university collaborations.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Xbox's Recent History Of Missing And/Or Canceled Games

The announcement of new game projects often leads to excitement, but months or years of silence follows. Titles frequently arrive without gameplay or only a logo.
Video games
UK news
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Tomb Raider Composer Sentenced To Over A Year For COVID Relief Fraud

Peter Connelly was sentenced to prison for fraudulently applying for COVID-19 support loans by overstating his company’s financial status.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

This MSI handheld could replace my gaming laptop, and not just for its more portable design

MSI's Claw 8 handheld features an eight-inch FHD+ touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate, delivering excellent visuals and smooth animations, outperforming the Steam Deck's display.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Naughty Dog Co-Founder Says One Simple Change Made Crash Bandicoot Remakes Worse

Modern remakes and remasters, while visually faithful, may alter key gameplay mechanics that detract from the original experience.
#ubisoft
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Apple News+ adds a new game that uses emoji and Genmoji to sovle puzzles | TechCrunch

The Emoji Game is a part logic, part word game inspired by how we use emojis to communicate. Players try to solve phrases using emojis.
Apple
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Virtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered, is reportedly laying off staff

Virtuos is laying off 300 employees, mainly from its China and France teams, amidst industry-wide challenges.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Subnautica 2 Studio Founders Break Silence On Controversial Delay And Firings In New Lawsuit

Krafton allegedly sabotaged the Early Access release of Subnautica 2 to avoid paying a $250 million bonus.
#gta-6
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago
Video games

My fear is GTA 6's predicted $7.6 billion success could hurt the future of games I love

GTA 6 could earn $7.6 billion within 60 days, severely impacting the gaming industry's creative landscape.
fromInverse
1 month ago
Video games

'GTA VI' & The State of the Gaming Blockbuster

The second trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 was released, showcasing impressive graphics and generating immense excitement worldwide.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Lack Of Switch 2 Dev Kits Could Explain Limited Third-Party Game Announcements - Report

Limited third-party game announcements for Nintendo Switch 2 due to many developers lacking access to development kits.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Analogue says its delayed N64 remake console will start shipping next month

Analogue has announced the shipping delay of its Analogue 3D console until late August due to sudden tariffs that have affected its supply chain.
Video games
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Laid off Candy Crush studio staff reportedly replaced by the AI tools they helped build

Microsoft's gaming portfolio faces significant layoffs amid a shift to AI tools, impacting multiple staff roles at King and Halo Studios.
#layoffs
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Mobile UX

Report: Laid-Off Staff At Candy Crush Maker Say They've Been Training Their AI Replacements

fromKotaku
1 month ago
Mobile UX

Report: Laid-Off Staff At Candy Crush Maker Say They've Been Training Their AI Replacements

Video games
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Gen Z's Minecraft obsession is paying off

Minecraft has transitioned from a childhood pastime to a foundation for entrepreneurial careers among its enthusiastic players.
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

It's a Crime That We Still Don't Have a Good Superman Game

Superman has not had a truly defining video game that captures his iconic character.
#sweden
Mobile UX
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

How Casino Platforms Use UX to Drive Player Retention

User experience is critical for online casino platforms to attract and retain customers through personalized and engaging gaming experiences.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How Sega's surprise Saturn launch backfired-and changed gaming forever

"Since I began my remarks with an announcement, I might as well finish with another: We started our rollout of the Sega Saturn yesterday..."
Video games
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Where are all the good dog games at?

A dog game could be a very simple thing. Taking inspiration from Little Kitty, Big City, we could control a wayward hound searching for a way home. Naturally, hijinks would ensue - just think of all the trouble your homebound pup gets into, and imagine the damage he could do when loosed on the world.
Video games
E-Commerce
fromDigiday
1 month ago

From sidelines to spotlight: Esports events are putting creators center stage

Esports World Cup is focusing on individual content creators to engage fans and brands.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Steam Valuable Because "You Get Access To A Bunch Of Drunken Sailors Who Spend Money Irresponsibly," Says Analyst

Valve's Steam platform successfully encourages game hoarding, enabling developers to gain revenue regardless of actual gameplay.
Gamers act as collectors, often impulsively buying games without intending to play them immediately.
#game-pass
fromInverse
1 month ago

10 Years Ago, 'Rocket League's Unlikely Redemption Story Changed Everything

Psyonix's decision to launch Rocket League as a free game for PlayStation Plus subscribers was a game-changing marketing strategy due to their limited budget, yet it proved successful.
Video games
#microsoft
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Microsoft says it is cutting thousands of jobs in second round of layoffs in recent months | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Microsoft says it is cutting thousands of jobs in second round of layoffs in recent months | CBC News

#phil-spencer
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Everwild has reportedly been cancelled amid Xbox layoffs

Microsoft cancelled Rare's long-in-development project Everwild amid broader layoffs in its Xbox division.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Microsoft is laying off as many as 9,000 employees

To position Gaming for enduring success and to focus on strategic growth areas, we will end or decrease work in certain areas of the business and remove layers of management.
Business
Mobile UX
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Persona 5's Latest Game Has One Major Flaw

Gacha games lead to regret due to predatory monetization and lack of meaningful experiences.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Kojima Says Remote Working Is "Like A Fast Food Chain," Not Ideal For Making Games

Remote work may hinder teamwork and productivity in the gaming industry, but compelling employees back to the office is also not ideal.
Digital life
fromReuters
1 month ago

Cozy video games can quell stress and anxiety.

Cozy games promote relaxation and mental well-being, combining community-building elements with constructive challenges.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Runway is going to let people generate video games with AI

Runway is expanding its generative AI technology from Hollywood to the gaming industry.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

G2E 2025 Registration Now Open: Global Gaming Expo Celebrates 25 Years in Las Vegas | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

For its 25th edition, G2E is unveiling multiple enhancements aimed at enriching the attendee experience, including the new G2E Dealer Championship focusing on casino dealer professionalism.
Video games
fromForbes
1 month ago

PUBG Developer Krafton To Buy Japanese Animation Company For $517 Million

Krafton is acquiring ADK Holdings for $517 million to diversify and expand in animation production.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Netflix is letting go of some of its best indie games

Several games, including Hades, are leaving Netflix's mobile service, with some potentially unavailable beyond July 14.
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