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fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Cue The Victory Fanfare, As Final Fantasy Franchise Surpasses 200 Million Copies Sold

The Final Fantasy franchise has sold over 200 million copies globally, marking a major milestone in gaming history.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Baldur's Gate 3 CEO Weighs In On The "Single-Player Games Are Dead" Argument

Single-player games are not dead, they simply need to be high-quality experiences.
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

You can borrow, resell, and use Nintendo's game-key cards on any Switch 2 console

Nintendo's new game-key cards allow for borrowing, renting, and reselling games without being tied to a specific account.
Video games
fromInverse
4 weeks ago

Nintendo Answers All Our Most Pressing Switch 2 Questions, Finally

Nintendo Switch 2 is launching in June at $449.99, pausing pre-orders to assess tariffs.
The importance of Mario Kart World as a launch title for its accessibility.
Video games
fromGameSpot
9 hours ago

Oblivion Remastered Is Already The Third-Best-Selling Game Of 2025

Oblivion Remastered became the third-best-selling game of 2025 in the US within its first week of sale.
Video games
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

Assassin's Creed Is Finally Delivering On Its Long-Lost Promise

Assassin's Creed Shadows has emerged as a major success, becoming the second-best-selling game of 2025 shortly after its release.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Cue The Victory Fanfare, As Final Fantasy Franchise Surpasses 200 Million Copies Sold

The Final Fantasy franchise has sold over 200 million copies globally, marking a major milestone in gaming history.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Baldur's Gate 3 CEO Weighs In On The "Single-Player Games Are Dead" Argument

Single-player games are not dead, they simply need to be high-quality experiences.
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

You can borrow, resell, and use Nintendo's game-key cards on any Switch 2 console

Nintendo's new game-key cards allow for borrowing, renting, and reselling games without being tied to a specific account.
Video games
fromInverse
4 weeks ago

Nintendo Answers All Our Most Pressing Switch 2 Questions, Finally

Nintendo Switch 2 is launching in June at $449.99, pausing pre-orders to assess tariffs.
The importance of Mario Kart World as a launch title for its accessibility.
Video games
fromGameSpot
9 hours ago

Oblivion Remastered Is Already The Third-Best-Selling Game Of 2025

Oblivion Remastered became the third-best-selling game of 2025 in the US within its first week of sale.
Video games
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

Assassin's Creed Is Finally Delivering On Its Long-Lost Promise

Assassin's Creed Shadows has emerged as a major success, becoming the second-best-selling game of 2025 shortly after its release.
more#video-games
#xbox
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago
Video games

Microsoft Hikes Prices for Xbox Consoles, Controllers, Games | Entrepreneur

Microsoft raises Xbox prices due to market conditions and rising development costs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Video games

Microsoft raises Xbox prices globally amid tariff uncertainty

Microsoft is raising Xbox console prices globally due to market conditions and rising development costs.
The price hikes for Xbox follow Sony's similar increases for its PlayStation 5 consoles.
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago
Video games

Microsoft Raises Xbox and Game Prices, Citing Rising Costs

Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox games, consoles and accessories due to market conditions and rising development costs.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago
Video games

Phil Spencer Says Xbox Will Bring Games To Switch 2

Xbox is committed to supporting the Nintendo Switch 2 with its games, signaling the end of traditional console wars.
Video games
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Microsoft Hikes Prices for Xbox Consoles, Controllers, Games | Entrepreneur

Microsoft raises Xbox prices due to market conditions and rising development costs.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Microsoft raises Xbox prices globally amid tariff uncertainty

Microsoft is raising Xbox console prices globally due to market conditions and rising development costs.
The price hikes for Xbox follow Sony's similar increases for its PlayStation 5 consoles.
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago
Video games

Microsoft Raises Xbox and Game Prices, Citing Rising Costs

Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox games, consoles and accessories due to market conditions and rising development costs.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago
Video games

Phil Spencer Says Xbox Will Bring Games To Switch 2

Xbox is committed to supporting the Nintendo Switch 2 with its games, signaling the end of traditional console wars.
more#xbox
#grand-theft-auto-vi
fromGameSpot
5 days ago
Video games

GTA 6 Doesn't Need Another Trailer, Argues Former Rockstar Dev

GTA VI has sufficient hype; further trailers are unnecessary according to former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Video games

Grand Theft Auto VI delayed until May 2026

Grand Theft Auto VI's release is postponed to May 26, 2026, to ensure quality. Rockstar Games appreciates fans' patience and support.
fromGameSpot
5 days ago
Video games

GTA 6 Doesn't Need Another Trailer, Argues Former Rockstar Dev

GTA VI has sufficient hype; further trailers are unnecessary according to former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Video games

Grand Theft Auto VI delayed until May 2026

Grand Theft Auto VI's release is postponed to May 26, 2026, to ensure quality. Rockstar Games appreciates fans' patience and support.
more#grand-theft-auto-vi
#nintendo
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

Anbernic, Other Retro Game Hardware Companies Halt US Sales Due To Tariffs

Trump's tariff policies are disrupting the gaming industry, causing shipment halts and price increases.
fromGadgets 360
4 weeks ago
Video games

Nintendo Switch 2 US Pre-Orders Delayed Due to Trump Tariffs

Nintendo delays U.S. pre-orders for Switch 2 to assess tariff impacts, while the launch date remains set for June 5, 2025.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Video games

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order details have been updated with a new date

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders start on April 24, 2025, with maintaining launch price amid market concerns.
fromGameSpot
4 days ago
Video games

Why Digital Game Prices Are Going Up, Too

Microsoft and Nintendo are raising game prices to $80, sparking debates on digital pricing rationale.
The price increase may reflect development costs and market acceptance.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
Video games

Not just Switch 2: ESA warns Trump's tariffs will hurt the entire game industry

The delay in Nintendo Switch 2 preorders highlights concerns about how Trump's proposed import tariffs will impact the gaming industry.
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

Anbernic, Other Retro Game Hardware Companies Halt US Sales Due To Tariffs

Trump's tariff policies are disrupting the gaming industry, causing shipment halts and price increases.
fromGadgets 360
4 weeks ago
Video games

Nintendo Switch 2 US Pre-Orders Delayed Due to Trump Tariffs

Nintendo delays U.S. pre-orders for Switch 2 to assess tariff impacts, while the launch date remains set for June 5, 2025.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Video games

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order details have been updated with a new date

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders start on April 24, 2025, with maintaining launch price amid market concerns.
fromGameSpot
4 days ago
Video games

Why Digital Game Prices Are Going Up, Too

Microsoft and Nintendo are raising game prices to $80, sparking debates on digital pricing rationale.
The price increase may reflect development costs and market acceptance.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
Video games

Not just Switch 2: ESA warns Trump's tariffs will hurt the entire game industry

The delay in Nintendo Switch 2 preorders highlights concerns about how Trump's proposed import tariffs will impact the gaming industry.
more#nintendo
#playstation-5
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
Video games

PS5 price jumps 40 as Sony cites 'challenging' market conditions

Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices globally due to inflation and currency fluctuations.
fromInverse
4 days ago
Video games

PlayStation's Hottest Games Are Coming From Its Biggest Console Rival

Xbox Game Studios games are now leading in pre-orders on PlayStation 5, defying traditional gaming competition norms.
fromWGB
3 weeks ago
Video games

Sony Raises The Price Of The PS5 Again In UK, Europe, Australia and NZ

Sony has increased the price of PlayStation 5 in select markets due to economic challenges.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
Video games

PS5 price jumps 40 as Sony cites 'challenging' market conditions

Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices globally due to inflation and currency fluctuations.
fromInverse
4 days ago
Video games

PlayStation's Hottest Games Are Coming From Its Biggest Console Rival

Xbox Game Studios games are now leading in pre-orders on PlayStation 5, defying traditional gaming competition norms.
fromWGB
3 weeks ago
Video games

Sony Raises The Price Of The PS5 Again In UK, Europe, Australia and NZ

Sony has increased the price of PlayStation 5 in select markets due to economic challenges.
more#playstation-5
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fromGameSpot
4 days ago

Nintendo Made A Key Change To The Switch eShop That You Might Have Missed

Nintendo's new eShop ranking system aims to reduce low-quality games by prioritizing recent revenue over total sales volume.
Video games
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Inside India's Mobile-First Gaming Boom | HackerNoon

India's gaming industry is transforming from a consumer market to a major exporter, with projections showing significant growth in esports and mobile gaming.
#game-development
fromEngadget
6 days ago
Video games

EA reportedly cancels another Titanfall game, lays off several hundred employees

EA is laying off hundreds of employees while canceling games to refocus on more profitable projects.
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago
Video games

Ubisoft Is Making Another Battle Royale, This One Inspired By Apex Legends - Report

Ubisoft is developing a new battle royale game called Scout, influenced heavily by Apex Legends.
Video games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

EA reportedly cancels another Titanfall game, lays off several hundred employees

EA is laying off hundreds of employees while canceling games to refocus on more profitable projects.
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago
Video games

Ubisoft Is Making Another Battle Royale, This One Inspired By Apex Legends - Report

Ubisoft is developing a new battle royale game called Scout, influenced heavily by Apex Legends.
more#game-development
#video-game-releases
fromEngadget
6 days ago
Video games

Borderlands 4 release date moves up to September 12

The release date for Borderlands 4 has moved up to September 12, affecting the anticipated timing for Grand Theft Auto 6.
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago
Video games

Switch 2: This Publisher Sees An "Opportunity" After Its Games Were Successful On OG Switch

Devolver Digital sees opportunity with the Nintendo Switch 2 following the success of the original Switch.
Switch 2 preorders delayed due to tariffs, with no new date confirmed yet.
fromEngadget
6 days ago
Video games

Borderlands 4 release date moves up to September 12

The release date for Borderlands 4 has moved up to September 12, affecting the anticipated timing for Grand Theft Auto 6.
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago
Video games

Switch 2: This Publisher Sees An "Opportunity" After Its Games Were Successful On OG Switch

Devolver Digital sees opportunity with the Nintendo Switch 2 following the success of the original Switch.
Switch 2 preorders delayed due to tariffs, with no new date confirmed yet.
more#video-game-releases
#financial-results
fromVG247
1 month ago
Video games

With The Witcher 4 now properly on the way, Cyberpunk 2077 just powered CD Projekt to the best financial results it's ever recorded for a year without any big releases

CD Projekt recorded its best net profit in a year without major releases, driven largely by continued success from Cyberpunk 2077.
fromVG247
6 days ago
Growth hacking

inZOI's extraordinary launch and PUBG's ongoing popularity led to Krafton's "record-high" financial quarter

Krafton's strong Q1 2025 performance is driven by inZOI's launch and PUBG's popularity, marking record sales and profits.
fromVG247
1 month ago
Video games

With The Witcher 4 now properly on the way, Cyberpunk 2077 just powered CD Projekt to the best financial results it's ever recorded for a year without any big releases

CD Projekt recorded its best net profit in a year without major releases, driven largely by continued success from Cyberpunk 2077.
fromVG247
6 days ago
Growth hacking

inZOI's extraordinary launch and PUBG's ongoing popularity led to Krafton's "record-high" financial quarter

Krafton's strong Q1 2025 performance is driven by inZOI's launch and PUBG's popularity, marking record sales and profits.
more#financial-results
Startup companies
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Discord's Jason Citron Steps Down as CEO of the Social Chat App

Jason Citron stepped down as CEO of Discord, bringing in Humam Sakhnini as new leader ahead of a potential public offering.
Poker
fromCardplayer
2 weeks ago

Planet Hollywood Will Reopen Its Las Vegas Poker Room In May

Planet Hollywood is reintroducing a larger poker room, enhancing options for cash games and tournaments on the Las Vegas Strip.
#tariffs
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
Board games

"Existential crisis": The tariff scythe takes a swing at board games

The new tariffs could severely impact the US board game industry, leading to higher costs and possible business closures.
fromPolygon
1 week ago
Video games

Retro game industry in panic as Trump tariffs threaten hobby

Tariffs on imported handheld gaming devices are causing shipping pauses and price increases.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
Board games

"Existential crisis": The tariff scythe takes a swing at board games

The new tariffs could severely impact the US board game industry, leading to higher costs and possible business closures.
fromPolygon
1 week ago
Video games

Retro game industry in panic as Trump tariffs threaten hobby

Tariffs on imported handheld gaming devices are causing shipping pauses and price increases.
more#tariffs
#assassins-creed
Video games
fromVG247
1 month ago

Is Assassins Creed Shadows too little, too late? Ubisoft is reportedly looking for big money backers to fund spin-offs for some of its biggest IP

Ubisoft is exploring financial backing for a new venture focused on its major IPs, potentially attracting interest from firms like Tencent.
fromVG247
2 weeks ago
Video games

It's heartbreak for the haters as Assassin's Creed Shadows revealed as second best-selling game in US behind Monster Hunter Wilds

Assassin's Creed Shadows is a commercial success, defying pre-release criticism and achieving strong sales in the US.
Despite prior challenges, Ubisoft has rekindled economic viability with Assassin's Creed Shadows.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Assassin's Creed Shadows Isn't Doing As Well As Valhalla, But That's Okay

Assassin's Creed Shadows experienced rapid player engagement, reaching 2 million players just days after launch.
Video games
fromVG247
1 month ago

Is Assassins Creed Shadows too little, too late? Ubisoft is reportedly looking for big money backers to fund spin-offs for some of its biggest IP

Ubisoft is exploring financial backing for a new venture focused on its major IPs, potentially attracting interest from firms like Tencent.
fromVG247
2 weeks ago
Video games

It's heartbreak for the haters as Assassin's Creed Shadows revealed as second best-selling game in US behind Monster Hunter Wilds

Assassin's Creed Shadows is a commercial success, defying pre-release criticism and achieving strong sales in the US.
Despite prior challenges, Ubisoft has rekindled economic viability with Assassin's Creed Shadows.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Assassin's Creed Shadows Isn't Doing As Well As Valhalla, But That's Okay

Assassin's Creed Shadows experienced rapid player engagement, reaching 2 million players just days after launch.
more#assassins-creed
fromCardplayer
3 weeks ago
NYC startup

Former American Gaming Association Executive Joins Kalshi

Kalshi is strengthening its position in the gaming industry by hiring Sara Slane amid pushback from regulatory bodies regarding its sports prediction markets.
#nintendo-switch-2
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
Video games

Will 75 be the new normal for video games after Switch 2's Mario Kart?

Nintendo Switch 2's game pricing may risk alienating some gamers despite excitement around the console.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Palworld Could Come To Switch 2 If The System Is "Beefy Enough"

Palworld may come to Switch 2, pending technical feasibility and Nintendo's permission amidst ongoing legal issues.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
Video games

Will 75 be the new normal for video games after Switch 2's Mario Kart?

Nintendo Switch 2's game pricing may risk alienating some gamers despite excitement around the console.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Palworld Could Come To Switch 2 If The System Is "Beefy Enough"

Palworld may come to Switch 2, pending technical feasibility and Nintendo's permission amidst ongoing legal issues.
more#nintendo-switch-2
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Gaming's Blueprint for Consumer Spending: What Businesses Can Learn

Impulse buying is a powerful consumer behavior that can be amplified using gaming strategies like urgency and gamification.
The gaming industry's tactics can inform other sectors on enhancing consumer spending through in-game purchase psychology.
Video games
fromWhat's Trending
1 month ago

Shaping Brand Experiences with VR & AR: Lessons from Gaming

VR and AR technologies are transforming brand marketing by creating immersive consumer experiences similar to those found in gaming.
fromBerlin Startup Jobs
1 month ago
Growth hacking

Job Vacancy: Biz Dev Lead (m/f/d) // Codecks | Sales Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Codecks is looking for a Business Development Lead to enhance partnerships and drive growth in the gaming industry.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Video games

Game Informer has officially returned

Game Informer has been revived by Gunzilla Games, focusing on independent editorial content and preserving gaming history.
Games
fromPolygon
1 month ago

The GDC Awards' 2025 Game of the Year winners are rolling in

The GDC Awards represent a peer-judged perspective on game excellence, distinct from the trailer-heavy spectacle of The Game Awards.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

Ubisoft Faces Make-or-Break Moment with 'Assassin's Creed Shadows'

Ubisoft's financial future hinges on the success of Assassin's Creed Shadows after a challenging year.
Marketing tech
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

Soft2Bet Partners with AWS to Cut Costs by 55% and Accelerate Product Launches | HackerNoon

Soft2Bet's migration to AWS enhanced product development, reducing costs and improving user experiences significantly.
fromHackernoon
1 month ago
Growth hacking

SuperScale Case Study Highlights Aethir's Impact On Gaming User Acquisition | HackerNoon

Aethir's cloud streaming technology significantly enhances gaming studios' user acquisition strategies and minimizes costs compared to traditional app store distribution.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Civilization VII, one month later: The community and developers chime in

Civilization VII offers a fresh gameplay experience with distinct ages but faces challenges with user expectations and interface issues.
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