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fromThe Verge
13 hours ago

Xbox's new era needs games like Forza Horizon 6

Forza Horizon 6 is set in Japan and features a vast, varied open-world environment that encourages exploration.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Forza Horizon 6's Huge Tokyo Has Its Own Development Team

Forza Horizon 6's Tokyo is five times larger than any previous urban area in the series, requiring a dedicated development team to create its layered, detailed districts and environments.
Games
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

Playground Games Details New Forza Horizon 6 Features

Forza Horizon 6 launches May 19 on PC and Xbox Series S/X (PS5 later), set in Japan with expanded seasons, new events, customization, and famous landmarks.
Video games
fromKotaku
11 hours ago

Forza Horizon 6 Is On Track To Be The Best One Yet - Kotaku

Forza Horizon 6, set in Japan, continues the franchise's trend of excellence with a new character and an impressive open world.
Video games
fromEngadget
13 hours ago

Forza Horizon 6 gives would-be racers another gorgeous open world to explore

Forza Horizon 6 offers an immersive open-world experience with beautiful environments and engaging racing activities.
Video games
fromThe Verge
13 hours ago

Xbox's new era needs games like Forza Horizon 6

Forza Horizon 6 is set in Japan and features a vast, varied open-world environment that encourages exploration.
#playstation
fromGameSpot
1 day ago
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You Could Be In A PlayStation Game If You Write Well, Love PlayStation, Play And Own A Lot, Have Anecdotes, And More

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fromGadgets 360
17 hours ago

Sony Will Scan PlayStation's Biggest Fans and Put Them in PS5 Games

Sony's Playerbase initiative allows fans to be featured in Gran Turismo 7 by getting their likeness scanned.
Games
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

You Could Be In A PlayStation Game If You Write Well, Love PlayStation, Play And Own A Lot, Have Anecdotes, And More

PlayStation's new contest, The Playerbase, allows winners to have their likenesses scanned for in-game characters in Gran Turismo 7.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
6 years ago

The Best Game Controller for Every Kind of Player

A good controller significantly enhances gaming experience, with various options available for different platforms and features.
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Sony's gaming division just bought an AI startup that turns photos into 3D volumes

Following the acquisition, the Cinemersive Labs team will join SIE's Visual Computing Group (VCG) and contribute to our broader efforts in advancing state of the art visual computing within games. This includes applying machine learning to enhance gameplay visuals, improve rendering techniques, and unlock new levels of visual fidelity for players.
Marketing tech
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

Formula Pro simulator with ultra-realistic controls emulates F1 racing fun in your living room - Yanko Design

The professional-grade simulator has a precision-designed cockpit and race seat to recreate the realism of FPV in the single-seater racer. To simulate the nuances of a Formula -1 car riding the tarmac, the simulator has a high-torque force feedback steering and a Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 base.
Cars
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 week ago

Zwift Gets First-Ever Gravel-Only Map, Plus New Bikes, Races & More

Zwift introduces new features including outdoor workout recommendations, a gravel-only event, and expanded cycling levels.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Football Manager gamer helps team win in real life

Kendrick suggested a formation change to 4-4-2, inspired by his online team and football manager Sean Dyche, leading to a 3-2 victory for KPR.
Liverpool FC
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fromGame Informer
1 week 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.
Games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Cyberpunk, League Of Legends Games Suggest TCGs Are Having A Moment

PAX East 2026 featured a shift from video games to trading card games, particularly a TCG based on Cyberpunk 2077.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The circuit for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix looks like a real-life video game

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, scheduled for August on the National Mall, features a 1.7-mile street race circuit passing major U.S. monuments and Smithsonian museums at speeds exceeding 200 mph.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Marathon's Top Players Are Begging Bungie To Do More About Cheaters - Kotaku

Marathon players report a significant cheating problem affecting gameplay, particularly in ranked matches and the Cryo Archive map.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Power-washing, pool-cleaning and mowing: Why millions are playing games about mundane jobs

"We want to make the Graham Norton of video games," says Kirsty Rigden, the chief executive of Brighton-based FuturLab, which makes PowerWash Simulator. Aspiring to emulate a talkshow host who has a reputation for being affable rather than for setting pulses racing is perhaps an unusual ambition for a gaming studio.
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#marathon
fromKotaku
1 day ago
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Marathon, One Month Later - Kotaku

Marathon has received positive reviews but faces uncertainty regarding its long-term support and player engagement.
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
Video games

Marathon Just Became Helldivers 2 With Cryo Race To Kill Bots

Marathon's Cryo Archive map unlock requires players to collectively kill 500 million UESC security forces through an ARG, with current progress at 315 million kills suggesting the event will take another week to complete.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Marathon, One Month Later - Kotaku

Marathon has received positive reviews but faces uncertainty regarding its long-term support and player engagement.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Marathon Just Became Helldivers 2 With Cryo Race To Kill Bots

Marathon's Cryo Archive map unlock requires players to collectively kill 500 million UESC security forces through an ARG, with current progress at 315 million kills suggesting the event will take another week to complete.
Cars
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Driving the $375,000 Porsche race car that debuted as a $12 DLC in iRacing

Porsche debuted the new 911 Cup in iRacing before real-world track testing, using the hardcore sim as a digital feeder series to its Porsche Carrera Cup racing program.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week 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
#fortnite
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fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Fortnite Removing Less Popular Modes Like Rocket Racing

Fortnite's declining popularity leads to layoffs and the removal of three game modes by Epic Games.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Fortnite Removing Less Popular Modes Like Rocket Racing

Fortnite's declining popularity leads to layoffs and the removal of three game modes by Epic Games.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
Science
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Can Gaming Do for Our Intelligence?

Effective intelligence — attention, working memory, decision-making, and learning speed — is trainable through experience and interventions such as gaming, leveraging neuroplasticity.
Video games
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Gamers' Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True

Xbox faces internal challenges amid industry-wide pressures from AI adoption, memory shortages, and rising hardware costs, though the console is not shutting down.
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.
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Game Pass additions for March include Cyberpunk 2077 and F1 25

Microsoft's March Xbox Game Pass additions include Cyberpunk 2077, F1 25, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf across various tiers and platforms.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Logitech Clears Out G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel and Floor Pedals at Its Cheapest Price, Perfect for PlayStation and PC Gaming - Kotaku

Logitech G29 wheel and pedals kit available at Amazon for $270 (18% off), featuring realistic force feedback, 900° rotation, and pressure-sensitive pedals.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

The Best Mountain Biking Video Game Ever Just Hit Console

MAVRIX launches on PlayStation and Xbox with a 100 km² open world, Slopestyle mode, new tricks and trails, improved bike physics, and ongoing updates.
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.
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.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Logitech's G Driving Force Shifter Crashes to Record Low Below Black Friday, Compatible With Racing Wheels for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC - Kotaku

Logitech G Driving Force Shifter is a durable, compact six-speed H-pattern manual shifter with push-down reverse, leather knob, and compatibility with major wheels and consoles.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Zwift Games Returns For 2026, Adding Crits & More Ways to Race

2026 Zwift Games runs Feb 16–Mar 29 with five escalating stages, a bonus stage offering TT and crit options, new routes, and inclusive race categories.
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.
fromGadgets 360
2 months ago

Xbox Developer Direct Set for January 22, Featuring Forza Horizon 6, Fable

Developer Direct 2026 will feature two upcoming titles from Playground Games, Fable and Forza Horizon 6. The studio will share the first extended look at Fable and debut gameplay for Forza Horizon 6, an Xbox Wire post confirmed. Playground Games will also share gameplay from Fable, which is set to release in 2026 after a string of delays. The game is confirmed for PC and Xbox Series S/X.
Gadgets
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

The Biggest New Game Releases Of March 2026

March 2026 features major game releases including World of Warcraft: Midnight, Marathon, Fatal Frame 2 remake, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, WWE 2K26, Crimson Desert, and Legacy of Kain: Ascendance.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Amazon continues retreat from games by ending publishing deal for open world racer

We're in active dialogue with partners who share our long-term ambition for the IP and look forward to sharing more later this year.
Video games
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

If you haven't bought EA Sports FC 26 yet, it's now less than half price on PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PS4

EA FC 26 improves upon the previous version in a number of key ways. Players now have two gameplay options Authentic and Competitive. Authentic is a more realistic mode where the play is slower, weather and fatigue are factors, and using the right tactics is vital to break down the opposition, just like real football. Competitive is faster-paced and player actions are more dynamic; this is ideal for online play.
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fromwww.gamespot.com
2 months ago

Most Anticipated Games of 2026

A compilation highlights upcoming 2026 game release dates, Switch 2 titles, guides, Game Pass additions, and notable games like GTA 6 and 007: First Light.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Amazon abandons open-world racing game by former Forza Horizon devs

As part of our strategic evolution to focus on projects that leverage Amazon's unique strengths and scale, including the recent re-launch of Luna and our Tomb Raider franchise partnership with Crystal Dynamics, we have decided to release Maverick Games from their publishing agreement with Amazon Game Studios.
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#forza-horizon-5
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Forza Horizon 5 Is My Antidote To Doomscrolling In 2026

2012's Forza Horizon is one of my lifetime favorites. Earlier games like Grand Theft Auto 3 had shown me how much I could enjoy the simple experience of driving around a game's world with a great song on the radio, but took it to the next level with its gorgeous Colorado setting, its impeccable driving model, and the relentless stream of exceptional pop tunes on Horizon Pulse, the game's best radio station.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

GeForce Now adds support for flight controllers

It only seems right that cloud gaming should welcome virtual pilots, and that's definitely now the case if GeForce Now is your streaming platform of choice. One of the most frequently requested features from its community according to NVIDIA, flight control support has now been added to its GeForce Now offering, meaning you can live your Top Gun fantasies without worrying about your rig buckling under the pressure.
Video games
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Video games 2026: 5 projects that we're excited to play

Grand Theft Auto VI's Nov. 19 release will dominate the year, driven by long-awaited sequel status and an extensive online component continuing GTA Online's longevity.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

GeForce Now adds support for flight controllers

It only seems right that cloud gaming should welcome virtual pilots, and that's definitely now the case if GeForce Now is your streaming platform of choice. One of the most frequently requested features from its community according to NVIDIA, flight control support has now been added to its GeForce Now offering, meaning you can live your Top Gun fantasies without worrying about your rig buckling under the pressure.
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fromGame Informer
1 month ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - January 16

A rare lull before big releases lets players focus on live-service updates, classics, demos, and finishing 2025 games while offering weekend recommendations and a weekly recap.
Video games
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

The 25 Most Anticipated Video Games of 2026

2026 will deliver many major video game releases, including sequels, originals, remakes, and notable trends like hand-drawn visuals and Soulslike action RPGs.
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The most popular games are getting harder and harder to usurp

Fortnite, Roblox, Call of Duty, Minecraft, and GTA V dominated PS5 and Xbox in 2024–2025 due to longevity, multiplatform reach, multiplayer, updates, and user-generated content.
#mario-kart-world
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fromKotaku
2 months ago

Star Wars: Galactic Racer Will Feature Podracing

Star Wars: Galactic Racer will include podracing, multiple vehicle types, first-person driving, and solo and multiplayer modes, developed by Fuse Games.
fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

Researchers found a tipping point for video gaming and health

Spending more than 10 hours a week playing video games may begin to affect young people's eating habits, sleep quality, and body weight, according to new research led by Curtin University and published in Nutrition. The study surveyed 317 students from five universities across Australia. Participants had a median age of 20 years, placing the focus squarely on young adults during a key stage of habit formation.
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

Sony Patents AI That Plays Video Games for You If You Get Stuck

Sony proposes a PlayStation "Ghost Player" AI that can either demonstrate solutions or fully assume control of a player's character, blurring agency and accessibility lines.
fromInverse
2 months ago

PlayStation And Xbox's Most-Played Games Show What Players Are Really Looking For

Thousands of games are released every year, with numbers increasing recently thanks to an explosion of indie games across all platforms. That means there's more opportunity than ever to find something new and unexpected among the latest releases, but for a lot of players, the comfort of a few familiar games wins out. Newly released statistics show that, at least on consoles, the biggest games of 2025 were exactly the same as 2024's top titles. Do those figures point to an industry in crisis.
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