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Video games
fromKotaku
2 days 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.
fromKotaku
2 days 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
Digital life
fromCGMagazine
2 days 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
1 day 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.
Board games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Xbox's weirdest studio is on a roll

Double Fine has released Kiln, a multiplayer brawler centered around pottery, following its previous game about a sentient lighthouse.
#xbox
fromWGB
3 days ago
Video games

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

Games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Microsoft's new Xbox chief starts making her mark

Asha Sharma is reevaluating Game Pass pricing to enhance value for players on Xbox.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Microsoft Gaming Is Dead, And Xbox Is Back (Again)

Xbox reverts to its original name, scrapping the Microsoft Gaming branding to strengthen its identity and address recent challenges.
Video games
fromWGB
3 days 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.
Games
fromThe Verge
5 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
3 days 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.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Microsoft's new Xbox chief starts making her mark

Asha Sharma is reevaluating Game Pass pricing to enhance value for players on Xbox.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Microsoft Gaming Is Dead, And Xbox Is Back (Again)

Xbox reverts to its original name, scrapping the Microsoft Gaming branding to strengthen its identity and address recent challenges.
Django
fromGameSpot
2 days ago

Pragmata's Diana Is Now A VTuber, And Is Inviting Other VTubers To The Moon

Diana, a VTuber from Pragmata, invites Usada Pekora to the moon for a collaboration filled with adorable conversations and gameplay highlights.
Film
fromGameSpot
4 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.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days 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.
fromDefector
3 days 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
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 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.
#online-gaming
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
Privacy technologies
fromGameSpot
4 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
6 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.
#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.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 days 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
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.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
4 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.
Film
fromInverse
4 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.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 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.
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

PlayStation's age-gating restrictions are coming to UK consoles

"Beginning June 2026, if you have not completed age verification, you can continue playing on PlayStation, but some features won't be available until you verify your age."
Privacy technologies
Gadgets
fromWIRED
5 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

A Surprise PlayStation DRM Issue Is Worrying Fans

Sony has reportedly implemented a new DRM system requiring online validation for digital purchases every 30 days on PS4 and PS5.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

The Lenovo Legion Go S is RAMageddon's latest victim

Lenovo's Legion Go S handheld has seen a dramatic price increase, with some models nearly doubling since launch.
Video games
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days 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.
Video games
fromFuturism
2 days 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.
Games
fromGame Informer
3 weeks 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Goes On Sale On Anniversary

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is on sale for $40 on Steam, offering emotional storytelling and challenging gameplay.
#xbox-game-pass
fromGameSpot
4 days ago
Video games

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

Video games
fromKotaku
4 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
fromWGB
5 days ago

Game Pass Price Drop Announced, Call Of Duty No Longer A Day One Title

Xbox Game Pass prices are reduced, but new Call of Duty titles will no longer launch on the service immediately.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Leak reveals new Xbox Game Pass "Starter Edition" that's part of Discord Nitro

Microsoft is launching a Discord and Xbox Game Pass partnership featuring a new Starter Edition with over 50 games and additional benefits.
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 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
4 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
fromGSMArena.com
4 days ago

Microsoft drops Game Pass pricing after user complaints

Microsoft is revising Xbox Game Pass prices, lowering two plans but removing day-one access to new Call of Duty titles.
Video games
fromWGB
5 days ago

Game Pass Price Drop Announced, Call Of Duty No Longer A Day One Title

Xbox Game Pass prices are reduced, but new Call of Duty titles will no longer launch on the service immediately.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days 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.
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
fromKotaku
3 days 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.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
3 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.
fromThe Verge
4 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
#game-releases
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

The Week In Games: Pottery Parties And A Long-Lost JRPG

A quieter release week allows games like Kiln and Traysia to gain attention amidst industry debates.
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
4 days ago

The Week In Games: Pottery Parties And A Long-Lost JRPG

A quieter release week allows games like Kiln and Traysia to gain attention amidst industry debates.
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.
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
4 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.
fromEngadget
4 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
fromGameSpot
4 days ago

March 2026 Was A Huge Month For Console Sales In The US

Sales of gaming hardware in the US during March 2026 rose by 69% compared to March 2025, reaching $500 million. Circana said the Switch 2 'drove the overall gain' for March 2026.
Video games
Video games
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Xbox cuts prices for Game Pass but ends day-one Call of Duty access

Activision Xbox is reducing Game Pass prices after a previous increase, but new Call of Duty games will be added later to premium subscriptions.
Video games
fromwww.theverge.com
6 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.
#steam-machine
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Valve's Steam Machine launches in 2026: Everything we know so far

Valve released a new Steam Machine console in November 2025 designed for living rooms, featuring custom AMD hardware, 16GB RAM, and support for 4K gaming at 60FPS using upscaling technology.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Valve's Steam Machine launches in 2026: Everything we know so far

Valve released a new Steam Machine console in November 2025 designed for living rooms, featuring custom AMD hardware, 16GB RAM, and support for 4K gaming at 60FPS using upscaling technology.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Xbox Clears Up A Project Helix Rumor, Raises More Questions

Microsoft's Project Helix will be a first-party Xbox console, despite rumors of third-party manufacturing involvement.
Video games
fromWGB
6 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
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Forza Horizon 6's Xbox Controller Is A Hideous Neon Mess And I Love It

The new Forza Horizon 6 controller features a vibrant design and is available for pre-order, releasing on May 18.
Video games
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

The Dodgers of esports: How L.A.'s Liquid Guild won the attention of over 100,000 people

The Race to World First in World of Warcraft is a competitive event where teams race to complete difficult content first, requiring extensive preparation and teamwork.
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.
Gadgets
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Steam Reviews Will Now Let You Share What Hardware You Used To Run Games

Steam now lets users attach hardware specifications and optional anonymized framerate data to reviews via the Steam Beta Client, improving performance context for other users.
Video games
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Valve brings native Steam Link app to Apple's Vision Pro

Steam Link is coming to Apple's Vision Pro, enabling wireless streaming of traditional games from Steam libraries on nearby Macs or PCs.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
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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