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#battlefield
Independent films
fromKotaku
13 hours ago

Call of Duty Will Soon Take On Battlefield At The Box Office

EA's Battlefield is set to become a major film project, potentially igniting a bidding war in Hollywood.
Independent films
fromEngadget
12 hours ago

A Battlefield movie adaptation is on the way, possibly starring Michael B. Jordan

A Battlefield movie is in development, coinciding with the upcoming Call of Duty film, featuring Michael B. Jordan and Christopher McQuarrie.
Independent films
fromKotaku
13 hours ago

Call of Duty Will Soon Take On Battlefield At The Box Office

EA's Battlefield is set to become a major film project, potentially igniting a bidding war in Hollywood.
Independent films
fromEngadget
12 hours ago

A Battlefield movie adaptation is on the way, possibly starring Michael B. Jordan

A Battlefield movie is in development, coinciding with the upcoming Call of Duty film, featuring Michael B. Jordan and Christopher McQuarrie.
Video games
fromFuturism
19 hours 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.
fromGameSpot
14 hours ago

Far Cry TV Series Won't Adapt Any Of The Games, Showrunner Says

I'm not specifically adapting any of the games that they've put out. I'm saying much as I did with the Coens or X-Men, or Alien, 'let me have a dialog with this franchise, because this is what I think a Far Cry story is.'
Television
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
2 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.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day 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.
#elden-ring
Film
fromVulture
19 hours ago

Sorry, But I'm Already Too Hyped for the Elden Ring Movie

Elden Ring movie directed by Alex Garland is set for release on March 3, 2028, with a notable cast and early production hints.
Film
fromKotaku
2 days ago

The Elden Ring Movie: Everything We Know So Far

A live-action adaptation of FromSoftware's 2022 action RPG is in production, directed by Alex Garland, set before the game's events.
Film
fromVulture
19 hours ago

Sorry, But I'm Already Too Hyped for the Elden Ring Movie

Elden Ring movie directed by Alex Garland is set for release on March 3, 2028, with a notable cast and early production hints.
Film
fromKotaku
2 days ago

The Elden Ring Movie: Everything We Know So Far

A live-action adaptation of FromSoftware's 2022 action RPG is in production, directed by Alex Garland, set before the game's events.
Podcast
fromThe Atlantic
15 hours ago

How Short-Form Clips Took Over the Internet

Short video clips from long-form content have become the dominant unit of online media, surpassing traditional promotional roles.
Exercise
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Contributor: Regulate the 'Enhanced Games' as a medical experiment and a marketing stunt

The Enhanced Games promotes performance-enhancing drug use in sports, requiring athletes to enhance their abilities chemically.
#titanium-court
Board games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The year's weirdest game is hard to explain and even harder to put down

Titanium Court is a unique blend of genres, offering an immersive experience that defies straightforward explanation.
fromEngadget
1 day ago
Games

Titanium Court mashes together genres and cultural references to tell a strange, funny tale

Titanium Court combines match-three mechanics with tower defense elements in a roguelite format, emphasizing strategic resource management and tactical gameplay.
Board games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The year's weirdest game is hard to explain and even harder to put down

Titanium Court is a unique blend of genres, offering an immersive experience that defies straightforward explanation.
Games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Titanium Court mashes together genres and cultural references to tell a strange, funny tale

Titanium Court combines match-three mechanics with tower defense elements in a roguelite format, emphasizing strategic resource management and tactical gameplay.
Books
fromInsideHook
3 days ago

The Newest, Most Fervent Fandom? Readers.

BookCon's return marks a resurgence in print book sales and community engagement among readers after a six-year hiatus.
Social media marketing
fromVogue
3 days ago

Will AI Kill the Creator Economy?

AI-generated influencers like Aitana Lopez are reshaping the fashion and beauty industries, blurring the lines between reality and digital creation.
Privacy professionals
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: The ambitious and alarming proposal fix to TV and streaming's identity crisis

Identity Infrastructure 2.0 aims to improve identity mechanisms in TV and streaming but raises significant privacy concerns for viewers.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

UK gaming icon Peter Molyneux on AI, his final creation and a changing industry

Peter Molyneux reflects on his career and the future of the UK games industry, emphasizing the impact of AI on game development.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
5 days ago

AI Company Known for Teen Suicides Launches New Feature to Turn Books Into Roleplaying Experiences

Character.AI introduces 'c.ai Books' to create interactive storytelling experiences using classic literature, despite past controversies and a ban on underage users.
Video games
from24/7 Wall St.
14 hours 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.
fromKotaku
16 hours ago

Saros Review Embargo Restrictions Make It Harder To Talk About

In recent years, a lot of embargo restrictions have become so sweeping that it's sometimes difficult for critics to actually get into the meat of what does or doesn't work about a game, and simply have to gesture at it in their reviews.
Games
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Gen Z to the rescue! Zoomers are ditching doomscrolling and saving cinema

Generation Z is leading a cinema revival, with 2026 projected to be the best year for global box office since the pandemic.
Digital life
fromCGMagazine
16 hours 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.
Media industry
fromKotaku
19 hours ago

Yakuza Creator's New Studio Deletes, Then Restores YouTube Channel

Nagoshi Studio's YouTube channel was temporarily unavailable but has since been restored, alleviating fan concerns about the studio's status.
Marketing
fromVariety
1 day ago

Variety's Entertainment Marketing Summit Takeaways: How to Market at the Speed of AI, Work With Creators and Make Campaigns Authentic Because 'Fans Are Smart, It Has to Feel Real'

Live experiences are central to marketing, with brands treating audiences as distribution channels and emphasizing authenticity and originality.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

D-ID Launches "Agentic Videos" For Interactive AI Experiences

D-ID launched Agentic Videos, transforming traditional video into interactive experiences with real-time AI agents for enhanced viewer engagement.
Marketing tech
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

D-ID Launches "Agentic Videos" For Interactive AI Experiences

D-ID launched Agentic Videos, transforming traditional video into interactive experiences with real-time AI agents for enhanced viewer engagement.
Television
fromEsquire
3 days ago

The 'Beef' Creator Is Locked In a Cycle of Greatness

Cycles of life present recurring challenges, but hope exists in moments of connection, especially through family.
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
4 days ago

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 4/20/26

A variety of crowdfunding board games are featured, including solo and co-op options, strategic gameplay, and travel-friendly designs.
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
fromKotaku
1 day 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.
Film
fromFuturism
11 hours ago

Three Years Ago Today, "Avengers" Director Joe Russo Predicted There Would Be a Fully AI-Generated Movie Within Two Years

AI-generated movies have not yet materialized, and filmmakers may be overstating AI's capabilities in the industry.
Games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Five Annapurna Interactive games get Switch 2 releases

Five Annapurna Interactive titles are coming to Switch 2, including upgrades and new releases.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Streaming Platforms Are Embracing Vertical Video. But At This Point, Is It Worth It? | AdExchanger

Streaming services are adopting vertical video features to enhance content discovery, but currently lack advertising opportunities.
Marketing
fromDigiday
2 days ago

NHL looks to TikTok to capitalize on Heated Rivalry and Olympics as it grows beyond U.S. and Canada

NHL is leveraging TikTok to expand its fanbase and presence in Europe, aiming to convert casual viewers into lifelong fans.
Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids and adults to screens

Social media companies are liable for harming children through addictive design features similar to those in gambling.
fromVulture
14 hours ago

Apex Feels More Like a Real Movie Than Your Average Netflix Joint

Ben muses about what's behind their shared love of extreme activities, suggesting that while some seek perfection or a thrill, 'personally, I think the wiring is just messed up.' This insight foreshadows the darker elements of the story as he hunts Sasha with a bow and arrow.
Independent films
Video games
fromKotaku
17 hours ago

Expanse Beta Review: A Good Attempt At A New Mass Effect

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn beta offers a familiar gameplay experience reminiscent of Mass Effect, appealing to fans of the genre.
Film
fromInverse
2 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.
fromKotaku
1 day ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Peach Reveal Might Become Canon

"Because we don't know what kind of game we'll make next with our characters, having too many character settings would become a constraint. I'm fine with being bound by the gameplay, but I don't want to be bound by having created a story, which has been the reason for not making movies for many years."
Games
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 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.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

Overwolf Ads Expands Global Brand Partnerships Team with Senior Hires Across EMEA & US

Overwolf Ads expands its Brand Partnerships team, appointing key leaders to enhance global advertising efforts and drive significant revenue growth.
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Michael B Jordan to take on big-screen adaptation of hit video game Battlefield

Michael B. Jordan is following up his Oscar win with the announcement of another new project: a big-screen adaptation of the hit video game series Battlefield.
Independent films
#assassins-creed
Video games
fromKotaku
19 hours ago

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Dev Promises Lots Of Blood

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will include blood in combat, addressing fan feedback before its release on July 9.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Ubisoft has finally dropped a trailer for that Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced releases on July 9, featuring new content, refined combat, and updated mechanics while retaining protagonist Edward Kenway.
Video games
fromKotaku
19 hours ago

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Dev Promises Lots Of Blood

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will include blood in combat, addressing fan feedback before its release on July 9.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Ubisoft has finally dropped a trailer for that Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced releases on July 9, featuring new content, refined combat, and updated mechanics while retaining protagonist Edward Kenway.
fromGamesBeat
1 week ago

10 years in gaming: Sportfive shares lessons from its first decade in interactive media

Sportfive's gaming department, which started with just three dedicated employees in 2016, has now expanded to a robust team of 80, highlighting the agency's commitment to the gaming sector.
Marketing
Film
fromGameSpot
2 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.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Internal Paramount presentation reveals its 2026 streaming goals and how much viewership has grown

Paramount aims for significant growth in streaming services, targeting double-digit revenue increases and a merger with HBO Max.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The cinema lab: brain activity tracked to find secret to creating immersive films

Researchers at the University of Bristol study audience reactions to films using biometric data to improve filmmaking techniques.
#xbox
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day 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
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Call of Duty never made much sense for Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft is reducing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's price while removing future Call of Duty games from the service at launch.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

'We Are Xbox': read the memo defining Microsoft's gaming future

Xbox has evolved to connect over 500 million players but faces challenges in features, pricing, and meeting new player expectations.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
22 hours ago

Xbox Chief Asha Sharma Sets New Strategy, Says Will Reevaluate Exclusives

Microsoft Gaming is rebranding to Xbox and reevaluating its approach to exclusivity under CEO Asha Sharma's new strategy.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 day 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.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Microsoft brings Xbox back, scraps Microsoft Gaming

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is rebranding Microsoft Gaming back to Xbox to prioritize the gaming division's identity and correct previous strategic mistakes.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day 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
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Call of Duty never made much sense for Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft is reducing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's price while removing future Call of Duty games from the service at launch.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape

Concerns arise over media consolidation and partisan shifts with the Warner Bros-Paramount merger, facing regulatory scrutiny and potential political influence.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Marvel looks like it's about to abolish the Multiverse saga. Isn't that cheating?

It's critically important to rerelease the movie, and, in fact, we'll be rereleasing the film with footage that is set in the Doomsday story that we have added to Avengers: Endgame. It's an opportunity to create a bridge from Endgame to Doomsday in a unique way.
Independent films
Media industry
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Mass Effect Show Writer Denies Rewrites For 'Non-Gamers'

Amazon's Mass Effect TV show is not being rewritten to appeal to non-gamers, according to co-showrunner Daniel Casey.
#gaming
fromKotaku
3 days ago
Games

YouTuber Says He's Not Making The Bloodborne Anime Movie To Make Money - Kotaku

fromThedrum
1 week ago
Video games

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

Games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

YouTuber Says He's Not Making The Bloodborne Anime Movie To Make Money - Kotaku

New gaming handhelds are being released despite RAMageddon, while notable figures discuss their projects in gaming and animation.
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.
fromInverse
1 day ago

5 Years Later, A Controversial Video Game Movie Already Feels So Much Older

Mortal Kombat's introduction of 'juggling' into fighting game conventions and its iconic fatalities earned it a well-deserved spot on the Mount Rushmore of fighting games.
Independent films
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

Erstwhile Competition; What We Lose By Gamifying The News | AdExchanger

ChatGPT Ads currently lacks advanced targeting options and news publishers are experimenting with gamified news prediction markets.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Bafta games awards showed me again that honouring art over commerce is a win for all

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the top prize at the 22nd Bafta game awards, marking its second major award sweep.
Independent films
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Bloodborne Is The Worst PlayStation Exclusive To Adapt To Film

Sony is developing a Bloodborne movie, despite fans wanting a sequel or spiritual successor.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

"Exit 8" Is a Video-Game Adaptation That Ingeniously Subverts Its Source

The player ambles through an eerily underpopulated subway station, which gradually comes to resemble a metro-themed infinity loop—a maddeningly repetitive circle of mid-transit hell.
Film
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

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

PlayStation has announced a new contest called The Playerbase, allowing winners to have their likenesses scanned to appear in PlayStation games, starting with Gran Turismo 7.
Games
fromEngadget
2 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
#troy-baker
Video games
fromWGB
3 days ago

Death By Scrolling Review

Death By Scrolling features roguelike mechanics where players gather gold to escape purgatory while avoiding a relentless grim reaper.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

From the phone to the plex: why TV shows are turning into movies

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man achieved over 25 million views on Netflix in three days, showcasing the shift from cinema to streaming.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 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.
Video games
fromWGB
4 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.
Board games
fromMedium
1 month ago

Are games really "dumbing down"?

The Elder Scrolls evolved from a struggling franchise after failed games Battlespire and Redguard into one of gaming's most influential RPG series.
Video games
fromwww.theverge.com
4 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Marathon On Sale For The First Time Amid Free-To-Play Debate

Marathon is struggling with sales on Xbox, prompting discussions on aggressive user acquisition strategies.
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
1 week ago

Capcom's Killing It Right Now With Pragmata And Resident Evil

Capcom has transformed from a struggling company to a leading game developer with successful titles like Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic aims to create an entertainment universe, with a Disney-themed extraction shooter set for release in November.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.
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.
Marketing
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How Digital Gaming Trends Are Reshaping Modern Entertainment Businesses

Crypto-enabled digital gaming transforms audience behavior, monetization, and engagement strategies for entertainment businesses by enabling transparency, speed, personalization, and new payment models.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 months ago

It's Not Too Late To Save Beloved Gaming Franchises

License dormant AAA franchises to proven mid-size AA teams and allow development without publisher interference to revive them affordably.
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