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fromDigiday
2 hours 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.
#esports
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 day 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.
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
2 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.
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Are World Cup Tickets Worth the Price Tag?

Kahn believed that the formalization of ticket scalping online provided sports teams with valuable information about demand, enabling them to make more money without alienating loyal fans.
Bayern Munich
Marketing
fromDigiday
2 days ago

The World Cup is set to lift demand for digital out-of-home spending

Advertisers are preparing for the FIFA World Cup with a focus on digital out-of-home marketing and experiential activations.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Indonesia's game rating system leaks developer creds

Indonesia's game rating system is suspended due to a leak of developer credentials and unreleased game footage.
#gaming-industry
fromThedrum
4 days ago
Social media marketing

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.
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago
Video games

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
4 days 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.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
4 days ago

Can I Bet on Ping Pong on DraftKings Sportsbook? - Bleacher Nation

DraftKings offers a comprehensive table tennis betting section with competitive odds and a variety of betting options.
Poker
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

LIV Golf CEO says league has financial commitment to finish season

LIV Golf is financially committed to complete the 2026 season despite funding uncertainties from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Britain's gaming industry needs a power-up or risks losing its crown to France, Ireland and Australia

Britain's video games industry risks losing talent and intellectual property to overseas rivals without improved tax and investment incentives.
EU data protection
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

DAZN to Embed Blockchain-Backed FIFA Prediction Market in World Cup 2026 Live Streams

DAZN integrates ADI Predictstreet into livestreams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, enhancing interactive betting experiences.
Video games
fromLos Angeles Times
2 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.
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 days ago

As upfront negotiations near, buyers chart path through complex sports market

Fragmentation of sports broadcasting complicates viewing for fans and advertising strategies for brands.
fromGamesBeat
5 days 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
#fortnite
Video games
fromwww.theverge.com
1 day 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.
Games
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store for Android Users Worldwide

Fortnite returns to Google Play Store worldwide after years of absence, ending the need for sideloading on Android devices following Epic Games' legal settlement with Google.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 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
fromwww.theverge.com
1 day 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.
Games
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store for Android Users Worldwide

Fortnite returns to Google Play Store worldwide after years of absence, ending the need for sideloading on Android devices following Epic Games' legal settlement with Google.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 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.
LA Clippers
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

The League of Legends KeSPA cup will air globally on Disney+

Disney+ will stream major esports tournaments, expanding its reach beyond Asia to a global audience.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Fairgames Has An Extraction Shooter Mode As Marathon Struggles

Fairgames features a new mode called 'Cargo Heist' that involves completing objectives and extracting loot in a multiplayer heist shooter format.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI

PlayStation 5 prices have risen significantly due to increased demand for computing power driven by AI, alongside global economic disruptions.
#gaming
fromThedrum
1 week ago
Video games

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.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
Growth hacking

The efficiency economy: Why modern consumers are redefining value in the global gaming market - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Game top-ups have evolved into a strategic tool for busy professionals seeking efficiency in gaming.
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.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks 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
Europe news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

What to look out for in World Cup play-offs

The World Cup play-offs begin with four European spots available, featuring teams like Wales, Northern Ireland, and Sweden competing for qualification.
#online-gaming
fromLondon On The Inside
4 weeks ago
Digital life

Cultural Codes in Gaming: How Innovation Is Rewriting the Rules

Online gaming design adapts to local behaviors and cultural expectations, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Players Use Epic For Freebies But Then Just Go Back To Steam

Epic Games Store is popular for free games but struggles to compete with Steam and faces criticism for rushed projects.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Football Daily | World Cup double-screening pain and a change of summer planning

Wales and Ireland face playoff defeats, missing the Geopolitics World Cup, highlighting a lack of original storytelling in football narratives.
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Michael Griffin: From Player to Gaming CEO

Michael Griffin's journey in the gaming industry began from humble beginnings, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experience and understanding the customer.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.
Manchester City
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Haaland invests in new global chess tour

Erling Haaland invests in Norway Chess to launch the Total Chess World Championship Tour, featuring four annual tournaments across three chess disciplines with $2.7m minimum prize pools.
#virtual-sports
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Counter-Strike Just Upended 25 Years Of Shooter Muscle Memory

Counter-Strike 2 eliminates lossless ammo reloads, forcing players to discard unused magazine ammunition when reloading, increasing tactical decision-making and skill requirements.
London
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

The Biggest Edition Yet of London Games Festival Set for April 2026

The 2026 London Games Festival expands to larger venues with doubled exhibition space and increased UK Government support for the gaming industry.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Street Fighter Pro Detained By ICE Is Coming Home

Ludovic has been granted a very low bond! Thank you so much for all of the supporters. We had around 20 people in the court room and over 20 more supporting online. The judge was clearly moved. Everything he said was in favor of Ludovic. We could not have done this all without you!
Fundraising
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

How Crash-Style Gaming Platforms Are Driving Digital Revenue

Crash-style games generate substantial revenue through rapid game cycles, minimal operating costs, and high player engagement driven by simple mechanics and fast-paced gameplay.
from48 hills
1 month ago

At Gaming Conference, game-workers keep unionization hopes alive - 48 hills

The United Videogame Workers-CWA Local 9433 is a direct-join organization that, according to organizers, is meant to provide a channel into activism and organizing for workers in a fragmented industry. The day of the organization's launch, its membership swelled to triple digits, and CWA members led an impromptu march from a panel discussion in Moscone's West Hall to the bandshell in Yerba Buena Gardens, accompanied by cheers from passersby.
Media industry
Games
from48 hills
1 month ago

Is AI gaming ready for primetime? - 48 hills

Google demonstrated live AI-generated NPC dialogue at GDC 2026, with over 60 AI-related talks and events showcasing the gaming industry's focus on artificial intelligence integration.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Nintendo is weathering the storm

Nintendo remains successful in a struggling gaming industry by focusing on its strengths and maintaining a consistent release schedule.
Video games
fromGamesBeat
3 weeks ago

Inside Clix Gaming's creator-powered business strategy

Cody 'Clix' Conrod is launching Clix Gaming, a brand and business centered on his success as a top Fortnite player.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'The world of football and sports is sort of the Disneyland of drinking'

Leigh Steinberg has worked for five decades as a sports agent, particularly in the NFL and most notably with franchise quarterbacks. He doesn't need to do celebrity name-dropping; the evidence is all around him. On his shelf is a picture of him with Barack Obama. There's one of him with Julia Roberts on the set of Ocean's Eleven.
Los Angeles Rams
#loot-boxes
Games
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Valve disputes claims loot boxes violate gambling laws

Valve defends loot boxes as collectible products rather than gambling, arguing cosmetic-only items provide no competitive advantage while claiming to have blocked over one million accounts linked to gambling activity.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Valve says it will fight New York's loot box lawsuit

Valve disputes New York AG's loot box gambling allegations, comparing mystery boxes to collectible cards and arguing items are optional cosmetics.
Business
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

Rivalry cuts operations as it reviews future of company

Rivalry Corp. has sharply scaled down operations, halted betting, begun major cost cuts and is exploring sales, restructuring, or other strategic alternatives while conserving cash.
US politics
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Street Fighter Players Ask For Donations After ICE Detains Teammate

Ludovic Mbock, a competitive fighting-game player, has been detained by ICE; friends and community are fundraising to cover legal fees and seek his release.
Miscellaneous
fromJezebel
2 months ago

ICE Goons Preparing to Stalk Both the Super Bowl and the Olympics

ICE plans to deploy agents to the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and domestic events, prompting strong opposition from Italian officials and public authorities.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How has personalization improved digital sports marketing?

Personalization is a tried-and-tested way to boost engagement while gathering valuable information about existing audiences - and is proving to be a key driver for the sports industry, says Rawnet's Harry Daniel. For brands looking to score with digital marketing, personalization is a winning long-term business strategy. Personalizing the user experience (UX) via websites and apps keeps fans engaged and enhances brand loyalty. It can help brands to grow, by extending their reach to new users and unleashing untouched opportunities for victory.
Online marketing
Soccer (FIFA)
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

The Biggest Reason to Travel This Year? Sports

Sports events are a major driver of global travel, fueling a $680 billion industry and motivating fans to travel internationally for both marquee and local fixtures.
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.
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.
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

Gambling challenges video game industry growth in 2026 - report

For years, gambling lived on the outer edges of the video game business. It was boxed in by geography, hemmed in by regulation, and treated as culturally separate from mainstream gaming. However, the wall has now largely come down. The State of Video Gaming in 2026 by Epyllion's CEO Matthew Ball argues that gambling, especially iGaming, online sports betting, and prediction markets, has become one of the biggest forces redirecting how players use their time and money.
Digital life
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.
Media industry
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Livestreaming and eSports to drive the sports market in Asia

Asia is the fastest-growing sports market, driven by mobile, OTT, eSports, and live streaming, prompting platforms and brands to prioritize creative digital sports experiences.
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.
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
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Fortnite is about to get a lot more gaming crossovers

Epic will expand Fortnite crossovers tied to Epic Games Store purchases, aiming for over 100 developer partnerships annually while boosting store sales and platform growth.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Casual $40,000 Marvel Rivals Creator Tournament Sparks A Ton Of Online Drama - Kotaku

Content creator Kingsman265 was removed from the Deadpool Creator Cup after arguing insistently about team composition and leaving practice, prompting the host to disqualify him.
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