YouTube brings a new “Playables” section, in limited release, to their website and mobile app.…
Dean Takahashi from VentureBeat sits down with Graeme Struthers of Devolver Digital after their “zany” online press conference.…
Baldur’s Gate 3, Monopoly Go roll critical hits for Wizards of the Coast – GamesIndustry.biz
Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast is riding high with the outstanding performances of their AAA RPG Baldur’s Gate 3 and their mobile game, Monopoly Go. …
For EA’s CEO, Andrew Wilson, the strength of the IP correlates strongly with the health of its online community.…
Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast is riding high with the outstanding performances of their AAA RPG Baldur’s Gate 3 and their mobile game, Monopoly Go.…
Report: Mobile game spending projected to hit $108bn in 2023 – GamesIndustry.biz
A new report from Data.ai and IDC projects that revenue from mobile gaming will rise to $108Bil, consoles will hit $43Bil, and PC/Mac will increase to $40Bil in …
GamesIndustry.biz recently interviewed Xbox CMO Jarret West about the impending launch of Bethesda’s latest and Microsoft’s plans moving forward for Xbox Game Pass. …
A new report from Data.ai and IDC projects that revenue from mobile gaming will rise to $108Bil, consoles will hit $43Bil, and PC/Mac will increase to $40Bil in 2023, with subscription-based earnings leading consumer spending.…
PitchBook reports that venture capital funding for games remained stagnant in Q2 2023. …
In further efforts to tame UK regulators’ monopoly fears, Microsoft has entered into a 15-year deal to transfer cloud streaming rights for Call of Duty and other Activision Blizzard games to Ubisoft.…
European market report: Growing revenues, growing workforce and older gamers – GamesIndustry.biz
A new report from Video Games Europe shows revenues increased to €24.5 billion in 2022, with unit sales topping 40 million and industry employment rising to 110,000 personnel. …
The annual Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase was packed with announcements and new trailers for some of the most anticipated upcoming titles. …
A new report from Video Games Europe shows revenues increased to €24.5 billion in 2022, with unit sales topping 40 million and industry employment rising to 110,000 personnel.…
On Wednesday, Epic Games announced the First Run program, intended to allow developers to keep 100% of their launch sales revenues on the Epic Games Store for six months in exchange for exclusivity during that period.…
Following recent policy changes for modifications, Rockstar Games embraces the creator community by partnering with Cfx.re, the makers of FiveM and RedM modding tools.…
Activision Blizzard rounds out the end-of-year with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, slated for release on November 10th.…
Epic Online Services brings crossplay to consoles allowing Epic Games’ 750 million account users to utilize existing accounts to play across platforms “enabling players to connect with friends and enjoy games seamlessly across different platforms and stores.”…
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 completes crucial year-end release slate – GamesIndustry.biz
Activision Blizzard rounds out the end-of-year with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, slated for release on November 10th. A preview went live this week via …
The number of gaming industry employees has doubled since 2021, mostly due to a significant tax break for game developers.…
Roblox is in it for the long haul, as it views the current quarter net loss as an “expense required to support the growth of the business.”…
The number of gaming industry employees has doubled since 2021, mostly due to a significant tax break for game developers. Several companies aim …
A new article from Sage Journals studies juvenile gamers and finds three subsets of players: versatile metagamers, strategizers, and casual metagamers.…
US game revenue sees a 9% jump in June – GamesIndustry.biz
In June, gaming profits saw a 9% increase versus the same month last year, with a 22% increase in spending on gaming hardware alone. New releases, including Diablo 4 …
The National Institutes of Health compiled information from several video game studies to measure the benefits of video games on human cognition.…
EA’s Apex Legends currently sits at 18 million active monthly players.…
Nintendo sees an impressive first quarter as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom tops 18 million units sold and The Super Mario Bros.…
CD Projekt Red lays off 100 employees due to ‘overstaffing’ – VentureBeat.com
Employees at CD Projekt Red brace for a third round of layoffs since the beginning of 2023. Several projects have wrapped up, and although new installments of the …
Employees at CD Projekt Red brace for a third round of layoffs since the beginning of 2023.…
Legislation recently approved by the Senate to “childproof the internet” raises questions about the feasibility of implementing new restrictions.…
Hasbro has partnered with Xplored to bring a more immersive experience to their players through the use of digital technology and AI.…
This research investigated how prosocial video games affect sharing behavior in Chinese preschoolers aged 4-6 years.…
Lego receives Game for Change industry leadership award – VentureBeat.com
The Lego Group is leading the way in making digital play safer for kids. This year’s Game for Change award winner goes beyond just providing safe spaces online; Lego endeavors …
Even with a 50% bump in second quarter revenue over last year, Activision Blizzard is still on the fence about the future of their Overwatch Leagues.…
The Lego Group is leading the way in making digital play safer for kids.…
Blizzard announces it will be releasing several games on the Steam platform; the first of which is Overwatch 2, which becomes available on August 10th.…
While work is limited during the SAG-AFTRA strike, actors are being allowed to continue their work on video games, whether that be performance capture or voiceover work.…
Video game adaptations break new records as HBO’s The Last of Us acquires 25 nominations in the upcoming 75th annual Emmy Awards, second only to HBO’s Succession for the highest nomination count.…
A judge rules that a Destiny 2 player must pay almost half a million in damages to Bungie for harassment against a manager and his family.…
EA Sports FC 24 will make its debut with an early release set for September 22nd.…
Unity is currently conducting a closed beta for Safe Voice, a new toxicity detection program.…
Unity launches Safe Voice, a toxicity detection solution for voice chat – VentureBeat.com
Unity is currently conducting a closed beta for Safe Voice, a new toxicity detection program. Developed for use in multiplayer gaming settings, Safe Voice monitors voice characteristics, …
The first endeavor for the new partners, NASCAR and Gen.G Mobil 1 Racing, will be a watch party for the upcoming Rocket League Championship Series in Boston.…
Overwatch will be the next major game to release its own animated series, titled “Genesis.”…
An Overwatch animated miniseries is streaming this July – Polygon.com
Overwatch will be the next major game to release its own animated series, titled “Genesis.” Episodes of this three-part miniseries will be available starting in July on YouTube, and will …
Most major multiplayer franchises have to develop an ‘arsenal’ for detecting cheaters.…
Hakan Abrak, CEO of IO Interactive, sights Brighton’s “deep existing ecosystem of developers” as a major draw when selecting the location for their new UK studio.
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Embracer must focus on quality not quantity if it wants its bets to pay off | Opinion – GamesIndustry.biz…
Veteran developers from some of the industry’s biggest publishers are working on a new MOBA title blending elements from League of Legends, Valorant, Apex Legends, and Smash Bros. …
How game companies manage their reputation — and why it matters – VentureBeat.com
As part of its GamesBeat Summit 2023, VentureBeat dives deeply into “reputation management” for game companies. The discussion covers how developers and publishers establish a reputation, how …
As part of its GamesBeat Summit 2023, VentureBeat dives deeply into “reputation management” for game companies. …
Blizzard has announced pricing and ticket details about BlizzCon this year, which will be hosted at Anaheim Convention Center in November. …
Grace Collins, CEO of Snowbright Studio, is the latest receipt of the Vanguard Award. Seeing the potential for educational game design in their own classroom, Collins pursued opportunities with the Smithsonian and US Department of Education to innovate what “educational” …
Twitch pulls in 1.76bn hours in viewership during May – GamesIndustry.com
Twitch viewership surged in May, reaching an impressive 1.76 billion hours, up 5% from the previous month. At the head of the leader-board with 124 million hours of viewership …
Eve Online, the “famously cerebral” space game, has finally become the first video game with an official Excel add-in.…
With 68.6% of the US video gaming and esports revenue reported in 2022, social and casual gaming is outperforming traditional gaming 2:1.…
Twitch viewership surged in May, reaching an impressive 1.76 billion hours, up 5% from the previous month.…
Epic Games has released a new tool called MetaHuman Animator that uses an iPhone to capture an actor’s facial performance and apply it to a MetaHuman character in Unreal Engine in minutes.…
Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment is developing two AAA games at the same time: a Star Wars open-world game and an Avatar open-world game.…
Blizzard will charge $15 for the “permanent access” to the cooperative story missions in Overwatch 2.…
What’s happening with Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard – Polygon.com
Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been temporarily blocked by a U.S. judge, who ruled that the deal could “substantially lessen competition” in the video game industry. The …
Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been temporarily blocked by a U.S. judge, who ruled that the deal could “substantially lessen competition” in the video game industry.…
Coca-Cola’s new League of Legends collaboration claims to taste like leveling up – Polygon.com
Coca-Cola has partnered with Riot Games to release a new flavor of soda called Coca-Cola Ultimate Zero Sugar, which is meant to taste like experience points …
House of Blueberry and Rebel Girls have partnered to create a new Roblox experience for women and girls. …
Netflix is adding five new games to its gaming platform this summer, including a sequel to the popular Oxenfree game and a chess game based on the hit Netflix show The Queen’s Gambit.…
Diablo IV is a hit! It’s Blizzard’s fastest-selling game ever, with players logging over 10,000 years of playtime in just a few weeks.…
Researchers at Arizona State University, in collaboration with HyperX, have conducted a biometrics study to determine when gamers are approaching the tipping point of rage quitting and how to prevent it.…
Blizzard Entertainment has announced the launch of Overwatch 2’s first Pride event, offering players an opportunity to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community using new cosmetic items and name cards.…
In the face of growing competition in the VR gaming market, Meta’s Quest Gaming Showcase unveiled exciting announcements to cater to VR gamers invested in Meta’s platform.…
Study examines when gamers are close to rage quitting – VentureBeat.com
Researchers at Arizona State University, in collaboration with HyperX, have conducted a biometrics study to determine when gamers are approaching the tipping point of rage quitting and how to
A recent study sheds light on the factors that push gamers to the brink of rage quitting.…
In a recent development, a group of talented CD Projekt Red veterans has banded together to form a dynamic game development studio known as Blank.…
The Meta Quest Gaming Showcase of 2023 unveiled an array of exciting announcements, capturing the attention of gaming enthusiasts worldwide.…
Roblox and Parsons School of Design wrap up the first semester of their collaborative course.…
Replica unveils AI-powered smart NPCs for Unreal Engine – VentureBeat.com
Replica Studios released a demo of AI-powered NPCs using Unreal Engine 5, OpenAI, and the company’s own AI voice model. The technology promises to expand narrative possibilities by allowing players …
During PlayStation’s May Showcase, Bungie announced their newest endeavor would be the revived and revamped Marathon.…
Replica Studios released a demo of AI-powered NPCs using Unreal Engine 5, OpenAI, and the company’s own AI voice model.…
Thirty-seven years have passed since his original debut, and players are still clamoring for Link’s adventures as this past weekend made Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo’s “fastest-selling title in The Legend of Zelda series,” with over 10 million copies sold …
With the cancellation of E3, gamers can expect an uptick in individual companies hosting their own showcases and announcement events this summer.…
Execs see risks of operating without ethical tech standards | Deloitte – VentureBeat.com
The latest survey by Deloitte suggests that tech executives think that a lack of ethical standards is behind worker turnover and distress. The survey also reveals that …
Elden Ring has received the 2023 Nebula Award in recognition for “best writing in a video game” by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.…
The latest survey by Deloitte suggests that tech executives think that a lack of ethical standards is behind worker turnover and distress.…
EA’s CEO, Andrew Wilson, anticipates more consolidation in the video game industry, and wants EA to be much more involved in …
Riot Games announced Thursday that global president, A. Dylan Jadeja, will replace Nicolo Laurent as CEO later this year.…
Epic Games and digital fashion company, CLO Virtual Fashion, have announced a partnership to expand the Unreal Engine’s use outside of gaming.…
EA’s CEO, Andrew Wilson, anticipates more consolidation in the video game industry, and wants EA to be much more involved in the trend.…
As of this past Sunday, Nintendo and Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie surpassed $1 billion in global box office revenue.…
Artificial intelligence could automate several aspects of video game development, but will it negatively affect jobs in the industry? …
AI offers new tools for making games, but developers worry about their jobs – TheVerge.com
Artificial intelligence could automate several aspects of video game development, but will it negatively affect jobs in the industry? The Verge takes a look at …
The Strong National Museum of Play has inducted this year’s winners into the World Video Game Hall of Fame.…
Microsoft has signed a 10-year agreement with Nware, the European cloud gaming platform, to stream Microsoft games on a platform outside of Xbox Live.…
UK regulator blocks Microsoft’s $68.7B acquisition of Activision Blizzard – VentureBeat.com
Citing concern about the potential negative impact of competition in cloud gaming, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has voted to block the $68.7 billion Microsoft acquisition of …
Citing concern about the potential negative impact of competition in cloud gaming, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has voted to block the $68.7 billion Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard.…
Forza Motorsport developer, Turn 10 Studios, is promising revolutionary audio features that will allow even blind players to enjoy the high-end racing simulator.…
Nintendo will be making its’ first on-stage presentation in a decade at Gamescom 2023.…
Diablo IV Has Gone Gold – GameInformer.com
A month ahead of the release date, Blizzard’s next installment of Diablo is complete and ready for disc. Following two weekends of open betas, the Diablo IV team is confident in their finished …
As PlayStation gears up to expand its live-service games, Sony is finalizing a deal with ProbablyMonsters Inc.’s Firewalk Studios.…
A month ahead of the release date, Blizzard’s next installment of Diablo is complete and ready for disc.…
Sonic the Hedgehog’s Sega is looking to build its presence in the mobile gaming market and will be depending on the expertise of the company behind Angry Birds to do it.…
The instantly recognizable theme song from the 1985 Super Mario Bros. game will be entered into the US Library of Congress.…
Following up on the game’s successful PC launch, the newest entry in the Company of Heroes franchise will be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.…
FromSoftware president and Dark Souls creator, Hidetaka Miyazaki, has been named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of the year.…
Company Of Heroes 3 Is Deploying Onto PS5 And Xbox Series X|S In May – Gamespot.com
Following up on the game’s successful PC launch, the newest entry in the Company of Heroes franchise will be available on PS5 and Xbox …
Earning his fame for creating a massively popular card game, Magic: The Gathering, Richard Garfield is launching a new game studio, Popularium.…
Over 2.6 million players tried out Diablo 4’s beta, clocking in 61.5 million in-game hours during the event. …
Blizzard has revealed Overwatch 2’s newest support hero, Lifeweaver, who will be available next week with season 4 of the popular online shooter. …
Overwatch 2 Reveals Lifeweaver As Newest Support Hero – GameInformer.com
Blizzard has revealed Overwatch 2’s newest support hero, Lifeweaver, who will be available next week with season 4 of the popular online shooter. Lifeweaver hails from Thailand and features a …
Following up on the success of video game media crossovers like League of Legends’ Arcane, Cyberpunk 2077’s Edgerunners, and Sega’s Sonic the Hedgehog, The Super Mario Bros. …
This week, EA began promoting EA Sports FC, the successor to its 30-year collaboration with FIFA, which ended this year. …
As development enters its final stages on the new entry in the Dragon Age franchise, Bioware is bringing in some familiar talent to help with production and polishing on Dragon Age: Dreadwolf.…
Instead of Freaking Out, Try Geeking Out – Cansurround.com
The Cancer Support Community of Arizona provides an interesting article explaining how video gaming is helping to support the mental health of young adults undergoing cancer treatment. Studies report gaming to …
The Cancer Support Community of Arizona provides an interesting article explaining how video gaming is helping to support the mental health of young adults undergoing cancer treatment.…
Resident Evil 4’s modern remake is out and generating positive buzz across gaming media.…
Epic Games CEO,Tim Sweeny, sets high expectations for Unreal Editor for Fortnite and the path it opens for Epic to engage with players in the metaverse.…
Valve announces Counter-Strike 2, a free replacement for CS:GO – TheVerge.com
Limited testing has begun for Counter Strike 2, with hopes that the full game version will be released sometime this summer. Game updates have been made across the board, …
Limited testing has begun for Counter Strike 2, with hopes that the full game version will be released sometime this summer.…
The already visually stimulating Cyberpunk 2077 is getting an enhancement to its simulated lighting features with path tracing in an upcoming April update.…
The Lego Group announces that their newest title, Lego 2K Drive, developed with 2K Games, will be the first installment of a multi-title partnership.…
Epic Games has announced its Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) will be launching on March 22nd.…
The Epic Games Store has added self-publishing tools which will allow developers and publishers to easily launch and maintain games on the storefront.…
In a continuing effort to assuage the fears of regulators reviewing the planned acquisition of Activision/Blizzard, Microsoft has inked yet another deal.…
What self-publishing on the Epic Games Store means for gaming – VentureBeat.com
The Epic Games Store has added self-publishing tools which will allow developers and publishers to easily launch and maintain games on the storefront. VentureBeat spoke with Epic Games …
After 10 years, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is on the verge of a major update.…
Former Riot Games creator Michael Chow is heading up a new studio, The Believer Company.…
The next crossover to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Call of Duty: Warzone will feature the villain, Shredder, from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.…
Riot vets aiming to shake up multiplayer with new studio The Believer Company – GamesIndustry.biz
Former Riot Games creator Michael Chow is heading up a new studio, The Believer Company. The company has just raised $55 million in Series A …
Just in time for Women’s Day, EA Sports announced that 12 teams from the National Women’s Soccer League will be making their debut in FIFA 23 on March 15.…
In efforts to protect “traditional artists and writers,” the publisher Paizo bans all art and text generated using AI.…
Following numerous game of the year awards, FromSoftware has announced that a new expansion for Elden Ring is in the works.…
Co-founders Alison and Nick Lang of Changingday discuss their efforts to design a VR game specifically aimed at the autistic community with neurodivergent players in mind.…
RPG publisher Paizo bans AI-generated content to support ‘human professionals’ – TheVerge.com
In efforts to protect “traditional artists and writers,” the publisher Paizo bans all art and text generated using AI. The ban includes content created for official and third-party …
Reuters is reporting that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard is likely to be approved by EU regulators soon.…
Relic Entertainment’s Company of Heroes 3 has launched. VentureBeat’s Dean Takahashi gives an in-depth review of COH3, praising its maps, campaigns, and …
Call of Duty games are heading to Nintendo platforms once Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision is complete.…
Relic Entertainment’s Company of Heroes 3 has launched.…
After discovering an exploit used by third-party cheating clients in Dota 2, Valve patched the error but also cleverly left a honeypot to catch cheaters attempting to access the data formerly exposed by the exploit.…
The Verge spoke with Nvidia’s GeForce Now VP, Phil Eisler, to discuss Microsoft’s freshly inked deal to bring Xbox games to the GeForce Now cloud gaming service.…
Riot Games’ publishing label, Riot Forge, announced a new 2D pixel-style action RPG by developer, Digital Sun.…
Relic Entertainment has released a new preview video for Company of Heroes 3, which launches February 23rd.…
Riot Forge reveals League spinoff The Mageseeker and new release dates – Polygon.com
Riot Games’ publishing label, Riot Forge, announced a new 2D pixel-style action RPG by developer, Digital Sun. The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story focuses on the …
This week saw the release of EA’s newest title, Wild Hearts.…
The CEO of Take-Two Interactive, Strauss Zelnick, spoke with analysts this week about how the company approaches new technologies and disruptions in gaming.…
The widely anticipated release of Company of Heroes 3 is quickly approaching.…
The February Nintendo Direct is buzzing with news of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, scheduled to release on May 12.…
Hogwarts Legacy saw nearly half a million concurrent players during its early access period on Steam.…
All the biggest announcements from this week’s Nintendo Direct – Polygon.com
The February Nintendo Direct is buzzing with news of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, scheduled to release on May 12. A few surprises were mentioned, including …
In news that is sure to disappoint industry insiders, Xbox, Nintendo, and Sony are all reportedly skipping E3 this year.…
IGN’s Ryan McCaffery gives a glowing review of the new Xbox sneaker-hit, Hi-Fi Rush, and explains why this title is a big deal for Xbox players.…
In hopes to hype pregame revelry and encourage fan engagement, the NFL has announced that Roblox will be hosting an in-game Super Bowl-style concert set just days before Super Bowl LVII.…
Roblox to hold NFL Super Bowl concert starring Saweetie – VentureBeat.com
In hopes to hype pregame revelry and encourage fan engagement, the NFL has announced that Roblox will be hosting an in-game Super Bowl-style concert set just days before Super …
With less than a year since its debut, the mobile version of Apex Legends is shutting down.…
Microsoft stealthily released an Xbox and PC exclusive title from Tango Gameworks mere hours after the game’s announcement in Wednesday’s Xbox Developer Direct.…
A new industry survey from the Game Developers Conference indicates that developers remain cool to the metaverse and blockchain projects.
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The upcoming February 15th update to Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 will bring with it substantial changes to the titles. …
Game devs remain skeptical about metaverse and blockchain projects | GDC survey – VentureBeat.com
A new industry survey from the Game Developers Conference indicates that developers remain cool to the metaverse and blockchain projects. The survey’s 2,300 respondents also show …
The source code for League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and a “legacy anti-cheat platform” were recently stolen by hackers in a ransom attempt. …
Microsoft had set in motion a 5% reduction of their workforce which means a loss of 10,000 jobs.…
GamesBeat Summit 2023 is coming May 22-23 in Santa Monica – VentureBeat.com
GamesBeat’s Into the Metaverse 3 event has been rolled into their larger GamesBeat Summit 2023 scheduled for May. The Summit will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual …
Dr. Andreas Lober and Luca Guidobaldi discuss legal trends to look out for in 2023 while reviewing their predictions from 2022 and the outcomes seen in the game industry over the last year. …
GamesBeat’s Into the Metaverse 3 event has been rolled into their larger GamesBeat Summit 2023 scheduled for May.…
In February, the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences will be holding its 26th Annual Dice Awards.…
Microsoft is preparing to push updates to Xbox consoles with the goal of making them greener and more energy efficient.…
Roblox is finalizing the roll-out of its new Creator Hub, seeking to make development on the platform more convenient.…
Fortnite Champion Series changes format, keeps $10M prize pool – VentureBeat.com
When the Fortnite Champion Series returns in 2023, it will feature a new format to bring it more in line with other e-sports championships. The $10 million prize pool …
Workforce unionization has been a news-making trend in the games industry with no signs of slowing.…
When the Fortnite Champion Series returns in 2023, it will feature a new format to bring it more in line with other e-sports championships.…
In efforts to moderate graphic and violent content, YouTube has updated its policies, and many of the gaming content creators could see a demonetization of their gameplay videos.…
Sony reveals designs for Project Leonardo, a new accessibility-friendly controller for the PlayStation 5.…
Sony’s new PS5 Controller looks like a leap for accessibility on PlayStation – Polygon.com
Sony reveals designs for Project Leonardo, a new accessibility-friendly controller for the PlayStation 5. When available, the new device will include larger buttons, interchangeable parts, and …
Wizard of the Coast has announced plans to streamline its current gaming portfolio.…
Polygon has released a master list of titles that can be enjoyed across all platforms in 2023, from PCs to consoles to mobile devices.…
How 2022’s most influential games will change gaming in 2023 – VentureBeat.com
VentureBeat looks ahead to 2023 and how the most influential games of this year will influence next year’s gaming trends. Games like Diablo Immortal and High on Life …
VentureBeat looks ahead to 2023 and how the most influential games of this year will influence next year’s gaming trends.…
Tunic is one of 2022’s biggest indie hits, and its 90s console and Legend of Zelda influences are obvious.…
IGN’s Luke Winkie delves into a thriving and shocking criminal underworld in Roblox, where children as young as 13 are learning to hack, scam, and rob other players in the massively popular sandbox game.…
Long seen as a niche, the pandemic pushed the “cozy” gaming genre into the spotlight thanks to social media influencers and titles like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley.…
GamesIndustry.biz presents a statistical overview of the global games industry in 2022, worth an estimated $184.4 billion.…
Jumping to the top of the UK charts, Sony’s God of War: Ragnarök reclaims the No. 1 spot on the UK boxed charts with an impressive 32% increase in sales this week.…
Researchers discover a new application for immersive virtual reality video games in the form of pain management.…
Using VR Games as Pain Management – PsychologyofGames.com
Researchers discover a new application for immersive virtual reality video games in the form of pain management. The same sensory overload that makes the VR experience unique and gratifying for the user …
Just in time for the holidays, Overwatch 2 welcomes back its Winter Wonderland.…
PlayStation Studio’s God of War series is joining Fallout and Mass Effect in a television series treatment by Amazon Studios.…
Legendary producer Hideo Kojima’s latest game, “Death Stranding,” is getting a movie adaptation.…
The Game Awards 2022 were held this past week, and The Verge has a recap of all the announcements from the show.…
A new Tomb Raider game will soon be in the works at Crystal Dynamics, with Amazon Games as its global publisher.…
Amazon Games will publish next major Tomb Raider title from Crystal Dynamics – VentureBeat.com
A new Tomb Raider game will soon be in the works at Crystal Dynamics, with Amazon Games as its global publisher. The new entry will continue …
Epic is improving child safety controls in three of its popular online multiplayer games with new “cabined accounts.”…
Fortnite Battle Royale launched its 4th chapter on Sunday and moved to the Unreal 5.1 engine.…
Microsoft Has Made a ’10-Year Commitment’ to Bring Call of Duty to Nintendo Consoles – IGN.com
Microsoft’s Xbox boss, Phil Spencer, has announced a new deal to bring Activision’s Call of Duty franchise to Nintendo consoles once the acquisition is …
Microsoft’s Xbox boss, Phil Spencer, has announced a new deal to bring Activision’s Call of Duty franchise to Nintendo consoles once the acquisition is complete.…
Season 2 of Overwatch 2 has begun and brings with it a new hero and battle pass.…
This week Swedish developer Fatshark released their new team-based shooter, Warhammer 40K: Darktide.…
Tencent has announced it will launch new cloud computing products aimed at overseas markets.…
VentureBeat’s Dean Takahashi spent some time with the beta of Company of Heroes 3 and has a lot of good things to say about the upcoming game.…
Season 2 of Overwatch 2 is just around the corner, and Polygon is covering what to expect when the season opens on December 6th.…
Tencent has announced it will launch new cloud computing products aimed at overseas markets. The news comes as regulations cause slowdowns …
Netflix is signaling a big entry into the PC gaming space with recent job listings for a new AAA PC game.…
The Esports Winter is coming. Diversify to survive – VentureBeat.com
GamesBeat Summit Next 2022 is covering what might be a rough time for esports organizations in the coming months. From expiring pandemic restrictions tanking online viewership to a looming economic …
GamesBeat Summit Next 2022 is covering what looks like a rough time for esports organizations in the coming months.…
Rockstar has published a new set of guidelines for RP (role playing) servers in Grand Theft Auto Online explicitly barring “commercial exploitation” in the form of virtual currencies, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs.…
Destiny 2 is one of the most popular online games today, but it can be daunting for new players, especially solo players, to navigate the game’s numerous team-based activities.…
Relic Entertainment released a new trailer for Company of Heroes 3 which showcases the German armies of the Wehrmacht.…
Mihir Sheth, the lead combat designer for God of War Ragnarök, explains how the newest installment of GOW will allow players to better customize their own fighting style.…
God of War Ragnarök’s designers want you to express yourself (with violence) – TheVerge.com
Mihir Sheth, the lead combat designer for God of War Ragnarök, explains how the newest installment of GOW will allow players to better customize their own …
Negotiations have broken down between Blizzard and their Chinese publisher, NetEase.…
In efforts to reduce “disruptive behaviors,” Ubisoft and Riot Games are testing out AI technology to help monitor in-game communication.…
In a continued effort to diversify their player base, multiple industry giants are making their way to the gaming small screen. PlayStation Studios …
In a continued effort to diversify their player-base, multiple industry giants are making their way to the gaming small screen.…
Warning signs that Binance may not complete the purchase of rival cryptocurrency exchange FTX could generate knock-on effects for the eSports companies.…
Call of Duty is introducing a new model for its battle pass system with Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0.…
In its first month, Overwatch 2 has attracted more than double the average daily player count than its predecessor did during the same period.…
Jared Neuss has joined Blizzard as the Executive Producer and Vice President for Overwatch 2.…
In the first three days since its release, Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II has already broken the franchise sales record.…
A study produced by JAMA Network Open finds that video gaming may push improvements in impulse control and working memory in children…
Wired’s Cecilia D’Anastasio has done a deep dive into Amazon’s foray into game publishing.…
Amazon Wants to ‘Win at Games.’ So Why Hasn’t It? – Wired.com
Wired’s Cecilia D’Anastasio has done a deep dive into Amazon’s foray into game publishing. From its 2008 purchase of a small development studio to recent blockbuster launches like …
Overwatch’s annual Halloween event returns with Halloween Terror 2022.…
The Guardian spent time with legendary game designer Hideo Kojima to discuss his time in the industry.…
Polygon discusses how a new batch of non-violent first-person shooters are rewriting the formula and finding success.…
CD Projekt Red is planning a remake of their original title, The Witcher, in Unreal Engine 5.…
Overwatch 2 Halloween Event – Skins, Twitch Drops, And More In Halloween Terror 2022 – Gamespot.com
Overwatch’s annual Halloween event returns with Halloween Terror 2022. The event runs until November 8th and features the return of Junkenstein’s Revenge PVE …
Konami announced a massive resurrection of the Silent Hills franchise in a special event on Wednesday.…
Wargaming’s Sydney Studio has been acquired by Riot Games and rebranded as Riot Sydney.…
343 Industries announced on Wednesday that several of the players’ highly requested features for Halo Infinite will become available during the Winter Update.…
Three Silent Hill games announced as Konami revives dormant series – VentureBeat.com
Konami announced a massive resurrection of the Silent Hills franchise in a special event on Wednesday. Three new Silent Hill titles are in the works along with a …
Netflix has announced that it has fifty-five games in development, a serious expansion of its current total of thirty-five.…
In a recent PlayStation Blog post, Sony has announced a PC release date for its once PlayStation-exclusive title, Spider-Man: Miles Morales.…
After a somewhat rocky start, Blizzard Entertainment has announced that it has “largely stabilized the game overall” and will be giving Overwatch 2 players free cosmetics and double XP weekends to make up for any lost play time.…
Epic will be holding the first in-person tournament for Fornite since its first World Cup in 2019. The…
Following its acquisition by Embracer Group, Square Enix Montreal has been rebranded as Studio Onoma.…
Square Enix Montreal rebrands as Studio Onoma – VentureBeat.com
Following its acquisition by Embracer Group, Square Enix Montreal has been rebranded as Studio Onoma. The new name is the work of an in-house “brand squad” tasked with choosing the name …
Relic Entertainment announced that Company of Heroes 3 will support modding on day one through the Company of Heroes 3 Essence Editor.…
Overwatch 2 launched for players worldwide on Tuesday, and IGN has posted its launch week review.…
A recent strategy update from CD Projekt Red revealed that the company is working on a new IP being handled directly in-house as well as new titles set in The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 universes.…
EA has announced a new Need for Speed game coming in December for the Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Criterion is developing the new title as Need for Speed Unbound which will feature an anime-inspired art …
Overwatch 2 Review, A Heroic Return – GameInformer.com
Overwatch 2 launched for players worldwide on Tuesday, and IGN has posted its launch week review. The review covers all the new features in Overwatch 2, new heroes, game modes, the move …
The Entertainment Software Association and ReedPop have announced dates for the return of E3 in 2023.…
Google has announced that it will be shutting down Stadia, the cloud-based streaming service it launched in 2019.…
Blizzard reveals a suite of Overwatch 2 tools to fight cheaters and toxic players – TheVerge.com
With the release of Overwatch 2 quickly approaching, Blizzard has shared information on a brand-new set of tools to fight cheating and toxic voice …
With the release of Overwatch 2 quickly approaching, Blizzard has shared information on a brand-new set of tools to fight cheating and toxic voice chat.…
Blizzard has announced that the ninth expansion for its massive multiplayer game World of Warcraft will be released on November 28th at 3 p.m. Pacific.…
Cyberpunk reaches 1Mil DAU following the Edgerunner update that coincided with the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the anime series, debuting on Netflix this September. CD Project Red, …
John Tabbernor and Andy Bergin recap the week as Company of Heroes III wraps up its live demo at PAX West 2002 in Seattle, Washington.…
The popular YouTube video game reviewer videogamedunkey has started his own indie game publishing company, BigMode.…
Cyberpunk reaches 1Mil DAU following the Edgerunner update that coincided with the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the anime series, debut on Netflix this September.…
A recently released report from Unity finds that 77% of gamers play multiplayer games.…
Sony released a new trailer for God of War: Ragnarok at its State of Play this September.…
Bonnie Ross, Halo’s head developer at 343 Industries, will be stepping down from her position after 15 years with the team.…
During Gamescom 2022 in Cologne, Germany players were able to take part in a live demo of Company of Heroes 3, featuring maps for a North African scrimmage or the Italian campaign.…
Gamescom 2022 Company of Heroes- Development Q&A – CompanyofHeroes.com
During Gamescom 2022 in Cologne, Germany players were able to take part in a live demo of Company of Heroes 3, featuring maps for a North African scrimmage or the Italian …
Axios reports EA’s CEO, Andrew Wilson, sees great potential in the player creation content model.…
Destiny 2’s newest season brings with it a new game mode in its PVP-focused Iron Banner activities.…
Relic Entertainment game developers speak in depth about the audio component that will go into the new Company of Heroes 3, set to release on November 17th…
CD Projekt Red has announced the first major expansion for Cyberpunk 2077.…
Company of Heroes 3, Developer Diary: Audio – CompanyOfHeroes.com
Relic Entertainment game developers speak in depth about the audio component that will go into the new Company of Heroes 3, set to release on November 17th. Music and …
New hero unlocks will be tied to battle pass progression when Blizzard’s Overwatch 2 releases next month.…
Sony and Tencent have collectively increased their stake in Elden Ring and Dark Souls developer FromSoftware to 30%.…
Riot Games has announced a partnership with the mental-health non-profit, Take This, focused on creating safe and inclusive environments for gamers.…
In a recent statement on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer, revealed that Microsoft intends to include Call of Duty, Overwatch, and Diablo in the company’s Game Pass Library, and reaffirmed that Call of Duty games …
Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Mirage is in development amid earlier leaks and is promising to have more details at the upcoming Ubisoft Forward event scheduled for September 10th.…
Riot Games and Take This team up in support of mental health – VentureBeat.com
Riot Games has announced a partnership with the mental-health non-profit, Take This, focused on creating a safe and inclusive environment for gamers. The partnership is creating …
Gamescom 2022’s opening featured a surprise announcement from Funcom of a new survival MMO set in the Dune universe.…
Bungie hosted its third annual Destiny 2 Showcase on Tuesday, coinciding with the start of its newest season, the pirate-themed Season of Plunder.…
Everything announced at Gamescom 2022’s Opening Night Live – Polygon.com
Polygon has rounded up all the announcements from Tuesday night’s Gamescom 2022 Opening Night Live. The show featured trailers and teasers for new games such as Hogwart’s Legacy, Tales from …
Polygon has rounded up all the announcements from Tuesday night’s Gamescom 2022 Opening Night Live.…
IGN has an interview with Bethesda veteran, Jeff Gardiner, on what’s in the works at his new studio, Something Wicked Games.…
Fortnite’s Dragon Ball Super crossover event has begun.…
The annual European gaming convention Gamescom will be kicking off with Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022 on August 23 at 2 p.m. eastern.…
Overwatch 2 is getting cross-progression on all platforms, and Blizzard launched a tool this week allowing players with accounts on multiple platforms to merge their progress into one profile ahead of the October 4th launch date.…
Continuing a wave of recent acquisitions by the company, Embracer Group has acquired the rights to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings.…
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022: Start Time And How To Watch All The Announcements – Gamespot.com
The annual European gaming convention, Gamescom, will be kicking off with Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022 on August 23 at 2 p.m. eastern. The …
A recent tweet from Epic Games hints that Dragon Ball will be coming to Fortnite in less than a week.…
Xbox has announced its official line-up and plans for this year’s Gamescom in Cologne, Germany on August 25th.…
The Evolution Championship Series 2022 made its post-pandemic debut in Las Vegas, Nevada this past weekend.…
Street Fighter V and MultiVersus made for a thrilling EVO finale – TheVerge.com
The Evolution Championship Series 2022 made its post-pandemic debut in Las Vegas, Nevada this past weekend. Players gathered from all over the world for the event’s competitive …
PlayStation players who preordered will get first access to the beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II in mid-September, while access across all platforms will not be available until later in September.…
The new season of Apex Legends will kick off on August 9th and will feature a rework of the game’s original map.…
Sony’s new live show PlayStation Tournaments: Evo Lounge has been announced for August 5th and 6th. The all-new event promises “exciting content and …
Logitech has announced it is working with Tencent Games to produce a new cloud gaming handheld device.…
Sony’s new live show PlayStation Tournaments: Evo Lounge has been announced for August 5th and 6th.…
Publisher, Annapurna Interactive, has seen big successes in the past year with titles like Neon White and Stray, and the company is looking ahead to a new showcase of upcoming titles.…
World Series of Warzone returns on August 12 – VentureBeat.com
The global tournament for Call of Duty: Warzone, The World Series of Warzone, will be returning on August 12 at 9 a.m. pacific. The tournament begins with an open qualification …
Blizzard has announced that the beloved Wrath of the Lich King expansion for World of Warcraft will be coming to World of Warcraft Classic on September 26th.…
Warner Bros. Games’ free-to-play brawler game, MultiVersus, launched in open beta on Tuesday. The…
The global tournament for Call of Duty: Warzone, The World Series of Warzone, will be returning on August 12 at 9 a.m. pacific.…
The next entry in Relic Entertainment’s popular Company of Heroes series will be released on November 17.…
Warframe developer, Digital Extremes, has announced a new free-to-play action hybrid-MMO is in development.…
RuneScape developer, Jagex, has announced its acquisition of Oregon-based developer, Pipeworks Studio.…
Company of Heroes 3 Release Date Revealed – IGN.com
The next entry in Relic Entertainment’s popular Company of Heroes series will be released on November 17. Company of Heroes 3 will feature four playable factions, a host of new gameplay …
Riot Games is teaming up with Amazon Web Services to enhance its esports broadcasts.
