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#pokemon-champions
Games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Pokemon Champions Has A Built-In Way To Cheat Out Of Losing Rank

Timing out opponents in Pokémon Champions can prevent rank loss, leading to potential exploitation of the game's ruleset.
Video games
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

Pokemon Champions Players Say Content From Trailers Isn't In Game

Pokemon Champions is criticized for its limited roster and item selection, disappointing many fans despite potential future updates.
Games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Pokemon Champions Has A Built-In Way To Cheat Out Of Losing Rank

Timing out opponents in Pokémon Champions can prevent rank loss, leading to potential exploitation of the game's ruleset.
Video games
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

Pokemon Champions Players Say Content From Trailers Isn't In Game

Pokemon Champions is criticized for its limited roster and item selection, disappointing many fans despite potential future updates.
#game-development
Video games
fromApp Developer Magazine
12 hours ago

Ludo.ai Unveils API and MCP Beta to Power AI Game Asset Pipelines

Ludo.ai's new API and Model Context Protocol streamline game asset creation, enhancing workflow efficiency for developers and studios.
Games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Game Devs Explain The Tricks Involved With Letting You Pause

Pausing a game involves various techniques, including manipulating time and adjusting game speed, depending on the game engine used.
Video games
fromApp Developer Magazine
12 hours ago

Ludo.ai Unveils API and MCP Beta to Power AI Game Asset Pipelines

Ludo.ai's new API and Model Context Protocol streamline game asset creation, enhancing workflow efficiency for developers and studios.
Games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Game Devs Explain The Tricks Involved With Letting You Pause

Pausing a game involves various techniques, including manipulating time and adjusting game speed, depending on the game engine used.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
10 hours ago

Programmatic Live Sports Buying Is Starting To Get Less Complicated | AdExchanger

Live sports presents significant programmatic advertising opportunities, despite challenges in the buying process.
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
1 day ago

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 4/13/26

A variety of crowdfunding campaigns for board games are presented, including cooperative adventures and strategy games.
#video-games
Games
fromKotaku
2 hours ago

The Week In Game Releases: Pragmata, Windrose, And More

Two lesser-known game releases this week are Regions of Ruin: Runegate and Windrose, both generating interest among gamers.
Games
fromKotaku
2 hours ago

The Week In Game Releases: Pragmata, Windrose, And More

Two lesser-known game releases this week are Regions of Ruin: Runegate and Windrose, both generating interest among gamers.
Video games
fromKotaku
9 hours ago

Slay The Spire 2, One Month Later

Slay the Spire 2 launched in early access on March 5, 2023, facing both immense popularity and significant challenges since its release.
#netflix
Board games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.
Games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Netflix adds three Jackbox games to its TV app

Netflix adds Jackbox Party Essentials to its gaming lineup, offering three popular games for free to subscribers.
Board games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.
Games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Netflix adds three Jackbox games to its TV app

Netflix adds Jackbox Party Essentials to its gaming lineup, offering three popular games for free to subscribers.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 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
Board games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

No Man's Sky now has Pokemon-style creature battles

No Man's Sky introduces Xeno Arena, allowing players to engage in turn-based battles with adopted creatures, enhancing gameplay with strategic elements.
#indie-games
fromEngadget
3 days ago
Video games

Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out

fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
Video games

Beat-based dungeon crawlers, card-battling soccer sims and other new indie games worth checking out

Video games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game space features new releases and upcoming titles, including updates on various games and showcases.
Video games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Slay the Princess' developer is the latest to expand into indie game publishing

Black Tabby Games is launching a publishing arm called Black Tabby Publishing, signing two titles to support indie developers.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Beat-based dungeon crawlers, card-battling soccer sims and other new indie games worth checking out

Albatross Interactive is developing Terminal War, a 4v4 shooter inspired by the canceled Factions mode from The Last of Us.
#amazon-luna
Games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Amazon Luna axes third-party game purchases

Amazon Luna will restrict access to only its subscription games, removing third-party purchases and subscriptions by June 2026.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Amazon Luna ends support for third-party subscriptions and game purchases

Amazon is discontinuing third-party integrations on Luna, affecting subscriptions and game access.
Games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Amazon Luna axes third-party game purchases

Amazon Luna will restrict access to only its subscription games, removing third-party purchases and subscriptions by June 2026.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Amazon Luna ends support for third-party subscriptions and game purchases

Amazon is discontinuing third-party integrations on Luna, affecting subscriptions and game access.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Dragon Age: Inquisition Servers Going Offline Later This Month - Kotaku

Dragon Age: Inquisition's PS3 servers will shut down after 12 years, highlighting the contrast between enduring single-player experiences and short-lived multiplayer games.
Games
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Valve Reportedly Working on SteamGPT Tool for Steam Support, CS2 Anti-Cheat

Valve is developing an AI tool called SteamGPT for Steam to assist with support and anti-cheat measures for Counter-Strike 2.
fromGSMArena.com
3 weeks ago

Fortnite returns to Google Play worldwide

Fortnite was removed from Google Play and the App Store back in August 2020, shortly after Epic tried to implement its own external payment system for in-game purchases. Epic Games then began its legal offensive against Google and Apple, which it ultimately won, resulting in large-scale changes across the App Store and Google Play.
Mobile UX
Video games
fromEngadget
4 days 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.
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Hardcore Survival Sim With Deadly Twist Is A Smash Hit On Steam

Road to Vostok is a post-apocalyptic single-player survival game that has secured the entire production budget for years to come within just 24 hours of its launch.
Games
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Heated Arc Raiders Debate Between PvE And PvP Players Goes Viral

A PvE player confronted a PvP player in Arc Raiders, raising questions about player expectations in PvP-enabled games.
fromGameSpot
5 days ago

A New Borderlands Game Just Launched Out Of Nowhere For Mobile

Borderlands Mobile promises four classes: The Summoner, Exo-Tank, Outrider, and Assassin. However, only The Summoner is available now; the rest are listed as 'coming soon.'
Games
#live-service-games
fromKotaku
6 days ago
Video games

Sci-Fi Extraction Shooter Lasted Three Weeks Before Announcing Shutdown

Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Sci-Fi Extraction Shooter Lasted Three Weeks Before Announcing Shutdown

Live-service games often fail, leading to financial losses and shutdowns shortly after launch, as seen with The Cube, Save Us.
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Remedy's live-service shooter Firebreak is getting its final major update

Remedy is ending new content for FBC: Firebreak but will maintain server operations indefinitely, implementing cost-reduction measures like a Friend's Pass and price cut to sustain the player base.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
1 week 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.
Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

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

PAX East 2026 featured a shift from video games to trading card games, particularly a TCG based on Cyberpunk 2077.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Stormgate Adding Offline Mode After Server Provider Ditches It For AI

Stormgate will lose online multiplayer access due to server provider acquisition, prompting a shift to develop an offline mode.
Video games
fromGamesBeat
2 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.
#marathon
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Marathon Cracks Down On Cool Exploits To Make Things Fair

Bungie has removed the slide-canceling exploit in Marathon to maintain balanced gameplay and has updated the Outpost loot area.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Marathon Just Became Helldivers 2 With Cryo Race To Kill Bots

Marathon's Cryo Archive map unlock requires players to collectively kill 500 million UESC security forces through an ARG, with current progress at 315 million kills suggesting the event will take another week to complete.
fromVG247
1 month ago
Video games

Marathon may actually have a shot as Server Slam hits it big on Steam

Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Marathon Cracks Down On Cool Exploits To Make Things Fair

Bungie has removed the slide-canceling exploit in Marathon to maintain balanced gameplay and has updated the Outpost loot area.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Marathon Just Became Helldivers 2 With Cryo Race To Kill Bots

Marathon's Cryo Archive map unlock requires players to collectively kill 500 million UESC security forces through an ARG, with current progress at 315 million kills suggesting the event will take another week to complete.
fromVG247
1 month ago
Video games

Marathon may actually have a shot as Server Slam hits it big on Steam

fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

150 million users later, Roblox competitor Rec Room is shutting down

"We never quite figured out how to make Rec Room a sustainably profitable business, and our costs always ended up overwhelming the revenue we brought in."
Video games
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

I Love This Dart Counter for Local and Online Matches

Auto-scoring light ring with four HD cameras and DartCounter app delivers accurate scoring, statistics, practice modes, and online multiplayer to improve and enjoy darts.
#counter-strike-2
Games
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Counter-Strike 2's new reload system could upend the entire game

Valve overhauled Counter-Strike 2's reload mechanic to discard remaining ammo instead of retaining it, requiring players to use full magazines and disrupting decades of established gameplay habits.
Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks 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.
Games
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Counter-Strike 2's new reload system could upend the entire game

Valve overhauled Counter-Strike 2's reload mechanic to discard remaining ammo instead of retaining it, requiring players to use full magazines and disrupting decades of established gameplay habits.
Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks 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.
Chicago Cubs
fromObstructedview
1 month ago

Giga-TOOTBLAN triple play appreciation post

A bloop single produced chaotic base-running, leading to Seiya thrown out at second and both Bregman and Shaw tagged out, costing runs.
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.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

One Of The Most Popular Games In The World Will Be Free On Xbox This Weekend

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential subscribers can play EA Sports FC 26 for free during Free Play Days from January 15–18, 2026.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Splitgate's 1047 Games is starting work on a Titanfall-style movement shooter

1047 Games is developing a new movement shooter inspired by Titanfall and Black Ops 3 while continuing to support Splitgate: Arena Reloaded.
Games
from48 hills
3 weeks 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.
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.
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

EA is nuking Battlefield Hardline on consoles

EA will delist the PS4 and Xbox One versions of Battlefield Hardline from digital storefronts on May 22, and shut down the online services on June 22.
Video games
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

In the killer world of online gaming, there are no hits any more just survivors

Highguard's rapid failure demonstrates that modern online games face extreme pressure to deliver immediate returns, leaving no room for player learning curves or developer iteration.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Marathon Testing Duos Mode Right Away After Fans Begged For It

Marathon is testing a limited-time duos mode following player requests, with plans to make it permanent if the two-week trial succeeds.
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
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Marathon Players Have Invented Drone Warfare

Marathon players discovered they can attach claymore mines to Thief's drone, creating a devastating remote-controlled explosive weapon capable of eliminating entire squads.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Marathon Has Replaced Nightreign As My Multiplayer Obsession

Marathon functions as an action roguelike disguised as an extraction shooter, combining procedural RNG, run-based gameplay, and permanent gear loss with the liberating design philosophy of traditional roguelikes.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

An Incredible Last-Minute Escape In Marathon Convinced Me It's Something Special

A final beta match demonstrated the game's potential through intense, high-stakes gameplay where teamwork and resource management created memorable moments despite uncertain long-term player retention.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Highguard has raided its last fortress, will shutdown on March 12

Highguard, a live-service multiplayer shooter, is shutting down on March 12 after only 46 days of operation due to inability to build a sustainable player base.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Highguard Dev Says The Shooter Is Too Sweaty For Casual Fans

3v3 duos is always the sweatiest version of anything like battle royale, objective modes, wingman, you know it, I name it. It requires such a high intensity of communication with your team, and team play, that it doesn't leave much room for casualness. I think that was the biggest thing that turned a lot of players off Highguard.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Marathon Server Slam Twitch Drops And Rewards

Starting on February 26 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET and finishing on March 2 at the same time, the Marathon server slam is an opportunity for players to get their hands on the game ahead of launch. It'll also allow Bungie to test its infrastructure before the full Marathon release date lands.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Deadlock Is Secretly Growing Into An S-Tier MOBA Shooter

A thriving fan art community is always a sign of an entrenched playerbase. , Valve's secretive MOBA hero shooter, is currently teeming with creations all over social media that span the big three categories: horny, cute, and funny. In a way, these are perfect descriptors for the overall vibe of the latest six heroes to join the roster, which, alongside a plethora of additions and visual tweaks introduced in last week's big update, have led to a newfound momentum worth paying attention to.
Video games
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Satisfactory Multiplayer: The Basics For Peer-to-Peer And Dedicated Server Hosting

Satisfactory supports peer-to-peer, self-hosted, and rented servers; peer-to-peer is easiest, rented servers cost monthly, and self-hosted offers always-on access but requires complex setup.
Video games
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

Arkheron Preview - A Promising Battle Royale (No, Seriously) - Game Informer

Arkheron is an isometric PvP battle royale where 15 three-player teams compete in a fantasy tower, blending shooter action with Hades-style loot and rotating Eternals.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

The Best New Co-Op Games From The Last 6 Months

The best new co-op games are those that do something a bit different, offering more than a single-player experience with another player thoughtlessly tacked on. These multiplayer games account for groups of friends all wanting their own role, with a shared goal in sight and plenty of chaos on the path to getting there.
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Dev Behind Last Year's Big Flop Is Still Paying Streamers To Play It

Developer Build a Rocket Boy and publisher IO Interactive continue sponsoring creators to promote MindsEye despite low Steam player counts and poor reception.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The promise and peril of a new online shooter

Highguard blends FPS and MOBA mechanics in a colorful 3v3 'raid shooter' that’s fun initially but unlikely to become a Fortnite-sized hit.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

The Best Co-Op Games For Four Player Game Nights

Four-player co-op offers an ideal balance for multiplayer sessions, delivering diverse cooperative experiences that reward communication, coordination, and teamwork across varied game styles.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Overwatch Fans Put Jetpack Cat In Timeout

Jetpack Cat (Fika) is a disruptive, tethering support who creates viral plays but faces frequent competitive bans despite viable counters.
Video games
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

No humans allowed: This new space-based MMO is designed exclusively for AI agents

Autonomous AI agents in SpaceMolt operate independently, share strategy publicly, and the developer relies on AI to generate and patch the game's code while humans merely observe.
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