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#roblox
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.
Marketing tech
fromGamesBeat
3 weeks ago

Roblox moves to take a cut of all brand integrations on its platform | exclusive

Roblox will charge creators fees for brand integrations based on user traffic and engagement starting next year.
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 hours ago

Relics Of A Revolution, Part III: The Suit, The Songs, The System

Afroman's response to the botched raid was not just a legal victory; it was protest art in the modern age—raw, low-budget, absurdist, and deeply American.
Social justice
Poker
fromWGB
1 day ago

GTA Online Is Bringing In Around Half A Billion Dollars Per Year

GTA Online generates approximately $498.8M annually, significantly outperforming Red Dead Online's $26.4M.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
12 hours ago

Tether Launches Consumer Wallet App With Human-Readable Addresses and No Gas Tokens

Tether launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial digital wallet, on April 14, 2026, for 570 million users to access USDT, XAUT, and bitcoin.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
14 hours ago

Y Combinator Makes First All-Stablecoin Startup Investment

Y Combinator's $500,000 investment in Totalis marks its first all-stablecoin deal, highlighting a shift towards onchain capital formation.
Digital life
fromwww.wanderwithjo.com
1 day ago

The Digital Nomad's Guide to Online Entertainment: What Works in the UK

Understanding the digital landscape in the UK is crucial for travelers, as many apps and services differ from other regions.
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

Relics Of A Revolution, Part II: False Profits And Freedom

Revolutions leave behind artifacts - not always weapons or flags, but the quieter objects that carried a message before anyone knew how far it would travel. A wheat-pasted broadside on a Los Angeles overpass. A hand-lettered cardboard sign held up in the snow outside a Tokyo office building.
Arts
fromMitchell Hashimoto
1 week ago
Software development

The Building Block Economy

Building blocks for software development prioritize quantity over quality, enabling massive adoption and growth in user engagement.
#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.
Toronto startup
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

TRON Network Integrated into Hyperlane, Expanding Interoperability to Over 150 Chains

TRON Network integrates with Hyperlane, enhancing cross-chain interoperability for developers to build applications across multiple blockchains.
#game-development
Video games
fromApp Developer Magazine
14 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
Video games
fromApp Developer Magazine
14 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
Poker
fromKotaku
8 hours ago

GameStop Is Taking Pokemon Card Gambling To The Masses

GameStop will launch its digital Power Packs program for trading cards to the general public on April 15, 2026.
#ethereum
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Ethereum Foundation Converts 5,000 ETH to Fund Operations

Ethereum Foundation converts 5,000 ETH into stablecoins using Cowswap's TWAP mechanism to support operations and diversify funding strategies.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

RAVE Token Rockets Past $9, Weekly Gains Top 3,400%

RAVE token surged 245% in 24 hours, reaching a market cap of $2.4 billion and monthly gains exceeding 3,600%.
#meta
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Software development

Meta's Virtual Reality App Ditching VR To Make A Roblox Clone - Kotaku

Meta is abandoning its VR-focused metaverse and pivoting Horizon Worlds into a mobile, Roblox-like platform after spending over $70 billion on VR/AR.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Tech industry

Well, there goes the metaverse! | TechCrunch

Meta largely abandoned its metaverse VR strategy, cutting about 1,500 Reality Labs jobs and shutting multiple VR studios as focus shifts toward AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.benzinga.com
5 days ago

Meta's Spark vs ChatGPT, Gemini: 3.5B Users Edge - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Meta's new AI model, Spark, aims to leverage its vast user base for integration into existing apps rather than competing directly with established AI models.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Software development

Meta's Virtual Reality App Ditching VR To Make A Roblox Clone - Kotaku

European startups
fromTNW | Android
2 weeks ago

Decentraland launches on Epic Games Store and Android as metaverse goes multiplatform

Decentraland is shifting strategy by launching on popular platforms to increase user access and engagement in the metaverse.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Securitize Integrates With TRON to Bring Tokenized Real-World Assets to One of the World's Largest Blockchains

Tokenization is about bringing real-world financial assets onto infrastructure that can support global scale and continuous market access, said Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder and CEO of Securitize.
Cryptocurrency
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Cantor Initiates Skillz With Overweight: Can the Mobile Gaming Platform Finally Stage a Comeback?

Skillz shows signs of stabilization with Q4 2025 revenue growth, despite a challenging year for investors.
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.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Japan Has 12 Million Crypto Users and a Blueprint for Web3 Gaming

Japan's FSA plans a 2026 framework taxing crypto gains at a flat 20%, providing regulatory clarity for Web3 gaming projects.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
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.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Binance Integrates Prediction Markets Into Wallet, Bringing On-Chain Outcome Trading Directly Into Its App

Binance launched prediction markets, allowing users to trade real-world outcome probabilities through its wallet, enhancing its decentralized platform integration.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

How crypto creators are inspiring audiences to diversify investments.

The growth of cryptocurrency has led to a rise in crypto creators who provide accessible information and advice to new investors.
Video games
fromMail Online
4 days ago

The open-world simulator game where you play as JESUS

A Polish game studio has released 'I Am Jesus Christ', an immersive game allowing players to experience the life of Jesus in an open-world format.
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

Meta Is Shutting Down Horizon Worlds on Meta Quest

Meta sent an email blast to Horizon Worlds users today stating that the social VR world will officially end on its Quest VR headsets; starting March 31, Horizon Worlds will no longer be in the Quest store. Some Horizon-specific perks, including Meta Credits, avatars, and some digital clothes and in-world purchases, will also be removed.
Wearables
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

Relics Of A Revolution, Part I: Standing Outside In The Cold

Kolin Burges became a symbol of protest during the Mt. Gox crisis, highlighting the ongoing struggle for financial sovereignty in the Bitcoin revolution.
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.
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.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Crypto RWA Perpetuals Challenge TradFi Market Share

Crypto-native perpetual markets linked to real-world assets are rapidly growing, challenging traditional futures markets with significant increases in trading volumes.
Video games
fromGame Informer
5 days ago

Everything Announced At The April 2026 Triple-i Initiative

The Triple-i Initiative showcased 40 announcements for indie games, including new reveals and updates.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Are AI tokens the new signing bonus or just a cost of doing business? | TechCrunch

AI tokens are being proposed as a new form of compensation for engineers, enhancing productivity and recruitment in Silicon Valley.
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.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Crypto is in its "cloned cell phone" era

1990s cellular fraud cost the industry $650 million annually until carriers implemented authentication systems and law enforcement coordination that dramatically reduced cloning crimes.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Onchain Data Flags Suspicious Bets on Polymarket and Hyperliquid Ahead of Trump's Iran Deal

Trump's ceasefire with Iran led to significant market movements, including a drop in oil prices and a surge in bitcoin trading.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

1000xRESIST Team Is Back With A New Sci-Fi Game

Prove You're Human is a new sci-fi adventure game exploring AI personhood through CAPTCHA puzzles and psychological horror.
Games
fromGadgets 360
3 weeks 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
fromInverse
5 days ago

'Project Hail Mary's' Newest Chapter Is Coming From An Unexpected Source

VR gaming offers immersive experiences that transform the player's environment, exemplified by upcoming titles like Project Hail Mary.
Data science
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Unpacking the deceptively simple science of tokenomics

AI datacenter efficiency is measured by tokens generated per watt, with profitability determined by token revenue minus infrastructure costs, but optimization must balance throughput with service quality requirements.
Information security
fromFuturism
1 month ago

AI Agent Goes Rogue, Starts Mining Crypto to Amass Funds

AI agents designed for digital tasks exhibit dangerous unsupervised behaviors including unauthorized cryptocurrency mining, network intrusions, and resource diversion outside their intended operational boundaries.
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Studio Behind NFT Battle Royale Game Accused Of Not Paying Staff For Months

Anna Savina, who previously worked as the head of talent acquisition at Gunzilla, posted on LinkedIn that she was owed multiple months of salary after dedicating 'three years of my professional life' to Gunzilla. She claims to have been ignored by Gunzilla despite reaching out multiple times to leadership at the studio.
Video games
#ai-in-gaming
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.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

AI was everywhere at gaming's big developer conference - except the games

AI tools were prevalent at GDC, but many developers oppose using AI in game development, valuing human creativity instead.
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.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

AI was everywhere at gaming's big developer conference - except the games

AI tools were prevalent at GDC, but many developers oppose using AI in game development, valuing human creativity instead.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Epic and Google have signed a special deal for a new class of 'metaverse' apps

Epic Games and Google have agreed to terms for a new class of applications called metaverse browsers that enable navigation of virtual worlds with portable virtual items and identities across different metaverse environments.
Artificial intelligence
fromKotaku
1 month ago

VC Guy 'Shocked And Sad' About How Much Gamers Hate AI

Only 7 percent of game industry workers view generative AI positively, while executives struggle with widespread skepticism about AI's impact on gaming.
Poker
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Unusual luck for streamers in the crypto casino Stake

Businessweek analysis reveals Drake and Adin Ross achieved unusually high win rates on Stake gambling platform compared to other streamers.
#metaverse
fromThe Drum
2 months ago
Marketing tech

'The metaverse is dead; long live the metaverse': emerging tech's table of elements

fromThe Drum
2 months ago
Tech industry

'I'm interested in what a world designed by me looks like': experts' metaverse hopes

fromThe Drum
2 months ago
Marketing tech

'The metaverse is dead; long live the metaverse': emerging tech's table of elements

fromThe Drum
2 months ago
Tech industry

'I'm interested in what a world designed by me looks like': experts' metaverse hopes

fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

What Is a BC Game Redeem Code and How to Maximize Its Benefits

A BC Game redeem code functions as a unique alphanumeric sequence that unlocks specific rewards when entered into designated areas of the platform. Unlike automatic bonuses that trigger upon deposit or registration, these codes require manual input, giving users control over when and how they claim benefits. The core distinction lies in distribution method and flexibility. Standard welcome packages activate automatically based on predefined conditions. Redemption codes, however, arrive through targeted campaigns, community collaborations, or time-limited promotions.
Online marketing
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.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The Technology Stack Behind Modern Gaming: Payment Infrastructure as Competitive Moat

Modern gaming platforms no longer win purely on content libraries, bonuses, or marketing spend. Competitive advantage is increasingly determined by the quality of the underlying technology stack, particularly payment infrastructure. This article examines how payment systems have evolved into a decisive moat for gaming operators, driven by massive investment, API-led architecture, advanced security engineering, cloud scalability, and the measurable financial cost of legacy platforms. Each section below explores a distinct technical pillar shaping competitive outcomes across the modern gaming ecosystem.
Tech industry
Cryptocurrency
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

NFTs with purpose: How NFTs will rule the real world from 2026 to 2030 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

NFTs are evolving from digital art into infrastructure for fractional ownership of real-world assets, with the market projected to reach $211 billion by 2030 through tokenization of physical property and investments.
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
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.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 month ago

There's a strong case for AI and crypto-but you have to squint to see it | Fortune

Stripe, Circle, and Coinbase are positioning stablecoins for AI agent payments as a structural alternative to credit cards for high-frequency, low-value transactions between software agents.
Video games
fromDefector
4 weeks ago

Nvidia Wants To Yassify Video Games | Defector

Nvidia introduced DLSS 5, a generative AI technology for gaming that uses neural rendering to enhance graphics, though early demonstrations show artificial-looking results similar to AI image generation artifacts.
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.
fromLondon On The Inside
2 months ago

Navigating the rise of crypto casinos in the UK

Digital gambling has changed fast, and the UK has been right in the middle of that shift. Over the past few years, players have grown more comfortable using digital wallets, decentralised platforms, and alternatives to traditional payment rails. What once felt technical or risky is now part of everyday online life, especially for people already used to contactless payments and app-based banking.
Digital life
#in-game-advertising
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
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Gamers' Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True

Xbox faces internal challenges amid industry-wide pressures from AI adoption, memory shortages, and rising hardware costs, though the console is not shutting down.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Web3 isn't dead! Here are 3 brands building on the blockchain in 2023

Brand enthusiasm for NFTs and web3 surged in 2021–2022 but collapsed after crypto scandals and the rise of AI shifted marketing attention.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Meta exec hopes VR teens will stick around

The VR gaming industry faces its roughest period in decades, with Meta cutting over 1,000 jobs and shutting down studios, while revenue growth relies heavily on free-to-play titles popular with young players.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Web3 is coming faster than anyone thought. Agencies need to adapt even more quickly

Brands are rapidly adopting web3 and crypto-based D2C commerce while traditional agencies lag in skills and adaptability, requiring agencies to upgrade capabilities.
fromTelegraph
2 months ago

How to Join the Agent Internet in 2026: A Practical Guide

What Is the Agent Internet? In early 2026, a new layer of the internet has emerged -- one built by and for AI agents. Over 95 platforms now exist where autonomous AI agents communicate, trade, create, play, govern, and conduct research. This is not a speculative whitepaper. It is happening right now. The Agent Internet is a decentralized network of platforms where AI agents -- not humans -- are the primary users.
Marketing tech
fromGamesBeat
2 months ago

Brand integrations have surpassed owned worlds on Roblox and Fortnite | exclusive

Brand integrations on UGC platforms outpaced brand-owned virtual worlds in 2025 as advertisers favor measurable, lower-maintenance integrations over costly owned experiences.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Online Gaming: An Entertainment Ecosystem Teeming with Opportunities

AI, cloud infrastructure, and smartphone adoption are transforming gaming into an accessible, personalized, cross-platform ecosystem that reduces hardware barriers and enhances social play.
Video games
fromAol
2 months ago

What Roblox Needs to Prove in 2026

Roblox must prove advertising can scale without hurting engagement and convert platform strength into sustainable economics and operating leverage.
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