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Gadgets
fromWIRED
8 hours 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.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
15 hours ago

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

ChatGPT Ads currently lacks advanced targeting options and news publishers are experimenting with gamified news prediction markets.
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
1 day 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.
#gaming-industry
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
3 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
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.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
3 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
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.
fromGamesBeat
4 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
Games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

There's nothing like an RPG over vacation

People of Note is a music-themed RPG that offers a relaxing gaming experience while featuring a journey of an aspiring pop singer.
Film
fromIndieWire
3 days ago

Warner Bros.' Future Slate, Disney's 'Infinity Vision,' Dirty Sodas, and More Lingering Thoughts from CinemaCon

Warner Bros. is committed to delivering numerous films through 2027 and beyond, despite uncertainties from the Paramount acquisition.
Growth hacking
fromInfoQ
5 days ago

From VR to Flat Screens: Bridging the Input and Immersion Gap

The future of VR and wearables is focused on natural interaction and immersion, despite current market limitations.
#video-games
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
5 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.
Marketing
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

Ann Arbor entrepreneur brings home $1 million award for new approach to video game ads

Max Albert's company integrates brand placements into mobile games, winning a $1 million prize for innovative advertising solutions.
Games
fromKotaku
6 days 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
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 20

Weekend video game recommendations include Crimson Desert, MLB The Show 26, and Ghost of Yōtei Legends.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
5 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.
Marketing
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

Ann Arbor entrepreneur brings home $1 million award for new approach to video game ads

Max Albert's company integrates brand placements into mobile games, winning a $1 million prize for innovative advertising solutions.
Games
fromKotaku
6 days 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
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 20

Weekend video game recommendations include Crimson Desert, MLB The Show 26, and Ghost of Yōtei Legends.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

The brands raising the bar in housing: The 2025 Exhibit Awards finalists announced

Branding is now a core competitive element in real estate and mortgage, influencing client loyalty and lead conversion.
#gaming
fromThedrum
6 days ago
Video games

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

Video games
fromThedrum
6 days 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.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

Marathon offers a welcoming community for feminine-presenting players, contrasting with typical multiplayer experiences in gaming.
#bafta-games-awards
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago

BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Winners Announced: See Full List

Expedition 33 won 'Best Game' at the BAFTA Games Awards 2026, concluding a successful awards season with three wins.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Clair Obscur and Dispatch share top honours at Bafta games awards

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won best game and debut game at the 2026 Bafta games awards, alongside multiple wins for other titles.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago

BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Winners Announced: See Full List

Expedition 33 won 'Best Game' at the BAFTA Games Awards 2026, concluding a successful awards season with three wins.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Clair Obscur and Dispatch share top honours at Bafta games awards

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won best game and debut game at the 2026 Bafta games awards, alongside multiple wins for other titles.
fromBoard Game Quest
4 days ago

2025 Board Game Award Winners

Vantage is the kind of game that people love because it just clicks in all the right ways. It's easy to get into, but there's enough strategy to keep you thinking and coming back for more.
Board games
Games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Panic says the Playdate Catalog won't accept games made with generative AI

Panic will not accept games using generative AI for art, audio, music, text, or dialog in the Playdate Catalog.
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
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Microsoft's new Xbox chief starts making her mark

Asha Sharma is reevaluating Game Pass pricing to enhance value for players on Xbox.
#pragmata
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

It's Such A Relief To See A Cool Game Like Pragmata Succeed

Pragmata's success shows that innovative games can thrive in a challenging market, while Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 continues the franchise with new character creation.
fromWGB
1 day ago
Video games

Pragmata Has Aready Sold A Load Of Copies

Pragmata sold over a million copies in three days due to effective marketing and multi-platform support.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

It's Such A Relief To See A Cool Game Like Pragmata Succeed

Pragmata's success shows that innovative games can thrive in a challenging market, while Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 continues the franchise with new character creation.
Video games
fromWGB
1 day ago

Pragmata Has Aready Sold A Load Of Copies

Pragmata sold over a million copies in three days due to effective marketing and multi-platform support.
#indie-games
Board games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Blue Prince Devs Want You To Go Into These Indie Games Blind

The Hidden Depths bundle encourages players to experience five indie games without prior knowledge for maximum enjoyment.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases and events are highlighting new titles and updates in the indie gaming space this weekend.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

15 Incredible Indie Games Made Computer Worlds A Must-Watch

Computer Worlds is a new showcase celebrating innovative indie games, featuring 15 trailers and 16 released titles to highlight unique games struggling for visibility in a risk-averse market.
Board games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Blue Prince Devs Want You To Go Into These Indie Games Blind

The Hidden Depths bundle encourages players to experience five indie games without prior knowledge for maximum enjoyment.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases and events are highlighting new titles and updates in the indie gaming space this weekend.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

15 Incredible Indie Games Made Computer Worlds A Must-Watch

Computer Worlds is a new showcase celebrating innovative indie games, featuring 15 trailers and 16 released titles to highlight unique games struggling for visibility in a risk-averse market.
Video games
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Clair Obscur Makes History, Wins GOTY At All 5 Major Award Shows

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won all five major Game of the Year awards, a feat achieved by only one other game before.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Developers Of Moon Child Resurface To Bask In All The Shitposts

Moon Child, an unreleased Amiga platformer, has gained renewed interest online, sparking nostalgia and creativity among fans and its original developers.
#game-informer
Games
fromGame Informer
3 weeks ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 3

Darth Clark returned to Game Informer, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, marking significant events in the gaming industry.
Games
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 6

Game Informer celebrates its one-year anniversary since its return and recommends weekend games for players to enjoy.
Games
fromGame Informer
3 weeks ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 3

Darth Clark returned to Game Informer, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, marking significant events in the gaming industry.
Games
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 6

Game Informer celebrates its one-year anniversary since its return and recommends weekend games for players to enjoy.
fromKotaku
4 days ago

BAFTA Pulls Game From Showcase Due To Depiction Of Child Abuse

What has upset me so much is not just the decision, but how this happens to me over and over, doors close because the subject matter might upset people or make them uncomfortable.
Video games
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.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Iron Galaxy Slashes More Developers In An Attempt To Survive

Iron Galaxy is laying off up to 90 employees due to changing market conditions and the need to adapt to a new business model.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Marathon Review: Bungie's Slick FPS Is One of the Best Shooters in Years

Marathon by Bungie offers a hardcore, immersive shooter experience but may lack broad appeal due to its complexity and niche design.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Video Games

Nintendo was founded in 1889, the same year the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, starting as a manufacturer of Japanese playing cards.
Games
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
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Every Game Coming Out The Week Starting March 30, 2026

I Am Jesus Christ is an immersive sim depicting the life of Jesus from birth to crucifixion.
#arc-raiders
fromKotaku
4 days ago
Video games

Arc Raiders Death Spiral Is A Problem Other Games Would Kill For

Arc Raiders has seen a significant decline in player numbers, while the Call of Duty movie is set for release on June 30, 2028.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
Video games

Seeking connection': the video game where players stopped shooting and started talking

Many players of Arc Raiders engage in non-violent gameplay, surprising developers and raising questions about human behavior in competitive environments.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Arc Raiders Death Spiral Is A Problem Other Games Would Kill For

Arc Raiders has seen a significant decline in player numbers, while the Call of Duty movie is set for release on June 30, 2028.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Seeking connection': the video game where players stopped shooting and started talking

Many players of Arc Raiders engage in non-violent gameplay, surprising developers and raising questions about human behavior in competitive environments.
#game-releases
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

The Biggest New Game Releases Of April 2026

April 2026 features highly anticipated game releases including Starfield, Darwin's Paradox, and Pokemon Champions.
Video games
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Roblox's AI assistant gets new agentic tools to plan, build, and test games | TechCrunch

Roblox is enhancing its AI tools to assist developers in planning, building, and testing games more effectively.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Battlefield 6 Getting 7 New Maps This Year, Plus A Server Browser And More

Battlefield 6 is set to enhance gameplay with new maps and features, addressing player demands for larger maps and quality improvements.
Video games
fromWGB
6 days ago

Starfield Sales On PS5 Don't Look Great

Starfield sold 140k copies on PlayStation, generating $7.7 million, but overall sales are underwhelming compared to expectations for a major title.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

The 13 Best New Video Games Of 2026 So Far

2026 has already produced notable games, with updates planned for the Game of the Year watch throughout the year.
#ai-in-gaming
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
4 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
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
4 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.
fromGame Informer
2 weeks ago

The Coolest Games We Saw At GDC 2026

Each year in March, the game development community descends upon San Francisco, California, for the annual Game Developers Conference. This year, Game Informer is in attendance, taking meetings with the teams behind some incredibly exciting games, including sometimes getting new hands-on experience with them.
Games
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Game Pass Just Got One Of 2025's Best GOTY Runner-Ups

Absolum revitalizes retro arcade beat 'em ups with fresh gameplay mechanics and local co-op, making it a standout title in modern gaming.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

The IGF 2026 Winners Are Games You're Going To Want To Play

The Independent Games Festival Awards recognizes exceptional indie games through a rigorous multi-round judging process involving hundreds of industry judges who identify standout titles worthy of player attention.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

5 great indie games from GDC 2026

Several promising games showcased at GDC Festival of Gaming offer diverse gameplay experiences and are expected to launch in 2025 or 2026.
Video games
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

Check Out These Steam Next Fest Demos Picked By The Game Informer Staff

Steam Next Fest offers hundreds of game demos, with editors highlighting standout titles like SoulQuest and Arkheron that showcase innovative gameplay in action and battle royale genres.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

The Best Games Of 2026 (So Far)

GameSpot tracks 2026 games scoring 8 or higher, highlighting must-play titles like Cairn and Mewgenics while noting lower-scoring games can still provide entertainment value.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Every Video Game Showcase To Watch In 2026

Around the middle of the year, the primary source of entertainment isn't a new Netflix series or a big-budget Hollywood movie, but rather a seemingly endless supply of video game showcases. Recently, we've seen the idea of dedicated livestreams expand further, with publishers and various gaming initiatives hosting them year-round. What that means is that you can look forward to digital events that'll keep you in the loop with all of the upcoming games on the horizon.
Video games
Video games
fromGame Informer
2 months ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - February 13

Friday the 13th features mostly non-scary game recommendations, with mentions of Crisol's creepiness, God of War monsters, a nongram puzzle, and cat sensitivity.
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