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fromKotaku
1 day 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.
Marketing
fromCity AM
1 day ago

World Cup no longer has global audience - and that's a marketers challenge

The World Cup is evolving, presenting new challenges for fans and brands due to its expanded format and diverse audience engagement.
Games
fromGame Informer
4 days 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.
Washington Redskins
fromRiggo's Rag
17 hours ago

Commanders' free-agent heist already turning heads even before hitting the field

Nick Cross is recognized as a significant addition to the Washington Commanders' defense, ranking 27th in Sports Illustrated's top-50 NFL free agency moves.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
21 hours ago

Leafs in-game purchases, culture club, and under the radar GM candidates: Leaflets

The Maple Leafs' remaining games are crucial for individual player evaluations but unlikely to inspire confidence for next season.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
Toronto startup
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Take-Two laid off the head its AI division and an undisclosed number of staff

Take-Two has laid off its AI division head, Luke Dicken, amid ongoing developments in generative AI for game development.
Poker
fromCard Player
2 days ago

PokerStars Now Merged With FanDuel, Merges U.S. Player Pools - Poker News

PokerStars merged Pennsylvania with New Jersey and Michigan player pools on FanDuel, enhancing online poker and gaming experiences in North America.
#nhl
fromTheLeafsNation
16 hours ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs need a GM decisive enough to act fast

Loyalty to core players hindered success, while indecisiveness in management led to missed opportunities for improvement.
Tech industry
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Take-Two Reshuffles Its AI Team: 'It's Truly Disappointing'

Take-Two Interactive laid off its AI team despite CEO's commitment to generative AI in game development.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 day ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.
fromwww.engadget.com
2 days ago

Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror.
Board games
fromSempreMilan
2 days ago

GdS: Milan's owners favourites over Inter to land NBA franchise - the reasons and question marks

RedBird and Oaktree have submitted an initial, non-binding offer by the NBA's deadline of midnight on March 31st. They want the same thing, at the same time.
AC Milan
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Fanatics takes over exclusive NFL trading card license

"It's a spectacular moment for our company, for the industry and for collectors. The things we're doing with the PREM1ERE and NFL Honors Gold Shield patches deepen and strengthen connections and storytelling. We're enhancing fan experience."
National Football League
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Roblox Is at Its Cheapest Valuation Since 2021. BTIG Makes the Case for Staying Long

BTIG maintains a Buy rating on Roblox Corp. despite lowering its price target, viewing the current valuation as a potential entry point for investors.
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

FanDuel and DraftKings face Interactive Games patent lawsuit

Interactive Games LLC has filed lawsuits against FanDuel and DraftKings for patent infringement related to mobile wagering technology.
European startups
fromFortune
3 days ago

An Athens listing has created the world's second largest gaming company. Finally, Europe has a #2 global player | Fortune

Allwyn, a Czech gaming company, has rapidly expanded globally, becoming a top operator with significant revenues and ambitions for further growth.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Chelsea lead Premier League's record 460m spend on agent fees

Chelsea's payments to agents reached £65.1m, marking the highest expenditure for the third consecutive year, despite reporting the biggest pre-tax loss in Premier League history at £262m.
Chelsea
#rec-room
Games
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Rec Room is shutting down, despite the popular game reaching over 150 million users. Here's why

Rec Room is shutting down in June due to unsustainable profitability despite having over 150 million players since its launch in 2016.
Games
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Rec Room is shutting down, despite the popular game reaching over 150 million users. Here's why

Rec Room is shutting down in June due to unsustainable profitability despite having over 150 million players since its launch in 2016.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

Digital entertainment grew 7x faster than the UK economy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK digital entertainment sector hit £13.5 billion in revenue in 2025, reflecting a 7.1% year-over-year growth, significantly outpacing the general economy's growth rate of 1.3%.
Digital life
Miami Dolphins
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

UFL Week 1 Power Rankings 2026: How all eight teams stack up

The UFL Power Rankings reveal team standings and highlight standout players after Week 1 of the 2026 season.
fromGamesBeat
4 days ago

Esports Foundation selects 40 esports clubs for $20M club partner program

The Esports Foundation Club Partner Program reaches fans globally and changes the way they experience esports. Over the past editions, it has created a platform for Clubs to strengthen their brands and engage with audiences.
Online Community Development
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Digiday+ Research: How Dow Jones, Forbes, The Guardian and other publisher revenue streams are shifting in 2026

Publishers are diversifying revenue streams amid economic challenges, focusing on ads, events, and subscriptions, with events gaining prominence since 2025.
MMA
fromKotaku
5 days ago

UFC Boss Dana White Tells Fans To Shut Up About AI Ads

Dana White confirmed UFC's use of AI-generated images and dismissed fan concerns, urging them to simply consume the product.
Television
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

FanDuel announces TV closure and Picks shutdown plans

Flutter Entertainment is shutting down FanDuel TV and FanDuel Picks, eliminating over 100 jobs by 2027 as it refocuses on core betting operations.
Retirement
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Epic Lays Off Terminally Ill Employee Who Can't Get Life Insurance

Epic Games laid off over 1,000 employees, impacting Mike Prinke, who faces terminal brain cancer and lost his life insurance due to the cuts.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week 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
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

GameStop Thought Buying Games Online Was A 'Passing Phase'

GameStop underestimated digital distribution, believing physical stores would remain dominant despite the rise of platforms like Steam.
#sports-marketing
fromDigiday
2 days ago
Marketing

High stakes, big budgets: How brands are navigating a massive sports year

Brands are prioritizing long-term partnerships over costly live sports advertising due to economic uncertainties and high costs of ad placements.
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago
Marketing

The Sports World Is Getting The Retail Media Bug | AdExchanger

The sports industry is embracing data-driven digital marketing through initiatives like the Fieldhouse Media Network by Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
Marketing
fromDigiday
2 days ago

High stakes, big budgets: How brands are navigating a massive sports year

Brands are prioritizing long-term partnerships over costly live sports advertising due to economic uncertainties and high costs of ad placements.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

The Sports World Is Getting The Retail Media Bug | AdExchanger

The sports industry is embracing data-driven digital marketing through initiatives like the Fieldhouse Media Network by Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
#fortnite
Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Fortnite's New Peak Skin Costs Twice As Much As The Indie Game

Fortnite's new Peak-themed skin costs over twice the price of the actual game on Steam.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Fortnite Removing Less Popular Modes Like Rocket Racing

Fortnite's declining popularity leads to layoffs and the removal of three game modes by Epic Games.
Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Fortnite's New Peak Skin Costs Twice As Much As The Indie Game

Fortnite's new Peak-themed skin costs over twice the price of the actual game on Steam.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Fortnite Removing Less Popular Modes Like Rocket Racing

Fortnite's declining popularity leads to layoffs and the removal of three game modes by Epic Games.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

March Madness and the Rise of Gen Z Sports Gambling

The growth in sports betting is spurred by Gen Z and Millennials, who increasingly engage in high-risk sports betting, stock trading, and cryptocurrency speculation on mobile devices.
Poker
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Sony's gaming division just bought an AI startup that turns photos into 3D volumes

Following the acquisition, the Cinemersive Labs team will join SIE's Visual Computing Group (VCG) and contribute to our broader efforts in advancing state of the art visual computing within games. This includes applying machine learning to enhance gameplay visuals, improve rendering techniques, and unlock new levels of visual fidelity for players.
Marketing tech
Chelsea
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
4 days ago

Report: Chelsea recruitment team desperate to beat Man Utd to 100m transfer

Chelsea is prioritizing Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as a key summer transfer target.
Venture
fromSiliconANGLE
5 days ago

Sett raises $30M to grow agent-based AI platform for game studios - SiliconANGLE

Sett raised $30 million to enhance its AI platform for automating content creation in the gaming industry.
#pax-east
Games
fromKotaku
1 day 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.
Games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

13 Cool Games We Just Saw At PAX East That Should Be On Your Radar - Kotaku

PAX East showcased innovative games like Grave Seasons and Pokémon Champions, highlighting unique twists in familiar genres.
Games
fromKotaku
1 day 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.
Games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

13 Cool Games We Just Saw At PAX East That Should Be On Your Radar - Kotaku

PAX East showcased innovative games like Grave Seasons and Pokémon Champions, highlighting unique twists in familiar genres.
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Michael Griffin: From Player to Gaming CEO

Michael Griffin's journey in the gaming industry began from humble beginnings, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experience and understanding the customer.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Disney Reportedly Interested in Buying Fortnite Maker Epic Games

Disney is reportedly interested in acquiring Epic Games to deepen their existing relationship and integrate Disney IP into Fortnite.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
2 days ago

Maple Leafs' William Nylander willing to stick around for a retool, not a rebuild

William Nylander prefers a retool over a rebuild for the Toronto Maple Leafs and remains committed to the team's future success.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
#openai
Marketing tech
fromThe Daily Upside
6 days ago

OpenAI Touts Early Advertising Win After Buzzkill Cutbacks

OpenAI's ChatGPT advertising network reached $100 million in annualized revenue, but faces challenges from dominant Big Tech competitors.
Marketing tech
fromThe Daily Upside
6 days ago

OpenAI Touts Early Advertising Win After Buzzkill Cutbacks

OpenAI's ChatGPT advertising network reached $100 million in annualized revenue, but faces challenges from dominant Big Tech competitors.
Venture
fromFortune
4 days ago

The 'death of SaaS' could be the best thing to ever happen to SaaS M&A | Fortune

Enterprise SaaS M&A reached $83.7 billion in Q4 2025, marking the largest year since 2021 despite concerns over the SaaSpocalypse.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Power-washing, pool-cleaning and mowing: Why millions are playing games about mundane jobs

"We want to make the Graham Norton of video games," says Kirsty Rigden, the chief executive of Brighton-based FuturLab, which makes PowerWash Simulator. Aspiring to emulate a talkshow host who has a reputation for being affable rather than for setting pulses racing is perhaps an unusual ambition for a gaming studio.
Games
#indie-games
Video games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Indie Pass is a forthcoming subscription service exclusively for indie games

Indie Pass is a new subscription service for indie games launching on April 13, offering over 70 titles for $8 per month.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Indie Pass is a new subscription service just for indie games

Indie.io launches Indie Pass, a subscription service for indie games, priced at $6.99 per month, featuring over 70 titles starting April 13th.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Indie Pass is a forthcoming subscription service exclusively for indie games

Indie Pass is a new subscription service for indie games launching on April 13, offering over 70 titles for $8 per month.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Indie Pass is a new subscription service just for indie games

Indie.io launches Indie Pass, a subscription service for indie games, priced at $6.99 per month, featuring over 70 titles starting April 13th.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days 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
2 days ago

Capcom Cannot Stop Deliberately Breaking Its Games With DRM

Capcom's re-release of Resident Evil games on Steam includes problematic Enigma DRM, causing performance issues and user dissatisfaction.
#nintendo
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Nintendo is weathering the storm

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

Nintendo is weathering the storm

Nintendo remains successful in a struggling gaming industry by focusing on its strengths and maintaining a consistent release schedule.
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
2 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.
#xbox-games-showcase
Games
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Xbox Games Showcase Announced, Gears of War: E-Day to Get Deep Dive

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is scheduled for June 7, featuring gameplay reveals and updates on major titles, including Gears of War: E-Day.
Games
fromWGB
5 days ago

Xbox June Showcase Announced, Followed By Gears of War: E-Day Direct

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is set for June 7, featuring new details on Gears of War and other upcoming titles.
Games
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Xbox Games Showcase Announced, Gears of War: E-Day to Get Deep Dive

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is scheduled for June 7, featuring gameplay reveals and updates on major titles, including Gears of War: E-Day.
Games
fromWGB
5 days ago

Xbox June Showcase Announced, Followed By Gears of War: E-Day Direct

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is set for June 7, featuring new details on Gears of War and other upcoming titles.
Video games
fromGamesBeat
4 days 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.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

MindsEye will litigate its own launch 'sabotage' controversy in DLC form

Build a Rocket Boy plans to reveal evidence of corporate sabotage in a new mission for MindsEye.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

MindsEye CEO Says Was The Worst Launch Ever But It's Fun Now

MindsEye's CEO claims the game has improved post-launch despite ongoing criticism and a mixed user rating.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days 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.
Games
fromKotaku
5 days 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.
Games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Xbox's Big Summer Showcase Returns With Gears Of War Direct

Xbox is returning with a showcase on June 7, featuring Gears of War: E-Day Direct and a potential live component.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days 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.
fromEngadget
1 week 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
2 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.
Business
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

One Of The Biggest Gaming Buyouts In History Is Reportedly Underway

ByteDance is in advanced talks to sell Moonton Technology to Savvy Games Group for an estimated $6–$7 billion.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Game Devs React To Valve's Boast Of How Few Profit On Steam

Steam's chart was designed to communicate that more games than ever are seeing revenue of over $100,000 per year. This, were it so clear cut, would be splendid news. According to the chart, in 2020 just 3,000 games "earned" $100k, but by 2025 that number had reached 5,863. Let's call it 6,000 for ease. That means twice as many games are hitting this figure compared to five years ago.
Video games
National Football League
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

There Will Be Quite The Sideline Shuffle In Madden NFL 27

Nine NFL teams will have new head coaches in Madden NFL 27, including several first-time hires and John Harbaugh moving to the New York Giants.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Live-service games are a mess

Live-service games represent a new entertainment model focused on continuous content delivery, with Fortnite as the dominant success story, while most competitors have failed despite industry-wide pursuit of similar profitability.
#video-game-industry-layoffs
Video games
fromGadgets 360
3 weeks ago

EA Hits Battlefield Studios With Layoffs Despite Battlefield 6's Success

Electronic Arts is laying off workers across Battlefield Studios despite Battlefield 6 being the best-selling game of 2025 in the US with over 20 million copies sold.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
3 weeks ago

EA Hits Battlefield Studios With Layoffs Despite Battlefield 6's Success

Electronic Arts is laying off workers across Battlefield Studios despite Battlefield 6 being the best-selling game of 2025 in the US with over 20 million copies sold.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Battlefield 6 teams hit with layoffs despite 'biggest launch in franchise history'

Battlefield 6 launched last October with huge expectations, and at least initially it seemed to meet them. EA called the game "the biggest launch in franchise history," citing 7 million copies sold in just three days. It was also a particularly ambitious attempt to go up against the juggernaut that is Call of Duty, with EA creating a four-studio team to develop the game.
Video games
Marketing
fromBusiness Matters
1 month 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
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

EA laid off staffers across Battlefield studios to 'better align' its teams

EA laid off an undisclosed number of employees across Battlefield studios despite the franchise's record-breaking sales of over seven million copies in three days.
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.
#ubisoft
Video games
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Madden NFL 26 available on EA Play subscription ahead of the Super Bowl

Madden NFL 26 is available to download through EA Play, with limited-time Supercharge Pack and EA Play promotions for new members and Game Pass subscribers.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

It's Not Too Late To Save Beloved Gaming Franchises

License dormant AAA franchises to proven mid-size AA teams and allow development without publisher interference to revive them affordably.
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