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fromKotaku
2 days 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.
Games
fromGame Informer
5 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.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
6 years ago

The Best Game Controller for Every Kind of Player

A good controller significantly enhances gaming experience, with various options available for different platforms and features.
fromwww.engadget.com
3 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
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 days ago

TNT Sports moves to HBO Max: How to watch FA Cup, Champions League & Premier League

Subscribers to TNT Sports can now access the service through HBO Max, which has replaced Discovery+ for online streaming. Existing Discovery+ users can log in using their current credentials.
Television
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 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
#rec-room
Video games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Rec Room, a Roblox-style VR game, is shutting down

Rec Room is shutting down due to profitability challenges despite having over 150 million users.
Games
fromFast Company
5 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.
Video games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Rec Room, a Roblox-style VR game, is shutting down

Rec Room is shutting down due to profitability challenges despite having over 150 million users.
Games
fromFast Company
5 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.
European startups
fromTNW | Android
5 days 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.
fromGamesBeat
5 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
#call-of-duty
fromGameSpot
5 days ago
DC food

All CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 3 Weapons And How To Unlock Them

Season 3 of Black Ops 7 and Warzone introduces six new free DLC weapons and additional content on April 2.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

The Black Ops 7 X Half Baked Tracer Pack Featuring Dave Chapelle Is A Real Thing But Players Aren't Impressed - Kotaku

Call of Duty is releasing a special pack inspired by the movie Half Baked for its 4/20 celebration.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

The Black Ops 7 X Half Baked Tracer Pack Featuring Dave Chapelle Is A Real Thing But Players Aren't Impressed - Kotaku

Call of Duty is releasing a special pack inspired by the movie Half Baked for its 4/20 celebration.
Marketing tech
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
6 days ago

Global Streaming Subscription Revenue Tripled In Five Years, Poised to Top $200 Billion by 2030

Global streaming subscription revenue surpassed $150 billion in 2025, with projections of $202 billion by 2030 due to price increases and ad-supported tiers.
#indie-games
fromEngadget
1 day ago
Video games

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Video games
fromThe Verge
3 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
1 day ago

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases are thriving, with new games and updates announced regularly.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 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.
fromKotaku
1 day ago

YouTube's Gaming Historian Steps Back After 15 Years

"Today I'm announcing I will no longer be making Gaming Historian videos. There's nothing dramatic behind it, I promise."
Games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

AI can push your Stream Deck buttons for you

"You still set up actions in Stream Deck app the same way you always have. MCP adds a new way to trigger them," Elgato said in its announcement.
Gadgets
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people

Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating addictive products affecting young users, prompting calls for social media restrictions for under-16s.
Games
fromKotaku
2 days 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.
#fortnite
Games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Buy two Nintendo Switch games, get $30 off at Target

Target Circle members can save $30 on two Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games until April 5th at 2:59AM ET.
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
3 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.
Games
fromKotaku
2 days 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
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Google Pixel 10 Users Can Now Play Steam Games Offline via GameNative

GameNative v0.9.0 introduces PowerVR GPU support for Pixel 10, enabling reliable Steam game emulation on the device.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

The Best Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 Deals This Week - April 2, 2026

Several popular Switch 2 games are on sale, making it a great time to build your game library.
Video games
fromGamesBeat
5 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.
#playstation-plus
fromWGB
4 days ago
Games

Here Are Your Free PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly Games For April, 2026

fromEngadget
4 days ago
Video games

April's PS Plus Monthly Games include Lords of the Fallen and a trio of remastered Tomb Raider ports

Games
fromWGB
4 days ago

Here Are Your Free PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly Games For April, 2026

April's PS Plus offerings include Lords of the Fallen and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered for subscribers.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

April's PS Plus Monthly Games include Lords of the Fallen and a trio of remastered Tomb Raider ports

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for April include Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream.
fromVG247
3 days ago

The Petit Planet beta is coming back with new updates, but you still need to hope for an invite

Petit Planet is the studio's take on Animal Crossing, though with a few interesting ideas of its own. The game's most recent test took place all the way back in November, but its next big test isn't far off.
Games
#xbox-games-showcase
Games
fromGadgets 360
4 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
6 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
4 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
6 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
fromKotaku
4 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.
Gadgets
fromWGB
1 month ago

Xbox Just Announced The Next Xbox, Confirms It Will Play PC Games

Xbox's new CEO Asha Sharma announced Project Helix, the next-generation console, via X post, revealing it will be a console/PC hybrid capable of playing Xbox and PC games.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
#nintendo
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 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.
fromKotaku
4 days ago

April's PS Plus Free Games: Tomb Raider Remastered & Lords of the Fallen

Sony is giving away five different games for PS Plus subscribers this April, including the remastered versions of the first three Tomb Raider games and the new Lords of the Fallen, which is a Souls-like action RPG.
Games
fromWGB
5 days ago

Darksiders: Warmastered Is Getting a PS5 Update

The announcement has been very quiet, though, and almost zero details have been offered up. We do know that the Warmastered edition... will be getting a native PS5 and Xbox Series S/X release on May 19.
Video games
#xbox
Games
fromKotaku
6 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
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Xbox's next big games showcase happens on June 7th

Xbox will hold its next major showcase event on June 7th, featuring gameplay reveals and news on upcoming titles.
Games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

This year's Xbox Games Showcase is set for June 7

Xbox Games Showcase will air on June 7, featuring Gears of War: E-Day and other major game announcements.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

New Xbox Boss Reportedly Wants To Make Game Pass Cheaper

Asha Sharma plans to revitalize Xbox by discontinuing old marketing, exploring Game Pass bundling with Netflix, and considering an ad-supported tier.
Games
fromKotaku
6 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
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Xbox's next big games showcase happens on June 7th

Xbox will hold its next major showcase event on June 7th, featuring gameplay reveals and news on upcoming titles.
Games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

This year's Xbox Games Showcase is set for June 7

Xbox Games Showcase will air on June 7, featuring Gears of War: E-Day and other major game announcements.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

New Xbox Boss Reportedly Wants To Make Game Pass Cheaper

Asha Sharma plans to revitalize Xbox by discontinuing old marketing, exploring Game Pass bundling with Netflix, and considering an ad-supported tier.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week 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
6 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.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Dispatch is coming to Xbox this summer

Dispatch, a narrative superhero game, will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC this summer as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.
#xbox-game-pass
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Game Pass additions for March include Cyberpunk 2077 and F1 25

Microsoft's March Xbox Game Pass additions include Cyberpunk 2077, F1 25, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf across various tiers and platforms.
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Game Pass additions for March include Cyberpunk 2077 and F1 25

Microsoft's March Xbox Game Pass additions include Cyberpunk 2077, F1 25, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf across various tiers and platforms.
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.
Games
fromGame Informer
2 weeks 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.
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.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Steam Spring Sale 2026: The Best And Biggest PC Gaming Deals

Valve's Steam Spring Sale runs through March 26, offering significant discounts on thousands of games across multiple genres and price points.
#live-service-games
fromWGB
2 weeks ago
Video games

Remedy Steps Back From FBC: Firebreak but Keeps Game Alive, Adds A Friend Pass So People Can Play For Free

Remedy discontinues active development of FBC: Firebreak but ensures the game remains playable indefinitely with server maintenance, permanent price reduction to $20, and a free Friend Pass system allowing players to invite two friends.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
Video games

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 games
fromWGB
2 weeks ago

Remedy Steps Back From FBC: Firebreak but Keeps Game Alive, Adds A Friend Pass So People Can Play For Free

Remedy discontinues active development of FBC: Firebreak but ensures the game remains playable indefinitely with server maintenance, permanent price reduction to $20, and a free Friend Pass system allowing players to invite two friends.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 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.
#game-pass
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

More Game Pass additions for March include Disco Elysium and Resident Evil 7

Microsoft's March Game Pass wave adds 12 titles including Disco Elysium and Resident Evil 7, with several games expanding from Ultimate to Premium tier availability.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

More Game Pass additions for March include Disco Elysium and Resident Evil 7

Microsoft's March Game Pass wave adds 12 titles including Disco Elysium and Resident Evil 7, with several games expanding from Ultimate to Premium tier availability.
#xbox-cloud-gaming
Games
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Google Play Games for PC is getting more premium titles and cross-buy with Android

Google's Play Games for Windows enables Android games on PC through virtualization, but paid game support remains limited and requires developers to opt into cross-buy functionality.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks 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.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Game consoles built streaming - until it outgrew them

Hulu ended support for the original Nintendo Switch app, and Netflix will discontinue its PlayStation 3 app, marking legacy-console streaming support shutdowns.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Microsoft's 'Xbox mode' is coming to every Windows 11 PC

Microsoft seems more determined than ever to combine Xbox and Windows - to the point that its next-gen Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, will play PC games too. Today, we learned Helix will go alpha in 2027. But the company isn't waiting for Helix before it points Windows gamers in the Xbox direction. Starting in April, it's bringing its full-screen Xbox mode to every kind of Windows 11 PC, including laptops, desktops, and tablets.
Video games
Video games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Microsoft's full screen 'Xbox Mode' will roll out to Windows 11 PCs in April

Microsoft launches Xbox Mode for Windows 11 devices in April, bringing a controller-optimized interface similar to Steam's 15-year-old Big Picture Mode to all Windows devices.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Xbox Hardware Revenue Is The Zeno's Paradox Of Gaming

Xbox hardware revenue is shrinking sharply while content and services struggle amid weaker releases and Game Pass price-driven churn.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

NBA 2K26 Coming To GTA+ Soon As Rockstar's Subscription Service Expands

NBA 2K26 is being added to GTA+ subscription for a limited time from March 10 to April 20, with a bonus content pack and 20-percent discount for subscribers who want to keep it.
Video games
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

MS exec: Microsoft's next console will play "Xbox and PC games"

Microsoft's next Xbox console, Project Helix, will play both Xbox and PC games, signaling a shift toward a Windows-based platform rather than maintaining a walled garden approach.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Next-Gen Xbox Codenamed Project Helix Will Play Your PC Games

Microsoft's new Xbox CEO announced Project Helix, the next-generation console that will play both Xbox and PC games with leading performance capabilities.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Console exclusives might be making a comeback

Sony and Microsoft are reversing their multiplatform strategy and returning to console-exclusive games after years of releasing titles across multiple platforms.
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

PGA Tour 2K25, Monster Hunter Rise and More Join PS Plus in March

A year after its launch, PGA Tour 2K25 arrives on PS Plus on March 3. The golfing sim is the sixth entry in 2K's PGA Tour series. The game lets players compete in three majors - The PGA Championship, The US Open, and The Open Championship - for the first time in the series. The sports title also features an expanded MyCareer mode, upgraded skill trees, and new customisation options.
Video games
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Xbox is in danger. Will Microsoft fix it or kill it?

Microsoft replaced Xbox leadership with AI executive Asha Sharma, signaling major strategic changes for its gaming division after Phil Spencer's decade-long tenure.
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
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Amazon Luna's January lineup includes Madden NFL 26 for free

Prime members can stream Alan Wake, play Madden NFL 26 on Luna in January, access GameNight titles, and redeem Sid Meier's Civilization VI for PC.
fromwww.gamespot.com
2 months ago

We Need Demos Now More Than Ever

There has been a demo renaissance in the last few years, and we couldn't be happier. Demos have been a part of video game history for a long time, but whether or not they've been good for sales has been up in the air for quite some time. Fortunately, in the last couple weeks we've gotten a Dragon Quest 7: Reimagined and Final Fantasy 7 demo for Switch 2.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Sony's New Live Service Game Is Coming At Just The Worst Possible Time - Kotaku

But right now, of all times, feels one of the worst possible moments to reveal Hunters Gathering to a world wide web primed to make a Kombucha Girl face at everything it's doing. The last two years have been littered with the corpses of failed, cancelled, or still dying live service games. A lot of players are, understandably, tired of these things and unsure of whether they should even invest any time into caring, as so many seem to flop or shut down.
Video games
Video games
fromInverse
2 months ago

PlayStation Plus Just Added One Of The Best Base-Building Survival Games Ever

Core Keeper delivers structured underground base-building survival with cooperative play, biome bosses, regular updates, and systems improvements for sustained exploration.
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.
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