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fromKotaku
2 hours 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
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

Why Gen Z is fangirling over Apple's 'Finder Guy' mascot

Finder Guy is an adorably chunky, dual-toned blue creature with a rounded head and a perpetual smile. Apple is being fairly tight-lipped about him; he hasn't been officially announced or acknowledged by the company.
Apple
Video games
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.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 hour ago

Nobody tells you that expecting instant replies is a relatively new social norm - and that an entire generation learned to communicate in ways that never required it - Silicon Canals

Instant communication has created pressure that undermines meaningful relationships, which thrived in a slower-paced era of correspondence.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
4 hours ago

My dream pair of AR gaming glasses needs to have these nine features

Latest AR glasses from Xreal and Viture enhance gaming experiences with features like 3DoF, but no model is perfect for all users.
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours 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
fromPsychology Today
21 hours 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
Boston Celtics
fromMashable
1 day ago

Do you know ball? Inside the internet's most obsessive basketball debate.

Ball knowledge in basketball transcends trivia, encompassing a deeper understanding of the game's systems and player roles.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
2 days ago

Gen Z millionaires are rushing into crypto-and they blame the risky bet on FOMO. Fear of missing out | Fortune

Wealthy Gen Z and Millennials are increasingly investing in cryptocurrency, driven by FOMO, despite significant volatility and risks.
#gen-z
fromForbes
1 day ago
Marketing

Brands Keep Treating Gen Z Like Younger Millennials, And It's Costing Them

fromFortune
3 days ago
Digital life

Gen Z is engineering an analog future - and it's at least a $5 billion opportunity | Fortune

Marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

Brands Keep Treating Gen Z Like Younger Millennials, And It's Costing Them

Gen Z prioritizes secondhand shopping and demands transparency from brands, signaling a shift in consumer behavior and expectations compared to millennials.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
5 days ago

What Gen Z can teach us about commanding respect in the workplace

Gen Z founders leverage unique insights from limited workplace experience to foster ownership and impact among their team members.
Digital life
fromFortune
3 days ago

Gen Z is engineering an analog future - and it's at least a $5 billion opportunity | Fortune

Gen Z expresses nostalgia for a tech-free past, longing for simpler times before social media and constant connectivity.
Marketing
fromYahoo News
1 week ago

Gen Z finds reviews more credible than influencers

Gen Z prioritizes customer reviews and independent validation over influencer content when engaging with brands.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Hasan Piker Is the Left's Candace Owens. The Press Treats Him Like a Rock Star.

Hasan Piker's public persona contrasts sharply with his actual statements, often made for shock value and media attention.
#tiktok
Social media marketing
fromTheWrap
4 days ago

TikTok Creators Will Be Able to Send Cameos to Fans Without Leaving the App

TikTok creators can now offer personalized Cameo videos directly within the app, enhancing fan engagement and monetization opportunities.
Games
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Go play this secret game in your TikTok DMs | TechCrunch

TikTok has introduced a secret emoji game in DMs where users bounce across alligators to compete for high scores.
Film
fromVariety
3 days ago

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.
Social media marketing
fromTheWrap
4 days ago

TikTok Creators Will Be Able to Send Cameos to Fans Without Leaving the App

TikTok creators can now offer personalized Cameo videos directly within the app, enhancing fan engagement and monetization opportunities.
Games
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Go play this secret game in your TikTok DMs | TechCrunch

TikTok has introduced a secret emoji game in DMs where users bounce across alligators to compete for high scores.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

How To Reach Gen-Z And Gen-Alpha On Social Media: Expert Tips

Social media has become essential for discovery and community-building among younger audiences, reshaping how brands engage and plan campaigns.
fromMashable
4 days ago
Digital life

Big Tech is finally facing a reckoning for what it did to Gen Z and Millennials

Social media has manipulated individual desires, creating a cycle of comparison and addiction that affects everyone, leading to a significant legal reckoning for Big Tech.
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Gen Z's New Favorite Social-Media App Shows a Shift in Online Culture

Shelf is a new social media app focusing on users' cultural consumption rather than selfies, appealing to Generation Z's desire for authenticity.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

UK social media users less active on tech platforms due to rise of video apps

Social media activity in the UK is declining due to video app popularity and concerns over past posts affecting users' reputations.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

How To Reach Gen-Z And Gen-Alpha On Social Media: Expert Tips

Social media has become essential for discovery and community-building among younger audiences, reshaping how brands engage and plan campaigns.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
Digital life
fromMashable
4 days ago

Big Tech is finally facing a reckoning for what it did to Gen Z and Millennials

Social media has manipulated individual desires, creating a cycle of comparison and addiction that affects everyone, leading to a significant legal reckoning for Big Tech.
Social media marketing
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Gen Z's New Favorite Social-Media App Shows a Shift in Online Culture

Shelf is a new social media app focusing on users' cultural consumption rather than selfies, appealing to Generation Z's desire for authenticity.
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
Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

This company is turning YouTube videos into TV shows as streamers chase Gen Alpha

Streamers are launching creator content to attract Gen Alpha away from YouTube, with Pocket.watch leading the initiative.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Cameo partners with TikTok to boost popularity | TechCrunch

Cameo videos regularly go viral on TikTok, and TikTok talent delivered its strongest year yet on Cameo in 2025, according to Cameo CEO Steven Galanis.
Social media marketing
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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Teen Anxiety and the Dangers of Doomscrolling

Stress and anxiety hinder teens' future planning, while social media can provide temporary relief but may also lead to doomscrolling and distraction.
#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.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 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
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.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 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.
Podcast
fromTheankler
3 days ago

Inside The Chernin Group's Bet on Creator-Led Empires

Community is the most valuable asset in media, driving investment strategies for emerging media companies.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

The most profound disconnect between boomers and younger generations isn't about avocado toast or laziness - it's that boomers inherited an economy designed to reward time invested, while millennials and Gen Z are navigating one that rewards attention captured, and the skill sets don't translate - Silicon Canals

Generational tension arises from differing economic realities between baby boomers and younger generations, affecting perceptions of work and success.
Silicon Valley food
fromFast Company
4 days ago

'Fruit Love Island' is TikTok's most popular AI-generated series. It's now facing trouble in paradise

AI-generated series 'Fruit Love Island' faces takedowns and criticism despite initial popularity on TikTok.
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
US politics
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Is A Epstein Version Of Five Nights At Freddy's Really Going Viral?

Five Nights at Epstein's is a viral game reportedly sweeping through U.S. classrooms, featuring controversial characters in a recreation of Five Nights at Freddy's.
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.
#fortnite
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.
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Gen Z Christian Revival That Wasn't

A young group of Catholics meets weekly at St. Joseph's Church, showing a growing interest in faith among young professionals despite broader trends of religious decline.
#pax-east
Games
fromKotaku
22 hours 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
22 hours 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.
#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.
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
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.
Video games
fromGamesBeat
3 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.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Young people want their news to be more fun, a new report says

Young adults prefer news that is entertaining and fun, contrasting with older adults who favor traditional news sources.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 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.
Digital life
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Taylor Lorenz's Screen Time Is Almost 17 Hours a Day

Taylor Lorenz embraces her digital lifestyle, finding value in her screen time for work and creativity despite concerns about excessive usage.
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.
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Black Ops 3's Director Finally Discusses Its 'Impossible Easter Egg'

"I thought about two books that I'd read. The first book is by an author called Miyamoto Musashi, it's called The Book of Five Rings, and the other book I was thinking about was called Here Be Dragons, which is a physics book about wormholes, and advanced physics, and extraterrestrial life and so forth."
Video games
Social media marketing
fromBenzinga
4 days ago

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

How Long Will Players Have To Wait For The Steam Deck 2?

The Steam Deck 2 may be delayed due to RAM issues, while the Super Mario Galaxy Movie sets box office records despite mixed reviews.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
3 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.
Video games
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Meet the 'Club Penguin' superfans giving the game a second life

Club Penguin was a popular virtual world for tweens, but it faced shutdowns and attempts at revival after Disney's closure.
#online-gaming
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.
Video games
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Working a Fake Job Is a Great Pastime

Retro Rewind, an indie store simulator, captivates players with its nostalgic retail management experience, contrasting sharply with high-action games like Resident Evil Requiem.
Games
fromWGB
4 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
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.
Social media marketing
fromwww.cnn.com
2 weeks ago

Gen Z's fan edits are a staple of internet culture. Movie studios are finally buying in | CNN Business

Movie studios hire fan editors to create viral content targeting Gen Z and millennials, with platforms like HBO, Netflix, and Lionsgate leveraging fan edits for marketing and franchise revival.
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.
Digital life
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Gen Z is already nostalgic for TikTok - and the platform is only 6 years old | Fortune

Gen Z users nostalgic for early TikTok express declining loyalty as the platform becomes increasingly commercialized with ads, brands, influencers, and shopping features replacing raw, unfiltered content.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks 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.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Younger generations aren't just growing up online

For today's young people, online content isn't a backdrop to daily life-it is daily life. Streaming platforms, short-form video, and social media don't just entertain; they influence how young people see themselves, their health, and what behaviors are seen as normal or aspirational. Movies, television, and streaming content still have influence, but as the digital ecosystem expands, so does its power to shape choices-for better and for worse.
Public health
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.
World news
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Fortnite Pushes Back Against Claims That Jeffrey Epstein Is Still Alive and Gaming

Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019, and viral claims that he plays Fortnite from Israel result from username coincidences and deliberate hoaxes tied to leaked files.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks 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
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.
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.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
1 month 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.
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.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

The Video Game industry Is Headed For A Generational Reckoning

30 years ago chronicled a generational conflict between an old-timey pull-string doll and a fancy new one with buttons. The two toys learned to get along. This week a trailer for showing both toys enacting a against tablets. While I agree on the potential detriments of excessive screen-time, it is telling how the creators and intended audience now identify less with the kid playing with toys and more with the adult who just spent all of dinner hearing about ' butlerian jihad looksmaxxing.'
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Games Are Losing The Attention War With Gambling And OnlyFans

Video games face stagnation as mobile user-generated content, online gambling, and platforms like TikTok, OnlyFans, and Roblox drive overall entertainment growth.
fromInverse
2 months ago

PlayStation And Xbox's Most-Played Games Show What Players Are Really Looking For

Thousands of games are released every year, with numbers increasing recently thanks to an explosion of indie games across all platforms. That means there's more opportunity than ever to find something new and unexpected among the latest releases, but for a lot of players, the comfort of a few familiar games wins out. Newly released statistics show that, at least on consoles, the biggest games of 2025 were exactly the same as 2024's top titles. Do those figures point to an industry in crisis.
Video games
fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

Researchers found a tipping point for video gaming and health

Spending more than 10 hours a week playing video games may begin to affect young people's eating habits, sleep quality, and body weight, according to new research led by Curtin University and published in Nutrition. The study surveyed 317 students from five universities across Australia. Participants had a median age of 20 years, placing the focus squarely on young adults during a key stage of habit formation.
Video games
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