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June 3, 2026 - 10:41

The video game industry is facing a tough period. Layoffs are common, development costs are soaring, and companies are desperate for new revenue streams. While many publishers chase the next big...

June 2, 2026 - 20:17

Fans of the original Toy Story video games are getting a nostalgic treat this fall. Following the announcement of Toy Story 5 , Disney and Pixar are bringing back two beloved titles from the...

June 2, 2026 - 11:49

Each year since 2020, Sony has sold millions fewer copies of the games it makes for its PlayStation consoles. That is, until a small uptick in the past year. The data comes from Sony`s own...

June 1, 2026 - 18:14

Retro gaming fans have a new reason to celebrate. The long-awaited Sega Genesis LEGO kit is now available for pre-order, joining the ranks of previous LEGO sets based on the Atari 2600 and the...

June 1, 2026 - 16:44

When `Space Invaders` landed in arcades in 1978, it changed everything. The simple concept of shooting descending alien rows became a gold rush. Developers everywhere rushed to cash in, and the...

May 31, 2026 - 18:39

A new study is pushing back against the long-held stereotype of the prejudiced, isolated gamer. Researchers analyzing national survey data have found that people who play video games actually tend...

May 31, 2026 - 01:37

A new horror game, Necrophosis Full Consciousness, drags players into a decaying, nightmarish realm where a terrible curse has taken hold. The experience is not for the faint of heart. It is a...

May 30, 2026 - 00:04

Players diving into the latest James Bond adventure, 007: First Light, will quickly find that the world`s most famous spy spends a surprising amount of time fiddling with combination locks and...

May 29, 2026 - 05:21

Rock legend Lenny Kravitz is stepping into the gaming world for the first time with his role in `007 First Light,` joining a growing list of Black celebrities who have lent their voices to...

May 28, 2026 - 17:59

When Crimson Desert launched in March, it created a strange split in the gaming world. Players flooded forums with praise, calling it an instant classic and an early frontrunner for Game of the...

May 28, 2026 - 02:41

Square Enix has officially scrapped the original version of Dragon Quest 12 and will instead release the game under a new title: Dragon Quest 12 Beyond Dreams. The original Dragon Quest 12 was...

May 27, 2026 - 05:44

Capcom has quietly dropped a free playable demo for the next mainline entry in its survival horror franchise, titled Resident Evil Requiem. The demo is available starting today for PC, PlayStation...

May 26, 2026 - 17:58

Taking your gaming setup on the road no longer means settling for a laggy laptop or a cramped phone screen. With the right gear, you can turn any coffee shop, airport lounge, or hotel room into a...

May 26, 2026 - 00:07

Theuns Smit, licensing producer for the upcoming game 007 First Light, recently opened up about the immense pressure of creating a James Bond title that can stand apart from the legendary GoldenEye...

May 25, 2026 - 14:29

Recent price movements in the Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (HERO) are reshaping how institutional traders time their sector rotation strategies. The fund, which tracks companies involved in...

May 24, 2026 - 17:41

When Yacht Club Games announced Mina the Hollower would be delayed, it sent a ripple through the indie scene. But for one small studio, that delay turned into a blessing. The developers of Dark...

May 24, 2026 - 06:20

While the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie often gets overlooked in modern discussions, it still holds up as a surprisingly strong video game adaptation. The film succeeded where many others have failed by...

May 23, 2026 - 23:36

Atari might be planning to revive another piece of its retro hardware history. A recent trademark application suggests the company is looking at bringing back a machine from 1983: the Atari 800XL....

May 23, 2026 - 05:03

Nintendo has set an ambitious production goal for its upcoming Switch 2 console, aiming to manufacture 20 million units by the end of March 2027. This target marks a significant ramp-up from...

May 22, 2026 - 09:35

There is one hell of a driving game here to enjoy, so long as you are left in peace to enjoy it. The latest entry in the open-world racing series delivers the same polished, arcade-style handling...

May 21, 2026 - 17:40

Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a trademark for the name `Break In,` sparking speculation among PlayStation fans just days before the company`s next State of Play showcase. The trademark,...

May 21, 2026 - 00:36

A classic piece of video game history is getting a modern revival. HAMSTER Co., a Japanese publisher known for preserving retro titles, is bringing back `Tag Team Wrestling` for a new generation of...

May 20, 2026 - 16:14

As a kid, I spent countless hours with a controller in my hands. Games like `Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition REMIX,` `Call of Duty 3,` and `Tom Clancy`s Ghost Recon` were my early favorites. They...

May 19, 2026 - 18:30

If you want to buy out every character, vehicle, and upgrade in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, you need a serious pile of studs. The game throws plenty of shiny coins at you during normal...

May 19, 2026 - 13:42

The Sega Genesis defined a generation of gaming, but not every classic that graced the console got its due. While Sonic and Mortal Kombat still get all the attention, these five hits have quietly...

May 18, 2026 - 23:21

Fans of the classic card game can now grab a significant deal on the Yu-Gi-Oh Early Days Collection for the Nintendo Switch. The bundle, which compiles 14 of the earliest video game titles from the...

May 18, 2026 - 02:50

One of the most iconic first-person shooters from 1993 is getting a full ground-up 3D remake this month, bringing its fast-paced action to a new generation of players. The original game, known for...

May 17, 2026 - 10:59

The year 1990 was a landmark time for video games. While the world watched Nelson Mandela walk free and NASA send the Hubble telescope into orbit, living rooms were filled with the glow of CRT...

May 16, 2026 - 23:09

Sam and Dan Houser, the brothers who co-founded Rockstar Games, have seen their personal fortunes grow significantly, even as the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 faces a delayed release. The...

May 15, 2026 - 17:35

In 2009, `Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2` sparked a firestorm that nearly got it banned in multiple countries. The controversy centered on a single mission: `No Russian,` where players participate...