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fromPolygon
1 month ago

Switch 2 sells record-breaking 3.5 million units in 4 days

Nintendo Switch 2 launched successfully, selling 3.5 million units in four days, making it the fastest-selling console in Nintendo's history.
Video games
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Nintendo scores a hit with Switch 2, but can it keep the streak alive?

Nintendo Switch 2 breaks sales records, becoming the fastest-selling Nintendo console with over 3.5 million units sold in just days.
Video games
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Switch 2 sells record-breaking 3.5 million units in 4 days

Nintendo Switch 2 launched successfully, selling 3.5 million units in four days, making it the fastest-selling console in Nintendo's history.
Video games
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Nintendo scores a hit with Switch 2, but can it keep the streak alive?

Nintendo Switch 2 breaks sales records, becoming the fastest-selling Nintendo console with over 3.5 million units sold in just days.
#nintendo
Video games
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

ANALYSIS | Nintendo's Switch 2 sets early sales records. Its future is less certain | CBC Radio

Nintendo Switch 2 achieves record-breaking sales but faces challenges with game lineup and competition.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Nintendo Switch 2 Console Review

Nintendo's innovative spirit has allowed it to thrive as an underdog in the gaming industry.
The Switch's success has shifted industry focus from hardware power to Nintendo's creative approaches.
fromInverse
1 week ago
Video games

Nintendo Is Asking Players What They Think About The Switch 2's Worst Feature

fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
Canada news

Original Switch Getting Mysterious 'Price Change' In Canada 8 Years After Launch As Gaming Gets More Expensive

Video games
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

ANALYSIS | Nintendo's Switch 2 sets early sales records. Its future is less certain | CBC Radio

Nintendo Switch 2 achieves record-breaking sales but faces challenges with game lineup and competition.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Nintendo Switch 2 Console Review

Nintendo's innovative spirit has allowed it to thrive as an underdog in the gaming industry.
The Switch's success has shifted industry focus from hardware power to Nintendo's creative approaches.
fromInverse
1 week ago
Video games

Nintendo Is Asking Players What They Think About The Switch 2's Worst Feature

fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
Canada news

Original Switch Getting Mysterious 'Price Change' In Canada 8 Years After Launch As Gaming Gets More Expensive

#xbox
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
Video games

Xbox Hit With Layoffs and Game Cancelations as Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs

fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
Video games

Xbox Hit With Layoffs and Game Cancelations as Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs

fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Esports Betting in 2025: A fast-growing market with serious business potential

Esports betting has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar global industry, attracting tech entrepreneurs, digital marketers, and investors due to its rapidly expanding market.
E-Commerce
#ubisoft
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Top gaming trends of 2025 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Augmented and Virtual Reality have gone from being niche concerns to mainstream ones, thanks to a number of devices popularised over the last decade or so.
Video games
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 day ago

Gaming Is the World's Biggest Entertainment Platform-and Most People Still Don't Get It | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The global video game industry is projected to generate over $200 billion in revenue in 2024, surpassing film, music, and professional sports combined.
Video games
fromGameSpot
5 days ago

Tomb Raider Composer Sentenced To Over A Year For COVID Relief Fraud

Peter Connelly, a video game composer, was sentenced to 16 months in prison for fraudulently applying for a government COVID-19 support loan, violating the rules.
UK news
fromZDNET
5 days ago

This MSI handheld could replace my gaming laptop, and not just for its more portable design

MSI's Claw 8 handheld features an eight-inch FHD+ touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate, delivering excellent visuals and smooth animations, outperforming the Steam Deck's display.
Video games
fromGameSpot
5 days ago

Naughty Dog Co-Founder Says One Simple Change Made Crash Bandicoot Remakes Worse

The remake developers either didn't notice this system or thought it wasn't important. They reverted to simple fixed jumps, then realized Crash couldn't make half the jumps in the game.
Video games
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Apple News+ adds a new game that uses emoji and Genmoji to sovle puzzles | TechCrunch

The Emoji Game is a part logic, part word game inspired by how we use emojis to communicate. Players try to solve phrases using emojis.
Apple
#game-development
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Sony Re-Commits To Live-Service Games, Says Bungie's Marathon Won't Suffer Concord's Fate

fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

Steam Valuable Because "You Get Access To A Bunch Of Drunken Sailors Who Spend Money Irresponsibly," Says Analyst

fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

Lack Of Switch 2 Dev Kits Could Explain Limited Third-Party Game Announcements - Report

fromEngadget
6 days ago
Video games

Virtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered, is reportedly laying off staff

fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Sony Re-Commits To Live-Service Games, Says Bungie's Marathon Won't Suffer Concord's Fate

fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

Steam Valuable Because "You Get Access To A Bunch Of Drunken Sailors Who Spend Money Irresponsibly," Says Analyst

fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

Lack Of Switch 2 Dev Kits Could Explain Limited Third-Party Game Announcements - Report

fromEngadget
6 days ago
Video games

Virtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered, is reportedly laying off staff

#krafton
fromForbes
4 weeks ago
Growth hacking

PUBG Developer Krafton To Buy Japanese Animation Company For $517 Million

fromKotaku
6 days ago
Video games

Subnautica 2 Studio Founders Break Silence On Controversial Delay And Firings In New Lawsuit

fromForbes
4 weeks ago
Growth hacking

PUBG Developer Krafton To Buy Japanese Animation Company For $517 Million

fromKotaku
6 days ago
Video games

Subnautica 2 Studio Founders Break Silence On Controversial Delay And Firings In New Lawsuit

fromEngadget
1 week ago

Analogue says its delayed N64 remake console will start shipping next month

Analogue has announced the shipping delay of its Analogue 3D console until late August due to sudden tariffs that have affected its supply chain.
Video games
#layoffs
fromWGB
1 month ago
Video games

Things Are Going From Bad To Worse For Bend Studios As Another Round Of Layoffs Hits

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Microsoft says it is cutting thousands of jobs in second round of layoffs in recent months | CBC News

fromWGB
1 month ago
Video games

Things Are Going From Bad To Worse For Bend Studios As Another Round Of Layoffs Hits

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Microsoft says it is cutting thousands of jobs in second round of layoffs in recent months | CBC News

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Gen Z's Minecraft obsession is paying off

"Almost every single person who's ended up being a really good hire has been someone who was a kid playing Minecraft and wanted to teach themself how to program."
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

How Casino Platforms Use UX to Drive Player Retention

Modern casino platforms focus on user experience to enhance customer retention by providing personalized, immersive gaming experiences across preferred devices.
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How Sega's surprise Saturn launch backfired-and changed gaming forever

"Since I began my remarks with an announcement, I might as well finish with another: We started our rollout of the Sega Saturn yesterday..."
Video games
fromDigiday
1 week ago

From sidelines to spotlight: Esports events are putting creators center stage

The growing presence of creators at events such as the Esports World Cup shows how the esports industry is acknowledging creators' role as key drivers of both audience and advertiser interest.
E-Commerce
#microsoft
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Microsoft is laying off as many as 9,000 employees

To position Gaming for enduring success and to focus on strategic growth areas, we will end or decrease work in certain areas of the business and remove layers of management.
Business
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

'Persona 5's Latest Game Has One Major Flaw

Gacha refers to a specific type of monetization model in games, where you have to spend in-game currency to do random draws for characters, weapons, items, etc.
Mobile UX
#hideo-kojima
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago
Video games

Kojima Says Remote Working Is "Like A Fast Food Chain," Not Ideal For Making Games

fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago
Video games

Kojima Says Remote Working Is "Like A Fast Food Chain," Not Ideal For Making Games

fromInverse
3 weeks ago

'GTA VI' & The State of the Gaming Blockbuster

The second trailer for GTA 6 was released unexpectedly after a long silence from Rockstar, showcasing incredible graphics and introducing two new leads, effectively reigniting excitement in the gaming community.
Video games
fromReuters
3 weeks ago

Cozy video games can quell stress and anxiety.

Cozy games are marked by their relaxing nature and designed to help players unwind with challenges that are typically more constructive than destructive.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Runway is going to let people generate video games with AI

If we can help a studio make a movie 40 percent faster, then we're probably gonna be able to help developers of games make games faster.
Video games
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 weeks ago

G2E 2025 Registration Now Open: Global Gaming Expo Celebrates 25 Years in Las Vegas | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

For its 25th edition, G2E is unveiling multiple enhancements aimed at enriching the attendee experience, including the new G2E Dealer Championship focusing on casino dealer professionalism.
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Netflix is letting go of some of its best indie games

"If you've been enjoying Hades on mobile via Netflix, you better get in those last few runs while you still can."
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 weeks ago

Horizon's Ashly Burch On How AI Can Be A "Great Thing" For Gaming With Some Caveats

I think that AI as a tool to make things easier on devs would be a great thing. Like, I think I've heard someone say before something like, 'Oh, if we used artificial intelligence to help with clean up between the mo-cap stage and importing it into the actual game engine, that could be amazing,' she said.
Artificial intelligence
fromGameSpot
4 weeks ago

The Witcher 4 Dev Asks Fans To Wait Before Passing Judgment On Ciri's Story

"When the game will be out, you'll be able to see for yourself and fully embrace her character, her story... I think that will be the moment to make opinions and make the calls."
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Someone Pulled Off A Million Dollar Switch 2 Heist

Earlier this month, thieves stole nearly 3,000 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles out of a truck without being detected until it was too late.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

GTA 6 Delay Weighs on Global Videogame Market Growth, Data Shows

Analysts and industry experts had projected a surge in industry growth this year due to the expected blockbuster launch of Take-Two's Grand Theft Auto 6 and new consoles.
Video games
fromForbes
1 month ago

Gaming Influencers: A Powerhouse For Game Developers

Gaming has become a mainstream cultural force, and gaming creators are now among the most-followed influencers among Gen Z audiences.
Social media marketing
fromInverse
1 month ago
Video games

5 Years Later, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 Improve The Original In One Important Way

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 remaster rejuvenates the classic game series with modern enhancements and nostalgic value.
#playstation
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

For PS6, Sony Is Betting On Hardware Power, Not The Cloud

Sony believes local execution of games remains essential for PlayStation gamers despite advancements in cloud gaming.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Sony Hints At PlayStation Plus Price Increase After Highest Tiers Attract More Players

Sony plans to increase PS Plus subscription prices to maximize profitability amid growth in user base.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Sony Hints At PlayStation Plus Price Increase After Highest Tiers Attract More Players

fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Sony Doesn't Sound Too Concerned About Switch 2, Even After A Record-Breaking Debut

Sony is not worried about the competition from the newly launched Switch 2.
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