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PS5 price rises are a threat to the gaming industry - even if it's not Sony's fault
I was in a cafe in the centre of London when I saw Sony's blog post about raising the PS5's price across all models last week. Sometimes a day off coincides with some big news, and there's just nothing you can do about it – but that didn't…
All Video Game Industry Events & Conventions in 2026
From massive fan expos to industry-only networking events, 2026 is shaping up to be a packed year for the gaming world. Major publishers, indie developers, and content creators alike will have plenty of opportunities to showcase new projects…
Why the AI Boom Is Quietly Killing the Handheld Gaming Industry
The handheld gaming industry is under pressure as the rapid growth of AI data centers drives up demand for essential components like RAM and storage, creating supply shortages. According to ETA Prime, this surge, fueled by companies such as NVIDIA…
Key questions about the NFL's labor dispute with its referees and how it could impact games
Negotiations between the NFL and the referees' union have stalled, with the expiration date for the current collective bargaining agreement two months away. The NFLRA — formed in 1972 as the Professional Football Referees Association…
Tourism chief touts National Games success, eyes merchandising to boost future events
Hong Kong's successful co-hosting of the 15th National Games has demonstrated the city's capability to manage mega-events and has spurred a new strategic focus on developing event-related merchandise to enhance future cultural and sporting…
Yankees Mag: Home Games
The first, second, third and 97th thing that you notice at the World Baseball Classic is the noise. It is consuming. It compounds. It assumes an almost liquid state, sloshing around in time, meeting some moments and altogether creating others. It…
Pokémon raider breaks into gaming shop and steals £20,000 of cards
Video captured the moment a brazen Pokémon thief smashed his way through a gaming shop – stealing £20,000 worth of valuable cards. Striking footage shows the hooded criminal ransack the trading store in St Neots, Cambridgeshire…
LinkedIn wants you playing games on its site. Meet the puzzlemaster behind them.
LinkedIn wants its users to do more than scroll. Thomas Snyder's job at the networking platform is to make that happen by giving them mind-bending challenges to solve — and maybe even brag about. The 46-year-old handcrafts logic games meant…
Previewing the 2026 McDonald's All American girls' game
High school basketball's biggest stage returns this weekend. The McDonald's All American game annually brings together the nation's top prospects and puts them on a stage where the world can see the future of the sport. It often serves as one of…
6 Phones That Are Gaming Beasts
While just about every phone you can get your hands on nowadays will be able to play some games, several key features distinguish a fine gaming phone from a great one. Powerful processing is one piece of the puzzle. Being able to sustain high…
Blackjack and other card games in jeopardy under April 1 rule change
New regulations, which were approved in February by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) under Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta, focus on restricting blackjack-style games and certain player-dealer arrangements that are common in…
Blood smear 'brain fade' costs Xerri three AFL games
North Melbourne ruckman Tristan Xerri has been banned for three AFL games after he wiped his blood on the face of Essendon captain Andrew McGrath. Xerri was referred directly to the tribunal on the serious misconduct charge. He said in evidence…
Even the 'Avatar' Fighting Game Is Disrespecting 'Legend of Korra
You might recall that we're supposed to get a fighting game for the Avatar franchise sometime this year. Over the past few months, developer Gameplay Group International has held playtests and gradually revealed Avatar Legends' 12-person roster.
Rockets' Kevin Durant Continues to Make History Game by Game
Kevin Durant and the Memphis Grizzlies are very familiar with one another. The two have gotten well acquainted with one another over the years. Durant has played the Grizzlies over 50 times throughout his illustrious, well-decorated NBA career…
Jon Scheyer's sideline reaction to Braylon Mullins' game-winner goes viral
In one of the most shocking NCAA Tournament games in recent memory, the No. 2 Connecticut Huskies — who trailed by as many as 19 — rallied in the second half to defeat the No. 1 seed Duke Blue Devils, 73–72, in the Elite Eight…
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