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How 'GTA 6,' Return of BlizzCon and a Very Packed Fall Release Slate Are Revving Up Video Game Industry's Optimism
After suffering through a post-pandemic downturn, the gaming industry is readying an onslaught of fall releases in the hopes of turning the sector back toward growth. The white-hot anticipation for the much-delayed “Grand Theft Auto…
From Genshin Impact to Arknights: What drives China's mobile games industry?
SHANGHAI – On a hot summer weekend in Shanghai, thousands of avid gamers and cosplayers streamed into cavernous exhibition halls to see their favourite characters from a mobile game come to life. They joined snaking queues to play mini-games…
Can Notre Dame avoid the mid-September trap game? Three keys and a prediction for Rice
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Marcus Freeman staged an internal debate on the flight home from Green Bay as Sunday night turned into Monday morning. When he got into the office after Notre Dame's 41-13 win over Wisconsin, he still had not settled on…
The NFL, 9/11 and a decision that was bigger than the game
When everything changed, as the dust literally settled on the most brutal terror attack on United States soil, the prevailing impulse among NFL owners was to play the games. At the time, it was hard to believe. In retrospect, it's a blessing that…
49ers vs. Rams live updates: NFL Melbourne Game score, prediction, odds and latest from Australia
Follow our live coverage as Week 1 continues with the NFL's historic first regular-season game in Australia. The Los Angeles Rams pose one of the biggest threats to last year's Super Bowl winner: Seattle. And the San Francisco 49ers may be…
NFL Week 1 schedule rankings: The 5 best Sunday games to watch on the opening slate
After 30 Sundays without it, the NFL returns to our lives at last. No, preseason doesn't count — we've been waiting for the real stuff. The product itself might be better than ever before. The league says that 2025 tied a record for most…
What to make of the Patriots' opener: Drake Maye's dud, A.J. Brown's injury and no run game
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel didn't hide from quarterback Drake Maye's struggles on Thursday afternoon after a red-eye, cross-country flight back from Seattle following his team's season-opening loss to the Seahawks. “Drake will…
Tencent-owned Riot Games in talks with Kalshi and Polymarket for esports sponsorship
Tencent (0700)-owned game developer Riot Games has discussed esports sponsorship with two major prediction markets, Kalshi and Polymarket, involving its viral games League of Legends and Valorant, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the…
Jonas Brothers cover 'You're the Voice' at NFL Melbourne Game
Sept. 11 (UPI) -- The Jonas Brothers took to the stage at the first-ever NFL Melbourne Game. The pop rock band, consisting of real-life siblings Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas, headlined the halftime show at the matchup between the San…
The 10 most influential games ever, according to ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity - and two of them couldn't agree on No. 1 for National Video Games Day
To say that games have impacted my life in a major way would be the biggest understatement ever. Discovering video games at a young age helped me find one of my favorite pastimes, led me to become a journalist and helped me interact with gaming &…
Six Nations: No plans for Ireland Six Nations game in US - IRFU
Lauren McCann BBC Sport NI Journalist There are 'currently no plans or discussions' relating to Ireland playing a Six Nations match in the United States, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) says. World Rugby's chief executive Alan Gilpin said on…
Saudi Arabia's PIF reportedly considering to combine EA with Savvy Games Group
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly planning to combine Electronic Arts with its subsidiary, Savvy Games Group. Sources told Bloomberg that the PIF is considering the merger to 'ensure better coordination between its assets.'…
The Latest: Rams take on 49ers in NFL's first game in Australia
The longest road trip in NFL history has brought the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams to Melbourne, Australia, for a season opener before more than 100,000 fans packed into the Southern Hemisphere's largest stadium. The NFC West rivals…
NFL Week 1 betting analysis, best plays for Sunday afternoon's games
Value is value, no matter where -- or how -- you find it. And that's what we'll aim to do each week in this space -- find betting value. Ben Solak, Seth Walder and Matt Bowen bring different perspectives into how they approach sports betting. Solak…
The Corporate Name Game Could Cost You
A rare Friday release of U.S. inflation data is giving investors time to catch their breath after a tumultuous, holiday-shortened week of trading. Oil prices urged above $100 a barrel, bond yields hit multiyear highs and stocks fell sharply.
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