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Report: Game industry execs linked to Peter Thiel's secret mixer
Former Xbox president Sarah Bond, former Roblox chief product officer Manuel Bronstein, and Take-Two president and CEO Strauss Zelnick have been linked with an invite-only society called 'Dialog' founded by German-American entrepreneur and…
USMNT vs Australia live updates: World Cup 2026 game latest news and buildup
Follow live as the U.S. looks to qualify for the knockouts with a win in Seattle today. The United States continues its 2026 World Cup group-stage campaign against Australia today. Mauricio Pochettino's side, co-hosting the tournament, is…
'They kill games, we fight back': the activists campaigning to keep video games playable
You can never be sure how long an online video game will last. Developer BioWare shut off sci-fi shooter Anthem's servers in January, after seven years. Electronic Arts discontinued access to The Sims Mobile the same month. Wildlight Entertainment…
How Deloitte Is Integrating Technology To Power The Olympic And Paralympic Games
Roughly 3,500 athletes from over 90 National Olympic Committees and 55 National Paralympic Committees competed in the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, the first with Deloitte serving as the Worldwide Technology Integration…
European Commission aims to facilitate code of conduct for managing 'end of life' for games following Stop Killing Games petition
The European Commission has responded to the Stop Killing Games petition, saying that it is unable to 'propose a legal obligation' to keep games playable after they are no longer available commercially. In a post on its website, the organisation…
World Cup odds, best bets for Friday's games including USMNT-Australia
The United States men's national team is back in action on Friday. After a resounding win against Paraguay in its opener, the U.S. takes on an Australia team that also had an impressive win to start its World Cup. The top spot in Group D is on the…
Mexico vs South Korea live updates: World Cup 2026 game latest news and buildup
Follow live coverage as co-hosts Mexico and South Korea aim to build on their opening Group A wins. Co-hosts Mexico take on South Korea in Group A today, as the World Cup returns to Guadalajara. Both teams won their opening group game, with Mexico…
As AI costs rise, there's little evidence of major utility in game development | Opinion
It's been almost impossible to avoid the conversation about Generative AI in the games industry over the past couple of years. No matter which side you fall on personally – from starry-eyed evangelists, via the cautiously interested and the…
ITV confirms future of 'iconic' game show after reboot
ITV has issued an exciting update on the future of Bullseye. The broadcaster has confirmed that the much-loved darts-based game show has been recommissioned for a new series. Former England cricketer Freddie Flintoff, who has presented recent…
Fact check: Makerfield migrants claim and viral video game clip
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. This round-up of claims has been compiled by…
Newzoo: Global games market made over $200bn in 2025
Research from data firm Newzoo shows that the games market generated over $200 billion in revenue during 2025. For the year, the global games market made $201.6 billion, a massive 9.1% increase year-on-year. This is the first time that video games…
York Revolution cancel baseball game after players refuse to wear Pride jerseys
A Pennsylvania independent pro baseball team canceled its Pride Night game Thursday, citing players' refusal to wear uniforms with rainbow sleeves one week after three San Francisco Giants players altered their own team's Pride-themed hats. York…
Chelsea news: Fan views on 2026-27 Premier League fixtures and opening games
We asked for your views on Chelsea's 2026-27 fixtures and how many points you expect from the first 10 games. Here are some of your comments: Jack: I can see Chelsea top of the league after their first 10 games. I'm predicting they will be between…
Liverpool news: Fan views on 2026-27 Premier League fixtures and opening games
We asked for your views on Liverpool's 2026-27 fixtures and how many points you expect from the first 10 games. Here are some of your comments: Jack: It's a decent first two months, but October is rough. If I were to be predicting it with Arne Slot…
Why I Love The Beautiful Game: Wagner Moura wants Brazil's 'sixth star' and Vinicius Jr to keep dancing
Wagner Moura has spent much of the last decade becoming one of Brazil's most recognizable cultural exports. To international audiences, he remains best known for his chillingly faithful portrayal of the Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar in…
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