Gaming Industry News
A collection of Gaming latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
Tyne Derwent Way board game celebrates area's industrial heritage
Long-gone names and places that helped shape an area's industrial heyday are being brought back to life with a board game. Now a nine-mile (14km) nature trail, the Tyne Derwent Way, which connects historic sites between the National Trust's Gibside…
The iconic designer behind Gears of War plans a gaming industry comeback
Cliff Bleszinski is a legendary name among Xbox fans, as this man was the lead designer behind the original Gears of War trilogy that helped put the Xbox 360 become a dominant force during the mid-to-late 2000s. Yet, you don't hear from him these…
Former Gears of War Designer Plans Return to Video Game Industry
Former Gears of War designer Cliff Bleszinski is exploring a return to the video game industry after rediscovering his desire to create characters, worlds, and gameplay experiences. Bleszinski, commonly known as 'CliffyB,' is best known for his two…
Future of the NFL: this is how the game is evolving with Domonique Foxworth
Nate Tice sits down with Domonique Foxworth to cover how the NFL game is evolving over time, including the biggest issues the league faces entering the 2026 season. Nate & Domonique cover how NFL training camp attempts to prepare players for the…
Bitcoin Suddenly Soars On Surprise Congress Price Game-Changer
Bitcoin has climbed to its highest level in more than a month, topping $66,000 per bitcoin just after BlackRock's chief executive teased a surprisingly bullish prediction. Sign up now for CryptoCodex —A free crypto newsletter that will get…
Simple Minds to close Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Simple Minds are set to headline Glasgow's Commonwealth Games closing ceremony. The event will take place at the OVO Hydro on 2 August and officially bring down the curtain on 10 days of sporting action. Scottish performers Cammy Barnes, BEMZ and…
NHL to produce games for Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Wild, Blues
The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are one of four teams that will have their games produced and distributed by the NHL for the coming season. The league announced Tuesday that the Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues…
Playstation Plus is saying goodbye to these games in August 2026
Easy come, easy go. It's time for the monthly PlayStation catalog refresh, and alongside an infusion of new games for PS Plus Extra and Premium tiers, Sony has confirmed nine titles that will be leaving subscribers' libraries soon. It's a…
Braves' Bryce Elder, Victor Mederos give taxed bullpen break amid 17-game stretch
ATLANTA — Before the Atlanta Braves' 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night, Walt Weiss was asked whether he expected Bryce Elder to go deep into the game, especially considering they had a taxed bullpen. “Yeah, I hope…
Glasgow Games - and unicorn mascot - ready to emerge from shadow cast by 2014
The first person to stop on Glasgow's streets does not recognise the Commonwealth Games mascot, Finnie the unicorn. “I genuinely didn't realise that the unicorn was the mascot,” Karl, a 33-year-old Glaswegian native, says with a…
Tickets for world's biggest jackpot game Powerball go on sale in UK
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Tickets for the world's biggest jackpot game Powerball…
Commonwealth Games 2026: Weightlifter Maddy Connelly withdraws due to injury
Maddy Connelly has withdrawn from the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to injury. Connelly was one of seven weightlifters included in Team Wales for the showpiece event in Glasgow. But the 2025 British champion - who was due to compete in the women's…
MLB playoff picture, bracket and predictions after 100 games
With over two months left in the MLB season, several divisions remain wide open, including a surprising AL Central race. Each playoff contender faces specific needs ahead of the August 3 trade deadline, from starting pitching to bullpen depth. The…
Back in the game
July 21, 2026 🤓 You beautiful nerds are really making Hot Greek Summer happen. Sales of The Odyssey are up 76% over last year, and Emily Wilson's translation is leading the way. If you start reading today, you'll be finished by the time…
'We all failed': Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner on Hollywood, video games and the big question of IP
Hollywood's biggest blind spot has never been storytelling — it's been figuring out how to extend valuable intellectual property into new formats and technologies, former Walt Disney Company CEO Michael Eisner said Thursday, citing his own…
Receive a Daily briefing on Gaming Industry News
Get Started