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GTA 6 Won't Save The Struggling Games Industry, Expert Says
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to be, by some accounts, the most important release in the history of video games as it relates to helping the video game industry rebound. But GTA 6 is not a magic bullet and cannot solve the wider issues…
Women in Games Industry Paid 24% Less Than Men, Survey Shows
Women working in the video-game industry earn 24% less than their male colleagues on average, according to a new survey — a wider gap than in the US at large that suggests the sector is still struggling to shed its male-dominated culture.
2025 Game Industry Salary Report: 64% of Workers Support Game Unionization, 53% Feel Undercompensated
GDC Festival of Gaming has released the 2025 Game Industry Salary Report, revealing that almost two-thirds (64%) of respondents support the unionization of game industry workers, with over half of respondents (56%) saying they are interested in…
'$400 with a controller. This would really send a message' One analyst on how Valve's Steam Machine could make the biggest impact on the games industry
The Steam Machine has been announced, and already chatter is loud regarding the potential impact Valve's new hardware could have on the console space. But the scope of its success, and what role it'll play in the future of the video game hardware…
Bears mailbag: Caleb Williams late game vs. early game? Luther Burden's reps?
The Chicago Bears have been doing to teams what the Minnesota Vikings did to them in the opener. After giving up 21 fourth-quarter points in the Week 1 collapse, the Bears have scored twice in the fourth quarter in four of their wins. They are…
NFL Week 11 projected scores: Model predicts point spreads and totals for every game
Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are projected to beat Denver in Austin Mock's model. Bryan M. Bennett / Getty Images There are plenty of big games in the NFL this week. Let's take a look at what my model thinks of Chiefs-Broncos…
College football Week 12 projected scores: Model predicts every FBS vs. FBS game
John Mateer and Oklahoma are underdogs at Alabama this week. Caleb Bowlin / Getty Images The College Football Playoff picture is starting to take shape and Week 12's games will continue to clear up the race. My college football model has projected…
Gender And Race Factor Heavily Into Average Pay Rates In The US Games Industry
GDC Festival of Gaming's 2025 Game Industry Salary Report took the pulse on average salaries among 562 professionals across a plethora of undisclosed studios, and to no one's genuine surprise, there are some literally unfortunate disparities in…
What Scientists Are Doing With Games
The term gamification, which means applying game design principles in other contexts, became a buzzword about 15 years ago, mainly driven by companies offering to gamify business processes. The approach aims to leverage game mechanics to increase…
Texas football expert breaks down Georgia game, makes prediction
The No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs are set to host the No. 10 Texas Longhorns in a critical Week 12 SEC matchup. Texas has struggled in road games this season, a key factor heading into the game in Athens. Experts suggest Texas's wide receivers may have an…
GDC Survey: Average salary for US games professionals was $142,000 in 2025
The average salary for games industry professionals based in the United States was $142,000 in 2025, according to a new report. Conducted by the GDC Festival of Gaming, the 2025 Game Industry Salary Report surveyed 562 based in the US in July 2025.
Meet our Daily Mail prediction game winners taking home £1,000 each
As the Premier League race begins to heat up ahead of the upcoming festive season, for a few lucky football fans, unmissable action has been paired with bumper personal success. Four of our Daily Mail readers have won £1,000 each in our new…
Empyreal named Best Indie Game Made in The North
Empyreal by Silent Games was crowned Best Indie Game Made in The North at the Game Republic Awards last night. The ceremony, which took place at WX Wakefield in Yorkshire, was attended by more than 500 games industry representatives, and was hosted…
NFL Picks Week 11: Chiefs, Lions, Seahawks in Key Weekend Games
Matthew Stafford has the Los Angeles Rams pointed in the right direction with his league-leading 25 touchdown passes. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) NFL Week 11 features a pre-Thanksgiving feast. Three games that match Super Bowl contenders…
David Pollack predicts score, winner of Georgia-Texas game
Former Georgia Bulldog All-American David Pollack shared his two cents on the upcoming Georgia vs. Texas matchup. On the ' See Ball Get Ball ' podcast, Pollack discussed his thoughts on the matchups, including predictions. Pollack believes that…
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