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EU games industry generated €24bn in 2024, studios reached 6,600 and workforce exceeded 95,000
The European games industry generated a combined turnover of €24 billion in 2024, with over 6,600 studios employing more than 95,000 people. That's according to the European Video Game Industry Insights Report, published by the European…
Europe's gaming bash kicks off as industry eyes 'Grand Theft' boost
Europe's biggest video games show Gamescom opens its doors Tuesday in Cologne with the industry hoping that the coming blockbuster “Grand Theft Auto VI” can provide a much-needed boost, as studios cut jobs amid fierce competition.
The Best Beginner Board Games for Adults
Today's board games are more complex than the classics you may have grown up with, but they generally fall into a few key genres, based around their core game mechanic. Here are the key terms to look out for in our picks below: Area control: These…
I Hate to Say It, but Nvidia's Doing a Huge Thing for Gaming on Future PCs
The upcoming RTX Spark PCs —the first consumer laptops with all Nvidia chips in more than a decade—are increasingly trying to prove they're gaming PCs, rather than just a new vehicle built to push AI in your face. At Gamescom this…
Physical games are on the way out - but I think the music industry has the blueprint for a better future
Back in June, Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 — perhaps the most anticipated game of all time — would only be available as a digital download, with physical boxes containing redemption codes rather than discs. Days…
Why It Pays To Run A Business Like A Video Game Platform
What can The Battle for Middle-earth, Minecraft, and The Sims teach us about business? A lot, if you look at the success of the business models that propelled these and other online games to stardom. And such success is bult on emotion, experience…
Gamescom Dev head says smaller studios represent the biggest opportunity in the games market
Frederik Hammes, who took over from Stephan Reichart as managing director of Gamescom Dev this year, says the results of the Gamescom Dev speaker survey show that smaller studios represent the biggest opportunity in the games market right now.
Europe's gaming bash kicks off as industry eyes 'Grand Theft' boost
Fans and professionals will get a first glimpse at scores of new titles at a sold-out opening ceremony that begins at 8:00 pm (1800 GMT), which will highlight coming games for about two hours. But even though 'GTA VI' will not be among them -- its…
Highlights from China's World Humanoid Games, and what it means for the future
China's World Humanoid Robot Games is a technological showcase, but also a possible glimpse into the future of robotics. Anna Coren reports.
2026 NFL game-by-game predictions: Expert picks all 285 games, reveals win total best bets, Super Bowl futures
Ever since the 2026 NFL season schedule was released in May, win totals have attracted lots of wagers and NFL bets. These total range from 4.5 for teams like the Dolphins and Cardinals to 10.5 for squads such as the Ravens, Rams and Seahawks. But…
Entity raises $5.8 million to build browser-based 'console-quality' gaming platform
Irish startup Entity has raised $5.8 million (€5 million) in seed funding to build a browser-based gaming platform it says will deliver console-quality games without downloads or installs. As reported by GamesBeat, the Dublin-based company…
Why movie tie-in games are rarely sold anymore
Licensed games for movies like Shrek 2 and Ratatouille were everywhere for a while, but have mostly gone extinct. ArtCreationsDesignPhoto/Shutterstock Until the early 2010s, it was almost a guarantee that any blockbuster movie would get an…
Newzoo: Global games market to generate $213.9bn in 2026, up 6.1% YoY
Newzoo projects the global games market will grow 6.1% to $213.9 billion, with over half of consumer spending originating from China and the US. That's according to data from the firm's Global Games Market Report, which will be published in full on…
Cardinals' Slugger Castoff Cuts Ties With New Team After Just 3 Games
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 22: Nelson Velázquez #38 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 22, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty…
Series Entertainment Brings Vibe-Gaming to Life With 'RUN,' an AI-Based Platform to Create Games and Shows (EXCLUSIVE)
The generative AI boom brought us “vibe coding,” and then eventually “vibe directing.” Now, a new entry: vibe…game development? It's the idea behind Series Entertainment 's “RUN,” a new platform that…
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