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gamedeveloper.com - James McWhirter - How a surge in memory prices will affect the game industry
How a surge in memory prices will affect the game industry
Game Developer

The intensifying expansion of AI infrastructure has generated a new boom cycle in terms of demand for DRAM memory and NAND storage, the most primary types of rapid access and long-term storage memory, respectively. Price rises for memory and…

nytimes.com - Felipe Cardenas - What cartel violence means for World Cup games in Mexico and possibility of relocating playoffs
What cartel violence means for World Cup games in Mexico and possibility of relocating playoffs
The New York Times

The Sunday killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, and retaliatory violence in and around Guadalajara, has raised safety concerns before the 2026 World Cup, which will feature four games in Jalisco, the…

arstechnica.com - Kyle Orland - New Microsoft gaming chief has 'no tolerance for bad AI'
New Microsoft gaming chief has 'no tolerance for bad AI'
Ars Technica

Last week's surprise departure of Phil Spencer from Microsoft led to the promotion of Asha Sharma, who comes to head Microsoft's gaming division after two years as president of the company's CoreAI Product group. Despite that recent history, Sharma…

engadget.com - Lawrence Bonk - Summer Game Fest runs from June 5-8
Summer Game Fest runs from June 5-8
Engadget

It's getting to be that time of year again. Summer Game Fest officially kicks off on June 5 and will go until June 8. The Live Kickoff show will once again be hosted by Geoff Keighley and takes place on June 5 at 5PM ET. This is where we'll see all…

scmp.com - Göktuğ Çalışkan - Opinion | China's zero-tariff offer to Africa is a game changer
Opinion | China's zero-tariff offer to Africa is a game changer
South China Morning Post

African nations have long been asking: who really opens their market, on what terms and how fast? Earlier this month, China provided a clear answer when it stated that starting on May 1, China will apply zero tariffs on imports from 53 African…

independent.co.uk - Sam Kiley - Ukraine war latest: Zelensky warns Trump of Putin's 'games' as war enters fifth year
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky warns Trump of Putin's 'games' as war enters fifth year
The Independent

Volodymyr Zelensky declared on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine that World War Three had already begun. His statement reflected the increasingly global nature of Russia's war, which has seen troops from countries across the…

espn.com - Vincent Goodwill - Kings beat Grizzlies to snap franchise-worst 16-game skid
Kings beat Grizzlies to snap franchise-worst 16-game skid
ESPN

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Russell Westbrook scored 25 points, and Precious Achiuwa had 22 points and 12 rebounds to help the Sacramento Kings snap a 16-game losing streak -- the longest in franchise history -- with a 123-114 victory over the Memphis…

bleedingcool.com - Gavin Sheehan - Summer Game Fest 2026 Confirmed For June Return
Summer Game Fest 2026 Confirmed For June Return
Bleeding Cool News

Posted in: Games, iam8bit, Indie Games, Video Games | Tagged: los angeles, Summer Game Fest, Summer Game Fest: Play Days Organizers for Summer Game Fest have confirmed the 2026 event will return to Los Angeles this June, with the annual livestream…

mirror.co.uk - Joshua Boyles - New Xbox CEO vows to crack down on 'bad AI' in games
New Xbox CEO vows to crack down on 'bad AI' in games
The Mirror

Xbox saw a major shake-up in leadership ahead of last weekend with CEO Phil Spencer and president Sarah Bond stepping down from their roles at the gaming giant. In Spencer's place, Asha Sharma will now take on the role of Xbox CEO. She previously…

theguardian.com - Stuart Heritage - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has saved the Game of Thrones universe
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has saved the Game of Thrones universe
The Guardian

I can't speak for anyone else, but I first entered into A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms extremely gingerly. Game of Thrones (as we all know) all but cratered during its final season, to the point that watching it almost felt like a punishment. House…

thesun.co.uk - Charlie Gordon - Mind games' - Carragher doubles down on Prem top 5 prediction after Man Utd win
Mind games' - Carragher doubles down on Prem top 5 prediction after Man Utd win
The Sun

JAMIE CARRAGHER reckons Manchester United are “virtually guaranteed” to qualify for next season's Champions League. The Red Devils strengthened their grip on a top-five finish with a 1-0 win at Everton on Monday night. Your info will…

creativebloq.com - Joe Foley - Is this the biggest mistake in indie game marketing?
Is this the biggest mistake in indie game marketing?
Creative Bloq

Get the Creative Bloq Newsletter Sign up to Creative Bloq's daily newsletter, which brings you the latest news and inspiration from the worlds of art, design and technology. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email…

gamesindustry.biz - Sophie McEvoy - Amazon Games shuts down Glowmade's online multiplayer King of Meat
Amazon Games shuts down Glowmade's online multiplayer King of Meat
GamesIndustry.biz

Amazon Games is shutting down Glowmade's online multiplayer dungeon crawler King of Meat. In a post on the game's homepage, Amazon Games announced servers will be shut down on April 9, 2026. As of yesterday (February 23), King of Meat was delisted…

bbc.co.uk - BBC Sport - Liverpool news: Fan views on Rio Ngumoha's lack of game-time
Liverpool news: Fan views on Rio Ngumoha's lack of game-time
BBC

We asked for your views on whether Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha is getting enough game time under Arne Slot. Here are some of your comments: Dave: Definitely need him to start in my opinion! Hopefully make an impact then withdraw him, Cody Gakpo…

gamecocksonline.com - No. 13 Gamecocks Set for Pair of Midweek Games
No. 13 Gamecocks Set for Pair of Midweek Games
University of South Carolina Athletics

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The No. 13 South Carolina softball team gets set for a pair of midweek opponents when the Gamecocks host Charlotte Tuesday (Feb. 24) before traveling to Winthrop Wednesday (Feb. 25). Both games will be at 6 p.m. #13 South…

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