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The games industry's obsession with visual fidelity is costing them money and talent
Last week, Asha Sharma, the new head of Xbox, laid out her vision for the future of the console and interestingly, the two titles she picked out as potential areas of growth were Minecraft and Candy Crush Saga – games that don't exactly…
Policymakers in Europe told to do more to support game industry
The German Games Industry Association (Game) has called on policymakers across Germany and Europe to implement frameworks that allow video game companies to flourish. In a call to action posted online, Game claimed the video game production…
'This is just a tough reality in the gaming industry right now' - Halo Studios hit by layoffs after release of Halo: Campaign Evolved
Halo Studios appears to have been hit with layoffs, just only a week after the release of Halo: Campaign Evolved. Per the personal accounts of developers on social media, it seems a number of developers are saying their farewells to the studios and…
Nintendo tops estimates with strong games and tariff refunds
Nintendo reported stronger-than-expected earnings buoyed by tariff refunds from the U.S. and strong sales of a pair of in-house titles for its flagship Switch 2 console. The Kyoto-based company posted net income of ¥147.4 billion ($934 million)…
EA Sports College Football: Selling out, hitting a wall or peaking? How the new game holds up
The honeymoon period for EA Sports College Football is over, but you're not required to read that sentence in a negative way. The game's return two years ago after a decade out of production was legitimately a life-changing moment. I bought a game…
Kishida sees growth strategy as game changer for yen
Joint U.S.-Japan intervention has supported the yen for now, but isn't a game-changer for the currency or the economy, former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said, touting a ¥370 trillion ($2.3 trillion) growth strategy as the long-term vision…
Christian Angermayer: 'Enhanced Games are wrong? I love the criticism
I meet German biotech billionaire Christian Angermayer on the hottest day of the year so far and he orders a Coke Zero. When a Karma Cola arrives, he switches it for a double espresso because he doesn't want the sugar. “Of all the drugs…
NFL Hall of Fame Game 2026 watch guide: What to know about Panthers vs. Cardinals in Canton
For the first time since February's Super Bowl, two NFL teams are lining up for all to see. Huzzahs are in order. The NFL inches closer to its regular season with the annual Hall of Fame Game. Thursday's preseason opener pairs the Arizona Cardinals…
How The Philippines' Largest Online Gaming Operator Wagered All And Won
This story is part of Forbes' coverage of Philippines' Richest 2026. See the full list here. B ack in January 2022, as the Philippines hit a record daily Covid-19 case count, Eusebio Tanco, chairman of gaming company DigiPlusInteractive, pushed his…
NFL Melbourne Game: Game Day Guide | Latest NFL News, Analysis & Updates
The countdown to the 2026 NFL Melbourne Game is on. Before you head to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), take a moment to review everything you need to know for gameday. From downloading your tickets and planning your journey to understanding…
British Transplant Games: 'I gave my husband a kidney for Valentine's Day
As Sheffield prepares to host the British Transplant Games, some of the 2,800 competitors taking part have spoken to the BBC. On 14 February 2025 Glyn Davies, 64, woke up to celebrate Valentine's Day with an extra reason to raise a glass to his…
Newcastle's embarrassing starting XI for first game if Lewis Hall joins Man Utd
Newcastle could be forced to field an extremely depleted starting XI against Liverpool should Lewis Hall transfer to Manchester United. The Magpies have announced Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following Eddie Howe's departure last week.
UK Employment Rights Act 2025: Harassment law is getting tougher - and games companies need to be ready
This is the second article in our series analysing the potential impact of the new Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 on games businesses operating within the UK. In the first article, we explored how ERA 2025 bolsters trade union powers and what…
Metroid at 40: happy birthday to Samus Aran, gaming's greatest badass and my personal heroine
It's 1986, and you're playing a brand-new game. (You're in Japan in this scenario, by the way; the game in question, Metroid, won't come to North America and Europe until later.) Anyway, this new game has you in its grip. You are a lone astronaut…
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Kudos Games Services expands leadership team with Testronic and Team17 execs
Kudos Games Services has expanded its senior leadership team by appointing Michael Hanna as chief operating officer and Ann Hurley as non-executive director. Hanna previously served on Testronic's management board and brings extensive experience in…
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