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glassalmanac.com - Daniel Martinez - Layoffs hit one third of US games industry workers: GDC reveals two-year trend
Layoffs hit one third of US games industry workers: GDC reveals two-year trend
Glass Almanac

In recent findings, a disturbing trend has emerged from the GDC's 2026 State of the Game Industry Report, highlighting significant job instability within the U.S. gaming sector. The report, drawing on insights from over 2300 industry professionals…

nytimes.com - Adam Leventhal - Meet Helena Costa, the only female sporting director in the men's game
Meet Helena Costa, the only female sporting director in the men's game
The New York Times

“It's good when someone remembers that you could be Mourinho in a skirt, right?” says Helena Costa with a smile as she talks to The Athletic on the veranda of a plush Spanish hotel. The nickname — coined in her and Mourinho's…

thestar.com.my - Huang Shuo - Mainland games gain rising appeal at Taipei Game Show
Mainland games gain rising appeal at Taipei Game Show
The Star Online

TAIPEI, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- At the ongoing 2026 Taipei Game Show, the booth of 'Wuthering Waves,' an action role-playing game (RPG) by mainland developers, has been surrounded by excited gaming enthusiasts eager to purchase character merchandise.

nytimes.com - James Pearce - Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate cut short compassionate leave for Newcastle game, Arne Slot says
Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate cut short compassionate leave for Newcastle game, Arne Slot says
The New York Times

Arne Slot paid tribute to Ibrahima Konate after the Liverpool defender cut short his compassionate leave to help them secure a 4-1 victory over Newcastle United. The France international was not initially expected to feature against Eddie Howe's…

bleedingcool.com - Gavin Sheehan - Women In Games Has Launched Its 2026 Manifesto
Women In Games Has Launched Its 2026 Manifesto
Bleeding Cool News

Posted in: Games, Video Games | Tagged: Women In Games Women in Games has released their 2026 Manifesto on the gaming industry, putting several core tennants out there to empower women Women in Games launches its 2026 Manifesto to address gender…

bbc.co.uk - BBC Sport - Leeds vs Arsenal predictions: Chris Sutton on Premier League game
Leeds vs Arsenal predictions: Chris Sutton on Premier League game
BBC

This is going to be a really good game, and it might tell us where Arsenal are at. For starters, Leeds' recent home record is really good and I have been really impressed by the job their manager Daniel Farke has done. They were unlucky not to get…

bbc.co.uk - BBC Sport - Wolves vs Bournemouth predictions: Chris Sutton on Premier League game
Wolves vs Bournemouth predictions: Chris Sutton on Premier League game
BBC

Wolves did not crumble after conceding an early goal at Manchester City last week but they never really looked like getting back into the game. They are just playing for pride now, which is a terrible position to be in for any footballer, but at…

bbc.co.uk - BBC Sport - Liverpool vs Newcastle predictions: Chris Sutton on Premier League game
Liverpool vs Newcastle predictions: Chris Sutton on Premier League game
BBC

I was in Paris to watch Newcastle for BBC Radio 5 Live on Wednesday. They made loads of changes and started badly - but they could have won it in the end. They showed a graphic on Match of the Day on Sunday which underlined how important Bruno…

bbc.co.uk - BBC Sport - Brighton vs Everton predictions: Chris Sutton on Premier League game
Brighton vs Everton predictions: Chris Sutton on Premier League game
BBC

Jack Grealish's absence is a big blow for Everton but at least Iliman Ndiaye is back to provide some creativity - and the best news of all for Everton is that Thierno Barry has found his shooting boots. The Toffees' away record this season is…

bbc.co.uk - BBC Sport - Chelsea vs West Ham predictions: Chris Sutton on Premier League game
Chelsea vs West Ham predictions: Chris Sutton on Premier League game
BBC

What a great result Chelsea had against Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday. I know Napoli have been no great shakes in Europe but they still rarely lose at home and that was a statement win for Liam Rosenior, which should silence some of…

bostonherald.com - Steve Conroy - Bruins ready for outdoor game against Lightning in not-so-balmy Tampa
Bruins ready for outdoor game against Lightning in not-so-balmy Tampa
Boston Herald

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... TAMPA, Fla. —The weather predicted here for Sunday would be considered a disaster for vacationing snowbirds. But for an outdoor hockey game? It should work just fine. The motif of a winter…

yankodesign.com - Srishti Mitra - 5 Best Gaming Concepts To Revolutionize Gaming In 2026
5 Best Gaming Concepts To Revolutionize Gaming In 2026
Yanko Design

Gaming hardware has reached an inflection point where pure performance no longer separates the exceptional from the ordinary. Today's players demand experiences that merge technical capability with thoughtful design, creating tools that feel…

abcnews.go.com -  GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer - Olympic program review opens path to relax Winter Games mandate for only sports on snow and ice
Olympic program review opens path to relax Winter Games mandate for only sports on snow and ice
ABC News

GENEVA -- Olympic winter sports must be played on snow and ice, according to the Olympic Charter. But could a muddy field of play get its chance at a future Winter Games, even as soon as in the French Alps in 2030 or Salt Lake City in 2034? How…

zdnet.com - Adrian Kingsley-Hughes - The best mini gaming PCs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
The best mini gaming PCs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
ZDNET

PCs have been through a number of evolutions in terms of size. They have transformed from hulking machines to something about the size of a hardback book that still packs enough power to handle demanding workloads. The same has happened with gaming…

dailymail.co.uk - Conor O'brien - I've been paid to star in House Of Games for YEARS but worked one day
I've been paid to star in House Of Games for YEARS but worked one day
Mail Online

Not sure what to watch tonight? Discover our brand new TV GUIDE now! Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk A former contestant on Richard Osman 's House Of Games revealed she was paid to star in the show for four years - despite only…

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