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Why A Crash Won't 'Reset' The Games Industry
The video game industry won't be reset by a crash. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) With all the terrible news of layoffs and that the games industry is in a dire state, some people online have said a crash is the only way to fix things. It…
Lenovo Kills Its 'Game Boy' That Was Preloaded With Illegal Games
So long, Lenovo's Game Boy-like handheld ; we barely knew you. The PC maker has quietly ended all options to buy its licensed Lenovo G02 handheld—a device that could come stocked with a mountain of illegally sourced games from Nintendo's…
Games Workshop Group slides Wednesday, underperforms market
Shares of Games Workshop Group PLC GAW shed 3.65% to £200.40 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around dismal trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX falling 1.66% to 10,489.04. Games Workshop Group PLC closed…
Football is a losing game
“My country needed me!” That line doesn't often excuse a working day of near-zero productivity, but there was a special quality to the country on the morning of 6 July. We hailed one another, weary and delirious, asking: “Where…
Top MLB Futures Game hitters to watch: Jesús Made, Eli Willits, Franklin Arias and more
Player evaluators from all 30 MLB front offices will once again be scouting the top talent at this year's Futures Game. The game takes place on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park as part of the league's annual All-Star activities and will feature a…
Sony hits eject on the era of owning games
Anyone of a certain generation will remember trading video game cartridges in the schoolyard, an essential part of a hobby where new titles cost more than a month's allowance. But the idea that games are something you can borrow or lend — or…
World Cup quarterfinals bracket predictions: Best games, players and who makes the semifinals
There are only eight teams left in the World Cup and each is only two wins a way from a place in the final after a month of extraordinary action at sport's biggest event. All three co-hosts have now departed but defending champions Argentina are…
State of Origin 2026 Game 3 live: Qld Maroons v NSW Blues - latest updates
Queensland settle into the midfield arm-wrestle and almost catch out Bostock with a deep kick to the right corner. Then on tackle four with the Blues pummeling their way out of defence Klein pings the Maroons for slowing down the ruck! That came…
Premium mobile games are back, with releases up 77% in 2025
In unexpected but welcome news, premium mobile games are seeing a resurgence, after years in which free-to-play has been seen as the only option worth pursuing. The total number of premium game releases increased by 77% in 2025, according to…
The Best Apple Arcade Games for 2026
Editors' Note, July 8, 2026: With this update, we added Suika Game. The existing picks have been vetted for currency and availability. As someone who supports mobile gaming, I find Apple Arcade truly exciting. For $6.99 per month (or as part of an…
Sony (SONY) Moves Further Into Digital Gaming With PS3, PS Vita Store Closures
Sony Group Corp (NYSE: SONY) is one of the best beaten-down technology stocks to buy now. On July 1, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corp (NYSE:SONY), announced it will be closing the PlayStation Store…
The Impact of Athletic Success: Navigating the Long Game
Posted July 7, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley Elite athletes are at increased risk for mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Perfectionistic traits are common in athletes, which often leads to unrealistic goals and expectations.
If Netflix Is the Future of Video Games, We're All Cooked - Opinion
It's a grim day for gamers. After the long holiday weekend, the U.S. video game industry is back on the clock and reckoning with yet another round of devastating layoffs. On Monday, Microsoft announced it would eliminate 4,800 jobs, including…
Susquehanna Puts Up $500 Million for 'Hedging' World Cup Games
Susquehanna International Group has lined up $500 million to work with institutions that want to use prediction markets to hedge the economic risks associated with various World Cup outcomes. The Philadelphia-area trading firm said in a statement…
Why World Cup Game Balls Always Make Their Way Back Onto the Pitch During Matches
ATLANTA (AP) — Game balls for World Cup matches have become stars in their own right during the tournament. The ball has made headlines with its embedded technology and raised questions among fans, including: Why is everyone expected to…
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