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How to get investment for your video game in 2026
GamesIndustry.biz hosted a panel during Game Republic's Investment Summit at MCM Comic Con in London on October 23, where editorial director Jon Hicks talked to Lirui Ding (principal at Transcend Fund), Nick Cavander (senior portfolio manager at…
SAG-AFTRA launches new video game agreement enabling devs to hire professional actors for demos and vertical slices
SAG-AFTRA has introduced a video game agreement for pre-funding pitches, allowing creators to use professional actors earlier in development. The Pre-Funding Pitch Interactive Media Agreement covers demos, vertical slices, trailers, teasers, sizzle…
Henry Cavill Is Officially Releasing His Own Video Game
What can't Henry Cavill do? The man has played iconic characters such as Superman, Sherlock Holmes, Geralt of Rivia and will soon be leading the charge in Warhammer 40K. Oh, and he's about to star as Connor MacLeod in the upcoming Highlander movie.
'Kamen Rider' Studio Toei Frames Generative AI Rules, Sets First Video Games for 2027
Toei, the Japanese studio giant behind “ Kamen Rider ” and the Super Sentai series that became “Power Rangers,” has drawn up rules for generative AI and started using AI in its film and video production, president and…
Hideo Kojima says AI can't replace human creativity in video games - as he warns that craft is irreplaceable and 'I don't want a future where that's lost
Famed game creator Hideo Kojima has voiced his opinions on AI He said human creativity is a vital part of the game-development process And he's worried about a future where AI dominates the industry Legendary games maker Hideo Kojima is known for…
The 10 Most Atmospheric Video Games of All Time, Ranked
There are several different elements that are absolutely essential to a great video game, and even though not all games need to have a particularly engrossing atmosphere, it's something that certainly goes a long way in making certain types of…
After gobbling up EA, Saudi Arabia and private equity firm Silver Lake reportedly eyeing up video game engine Unity in what could be a $25bn deal
After acquiring EA for $55bn earlier this year, Saudi Arabia and private equity firm Silver Lake are reportedly in the market for another massive video game company. And according to new reports, it's Unity. Per Reuters, Saudi Arabia's Public…
Video Game Stocks To Watch Now - November 5th
Turtle Beach, Allied Gaming & Entertainment, Motorsport Games, Alliance Entertainment, and Brag House are the seven Video Game stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Video game stocks are shares of publicly traded…
Elections signal cultural shifts that no creative industry can dare to ignore | Opinion
There is a perfectly logical way in which you can look at an election result – even a truly seismic election result – and say that it is largely irrelevant to the business decision-making of the games industry. Elections do not change…
Nvidia hid a video upgrade in my gaming GPU, and I'd been ignoring it
Many streaming services cap content at 1080p unless you pay for a higher-tier subscription. On higher-resolution monitors, that image can look soft and pixelated, ruining the viewing experience. A higher plan only works when a 4K version exists…
Richard Garriott on the state of the games industry: 'The bells and whistles are no longer what's important
State of the Video Game Industry w/Lord British - YouTube Ultima creator Richard Garriott was one of several developers on a recent panel hosted by the Georgia Game Developers Association, and Lord British was in fine form. Calling himself the…
Jobs Report to Be Released After Stock Market Falls: Live Updates
The latest reading on what has been a relatively stagnant labor market will come in the monthly jobs report to be released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employers have generally added workers at a slow but steady pace for months, though…
The real reason your coworker is taking time off this month
This month, a lot of video gaming adults might be — ahem, ahem — 'sick.' November is filled with three highly anticipated, nostalgia-filled video game releases. On Wednesday, 'World of Warcraft: Forever' debuted. On Thursday, it was…
It's Official: The PlayStation Blackout Protest Did Nothing
Disgruntled players tried to boycott Sony in August after the company announced it would discontinue physical media. However, it seems that the PlayStation Digital Blackout protest was a bust. Sony released official data for its second fiscal…
Taiwan Audience Study Highlights Cross-Platform IP Opportunities as AI Raises New Risks for Content Industry
Taiwanese audiences are consuming entertainment across film, television, music, publishing and gaming, creating opportunities for cross-platform IP development, according to research presented by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) at…
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