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Fave or flop? A guide to gauging video game success
The video game industry is notoriously tight-lipped about its numbers, filled with members-only metrics like wishlists, pre-orders and player numbers, so it can be hard to know which games have actually proven popular and turned a profit. Industry…
How the New 'D&D' Video Game 'Warlock' Is Different From 'Baldur's Gate
Our first good look at Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons is here, lifting the lid on Wizards of the Coast and Invoke Studios' new “third-person, single-player action-adventure set in a dark fantasy open world inspired by D&D.” Players step…
How to create a video game world using Blender and Photoshop
The Dragon Sanctum is an environment concept designed for a stylised action adventure game. My goal was to evoke a sense of ancient mystery and grand scale, drawing inspiration from classic JRPG worldbuilding and anime aesthetics. To achieve this…
Aliens: The Video Games' author Mike Diver on overlooked Alien games, tracking down retro game developers, and the future of the Xenomorph (interview)
The history of Alien video games is long and twisty, but Mike Diver — veteran writer, editor, critic, and journalist — decided a few years ago to make a complete chronicle of Xenomorph -filled games his next big adventure. Ahead of…
Fave or flop? A guide to gauging video game success
Industry associations such as France's SELL periodically release sales figures based on data taken from game publishers. Private research firms also make their own estimates, based for example on publisher or public data as well as their own user…
Kevin Hart & Jack Black's Live-Action Sci-Fi Video Game Movie Available on Peacock Today
Kevin Hart and Jack Black -led live-action video game film is available to stream on Peacock from August 25, 2026. Borderlands was announced in August 2015 and hit theaters on August 9, 2024. The action sci-fi is an adaptation of the popular video…
The Crew 2: Bike Pack - Kotaku
Rule the open road with high-speed performance. Push the limits on the Ducati Panigale, unleash the raw power of the Kawasaki Z1000, and tear up the track on the fierce 2015 KTM 1190 RC8 R. Games metadata is powered by IGDB.com This year has been…
Europe's gaming bash kicks off as industry eyes 'Grand Theft' boost
Europe's biggest video games show Gamescom opens its doors Tuesday in Cologne with the industry hoping that the coming blockbuster “Grand Theft Auto VI” can provide a much-needed boost, as studios cut jobs amid fierce competition.
The Future of Physical Games Is Bleak, but Atari Is Re-Releasing 50-Year-Old Games Again on Working, Physical Cartridges
Atari has today announced a new physical game collaboration with Activision called the Atari x Activision Collection. The unexpected project reunites Activision with Atari after almost 50 years. The full set of working, physical game cartridges…
Physical games are on the way out - but I think the music industry has the blueprint for a better future
Back in June, Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 — perhaps the most anticipated game of all time — would only be available as a digital download, with physical boxes containing redemption codes rather than discs. Days…
PS Plus September 2026: Predictions, Leaks And Reveal Date
What to expect from next month's PlayStation Plus lineup. Post updated 08/25/26. See updates below. September is almost here and with it another slate of free PS Plus games for Sony fans. We've had some quality lineups across 2026, so hopefully…
The highlights of Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
GamesIndustry.biz was at Gamescom Opening Night Live on Tuesday night, the eighth instalment of the digital showcase. The hall was packed, without an empty seat in sight, and there were plenty of gaming celebrities in attendance: Xbox head Asha…
Canada plays tariff tit-for-tat with Trump (DXY:)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a new set of tariffs to counter Washington's duties as the trade war between the two neighboring countries seemed to escalate. U.S. President Donald Trump had imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian products on…
The Latest: Canada is expected to announce retaliatory tariffs against the US
Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday as relations sharply deteriorate, with President Donald Trump telling Canadian leaders to “fall in line” and Prime Minister Mark Carney accusing Washington…
Opening Night Live 2026: All the Announcements, Trailers and News Direct From gamescom
Opening Night Live 2026 is almost upon us, and with it comes the promise of big new gameplay reveals, plenty of new trailers, and a long list of announcements. Taking place on August 25 at 11am PT / 2pm ET / 7pm UK time / 8pm CEST, with a pre-show…
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