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glassalmanac.com - Daniel Martinez - Video games losing attention to gambling, porn, crypto: industry report reveals shift
Video games losing attention to gambling, porn, crypto: industry report reveals shift
Glass Almanac

As the digital landscape evolves, the gaming industry is facing unprecedented challenges in retaining its audience. A recent report by Epyllion, led by industry expert Matthew Ball, reveals a significant shift in consumer attention and spending…

thesun.co.uk - Joanne Kavanagh - The Floor contestant crumbles in video game round - would you get them right?
The Floor contestant crumbles in video game round - would you get them right?
The Sun

ONE of The Floor contestants was seen banking £15K after his opponent crumbled in an easy computer game round – but could you have got the answers right? The new ITV quiz show burst onto our screens at the beginning of the year and is…

si.com - Jacob Cotsonika - MSU's Fears Speaks on Inclusion in NBA 2K Video Game
MSU's Fears Speaks on Inclusion in NBA 2K Video Game
Sports Illustrated

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- One of the things young basketball players dream about is making it into the 'NBA 2K' video game franchise. Michigan State point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. has achieved that. The franchise recently announced that it was adding…

cbr.com - Marley Hughes - The Best '80s Video Game Consoles, Ranked
The Best '80s Video Game Consoles, Ranked
CBR

Video games hit it big in the '80s after developing in the '70s. Along with gaming's expansion during this time was the rising prominence of video game consoles, many of which were a childhood necessity in countries like Japan and the U.S.

gamerant.com - Cameron Swan - Even Though the Switch 2 is Still Brand-New, the PS5 Outsold It Last Month
Even Though the Switch 2 is Still Brand-New, the PS5 Outsold It Last Month
GameRant

The latest Circana report claims that the PlayStation 5 was the best-selling piece of gaming hardware in the US for January 2026. This means that the PS5, a five-year-old console, managed to sell more units than the Nintendo Switch 2, which…

engadget.com - Jackson Chen - The Stop Killing Games campaign will set up NGOs in the EU and US
The Stop Killing Games campaign will set up NGOs in the EU and US
Engadget

The Stop Killing Games campaign is evolving into more than just a movement. In a YouTube video, the campaign's creator, Ross Scott, explained that organizers are planning to establish two non-governmental organizations, one for the European Union…

mirror.co.uk - Mariam Khan, Astha Saxena - Major UK high street retailer to enter administration - all shops closing down
Major UK high street retailer to enter administration - all shops closing down
The Mirror

A major high street retailer is set to appoint administrators. GAME specialises in video games, consoles, accessories and gaming merchandise. Last week it emerged the company had filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, triggering a…

kotaku.com - Zack Zwiezen - Xbox Is Dead After Spencer And Bond Depart Company
Xbox Is Dead After Spencer And Bond Depart Company
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

If you read Kotaku even semi-regularly, you already know that Xbox has been in a weird spot for some time now. And with today's news that both Xbox boss Phil Spencer and President Sarah Bond are leaving and the new head of the brand will be a…

gamerant.com - Charming Holiday - Microsoft Issues Statement on Potential Layoffs After Major Xbox Leadership Changes
Microsoft Issues Statement on Potential Layoffs After Major Xbox Leadership Changes
GameRant

Following the announcement that both Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond will be stepping down from their executive roles at Xbox, Microsoft Gaming Executive Vice President Matt Booty has issued a formal statement clarifying that there are presently no…

newsweek.com - Zak Wojnar - Xbox shakeup: Phil Spencer retires, Sarah Bond resigns
Xbox shakeup: Phil Spencer retires, Sarah Bond resigns
Newsweek

Microsoft 's Xbox is in the midst of a major shakeup as longtime boss Phil Spencer is retiring, replaced by Asha Sharma. She's known to tech enthusiasts as the President of Microsoft Core AI. Meanwhile, Sarah Bond, who had long been penciled in by…

techcrunch.com - Anthony Ha - Microsoft's new gaming CEO vows not to flood the ecosystem with 'endless AI slop'
Microsoft's new gaming CEO vows not to flood the ecosystem with 'endless AI slop'
TechCrunch

Microsoft announced a major gaming shakeup on Friday, with Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer departing the company, along with Xbox President Sarah Bond. Spencer will be replaced by former Instacart and Meta executive Asha Sharma. With Sharma's…

telegraph.co.uk - Sam Wallace - Premier League live: Scores and latest updates from 3pm games
Premier League live: Scores and latest updates from 3pm games
The Telegraph

It's West Ham vs Bournemouth up next, followed by Manchester City vs Newcastle this evening, to cap off a busy Super Saturday. So far, we've seen two last minute equalisers, and a dominant Brighton display to take down high-fliers Brentford. That's…

scmp.com - Lizzi C. Lee - Opinion | How the next China shock is shaping hearts and minds
Opinion | How the next China shock is shaping hearts and minds
South China Morning Post

For decades, China's role in the global economy was easy to define. It made things cheaply and at astonishing scale. “Made in China” became shorthand for industrial capacity. It was often contentious, sometimes admired, sometimes…

mirror.co.uk - Shania King-Soyza - UK store closures 2026 - GAME, Poundland, River Island and more shops closing
UK store closures 2026 - GAME, Poundland, River Island and more shops closing
The Mirror

A new round of shop closures has struck UK high streets this month, with major chains including House of Fraser and Poundland amongst those closing their doors. With escalating expenses, diminished consumer spending, and difficult trading…

bleacherreport.com - Adam Wells - Anthony Edwards Responds to Viral Video of Jalen Johnson Conversation, Addresses T-Wolves Future
Anthony Edwards Responds to Viral Video of Jalen Johnson Conversation, Addresses T-Wolves Future
Bleacher Report

Anthony Edwards has addressed the viral video from the All-Star Game with Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson. Speaking to reporters after the Minnesota Timberwolves' win over the Dallas Mavericks, Edwards explained there's 'nothing to clear up'…

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