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New York Games Week to Launch in October as First Citywide Video Game Industry Event
The first New York Games Week will take place Oct. 4-11 with video game industry-themed events, showcases, conferences, tournaments, summits, professional mixers and meetups across the five boroughs of New York City. From gaming industry vets Guy…
Video Game Industry Revenue Expected to Reach $214 Billion in 2026 With 'GTA 6' Release, New Report Finds
Across mobile, PC and console platforms, the video game industry is estimated to reach $213.9 billion in revenue this year — and the highly anticipated November release of “Grand Theft Auto VI” is a major reason why. According…
10 Video Games That Are a Blast From Start to Finish
Fans play video games for many reasons, whether that is to be challenged in games like Elden Ring or to immerse themselves in a massive world and a specific role, like in Red Dead Redemption 2. No matter the reason, though, video games offer a way…
Hellraiser: Revival is the horror game daring to go where video games won't
The modern games industry – finally acknowledged in most quarters as an important pillar of pop culture – doesn't have many blind spots left, but one does persist due, one suspects, to its persistent desire to be as mainstream as…
This Gorgeous Studio Ghibli-Inspired Video Game Is Hiding a Darker Secret Than Totoro
While some kids grow up wanting a simple pet, like a dog or cat, others may want a lizard or a pony. Maybe a unicorn if they're feeling fantastical. In Milki Delivery, out in November, player character Neha has a pet cow. But, her cow, Milki, is no…
Here's How Video Games Led This California Kid to Bass Fishing Superstardom
I'VE FISHED WITH Oliver Ngy on my home waters twice, and I walked away from both trips so inspired I was giddy, yet hopelessly frustrated at the same time. It's rare for me to meet a fisherman who bucks the mindset of the average angler so hard it…
White House removes controversial video game after warning from gaming company
(CNN) — The White House has removed from its website an arcade-style “Build the Wall” game closely styled like Tetris, which comes after the gaming company warned of copyright infringement. The White House last week launched a…
PlayStation Hardware Designer Mark Cerny Reveals He Is Nearing The End Of His Career
Mark Cerny has retirement on his mind. He was interviewed by Stephen Totilo about the Nova Games Foundation, a new nonprofit he is founding with Geoff Keighley. Cerny said this to Totilo via email: I'm nearing the end of my career. I'm not done…
Drew Barrymore Will Court Social-Media Crowd With Long-Form Interviews on YouTube
Drew Barrymore will break free of the conventions of TV talk as she launches the seventh season of her CBS-produced daytime program. Barrymore and her producers are launching a second program – a YouTube interview series – that will…
Zach Cregger Weighs in on the Physical Media Debate Ahead of Sony's 'Resident Evil'
Zach Cregger loves “ Resident Evil,” but you won't find him literally collecting the games. The filmmaker behind Sony's new “Resident Evil” adaptation, produced in association with PlayStation Productions and in theaters…
'Death Stranding' Creator Hideo Kojima's Upcoming 'Physint' Moves From PlayStation to Xbox as New Publisher
Xbox is expanding its partnership with video game industry legend Hideo Kojima. The “Death Stranding” and “Metal Gear” creator has switched the publishing partner on his upcoming game “Physint” to…
Ex-employees begin unfair dismissal tribunal against GTA VI developer Rockstar
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Former employees of Rockstar North have begun…
As Sony Kills Physical Games, Classic Big Box PC Releases Find New Life Thanks to GOG
Whether players like it or not (and they very much don't), the video game industry is moving toward an all-digital future. Sony Interactive Entertainment announced it will end physical-disc production for new games in 2028, a move that has been met…
Malton Pokémon star catches 'em all at World Championships
In a San Francisco arena packed with 18,000 people, 16-year-old Vikram put his headphones on and prepared for the ultimate Pokémon battle. After seven years learning the ins and outs of the game, the North Yorkshire teenager walked away as…
Texas wins late, Oklahoma wins easily: College football Week 2 oddly specific predictions
Remember when Clemson and Florida State ruled the ACC and believed they deserved a bigger cut of the TV money? Those two programs probably believed their brands, trophy cases and television ratings would protect them from ever slipping back to the…
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