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AI is going to change the video game industry. Morgan Stanley says these 4 stocks will be winners
Artificial intelligence is set to upend the gaming industry. Advances in generative AI could cut the cost of developing new games in half, according to a research report out Tuesday from Morgan Stanley. That would create a $22 billion profit…
The new Ivors Composers Awards will honor video game composers
The Ivors Academy is launching a new award show dedicated to composers, including those working in the video game industry. The non-profit organization is perhaps best known for celebrating musicians through its long-running Ivor Novello Awards…
This Video Game DLC Remains Unmatched In Quality
Video game DLC is a bonus that developers like to add on to give players even more content to enjoy, long after the initial experience releases. As time has gone on, these content drops have gotten bigger and more impressive in scope, not just…
Popular Conan the Barbarian Video Game Getting Major Free Overhaul
A 2018 game is getting a surprising update, bringing some fresh new visuals, improved performance, and more. Funcom's Conan Exiles, the survival video game originally released in 2018, is getting a brand new upgrade on Steam. The new upgrade…
5 years ago, the most important video game movie of all time got a worthy reboot
The video game adaptation curse doesn't exist anymore. Everything from Arcane to Fallout has proven that it's possible to reinvent a beloved video game franchise while holding reverence toward the source material. Even ones that significantly…
Punchdrunk Theatre founder: These video games changed my life
Punchdrunk is the company that put immersive theatre on the map. Since it was founded more than a quarter of a century ago, it has built a reputation for creating vast, intricate, freeflowing productions in which masked audience-members are allowed…
Inside the sharp rise and fall of Avis, the market's latest meme stock
Avis Budget Group, the car rental company that lost nearly $1 billion last year and is carrying more than $6 billion in debt, was the latest target of retail traders looking for the next market-breaking short-squeeze this week. The company's stock…
Online Gaming rules: Industry says it is a progressive step to position India as a global hub
The Indian online gaming industry has welcomed the newly notified online gaming rules, saying it is a progressive step toward positioning India as a global hub for interactive entertainment and competitive video gaming. The Ministry of Electronics…
Brock Lesnar's WWE Future Unclear Amid Conflicting Reports
Have we truly seen the last of Brock Lesnar as a WWE Superstar? Night Two of WrestleMania 42 kicked off with Brock Lesnar taking on Oba Femi. While many in the WWE Universe feared the company would halt Femi's momentum at the Showcase of the…
NBA playoff schedule, odds, predictions for Knicks-Hawks, Cavaliers-Raptors, Nuggets-Timberwolves
The NBA playoffs roll on for another day, and we've got three Game 3s on the docket Thursday night. The Knicks will try to avenge an epic meltdown in Game 2 against the Hawks, while the Raptors are still looking for their first playoff win against…
Variety's Entertainment Marketing Summit Takeaways: How to Market at the Speed of AI, Work With Creators and Make Campaigns Authentic Because 'Fans Are Smart, It Has to Feel Real'
Variety 's Entertainment Marketing Summit in Los Angeles, presented by Deloitte, brought together the most influential marketers, creatives and brand leaders who are shaping the future of entertainment. Held April 22 at the Beverly Hilton, the…
PSA: Do Not Harass Grand Theft Auto 6 Developers (Or Any Devs for That Matter)
We're living in some strange times, and I'm severely understating that. To, so often, hear about and even witness game developers being harassed because a game hasn't launched in someone's personal timeline is mind-boggling, to say the least, as it…
Knicks vs Hawks preview for Game 3: Prediction markets for NBA Playoffs | Sporting News
The NBA postseason rolls on as the New York Knicks travel south to face the Atlanta Hawks for Game 3 of their first-round series. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM EDT at State Farm Arena, with national broadcast coverage provided by Amazon Prime…
This mall is one of the best places to buy anime and fan merch in Seoul
Yongsan in central Seoul was once the capital of electronics in South Korea. For those shopping for gadgets, a visit to the area was a must. However, with the widespread adoption of online shopping leading to a decline in physical electronics…
Gaming industry could unlock $22 billion in profits on AI-driven cost cuts, says Morgan Stanley
Advanced artificial intelligence tools could help cut down video game developing costs by nearly half, potentially unlocking about $22 billion in annual profits for game makers worldwide, Morgan Stanley analysts said. The adoption of AI tools to…
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