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gamesindustry.biz - Sophie McEvoy - US video game consumer spending predicted to reach $62.8bn in 2026
US video game consumer spending predicted to reach $62.8bn in 2026
GamesIndustry.biz

US consumer spending on video games is expected to rise 3% to $62.8 billion in 2026, according to data from Circana. Last year, total US consumer spending on video game hardware, content, and accessories reached $60.7 billion – a 1.4% rise…

fastcompany.com - Mark Wilson - I vibe-coded a video game for under $25. Here's how it went
I vibe-coded a video game for under $25. Here's how it went
Fast Company

Too many years ago, I remember slotting a 3.5-inch disk into my PC. With my allowance, I'd bought $5 video game design software from a catalog. And as I looked at the terminal, lost without some familiar GUI... my coding efforts died. Game design…

abcnews.com - Michael Dobuski - Cozy' video games showcase the calmer side of gaming
Cozy' video games showcase the calmer side of gaming
ABC News

The Electronics Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E3, is one of the biggest video game conferences in the world -- a place for developers to pull out all the stops and build hype for some of their most anticipated titles. This year, Microsoft…

gamedeveloper.com - Chris Kerr - Report: Hasbro shutters internal video game studio Atomic Arcade
Report: Hasbro shutters internal video game studio Atomic Arcade
Game Developer

Chris Kerr, Senior Editor, News, GameDeveloper.com February 17, 2026 Atomic Arcade, the video game studio established by Hasbro and subsidiary Wizards of the Coast, has seemingly been shuttered. LinkedIn posts from a number of employees who appear…

polygon.com - Brian VanHooker - 30 years ago, Muppet Treasure Island's PC game almost turned Muppet video games around
30 years ago, Muppet Treasure Island's PC game almost turned Muppet video games around
Polygon.com

Following the success of 1992's The Muppet Christmas Carol, the next theatrical outing for Jim Henson's beloved characters was Muppet Treasure Island, a loose adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel. Arriving 30 years ago, on Feb. 16…

destructoid.com - Kyle Ferreira - Let's settle this once and for all - is advanced access in video games a problematic practice, or not?
Let's settle this once and for all - is advanced access in video games a problematic practice, or not?
Destructoid

Alright, I've never been a big fan of corporate thinking. The other day, I read on social media that a toothpaste manufacturer made the opening to their tubes a millimeter thicker and saw increased sales, since everyone inadvertently used more…

sherwood.news - Max Knoblauch - Video game experts say Google's Project Genie isn't an industry killer. Investors don't seem convinced.
Video game experts say Google's Project Genie isn't an industry killer. Investors don't seem convinced.
Sherwood News

Video game stocks have been getting repeatedly KO'd in recent weeks, following the launch of Google's new generative-AI tool, Project Genie. The tool, a “general-purpose world model” available to Google AI Ultra subscribers who pay…

zmescience.com - Thomas Byers - Are Video Game Developers Using AI? Players Want to Know, But the Rules Are Patchy
Are Video Game Developers Using AI? Players Want to Know, But the Rules Are Patchy
ZME Science: not exactly rocket science

As with all creative industries, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been infiltrating video games. Non-generative AI has been in the industry long before things like ChatGPT became household names. Video games would contain AI-driven…

bleedingcool.com - Gavin Sheehan - Screamer Unveils Opening Gameplay In Latest Video
Screamer Unveils Opening Gameplay In Latest Video
Bleeding Cool News

Posted in: Games, Milestone Games, Video Games | Tagged: Screamer Check out the latest video for the upcoming racing game Screamer, as the developers show off some of the opening gameplay Watch over 35 minutes of Screamer's opening gameplay…

lrmonline.com - Shockey - Passionate About All Things Geek? Join The LRM Team
Passionate About All Things Geek? Join The LRM Team
LRMonline Homepage - LRMonline

LRM wants you to join the team. Are you having difficulty finding a community of like-minded geeks who share your passion for film, TV, comics, anime, and the like? It can be frustrating yelling into the proverbial void of the internet without so…

boston.com - Conor Ryan - When will Jayson Tatum return for Celtics? Bill Simmons makes his prediction.
When will Jayson Tatum return for Celtics? Bill Simmons makes his prediction.
Boston.com

Jayson Tatum's return to the parquet floor appears to be imminent, especially when reading the tea leaves involving NBC's upcoming broadcast of a Celtics' primetime bout against the 76ers next month. While the Celtics' superstar forward has…

ocregister.com - Bloomberg - Stock market doom loop is hitting everything that touches AI
Stock market doom loop is hitting everything that touches AI
Orange County Register

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Jeran Wittenstein and Ryan Vlastelica | Bloomberg The stock market turmoil unleashed by the artificial-intelligence industry reflects two fears that are increasingly at odds. One is that AI is poised to…

glassalmanac.com - Daniel Martinez - NFL Blitz nostalgia: Why it's one of the greatest sports games ever
NFL Blitz nostalgia: Why it's one of the greatest sports games ever
Glass Almanac

In the pantheon of classic sports video games, NFL Blitz holds a revered spot. Known for its over-the-top, arcade-style gameplay, it diverged from the realism that other sports simulations strived to achieve. Instead, it embraced chaos and…

glassalmanac.com - Daniel Martinez - Baldur's Gate 3 TV show sparks debate: Is it doomed without Larian's involvement?
Baldur's Gate 3 TV show sparks debate: Is it doomed without Larian's involvement?
Glass Almanac

In the ever-evolving landscape of entertainment, the convergence of video games and television has sparked both excitement and skepticism among fans. A prime example of this burgeoning trend is the proposed TV adaptation of the popular video game…

phonearena.com - Preslav Mladenov - Latest iPad Pro (M5) gets a lovely discount on Amazon
Latest iPad Pro (M5) gets a lovely discount on Amazon
PhoneArena

iPad Pro (M5) showcased from behind, highlighting its sleek design. | Image by PhoneArena As Apple 's latest and greatest iPad, the M5-powered iPad Pro is likely on your shortlist if you're hunting for a powerful new tablet that can handle…

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