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The second biggest purchase in video game history just got closer to happening
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) just got one step closer to acquiring Electronic Arts in a massive $55 billion deal. The European Commission approved the PIF's purchase of EA under the EU Merger Regulation, arguing that it doesn't…
Amazon Adds Video Games Into Prime Video in Expansion Push
Amazon is making a move to embed its Amazon Luna cloud gaming service within its Prime Video platform, enabling much easier discovery for the video game offering. Games, including titles like Hogwarts Legacy, EA Sports FC 26 and Clue will be…
For One Night Only is a New Showcase Celebrating UK Video Game Talent, Here's How To Watch.
The UK has a proud history of creating iconic video game franchises and is home to world-renowned developers – now, a new major showcase event, For One Night Only, is shining a light on the world-class games made by British studios.
The new Resident Evil movie trailer is dripping with gore and video game easter eggs
A new trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film has just been released The full-length trailer offers a deeper look at the story, setting, and main character Bryan It also features several references and easter eggs related to the video game…
Video Game Market Tanks As Studio, Console Stocks Sink ; Can GTA VI Revive Industry?
Video game stocks have been battered so far this year, with Electronic Arts the only major name in positive territory and even then only marginally higher. The Roundhill Video Games ETF is down about 14.8% YTD, highlighting industry-wide weakness…
The 10 Greatest Action Video Games of All Time, Ranked
There was a giant craze about how video games caused violence, and while that is mostly debunked, gamers can't help but enjoy playing action video games. The best kinds of games have action in them, from Red Dead Redemption 2 to The Legend of…
LEGO Has Officially Announced Its New Arcade-Themed Set Highlighting Nintendo's First Big Video Game Hit: Donkey Kong
It's finally official: LEGO has announced a set based on the classic Donkey Kong arcade cabinet. After a leak or two, LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade is officially scheduled for release on August 1, with a price tag of $199.99. You can see it at the LEGO…
Prime Video Launches Games With Luna App Integration; 'Tomb Raider,' James Bond Titles Won't Be in the Mix
Amazon is bringing video games to Prime Video beginning Thursday with the launch of its cloud gaming service Luna within the app. Previously a standalone app from Amazon available to Prime members, Luna is now also available on Prime Video on Fire…
'We keep making more of the same thing' - former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden wants to save video games by bringing back double-A, and he has a plan
He's been saying it for years: blockbuster game development is unsustainable today, and given that Shawn Layden used to lead PlayStation's entire roster of first-party studios, he likely knows a fair bit about the issue. 'Every generation it costs…
Victor Wembanyama becomes first San Antonio Spurs player to land on cover of NBA 2K video game
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama will appear on the cover of NBA 2K27 Standard Edition, marking the first time the popular video game series has featured a Spurs player. NBA 2K, which has sold more than 150 million copies worldwide since…
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
Laura Cress Technology reporter Amazon's head of gaming Jeff Gattis has told the BBC he believes the rising cost of tech means people will turn to streaming games online rather than buying new consoles. He said the tech has developed a lot in…
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
Amazon's head of gaming Jeff Gattis has told the BBC he believes the rising cost of tech means people will turn to streaming games online rather than buying new consoles. He said the tech has developed a lot in recent years, making it more viable…
ESA Foundation awards 31 university students scholarships to support careers in games and esports
The ESA Foundation has provided 31 university students with scholarships worth $5,000 to $10,000 to support careers in game development and esports. The program offers two scholarships – the Computer and Video Game Arts and Sciences…
No More App Switching: Amazon Adds Luna Games to Prime Video
Your Prime subscription includes access to dozens of popular games via Luna, but not everyone knows it. To encourage adoption, Amazon has made those games available on Prime Video. Amazon Luna, the brand's game streaming service, relaunched in 2025…
'Brick and mortar game retail is doomed' - Analysts report $7.2 billion second-hand game market could be in danger thanks to Sony's plan to retire the production of physical discs
Dataintelo reports that the used video game market is worth $7.2 billion The firm thinks that Sony's decision to end the production of discs will cause it to decline Analysts say the market will 'keep shrinking and eventually disappear' The…
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