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10 Best-Selling Video Games Of All Time
The world of video games is especially unique when it comes to determining sales figures across the most popular games ever released. For starters, there is no singular source of truth that you may find for box office figures in the television or…
The 10 Greatest Video Games on Steam Right Now
One of the best ways to pass the time is by playing video games, because with hundreds or maybe thousands of new games coming out every month, there is always something to enjoy. Steam in particular is one of the best gaming companies out there…
The 10 Greatest Fantasy Video Games of the Last 10 Years, Ranked
The fantasy genre is one of the biggest in general, but that is especially true for video games, which contain some of the grandest open-world titles out there. With immersive worlds, engaging gameplay, and intriguing lore, everyone can get behind…
Netflix Shuts Down 2 Video Game Studios Just 6 Weeks After Latest Release, Statement Given
Netflix is officially shutting down two of its video game studios. This news arrives just six weeks after one of these studios made a recent launch. A representative provided a statement regarding this move by the streaming giant. According to…
Functioning version of 'the first arcade video game ever created' heads to auction with $200,000 estimate - green sparkle 2-player edition of Computer Space hails from 1973
A games industry veteran is selling off what is “probably the rarest arcade game in existence” via Boston's RR Auctions. The fully working Computer Space 2-player arcade video game cabinet looks incredibly alluring with its…
White House launches neighborhood fraud tracker resembling 90s Spiderman video game
In the post, a pixelized version of President Donald Trump can be seen donning the iconic eyes of the Marvel hero. Officials at the White House have released a Spider-Man-themed fraud tracker, which reveals the amount of fraud the Trump…
Ten Pro L.A. Gamers Tell Us How to Make Money Playing Video Games For a Living ~ L.A. TACO
Los Angeles not only dominates the film and television industry but also the video game scene. It is home to renowned esports organizations such as 100 Thieves, Sentinels, and Team Liquid, but L.A. is also where many streamers have made a name for…
The Most Popular Video Game Franchise Spinoffs
Few things in the gaming universe spark as much enthusiasm as watching a favourite character embark on a new adventure outside the original storyline. It is from this passion within the audience that producers of various franchises bring spinoffs…
Mortal Kombat Stabbing Lawsuit Tested Free Speech Protections For Games
Video games are not products, so maker Midway Games cannot be sued under product liability claims, a Connecticut judge ruled Wednesday. As such, Andrea Wilson—the mother of Noah Wilson, who died after being stabbed—cannot sue the…
Aaron Sorkin on why he's optimistic about AI: 'I don't think it's going to work
Aaron Sorkin is surprisingly upbeat about AI. It's mostly because he doesn't think it'll make good art. During an interview with Esquire's 'What I've Learned' podcast, released on Wednesday, the 'West Wing' and 'The Social Network' creator…
Major Kingdom Hearts Announcement Reportedly Coming at D23 Tonight
A prominent insider claims that a major Kingdom Hearts announcement will be revealed at D23 tonight, August 14. According to the leak, there is a possibility that it could be related to Kingdom Hearts 4. However, the rumored Square Enix reveal may…
Netflix closing Night School Studio and Moonloot Games
Netflix is closing Oxenfree developer Night School Studio and Helsinki-based Moonloot, the company confirmed Thursday. A Netflix representative told Game Developer that the company is also 'eliminating some additional games roles' across the games…
2K establishes AAA sports developer Small Axe Studios
2K has launched Small Axe Studios, an AAA development team based in Vancouver, Canada. Under Aaron McHardy's leadership, the studio is developing 2K's next sports franchise and recruiting for key positions. McHardy serves as head of studio, vice…
Analyst reports 89% of GTA 6 pre-orders are for the $100 Ultimate Edition - 'I have never seen a 90% premium share before
The Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Edition is reportedly leading pre-order sales by 89% Digital intelligence firm Sensor Tower says 90% of players on Xbox are spending the extra cash for the Ultimate Edition, compared with 88.5% on PlayStation Karl…
Asian Equities Mixed as Investors Weigh Cooling U.S. Inflation Against Tariffs -- Update
The U.S. producer price index remained flat in July from the previous month. Analysts surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had projected a 0.2% increase. Combined with July's consumer price index data released earlier this week, the PPI figures…
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