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Video games are a fortune. Blame Trump and AI.
Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend that's driving politics or culture. Video gaming is getting more expensive, and two reviled entities…
10 Video Games Without a Single Flaw
While many fans will describe some video games as being absolutely perfect, there isn't really such a thing, because it is almost impossible to create a masterpiece without some sort of flaw. Titles such as Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Legend of…
Believe It or Not, These Are the Top 5 Best Selling Video Games of 2026 on Amazon (So Far) - Here's Why Nintendo Switch Is Still Dominating the Charts
Grand Theft Auto 6 and a slew of Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games are dominating the best-seller charts at Amazon in the U.S so far this year. The top five best-selling games of the year at the retail giant are listed as GTA 6, Tomodachi Life:…
One Small Change to Persona Could Make It The Perfect Video Game Adaptation
Rumors are circulating about a live-action Persona TV show produced by Netflix. This would be an incredible development and, if it happens, it needs to make one change if it wants to properly adapt the RPG series, especially if it wants to appeal…
'This is all about control' - industry experts speak on Sony's move away from discs, and what this means for the PlayStation 6 and the cost of games
Last week was a disruptive time in the video game industry, as Sony announced it would no longer be creating video game discs starting January 2028. For many, that was the ring-side bell for the death of the physical games industry. On its own it…
Colombia's Bogota Audiovisual Market Welcomes Netflix, France, Discusses the Impact of 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'
Colombia's burgeoning Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) opens its doors even wider to welcome young wannabe producers from Central America, the Caribbean and Andean countries this year, thanks to an alliance with Netflix. In past years, only…
PlayStation Boycotts Ramp Following Latest Official Announcement
PlayStation is lying on a hot bed of coals of its own making right now, and fans are rightfully devastated. Even with a relatively wide berth of a year and some change until it goes into effect, PlayStation getting rid of discs and physical…
I find it really sad': Hideo Kojima laments the current state of the videogame industry as companies turn away from physical discs
We've watched the slow death of physical games media for a decade now, whether it be discs costing more, digital-only consoles, or the recent revelation from PlayStation that come 2028 it will cease productions of videogame discs. It's…
'This should not be possible:' Indie developer implores Steam to revisit refund policy as his game keeps getting returned by people who beat it under two hours
Steam's robust refund policy is definitely one of the best in the video game industry. Players are treated not as mere customers but as actual people, with Valve, though having clearly defined policies, usually treating its refund cases on a…
Hideo Kojima warns a disc-less future is 'frightening'
Sony 's announcement that it will cease physical disc production by January 2028 has had a seismic impact on the gaming industry,. As players look forward to a disc-less future with the arrival of the PlayStation 6 (and the likelihood that Xbox…
Two indie devs spent 2 months making a $5 game about painting yourself to hide and its sold 15 million copies
It's no secret that the modern video game industry is in somewhat of an identity and budget crisis. Massive AAA publishers are sinking hundreds of millions of dollars and up to a decade of development time into hyper-polished blockbusters, many of…
Forget open-world RPGs, no game needs to be longer than 40 hours
I'm not one to police how long a video game should be. Every game is different and begs design considerations that dictate runtime. It makes sense for Star Fox 's campaign to be quick but highly replayable, while 007 First Light needs most of its…
Xbox May End Physical Disc Support
A notorious gaming insider reports that the Xbox Project Helix console may not have a disc drive, and that the company may be considering the end of physical discs. While Xbox has been silent about the news so far, one of the biggest headlines in…
I Find it Really Sad' - Hideo Kojima Warns of 'Frightening' Digital Future After PlayStation Reveals Plan to End Physical Disc Production
Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima has warned of a 'frightening' digital future just days after Sony announced it would soon end production for physical PlayStation discs. Kojima shared his feelings about the shift away from…
Prediction: This Stock Will Be One of the Biggest Winners of the Second Half of 2026
It's been a strangely rough year for Microsoft (MSFT +1.69%) shareholders. Oh, it's not been a surprise. Most investors are now second-guessing the value of jaw-droppingly steep investments in artificial intelligence. As one of the proverbial…
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