Games

The Game Awards stage always knows how to steal a gasp from a crowd, but tonight’s reveal of two new Tomb Raider titles felt like one of those rare moments when a franchise takes a breath, straightens its shoulders, and steps into a new era with unmistakable confidence. Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics rolled out a double announcement that reshapes both the future and … [Read more...] about Two Visions of Lara Croft: Catalyst and Legacy of Atlantis Announced at The Game Awards

Electronic Arts, one of the world’s most influential video game publishers, may be heading toward a massive transition. Reports suggest that Jared Kushner’s investment fund, Affinity Partners, is in advanced talks to acquire EA in a deal valued at nearly $50 billion. If completed, this would mark one of the largest leveraged buyouts in gaming and entertainment history. EA is … [Read more...] about Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners Eyes $50B Electronic Arts Deal

The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) is bringing the energy and creativity of Korea’s gaming industry to one of the world’s largest gaming events. The KOREA GAME ROADSHOW will unfold at the Tokyo Game Show 2025, running from September 25 to 28 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. The Korea Pavilion, located in Hall 04-C02, will spotlight 15 game companies, each bringing … [Read more...] about KOREA GAME ROADSHOW at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2025, September 25–28, Makuhari Messe, Chiba

The close of this year’s DICE Europe in Dundee underscored just how central Scotland has become in shaping the global games industry. With support from the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise, the week-long event began with a keynote at the Intercontinental in Edinburgh from Nintendo’s Satoru Shibata, setting the tone for discussions that spanned innovation, AI, studio … [Read more...] about Scotland’s Growing Influence in Global Gaming

Acer has taken a bold step in expanding its portfolio of DIY PC components by introducing a fresh wave of Nitro-branded graphics cards designed to elevate both gaming performance and content creation workflows. Announced during Computex 2025, the lineup includes the new Acer Nitro Intel® Arc™ A and B Series GPUs and two powerhouse entries in the Radeon family— the Acer Nitro … [Read more...] about Acer Expands Graphics Card Lineup with Intel Arc and Radeon RX 9060 XT OC GPUs for Gamers and Creators

For years, game developers have been tethered to major platforms like Steam, Google Play, and Apple's App Store, forced to rely heavily on opaque algorithms to reach players and accepting high revenue cuts from sales. Forge Direct aims to shift this dynamic, empowering game developers to reclaim control over player engagement, discovery, and monetization through personalized, … [Read more...] about Forge Helps Developers Take Back Control

Human Computer, an innovative independent game studio founded by former Airbnb executives Alex Schleifer and Eliot Garcia Weisberg, has successfully closed a $5.7 million seed funding round led by Makers Fund, with participation from prominent investors including a16z and Belinda Johnson, Airbnb's former COO. This significant investment raises Human Computer’s total funding to … [Read more...] about Human Computer Secures $5.7M to Pioneer a New Era in Indie Game Development

Niantic Labs, renowned for its groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) game Pokémon Go, has announced the sale of its video game division to Scopely, a mobile gaming company owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. This $3.5 billion transaction, pending regulatory approval, marks a significant shift in Niantic's strategic direction. The deal encompasses Niantic's popular … [Read more...] about Niantic’s Transition: Selling Pokémon Go and Shifting Focus to Geospatial AI