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The mobile gaming market has a new heavyweight with Nintendo ADR‘s (OTC:NTDOY) Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Pocket. According to data from AppMagic (via Eurogamer), the game earned $208 million in revenue during its first month, making it one of the most lucrative mobile launches in...

FromSoftware's award-winning Elden Ring is a franchise fans won't need to say goodbye to just yet, but don't expect a direct sequel. In a recent interview with Japanese outlet Game Watch, Hidetaka Miyazaki, the studio’s acclaimed creator, confirmed that Elden Ring 2 is not part of the company...

Valve has removed Fursan al-Aqsa: The Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque from its British Steam storefront after the U.K.’s Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit (CTIRU) requested the action. The game, which was updated in November 2024 to include content referencing the Hamas attack on Oct. 7...

It's been a year since Take-Two Interactive Software Inc‘s (NASDAQ:TTWO) Rockstar dropped the first Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, and fans are growing restless. With no updates from the developer, the community is grasping at straws — whether it's scrutinizing YouTube playlist tweaks,...

The global esports market is poised for explosive growth, with a recent report from Arizton Advisory & Intelligence projecting it will exceed $5 billion by 2029, fueled by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.48%. To put this in perspective, industries like American football and global...

The antitrust case against Steam, initially filed by Wolfire Studios and Dark Catt Studios in 2021, has taken a significant turn. A U.S. court document seen by GamesIndustry.biz, has approved the motion for class certification, broadening the lawsuit's scope to include "any developers, publishers,...

Fortnite's Chapter 6 trailer leaked early, giving players a first look at the game's latest update before its official release this weekend. While the official launch isn't slated until after Saturday's Remix live event featuring Eminem and Snoop Dogg, this accidental in-game release has already...

As December approaches, Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) has revealed the exciting lineup of games coming to its PS Plus subscription service. PlayStation is also celebrating its 30th anniversary with a series of special events for players, as detailed in a blog post. The December offerings will be...

Ubisoft Montreal is reportedly developing a social simulation game codenamed Alterra, blending elements inspired by Nintendo ADR‘s (OTC:NTDOY) Animal Crossing and Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Minecraft. The project, led by former Gotham Knights creative director Patrick Redding has...

Shuhei Yoshida, one of PlayStation's longest-serving executives, will leave the company in January 2025 after more than 30 years. Yoshida joined Sony Group Corp.’s (NYSE:SONY) PlayStation at its inception and rose to prominence as the head of Worldwide Studios from 2008 to 2019. See Also:...

CD Projekt ADR (OTC:OTGLY) has announced that Project Polaris, the first installment in a new Witcher trilogy, has transitioned from preproduction to full-scale production. "I'm proud to confirm that several weeks ago the Polaris team wrapped up preproduction and moved on to full-scale production...

Cheating complaints are piling up in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 just days after the launch of its ranked multiplayer mode on Nov. 21. Activision responded with details about its anti-cheat efforts, but players are voicing frustration over what they see as persistent issues undermining the game's...

Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) is reportedly preparing to introduce black versions of its DualSense Edge controller, Pulse Elite wireless headphones and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds. The news comes from renowned leaker billbil-kun via Dealabs, who suggested the announcement could arrive in time...

Larian Studios, the developer of Baldur's Gate 3, achieved significant financial success in 2023, as revealed by newly published records from its Dublin-based holding company. The studio reported a pre-tax profit of 249 million euros (approximately $260.9 million) and total revenue of 427 million...

October was a strong month for the gaming industry, with eight of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. being new releases. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 topped the charts, contributing to a 10% year-over-year increase in U.S. video game spending, which reached $4.7 billion. According to Circana...