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Ubisoft CEO Explains Three-Year Plan to Revamp Game Publisher Through New ‘Creative House’ Strategy, More Than $200 Million in Cost Reductions (EXCLUSIVE)

3 weeks ago01 mins

“Assassin’s Creed” publisher Ubisoft is trying to emerge from a rocky few years. From here, the biggest hurdle the French video game giant has to overcome is the mounting skepticism of fans — and employees — after disappointing or delayed releases and multiple pivots over a short period of time. Ubisoft co-founder and CEO Yves Guillemot is even facing calls from union leaders and others to…

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Team Stars prevails in competitive new ASG format

3 weeks ago01 mins

Anthony Edwards led Team Stars to a victory in the revamped NBA All-Star Game, earning MVP honors after a refreshingly competitive display by the stars involved. Image: Mikael Blomkvist / Pexels Source: ESPN

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PlayStation State of Play February 2026: all the news and trailers

3 weeks ago02 mins

Strap in, because the next PlayStation event is going to be a long one. Sony’s latest State of Play — a showcase event for upcoming PS5 games — kicks off on February 12th at 5PM ET and it’ll last more than an hour. Image: Arturo EG / Pexels We don’t know what exactly will be…

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‘Highguard’ Developer Wildlight Entertainment Lays Off Multiple Staffers Less Than a Month After New Game’s Launch

4 weeks ago01 mins

“Highguard” maker Wildlight Entertainment has laid off multiple members of its staff less than a month after the release of its debut video game. “Today we made an incredibly difficult decision to part ways with a number of our team members while keeping a core group of developers to continue innovating on and supporting the…

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Tom Llamas Will Tackle Trump Interview Slated to Appear in Super Bowl Pre-Game for NBC News

1 month ago01 mins

Now it’s Tom Llamas’ turn to try his hand at a Super Bowl tradition: the pre-game interview with the President of the United States. Llamas, the anchor of “NBC Nightly News,” will sit down with President Donald Trump for an exclusive interview at the White House on Wednesday, February 4. A portion of the exchange…

Video game company stock prices dip after Google introduces an AI world-generation tool

1 month ago01 mins

The stock prices of some major video game companies, including Take-Two Interactive, Roblox, and Unity, had notable declines on Friday, just a day after Google announced its Project Genie tool that lets users prompt AI to generate interactive experiences, Reuters reports. Take-Two’s stock price closed at $220.30 (down 7.93 percent from yesterday), Roblox’s closed at…

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AI’s Creative Spark Ignites Market Jitters: Game Stocks Tumble as Google Unveils Generative Tool

1 month ago04 mins

Introduction In a stark demonstration of Wall Street’s reactive nature, the video game sector experienced a significant sell-off this week. The trigger was not a poor earnings report or a failed launch, but a single announcement from a tech giant, sending a clear signal that the industry’s foundational tools may be on the verge of…

The AI Quake: How Google’s ‘Project Genie’ Sent Shockwaves Through the Gaming Industry

1 month ago04 mins

Introduction In a single day, the tectonic plates of the video game industry shifted. As Google unveiled its vision for AI-crafted worlds, Wall Street delivered a swift and brutal verdict. The stock prices of major gaming powerhouses tumbled, signaling a market suddenly grappling with a future where anyone could be a creator. This wasn’t just…

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The AI Avalanche: How Google’s Genie Triggered a $20 Billion Gaming Sector Sell-Off

1 month ago04 mins

Introduction The video game industry, a titan of modern entertainment, was rocked by a seismic tremor this week. A single announcement from a tech giant sent shockwaves through Wall Street, wiping billions from the market value of major game developers and engine providers. The catalyst? Google’s unveiling of Project Genie, an AI tool that has…

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King Bets on Nostalgia and Daily Play with New ‘Candy Crush Crushable’ Exclusive for Yahoo

1 month ago04 mins

Introduction In a strategic move blending nostalgia with modern gaming habits, the titan behind ‘Candy Crush Saga’ is launching a fresh, bite-sized experience. King, in partnership with Yahoo, is debuting ‘Candy Crush Crushable,’ a daily puzzle game designed exclusively for the U.S. market. The launch is amplified by a quirky marketing campaign featuring former child…