IGDA appoints Dr. Jakin Vela as executive director
The International Game Developers Association announced it has appointed Dr. Jakin Vela as its new executive director, succeeding Renee Gittens. It’s also added three...
Ubisoft bookings exceed $2.2B for year despite ‘challenging times’
Ubisoft reported its earnings for the fiscal year that ended in March, citing the success of its franchises during a competitive time. It also...
Safe in Our World announces new moves for Mental Health Awareness Month
Safe in Our World, a charity focused on mental health and the gaming community, announced new initiatives and programs in honor of Mental Health...
EA creates EA Sports FC brand after FIFA split
Electronic Arts announced it’s launching a new brand: EA Sport FC. As the name suggests, it’s publishing its soccer/football titles under this new banner,...
Gotham Knights gameplay trailer drops as devs scupper last-gen release
WB Montreal, the developers of the upcoming Gotham Knights, today dropped a 13-minute long gameplay video. Considering it’s been months since we last heard...
Women who play ‘casual’ games take them very seriously
One of the most enlightening things about GamesBeat Summit 2022 has been the focus on women in gaming. In a panel titled “Growth opportunity:...
Kaser Focus: Squared away
It’s always fun when major news breaks on a weekend, and while I’m asleep no less. I’m not being facetious — it means I...
Filmmakers adapting video games don’t have to be fans — but it helps
The movie industry is making more adaptations of video games than ever before, and the dynamics of the forms of media have changed. At...
Chinatown Detective Agency review: Carmen Sandiego meets cybernoir
A mystery story is one of the most wonderful, exhilarating experiences in any form of media: following clues, interrogating suspects, finding the facts, and...
Newzoo: Games revenue will surpass $200 billion in 2022
A Newzoo report predicts that games market revenue will hit another record high this year. It also predicts that the U.S. will surpass China...