Ben Brinkman joins 2K’s 31st Union as studio head
2K Games announced today that it has appointed Ben Brinkman as the new head of 31st Union, its San Mateo-based development studio. Brinkman officially...
Summer Game Fest moves to the Dolby Theatre for 2026 event
Geoff Keighley, the host of the Summer Game Fest, announced today that the 2026 iteration of the vent will have a new venue: The...
Build a Rocket Boy employees pen open letter to studio through union
The Gaming Workers branch of the Independent Workers of Great Britain (IWGB) recently addressed an open letter to Build a Rocket Boy. It accuses...
Gayming Awards will air on WOW Presents Plus platform in June 2026
World of Wonder and Gayming Magazine will partner in 2026 to bring more video game content to the WOW Presents Plus platform through the...
NBA 2K26 boosts August sales alongside the Switch 2 | Circana
NBA 2K26 was the best-selling video game of August in the U.S., according to industry-tracking firm Circana. The combined strength of the NBA 2K...
Howie Mandel joins Global Gaming League as new team owner
The Global Gaming League (GGL) — the show that blends gaming, music, sports, and celebrity culture — announced that Howie Mandel has joined as...
At Advertising Week 2025, gaming is going big — with some growing pains
At Advertising Week 2025, gaming had its largest presence ever — if you knew where to look. Today, October 9, marks the final day of...
The Mind Company launches brand for mental fitness games and tools
The Mind Company, formerly known as Elevate Labs, is focused on making science-based apps and mobile games to improve mental wellness. The company is...
Q3 saw 49 M&A deals, driven by record $55B EA deal | Aream & Co.
In the third quarter, gaming mergers and acquisitions activity reached 49 deals worth $56.9 billion, driven by the $55 billion bid to buy Electronic...
Q3 M&A deals show a kind of financial recovery for games | Drake Star Partners
The Electronic Arts deal dominated news for Q3 acquisition deals, but overall M&A activity in Q3 reached 50 deals in the quarter — the...