Wildfire launches Spark platform for brand engagement on Discord | exclusive
Wildfire has launched its Spark platform for brand engagement on top of the gamer-focused Discord communications platform. It has also raised funding from LFG...
Gayming Awards will broadcast on World of Wonder’s WOW Presents Plus on June 8
In its sixth year, the Gayming Awards, the world’s only LGBTQ+ geek culture award show, will be broadcast exclusively on World of Wonder’s WOW...
Esports World Cup 2026 prize pool will be a record $75M
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) announced a “life changing” total prize pool of $75 million for this year’s event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia....
California accounted for 47% of global game industry layoffs in 2025 | Amir Satvat
California is the land of Hollywood and Silicon Valley, two of the most natural allies of the game industry. But in 2025, the Golden...
Hello Kitty maker Sanrio names Craig Takiguchi as CEO of U.S. and Americas
Sanrio, the Japanese lifestyle and entertainment company known for creating Hello Kitty, announced that Craig Takiguchi has assumed the role of CEO for the...
Zynga’s two Game of Thrones mobile titles stage events for new HBO show
Zynga announced two new Champions joining Game of Thrones: Legends alongside a brand new event to celebrate the January 18 release of HBO’s original half-hour...
Outfit7 and Mattel are teaming up to put Barbie inside the Talking Tom universe this spring | exclusive
As Mattel continues its push into gaming, the company has teamed up with Outfit7 to integrate Barbie into “My Talking Angela 2.” Today, January...
Musical AI raises $4.5M for rights management for generative AI
Musical AI, the attribution and rights management platform for generative AI, has closed a $4.5 million round. Heavybit led the round, which was supported...
Lightricks open sources LTX-2 AI audio and video generation model
Lightricks today announced the open-source release of LTX-2, an AI-based production-ready model for open audio and video generation. It can generate videos and audio...
Sony Honda Mobility’s Afeela electric car will feature PS remote play
Izumi Kawanishi, Sony Honda Mobility COO, said at a CES 2026 press event that you’ll be able to play games you own in the...