The 3 takeaways from Epic Games’ battle to open up mobile storefronts
In 2020, Epic Games — developers of Fortnite and the Unreal Engine that powers a significant number modern video games — declared war on...
SAG-AFTRA and game companies resume negotiations
The SAG-AFTRA talent union has resumed negotiations with video game companies around rules for using AI for voice acting in games. The parties said...
Jacksepticeye’s Thankmas 2024 partners with mental health crisis hotlines
2024 is drawing into its final act, which means it’s once again time for Thankmas. The event — which involves gamers, celebrities and content...
Azra Games raises $42.7M for next-generation mobile RPG with Web3 features
Azra Games has defied the funding gods and raised $42.7 million in funding to accelerate development of its Project Legends mobile role-playing game. The...
Gam3 Awards 2024 reveals shortlist for Web3 game awards and $5M prize pool
The Gam3 Awards for Web3 games is returning for a third year in a row with a prize pool of $5 million. The awards...
Noice streaming platform launches open beta with rewards for European creators
Next-gen gamer livestreaming platform Noice announced it is launching a global open beta as well as a rewards program aimed at benefiting its loyal...
Gladia raises $16M for AI transcription and analytics
Gladia, an AI transcription and audio intelligence provider, has raised $16 million in funding. The Paris, France-based company will use the funding to develop...
League of Legends World Championship will air in IMAX Wanda theaters in China
The League of Legends 2024 World Championship will be shown via IMAX in the Wanda chain of theaters in China. Yes, gaming is going...
Chip industry faces talent shortage as revenues head to $1 trillion | Deloitte
In 2022, Deloitte expected that the global semiconductor industry would need to add a million skilled workers by 2030, or more than 100,000 annually....
NetEase announces Destiny: Rising, a mobile RPG spin-off of Bungie’s series
NetEase Games announced today that it is developing a free-to-play mobile RPG called Destiny: Rising, set in the same universe as Bungie’s first-person shooter...