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dailywire.compolitics24 days ago
Entrepreneur Sells Gaming Software Firm After Raising Over 7 Million Euros
Karolina Pelc founded BeyondPlay, a B2B gaming software company, and sold it within three years after securing more than 7 million euros in funding. She previously worked as a casino dealer in London following her move from Warsaw.
Benzingafinance27 days ago
Pollard Banknote Reports Lower Q1 2026 Results Due to Order Timing
Pollard Banknote released its first-quarter 2026 financial results on May 14, 2026. The company said temporary timing issues with customer orders for instant tickets reduced sales and margins in the quarter. Management stated that confirmed order volumes have increased for the se…
techjuice.pkfinance29 days ago
Crimson Desert Update Adds Lion and Tiger Mounts
Pearl Abyss has issued a new update for Crimson Desert allowing players to ride lions and tigers. The company reported $178.8 million in revenue from the game's first weeks of launch and projected full-year revenue of $430–$514 million, with 80 percent of copies sold in North Ame…
forbes.comfinance33 days ago
Angry Birds, FIFA International Soccer, Dragon Quest and Silent Hill Inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame
The Strong National Museum of Play announced the 2026 class on May 7, bringing the hall's total to 53 games in its 12th year. The inductees were added to the HOF rotunda in Rochester, New York, as part of the ESL Digital Worlds exhibit. They prevailed over finalists that included…
Ars Technicaai35 days ago
Google DeepMind Takes Minority Stake in EVE Online Developer
Google DeepMind has formed a research partnership with the developer of the sci-fi simulation game EVE Online to study artificial intelligence in complex player-driven systems. The partnership was announced as the game's developer completed a $120 million management buyout from i…
videocardz.comfinance39 days ago
Roblox Stock Falls 18% After Q1 Earnings Report
Roblox shares dropped sharply after the company reported first-quarter results that beat revenue estimates but missed user growth expectations. The gaming platform slashed its full-year sales and bookings forecasts, citing friction from new age verification measures. CEO David Ba…
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businesstoday.inworld40 days ago
Podcast Examines Scrutiny of Mobile Games Monopoly GO! and High 5 Casino
Mobile games such as Monopoly GO! and High 5 Casino have become widespread. A podcast episode released today discusses whether new scrutiny could affect their business practices. The discussion focuses on how such games operate amid possible challenges.
Nbc Newsfinance43 days ago
US-Iran Talks Stall Over Strait of Hormuz, Global Energy Prices Rise
Peace negotiations between the US and Iran remain deadlocked amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, driving up global energy prices. Gold prices held steady near $4,700 an ounce while traders monitored the uncertainty. Separate developments included Xbox Game Pass chan…
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The Vergetechnology47 days agoUpdated
Microsoft Xbox Leaders Outline Strategy Focused on Daily Active Players
Microsoft's Xbox division has released an internal memo detailing a new strategy emphasizing daily active players and priorities in hardware, content, experience, and services. The memo acknowledges player frustrations and outlines plans for a global platform. It also mentions a…
ibtimes.co.ukfinance50 days ago
Melco Plans Rebranded REM Hotel Opening in Macau with 150 Suites in Late 2026
Melco announced plans to open a rebranded REM hotel in Macau during the second half of 2026. The hotel will include 150 premium suites amid increasing competition in the region. Seekingalpha.com reported the development as part of ongoing expansions in the gaming and hospitality…
medium.comworld52 days ago
EU Faces Calls to Ban Publishers from Shutting Down Servers for Older Video Games
Publishers are increasingly dropping older but popular video game titles by shutting down their servers overnight, affecting gamers. Calls are growing for the European Union to ban this practice. The moves have left players unable to access these games.
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Hacking Group Claims to Have Stolen 80 Million Rockstar Games Records
A hacking group announced it had stolen nearly 80 million business records from Rockstar Games, the maker of Grand Theft Auto. The group has a history of compromising major global corporations. @Reuters reported the statement from the hacking group.
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Crimson Desert Video Game Features Protagonist with Cat Companions
Crimson Desert is an action-adventure video game developed by Pearl Abyss. The game allows players to control a character named Macduff who interacts with cats in the game's world. Wired reported on the game's mechanics and narrative elements involving these interactions.