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'Let's See How You Feel When They Can Get Your Sh*t For Free': Gamers Slam Ken Kutaragi for Calling Disc Backlash a 'Mentality Issue'

PlayStation fans have criticised Ken Kutaragi after he described resistance to abandoning physical discs as a 'mentality issue,' citing concerns over resale, pricing, access and preservation.

International Business Times UK · Oct 21

Xbox Project Helix Could Cost Around $2,000, Says Report—Here's Why It's So Expensive

A new report regarding Xbox's Project Helix suggested that the console will cost up to $2,000 once it arrives.

Player One · Oct 21

Video Game Turning SF's Tenderloin Into a Zombie Battlefield Gets Shut Down After Sparking Massive Outrage

A browser-based zombie shooter set in San Francisco's Tenderloin district has been removed after criticism that it turned residents' struggles with homelessness and addiction into entertainment.

International Business Times UK · Oct 21

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New Xbox console likely in 2028 but may burn a hole in your pocket; Microsoft also reportedly working on new handheld device, Game Pass plans

Microsoft is gearing up for the next evolution in its gaming lineup with a new Xbox console rumored to launch in late 2028. Anticipated prices may soar between $1,200 and $1,800 unless the company opts for subsidization. Alongside this, a fresh handheld gaming device might debut for the 2027 holiday…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

The non-gamer CEO racing to save Microsoft’s Xbox

Asha Sharma has cut thousands of jobs, consolidated studios, and rewritten the playbook. Insiders wonder if she’s saving the brand or preparing it for a non-Microsoft future.

Fortune · Oct 20

Adults Are Fueling a Toy Boom—These 4 Stocks Could Cash In

Adult "kidult" buyers are driving toy sales, but Hasbro, Mattel, Nintendo and GameStop stocks show diverging results, with durable IP like Magic: The Gathering and Pokemon outperforming hype-driven products.

MarketBeat · Oct 20

Paddy Power owner blames tax rises for plan to shed up to 1,400 jobs

Flutter says one in 10 UK and Ireland workers at risk of redundancy because of a ‘material increase in betting and gaming duties’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20

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French Shop Manager Wins Praise for Confronting Masked Rioters as Photo Beside Dragon Ball's Goku Goes Viral

A Nice video game shop manager has won online support after confronting masked looters, but he says he did not set up the fundraisers created in his name.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

New video game law introduced to protect ‘right to play’

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The Independent UK · Oct 19

Shopkeeper Goes Viral After Defending Store During The France Riots As Everyone Makes The Same Observation

Social media users debated whether American-style firearm rights could help business owners protect their property during violent riots.

Bored Panda · Oct 19

Cliff Richard’s unlikely renaissance as ‘Devil Woman’ lands on GTA 6 soundtrack

Fans are rushing to buy the record on vinyl after hearing it in the extended trailer for the hugely anticipated video game

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Why a game based on a Scottish fishing village is this year's biggest success

SILENT Hill has been one of this year’s biggest success stories with the franchise’s latest offering, Townfall, topping the gaming charts, but how did its fictional setting of a small Scottish fishing village manage to steal the show ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19

The biggest gaming deals of 2026 are really AI deals

New PitchBook data shows that investors are funding gaming’s picks and shovels, not its hits.

Fortune · Oct 19

'Shrek 2 Remastered' Leak Brings Back the Beloved 2004 Adventure Game

A "Shrek 2 Remastered" leak reveals a visual upgrade, photo mode, and cheat mode as fans await the return of DreamWorks' classic game.

Player One · Oct 19

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Motorsport · Oct 19

Gabriel Bortoleto seeks Red Bull lessons from Max Verstappen during gaming sessions

The Audi driver regularly discusses team development with his Red Bull friend while racing online

inkl · Oct 19

The entertainment money is moving, and the fastest-growing line is the one with free credit attached

Three sets of numbers landed this year that, read together, say something more interesting than any of them says alone.

inkl · Oct 19

Where do players go after a sweepstakes casino ban? The evidence is thinner than the argument

A legislature can strike a category of gambling site off its map in a single session.

inkl · Oct 19

Who actually checks that a digital game is fair? The audit chain most players never see

Suppose a government decides to legalise online casino games tomorrow. Writing the law is the easy part.

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Player One · Oct 19

Bloober Team Vows to Keep Releasing Physical Games For as Long as Possible

Bloober Team, the studio behind "Silent Hill," wants to preserve physical game releases for as long as possible, citing game collecting, emotional connections, and the future of gaming.

Fortune · Oct 19

'Miami-Dade County is not Vice City': GTA 6 is taking over Miami—and dividing the county

Rockstar has already paid nearly $1 million for a rooftop sign on the Miami Heat’s arena, with a blimp, wrapped supercars, and free museum admission rolling out ahead of the Nov. 19 launch. A county vote on Oct. 20 could decide how far the takeover goes.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19

Revealed: African island fights offshore gambling network linked to UK family

London-based property investors deny selling licences to casinos claiming to be based on Anjouan, a tiny Indian Ocean island

The Conversation · Oct 18

Video game film adaptations used to be huge flops. Now studios can’t get enough

In the early 1990s, when the home video game market was still in its infancy, Hollywood attempted to leverage the appeal of this emerging entertainment for feature length films.

Bored Panda · Oct 18

Google Reveals 2026’s Biggest Halloween Costume Trends, With Bizarre Character Taking No. 1

Google has revealed its biggest trending Halloween costume searches for 2026, and the results include some unexpected picks.

BANG Premier · Oct 18

Daisy Edgar-Jones has played 'so many video games', but why?

Daisy Edgar-Jones has explained how she's been preparing for Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow.

The Independent UK · Oct 17

Best slots to play on Sky Vegas - 6 games ranked for UK players

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