GAMING INDUSTRY

Jun 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why yearly sports games keep feeling like the same old game

Back in the day, sports video games arrived like clockwork every year, and fans bought them without hesitation. Today, those same fans pause before checking out the latest edition. Case in point: Madden 27 shows off the Tush Push play, a real-life NFL move that turned into a video game highlight. Fa

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May 30 2026BUSINESS

New Owner for Caesars New Orleans: What It Means

The big news is that the Texas billionaire Tillman Fertitta is buying Caesars Entertainment for about $6 billion. This move could shake up the whole U. S. gaming scene, but for the Caesars casino on Canal Street in New Orleans, the everyday experience is likely to stay the same. The brand name will

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May 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

EA Sports teams up college and pro football games - what it means for players

EA Sports is trying something new by announcing two major football updates together instead of waiting weeks apart. This isn't just about timing—it's about bringing back something fans missed. For years, players could move their favorite college athletes straight into Madden NFL, but those games spl

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May 27 2026BUSINESS

Rhode Island sets new sports betting rules as Bally’s steps in

Rhode Island is shaking up its sports betting scene, but not everyone’s thrilled with how it’s happening. The state chose Bally’s to launch its second online sportsbook, beating out Rush Street Interactive, another company that wanted in. But here’s the catch: Bally’s won’t actually start operating

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May 20 2026BUSINESS

Nippon Ichi Software Struggles with Money Problems

A major Japanese game company is facing tough times. Instead of making profits like it used to, it ended up losing money again this year. Sales dropped a lot because fewer new games and extra content were bought by players. The company released a few games in Japan and some other countries, but none

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Apr 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Government Official Checks Out the Big Esports Event

Government leaders don’t usually visit esports events, but recently one showed up to see what all the excitement was about. A cabinet minister toured Inspire Arena in Incheon during a major competition held in a 2026 league home ground. The purpose wasn’t just to observe; the official wanted to unde

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Apr 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Toei Turns the Page: New Gaming Studio Launches Fresh Adventures

Toei, a longtime film distributor, is stepping into video games with its brand “Toei Games. ” The company plans to start on PC, releasing titles through Steam before moving to consoles. Rather than turning old movies into games, Toei wants to create original stories that feel like new “Toei” expe

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Mar 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sony’s Next‑Gen AI Move: Frame Generation Will Arrive on PlayStation, Not in 2026

Sony is planning to add AI‑powered frame generation to its PlayStation consoles, a feature that could make games look smoother without needing more powerful hardware. The idea was first hinted at by Mark Cerny, the lead architect for the PS5 and its Pro upgrade, during a detailed interview with Digi

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Jan 23 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin and Gaming: A New Way to Pay

A company called ZBD has just raised a huge amount of money. They got $40 million to build better ways to pay in video games. This money will help them grow and improve their services. ZBD is all about making payments easier for game developers. They want to let gamers send money to each other, ear

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Jan 20 2026BUSINESS

Crypto and iGaming: A Gathering of Minds in Barcelona

In the vibrant city of Barcelona, a unique event is set to take place. Paybis, a company known for its crypto tools, is organizing a private dinner. This is not just any dinner, though. It's an exclusive gathering for top executives in the iGaming and fintech industries. The event is happening on Ja

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