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Xbox app on LG Smart TVs

LG Electronics has announced a partnership with Xbox, providing players with access to hundreds of games with the Xbox app on LG Smart TVs. Owners of LG’s latest Smart TVs will be able to discover and play a wide selection of PC and console games from a number of partners, and soon Xbox, through the […]

January 7, 2025

The evolution of entertainment: From broadcast TV to interactive gaming

Televisions have been a household staple since the mid-20th Century, delivering us the news, entertainment, and sports. Still, considering that we’ve not even had television sets for a century yet, it’s incredible how far entertainment technology has come. This goes for how TVs have developed, as well as where else we now seek even more […]

January 2, 2025

Slot game variety has helped to reinvent the reel

When you look at every type of game that’s available to play right now, it’s safe to say that slot games are the most varied. Games like Big Bass have over 15 variants you can play, including seasonal specials like Big Bass Halloween and Big Bass Christmas Bash. With so many options to choose from, […]

December 12, 2024

ACCESS Europe, JioGames collaborate

ACCESS Europe, a provider of advanced In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) and Smart TV solutions, has announced a partnership with JioGames, a division of Jio Platforms, a digital service provider in India. This collaboration will enhance the content offerings available through ACCESS Twine for Car (Twine4Car), enabling automotive OEMs to deliver an in-car gaming experience. ACCESS and […]

December 10, 2024

LG partners with Famobi on LG Magic Remote games

LG Electronics (LG) has partnered with Famobi, a German HTML game development studio, to introduce the first games playable with the LG Magic Remote. This collaboration aims to enhance the gaming experience by providing greater ease and enjoyment. The newly introduced games are optimised for seamless play with the LG Magic Remote. As part of […]

December 9, 2024

Exploring the tight bond between casinos and pop culture

The world of gaming has long fascinated authors and content creators, whether for its narrative power or its aesthetics. From manga to spy novels, the storytelling potential of a card draw ruled by sheer luck or a high-stakes poker tournament that could change the hero’s fate continues to captivate readers. Countless movies about gambling also […]

November 28, 2024

Samsung commercialises cloud gaming platform

Samsung Electronics is fully commercialising its mobile cloud gaming platform as it officially launches out of beta in North America. First introduced as an open beta in 2023, Samsung’s mobile cloud gaming platform delivers benefits to players by allowing full-fledged Android-native games to be played instantly without download or reduced latency on all Galaxy devices, […]

November 22, 2024

Report: PC-based gaming hardware spend down

Jon Peddie Research reports that the market for global PC-based gaming hardware will be $30 billion (€26.9bn) in 2024, while PC CPU shipments overall increased a surprising 11 per cent year over year in Q1 2024. Desktop graphics add-in boards declined in unit shipments in the first half, which, due to their high average selling […]

September 26, 2024

Forecast: Game subscription revenues over $27bn by 2028

Omdia forecasts that the game subscriptions market will generate over $27 billion (€24.3bn) in revenue by 2028, as it expands both in terms of value and importance. Some $19 billion will be spent on game subscriptions in 2024, marking a second consecutive year of double-digit growth in revenues, following the post-pandemic decline in 2022. The […]

August 30, 2024

The revival of vintage arcade games

The clinking of coins, the neon glow of screens, and the unmistakable sound of 8–bit music – vintage arcade games are making a significant comeback. As the digital age advances, a surprising trend has emerged: a renewed interest in these classic games. Their nostalgic appeal and cultural significance have captivated both older generations who grew […]

August 28, 2024