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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Xsolla, a video game commerce company, has extended its strategic partnership with GameAnalytics, the analytics service for game developers and publishers. The partnership marks a significant expansion of Xsolla’s capabilities. By integrating GameAnalytics directly into the Xsolla Backend Solution, developers can access analytics and monetisation tools in one seamless interface. This integration redefines how developers […]
The UK is forecast to have the largest entertainment and media market in Europe – overtaking Germany – from 2025, according to PwC’s Global Entertainment & Media (E&M) Outlook 2024-2028. UK E&M revenue is expected to break the £100 billion (€117bn) barrier this year before growing to £121 billion by 2028 at a compound annual […]
SAG-AFTRA the actors union has called a strike against video game companies that use actors’ images or voices in games. The strike will start immediately, after more than a year and a half of negotiations. Members of the 160,000-person union will no longer “act” in video games produced by Activision Blizzard, WB Games, Electronic Arts […]