With gamers powering up new consoles and video games at Christmas, the upgrade in new tech has resulted in approximately 49 million old consoles sitting unused in UK homes, according to research from Virgin Media O2. In total, the combined value of this unused tech has been calculated at £4.14 billion. The build-up of unused […]
Streaming services and retailers grew UK revenues from music, video and games by 7.1 per cent in 2025 to a new all-time-record of £13.25 billion (€15.3bn), according to interim annual figures published by digital entertainment and retail association ERA. This was more than four times the 1.5 per cent GDP growth predicted for the UK […]
Xsolla, the video game commerce company, has announced the release of The Xsolla Report: State of Play Q3 2025 Edition, Vol. 8, an analysis of market forces shaping the games industry. The report synthesises the latest data and expert perspectives to help developers and publishers plan for sustainable growth across platforms and regions. As developers […]
The SPFL has agreed a new multi-year licensing partnership with EA Sports FC for the largest video games sporting franchise. The deal between the SPFL and EA Sports FC has been announced ahead of the worldwide launch on September 26th. The league continues to be a huge success with footballing fans in the game and […]
Cable TV has long been the only means to stay updated, but it has undergone a significant transformation in the last decade. Once centred around scheduled programming, the viewing experience has grown into an on-demand multi-platform phenomenon. Digital technologies allow audiences to enjoy preferred content anywhere at any time with greater control and personalisation. The […]
With MCM Comic Con returning to Excel London this October, ReedPop has announced that God of War Ragnarök and Stargate SG-1 star Chris Judge will be making an appearance at the show for photo opportunities, autographs and a panel. Judge voices the mighty Kratos in the hit video games God of War and God of […]
HBO Original drama series The Last of Us has been renewed for a third season, ahead of its season 2 debut. The seven-episode second season of debuts on April 14th on Sky Atlantic (and April 13th in the US on Max). Season 1 of the series, which is based on the PlayStation video games, proved […]
A TrendForce report estimates that global shipments of VR and MR headsets are expected to reach approximately 9.6 million units in 2024, representing a YoY increase of 8.8 per cent. This year’s shipment performance highlights three key industry trends that are shaping the global VR and MR ecosystem: The dominance of low-cost devices, the shift […]
The Rap Game UK, the UK’s longest-running unscripted show focused on Black British music and culture, is bringing its world to Fortnite, the online video game from Epic Games, which will see the brand expanded through the Fortnite Creative platform allowing fans of the show to immerse into the series like never before. The world’s […]
Over the long history of modern gaming, visual effects have been truly revolutionised and brought gaming to a whole new level. With such a huge focus on the visual side of the story, it is no wonder that many gamers are taking it to big screens to experience these breakthroughs in full. Let’s dig deeper […]