Tag: gaming
Brazil’s Growing Gaming Industry Focused at GamesIndustry.biz Brazil Games Week
Brazil’s video game market is set to take the spotlight as GamesIndustry.biz kicks off its Brazil Games Week. The event will highlight the latest trends and challenges shaping the gaming ecosystem in Latin America’s largest economy. Over the week, key dis...
Arrowhead’s Creative Director Backs Call for Harder Helldivers 2 Difficulty
Arrowhead Game Studios’ creative director has voiced support for a more challenging difficulty mode in *Helldivers 2*, following player feedback and reactions to the latest game update. The recent patch, dubbed the “buff everything” update, has led to wid...
Australia Enforces New Rules for Games Featuring Gambling Elements
Australia is set to implement stringent regulations for video games that include elements resembling gambling, aiming to tackle the growing concern over potential gambling addiction among younger players. These new regulations will mandate that games with...
LuckyStreak Joins NuxGame to Enhance Live Casino Offerings
LuckyStreak has partnered with NuxGame to integrate its live casino content into the NuxGame aggregation platform. This collaboration will allow NuxGame’s extensive network of casino operators to offer LuckyStreak’s live blackjack, roulette, and baccarat...
Yakuza Kiwami Stays Digital-Only on Nintendo Switch
Yakuza Kiwami, the beloved action-adventure game from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, is set to remain a digital-only release on the Nintendo Switch, with no plans for a physical edition. This decision, confirmed by the studio through social media, aligns with the...
Nintendo of Europe Appoints New Leadership Amid Reorganization
Nintendo of Europe has unveiled a new leadership team following an extensive reorganization. Luciano Pereña has been appointed as the president, CEO, and chairman of the company. He succeeds Stephen Bole, who has stepped down after a six-year tenure and a...
Star Entertainment Faces ASX Delisting Over Financial Reporting Issues
Star Entertainment, the Australian resort and casino operator, has been suspended from trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) following its failure to release annual financial results. The suspension, which took effect on Monday, marks a sign...
New Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Specs Set for Compatibility
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the highly anticipated installment in the popular franchise, has unveiled its system requirements, indicating that players with last year’s Call of Duty setup will likely be able to run the new game without significant upgrades....
Gambling Stocks See Surge in Hedge Fund Interest
Hedge funds are increasingly turning their attention to small-cap casino stocks, drawn by the sector’s potential for significant returns amid evolving market dynamics. As the gambling industry continues to rebound from the pandemic, smaller firms are attr...
Virtuos Expands Reach with Acquisition of Third Kind Games
Virtuos, a leading global game development studio, has acquired Third Kind Games, a prominent British indie game developer based in Leamington Spa. The strategic move is set to bolster Virtuos’s “AAA co-development capabilities” and secure a significant p...
Gamescom’s Future Games Show to Feature Civ 7 and Rings of Power Updates
The Future Games Show at Gamescom is set to unveil major updates for popular franchises, including “Civilization VII” and “The Lord of the Rings: Gollum.” The event promises in-depth presentations and exclusive insights into these anticipated titles. Sche...
Valve’s Deadlock: A Bold Move in Soft-Launching Games
Valve is steering a new course in game development with its latest hero shooter, Deadlock. Despite the company’s effort to keep the game under wraps, over 20,000 invites have been issued through Steam, signaling a bold and transparent approach to its soft...
NagaCorp Faces Uncertainty Amid Russian Casino Project Revaluation
NagaCorp Ltd, a key player in the Asian casino industry and the operator of the NagaWorld casino resort in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is facing financial instability due to a substantial revaluation of its casino resort project in Primorye, Russia. This projec...
Bears Casino Seeks Young Talent for Multiple Positions
Bears Casino & Lodge in New Town is actively recruiting for a range of roles, focusing on 19- and 20-year-olds for its Players Club Promotion Reps and other positions. This hiring initiative reflects the casino’s commitment to expanding its team and c...
Krafton Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Tango Gameworks
Krafton, the South Korean video game developer behind PUBG, has acquired Tango Gameworks, the studio known for its acclaimed Hi-Fi Rush game. This strategic move, revealed through a recent deal, signifies a notable expansion of Krafton’s influence in the...