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Screenshot from 2024's Balatro.
Business
Balatro sells 5 million copies after end-of-year spikeBalatro sells 5 million copies after end-of-year spike

It looks like Balatro's various awards and wins sparked plenty of interest, particularly from the Game Awards crowd.

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Jan 21, 2025
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Key art for Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader.
Business
Owlcat's Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader sells 1 million copiesOwlcat's Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader sells 1 million copies
byJustin Carter
Jan 21, 2025
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Business
Reflector confirms more layoffs after Unknown 9 falls short of expectationsReflector confirms more layoffs after Unknown 9 falls short of expectations
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Jan 21, 2025
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PC
EA will shut down Origin later this yearEA will shut down Origin later this year
byChris Kerr
Jan 21, 2025
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Key artwork for Marvel Snap
Business
Marvel Snap developer seeking new publisher to avoid another U.S. banMarvel Snap developer seeking new publisher to avoid another U.S. ban
byChris Kerr
Jan 21, 2025
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Business
Huuuge cutting 29 percent of global workforce to focus on social casino businessHuuuge cutting 29 percent of global workforce to focus on social casino business
byChris Kerr
Jan 20, 2025
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Promotional artwork for Genshin Impact
Business
Genshin Impact distributor fined $20 million over loot box practices
Genshin Impact distributor fined $20 million over loot box practices
Jan 20, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Second Dinner hopes Marvel Snap will return 'within 24 hours' after U.S. ban
Second Dinner hopes Marvel Snap will return 'within 24 hours' after U.S. ban
Jan 20, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
Gameplay in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.
Business
Original Donkey Kong Country Returns devs omitted from HD remaster's credits
Original Donkey Kong Country Returns devs omitted from HD remaster's credits
Jan 17, 2025
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Opinion: Yes, the Switch 2 is alarmingly sensible but let's all just take a deep breath
Opinion: Yes, the Switch 2 is alarmingly sensible but let's all just take a deep breath
Jan 17, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Production
Sony cancels two live service projects including God of War title
Sony cancels two live service projects including God of War title
Jan 17, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Five takeaways from Matthew Ball's 2025 State of Gaming data
Five takeaways from Matthew Ball's 2025 State of Gaming data
Jan 16, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
The Switch 2
Console
Nintendo finally unveils the Switch 2, its successor to the Nintendo Switch
Nintendo finally unveils the Switch 2, its successor to the Nintendo Switch
Jan 16, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Chris Kerr
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Business
VR studio Soul Assembly has laid off 15 percent of its workforce
VR studio Soul Assembly has laid off 15 percent of its workforce
Jan 16, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Sony patents new tech focused on behavior tracking and reducing input lag
Sony patents new tech focused on behavior tracking and reducing input lag
Jan 15, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Aonic sinks $10 million into Richie Games developer Mega Fortuna
Aonic sinks $10 million into Richie Games developer Mega Fortuna
Jan 15, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Meta cutting 5 percent of workforce to jettison 'low performers'
Meta cutting 5 percent of workforce to jettison 'low performers'
Jan 15, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Space Ape Games launches offshoot studio NextBeat
Space Ape Games launches offshoot studio NextBeat
Jan 14, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Dr. Doot playing Elden Ring with a saxophone controller for Awesome Games Done Quick 2025.
Business
Awesome Games Done Quick raises $2.56 million with its first charity marathon of 2025
Awesome Games Done Quick raises $2.56 million with its first charity marathon of 2025
Jan 13, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot from Powerwash Simulator's VR port.
Business
FuturLab turns off the spigot for future Powerwash Simulator VR support
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Jan 13, 2025
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Vainglory developer Super Evil Megacorp appoints new CEO
Vainglory developer Super Evil Megacorp appoints new CEO
Jan 13, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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PC
California Fire Relief Bundle is calling for submissions from game developers
California Fire Relief Bundle is calling for submissions from game developers
Jan 13, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Production
Square Enix prepared to take legal action to protect staff from harassment
Square Enix prepared to take legal action to protect staff from harassment
Jan 10, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
Cover art for Hitman: World of Assassination.
Business
Hitman: World of Assassination tops 75 million players
Hitman: World of Assassination tops 75 million players
Jan 9, 2025
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of the 2023 Early Access game, Robocraft 2.
Business
Robocraft 2 developer Freejam shuts down
Robocraft 2 developer Freejam shuts down
Jan 9, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Key artwork for Assassin's Creed Shadows
Business
Ubisoft taking 'decisive steps' to reshape company and renew focus on gameplay quality
Ubisoft taking 'decisive steps' to reshape company and renew focus on gameplay quality
Jan 9, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key artwork for PUBG: Battlegrounds Season 15
Console
Krafton debuts generative AI companions that behave in 'human-like manner'
Krafton debuts generative AI companions that behave in 'human-like manner'
Jan 9, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Turkish mobile studio Grand Games secures $30 million investment
Turkish mobile studio Grand Games secures $30 million investment
Jan 9, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
PC
SteamOS is officially heading to third-party handhelds
SteamOS is officially heading to third-party handhelds
Jan 8, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Promotional artwork for Ghost of Tsushima: Legends featuring a stylised samurai stood beneath the moon
Business
A Ghost of Tsushima anime series is in development at Sony
A Ghost of Tsushima anime series is in development at Sony
Jan 7, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Xbox Cloud Gaming heads to LG Smart TVs with pre-installed app
Xbox Cloud Gaming heads to LG Smart TVs with pre-installed app
Jan 6, 2025
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
WWE 2K23 gets 'final takedown' after 2K discontinues online service
WWE 2K23 gets 'final takedown' after 2K discontinues online service
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Extended Reality
Enhancing experiences through scent: Technological integration across virtual environments, entertainment, and therapeutic applications
Enhancing experiences through scent: Technological integration across virtual environments, entertainment, and therapeutic applications
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byPrateek Polapally
Screenshot of the Meta Quest Pro headset.
Business
Meta stops selling Quest Pro headsets after two-year run
Meta stops selling Quest Pro headsets after two-year run
Jan 6, 2025
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
A screenshot from RE4 Remake
Business
Resident Evil 4 Remake has topped 9 million sales worldwide
Resident Evil 4 Remake has topped 9 million sales worldwide
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor

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byJustin Carter
Jan 22, 2025
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Business
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Jan 22, 2025
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