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Ubisoft CEO says ditching physical games “helped” PC gaming, and PlayStation ending discs won’t “disturb” the industry much anyway
Ubisoft chief executive Yves Guillemot has argued that the shift away from physical PC games has benefited the platform, and said a possible move by PlayStation away from discs would be unlikely to cause major disruption. His comments matter because they reflect continuing industry debate over ownership, access and the commercial consequences of digital-only game…
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How You Can Score ‘Heated Rivalry’ Funko Pops
Funko has released collectible figures based on Heated Rivalry, featuring the drama’s central characters Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov individually and as a two-pack. The merchandise underlines the show’s growing commercial profile following its successful first season and renewed interest in its cast and related products. The individual figures cost $14.99 each, while the Shane…
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Patreon is laying off 20 percent of workers
Patreon is cutting about 20 per cent of its workforce, affecting roughly 93 employees, as it reorganises amid rapid changes in the technology industry. Chief executive Jack Conte said the decision was not based on a belief that AI can replace people, but argued that AI has fundamentally altered how technology companies work, build products…
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For Taylor Swift, Madison Square Garden’s Controversial Cameras Briefly Went Dark
Madison Square Garden reportedly disabled most of its internal camera network and face-recognition access during Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding celebrations, following a client privacy request. The move is notable because MSG owner James Dolan has strongly defended the venue’s extensive surveillance as essential to security, while critics have alleged that its facial-recognition system…
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Ex-PlayStation Boss Calls For A Return To The Good Old Days Of AA Gaming
Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden has urged the games industry to revive more “AA” titles: mid-budget games that sit between small independent projects and blockbuster releases. He argues that escalating development costs and the pressure to produce huge hits have made major publishers overly cautious, leaving players with fewer varied, affordable games. Layden said the…
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Shock poll hands Trump rude wake-up call on the economy and upcoming midterm election
A Washington Post/Ipsos poll indicates that economic dissatisfaction could be a significant problem for Donald Trump and Republican candidates ahead of the November midterm elections. Although voters did not give either major party a clear advantage on the economy, the findings suggest that high living costs and pessimism about future prospects may shape the congressional…
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The Hobbit Marks Magic: The Gathering’s First Return To Previously Visited Universes Beyond
Magic: The Gathering will return to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth with a new Universes Beyond expansion based on The Hobbit. It is significant because it is the crossover programme’s first follow-up set set in a fictional universe Magic has previously visited, after 2023’s The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. The Hobbit is scheduled for…
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‘We’re Going to Do What’s Right By the Game’: Amazon Boss Speaks More on the Future of James Bond 007 Games
Amazon Games executive Jeff Gattis has clarified that no decisions have been made about who would develop or publish a future James Bond game after 007 First Light. His comments matter because earlier remarks suggested Amazon, which owns the Bond game rights, might move the series away from developer IO Interactive. Gattis said Amazon had…
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Dubai offering £600 rewards to residents who convince friends to visit after Iran war saw tourist numbers plummet
Dubai is reportedly offering residents rewards of up to £600 for persuading friends to visit, following a sharp fall in tourist numbers linked to the Iran war. The initiative appears intended to revive visitor confidence and support Dubai’s tourism-dependent economy during a period of regional instability. The article’s headline does not specify how the scheme…