Saudi Money Is Quietly Rewriting the Global Gaming Industry
How sovereign investment strategy, mobile acquisitions, and billion‑dollar studio bets are reshaping who controls the future of games
Video Games
Saudi-Backed Scopely Buys $1B Stake in Turkish Studio Loom Games
Scopely acquires a majority stake in Istanbul-based Loom Games, developer of the hit game Pixel Flow!, in a deal valuing the studio at over $1 billion.
Nintendo announces Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch, launching April 16
Nintendo confirms the return of the Tomodachi Life franchise after more than a decade, with a new title set to launch globally on April 16, 2026.
Valve Steam Machine price speculation as company signals PC‑like pricing
Valve’s long-rumoured Steam Machine is sparking global interest as early developer comments and analyst estimates suggest pricing similar to a mid-range gaming PC, potentially placing the device in the $500–$1,000 bracket depending on configuration.
Epic Games Scores Partial Win as Australian Court Rules Against Apple and Google in Antitrust Case
Australia’s Federal Court has ruled that Apple and Google misused market power in their app stores, handing Epic Games a partial win and paving the way for massive compensation claims by millions of consumers and developers.
Sam Lake and Lucas Pope to Receive Top Honors at Game Developers Choice Awards 2025
Sam Lake, creative director of Remedy Entertainment, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Pioneer Award will be presented to Lucas Pope.
How Emerging Technologies Are Shaping the Future of Gaming
Today, emerging technologies are taking gaming to new heights, reshaping the way we play, create, and experience games.
Two Tencent Directors Take Exit from Epic Games Board amid Antitrust Investigation
Following a US antitrust investigation, two directors of Epic Games (U.S.) have been removed by Tencent Holdings (China) which owns a minority stake in Epic Games.
Ubisoft Buyout Talks Stall Over Dispute Between Tencent and Guillemot Brothers
The deal would make Ubisoft private, but negotiations have hit a snag. Guillemot Brothers Ltd and Tencent disagree on control of the business post-buyout.
The Timeless Appeal of Digital Card Games: Lessons from the Freecell Card Game Phenomenon
In a world where gaming options are vast and complex, Freecell reminds us of the lasting value of simplicity, strategy, and accessibility.
Remedy Entertainment partners with Annapurna Pictures for Film and TV Adaptations of Alan Wake and Control
Remedy Entertainment has joined forces with Annapurna Pictures to produce and develop TV and film adaptations of Alan Wake and Control video games.
10 Creative Ways to Beat Boredom on a Quiet Afternoon
Whether you're by yourself, or you’ve got a few friends or family members around, here are ten creative ways to turn that quiet afternoon fun.