Gaming

Reykjavík's premier music festival returns with a stellar first wave, promising unique shows from The Streets, Shygirl, and Daði Freyr with an orchestra.

Ann Arbor startup Adrenaline Interactive lands a $1M prize to revolutionize in-game ads, signaling Michigan's push to become a tech innovation hub.

centralwOrld's 2026 Songkran blends ancient arts with a giant water slide and T-Pop stars, a bold play for Thailand's cultural and economic future.

The KPL 2025 Grand Finals' immersive opening ceremony is the first Chinese esports event nominated for a Webby, a milestone for tech and entertainment.

China's literary giant Yuewen leverages AI and a new generation of creators to build a global IP empire, from novels to AI-dramas and merchandise.

NIP Group faces a delisting threat after its stock plunged. With 180 days to recover, can its unique esports and Bitcoin model win back investors?

FIFA unveils 'Heroes,' a fantasy arcade game pitting football legends against gods, marking a strategic pivot from simulation after its split from EA Sports.

With the launch of Crimson Desert, MAINGEAR drops a hyper-exclusive PC. Only 30 exist, packing elite AMD hardware for a cool $4,499. Is it worth it?

After a 43-year wait, Singapore football is reborn. The Lions' historic qualification for the Asian Cup sparks a national celebration and a new era.

Reliance Jio and Good Game launch a massive reality show with a ₹1 crore prize, blending esports and entertainment to find India's first global gaming icon.

The Shanghai International Film & TV Festival locks in its 2026 dates, unveiling ambitious plans for AI integration and stronger Hong Kong partnerships.

A new venture from Mythical Games alumni is using agentic AI to transform sports viewing into an interactive game, starting with ONE Championship.

Overall gambling participation in Canada is declining, yet the regulated online market is booming. Who is driving this multi-billion dollar surge?

Top artists from Disney, Marvel, and Epic Games descend on Detroit for CCS's Industry EXPOsion, offering students a direct path to creative careers.

Global esports prize money soared to $270M in 2025, but a new report reveals how Saudi Arabia, China, and the US host nearly half, raising big questions.

Dubai-based SIXR is building a 'SportsFi' ecosystem with stars Chris Gayle and Shahid Afridi, aiming to transform 2.5 billion fans into players.

A new academic study reveals over 90% of players find AI characters rewarding, signaling a potential turning point for interactive entertainment.

Royal Caribbean partners with 'America's Got Talent' for a first-ever show at sea on its new ship, Legend of the Seas, escalating the battle for branded content.

The publisher reveals a massive ARK universe expansion, a new AAA space RPG, and a venture into interactive films in a bold, multi-front strategy.

A new report reveals mobile gamers are affluent, daily users who welcome ads, making games a powerful sales channel brands can no longer afford to ignore.