Online gaming named as one of the Phillipines’ biggest revenue drivers in 2025 Rachael Davies The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has named online gaming as one of the government’s biggest revenue drivers in 2025. At the same time, PAGCOR has also warned about the danger of unregulated sites illegally targeting Filipino players in … Continue reading Online gaming named as one of the Phillipines’ biggest revenue drivers in 2025
Minnesota court dismisses lawsuit against tribal gaming executives Rachael Davies The Minnesota Federal Court has dismissed a lawsuit against tribal gaming executives following allegations of illegal gambling. Running Aces, a company that operates a casino, a racetrack, and a restaurant in Minnesota, alleged that five tribal casinos are offering illegal gambling options, or offered them … Continue reading Minnesota court dismisses lawsuit against tribal gaming executives
The framework standardizes game ad campaign metrics and outlines what metrics to expect and what additional data to request. Constantine von Hoffman on June 26, 2025 The IAB released its new Gaming Measurement Framework today, designed to make gaming campaigns easier to understand, compare and optimize. With over 80% of U.S. internet users identifying … Continue reading New IAB Framework aims to bring clarity to gaming ads
ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming devices are real and will be released during the 2025 holiday season The portable PCs will run on Windows 11 and offer access to Steam, GOG and Ubisoft Connect. kris holt Mon, Jun 9, 2025 <iframe src=https://www.youtube.com/embed/FIVmyOIV1MQ?rel=0 allowfullscreen></iframe> We’ve been hearing rumors for what feels like an eternity about Microsoft … Continue reading ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming devices are real and will be released during the 2025 holiday season
The mobile gaming ad industry has seen only modest growth in recent years, but new strategies gaining popularity among advertisers. Chris Wood on September 3, 2024 Mobile gaming ads are becoming more playable, and mobile campaigns longer and possibly more sophisticated. These are the key takeaways from a recent mobile gaming ad industry survey … Continue reading Playable ads and longer campaigns gain traction in mobile gaming
As the gaming industry matures, there are new ways for marketers to reach gamers where they are. Chris Wood on April 1, 2024 Left to right: Jayson Dubin, CEO, Playwire; Julie Piskin, head of global partner program, Roblox; Pete Basgen, director and global lead, gaming & esports, Wavemaker; Paul Chenier, EVP global sales, Playwire at … Continue reading How to reach gamers and understand gaming experiences: IAB PlayFronts
Cities: Skylines II toxicity and more layoffs | This week’s gaming news This week’s headlines, now in video form! Jessica Conditt Wed, Jan 31, 2024 Engadget It’s an awkward time to be a PC player. The platform has more games covering more genres than ever, and even standard PC hardware can deliver pristine, photorealistic … Continue reading Cities: Skylines II toxicity and more layoffs | This week’s gaming news
By The Conversation January 12, 2024 After 13-year-old Willis Gibson became the first human to beat the original Nintendo version of Tetris, he dedicated his special win to his father, who died in December 2023. The Oklahoma teen beat the game by defeating level after level until he reached the “kill screen”—that is, the … Continue reading What the world’s most impressive feats of gaming can teach nongamers about achievement
By Michael Grothaus November 27, 2023 Layoffs have hit the tech industry hard in 2023, and now another round is hitting even more employees. The latest company to lay off employees is ByteDance, owner of TikTok. The layoffs, which are expected to officially be announced today, will hit employees working for its Nuverse gaming … Continue reading TikTok owner ByteDance to lay off hundreds as it winds down its failed gaming division
Amazon cuts 180 jobs from its gaming division Its Crown Twitch channel is reportedly being shuttered as part of the cuts. Will Shanklin Mon, Nov 13, 2023 Eduardo Munoz / reuters Amazon has cut around 180 jobs from its gaming division. Sources from Reuters, Aftermath and Bloomberg reported on the cuts, which affected the entire … Continue reading Amazon cuts 180 jobs from its gaming division
