Razer acquires StreamElements streamer tools in company-saving deal
Razer, the gaming hardware company, has acquired StreamElements, a suite of tools for live streamers, in a deal described as saving the company.
MMORPG.com · +3 outlets
Sony hikes profit outlook on strong gaming earnings
Sony raised its profit forecast for the fiscal year, citing better-than-expected performance from its gaming division.
Japan Today · +14 outlets
NBCUniversal and YouTube ink landmark distribution deal
NBCUniversal and YouTube have signed a major distribution agreement, expanding content availability on the platform.
TVTechnology · +3 outlets
House of Lords renews calls for stricter gambling reforms to protect young people from digital gambling-like mechanics
The UK House of Lords is again urging tighter regulations on gambling-like mechanics such as loot boxes in video games.
sccgmanagement.com · +2 outlets
Xbox Cloud Gaming expands to Hisense and VIDAA TVs
Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming service is now available on Hisense smart TVs and VIDAA-powered television sets, broadening access for Game Pass subscribers.
happygamer.com · +14 outlets
Xbox Stream Your Own Game Library gets 37 new titles
Microsoft added 37 more games to the feature that lets Game Pass subscribers stream games they already own.
windowsreport.com · +1 outlets
Xbox Game Pass August 2026 lineup includes six confirmed games
Microsoft confirms six new titles joining Xbox Game Pass in August 2026.
windowsreport.com · +5 outlets
Final Fantasy 14 launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4 with separate subscription requirement
Square Enix's MMO Final Fantasy 14 arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4, requiring a standalone subscription on top of the standard game fee.
gHacks · +14 outlets
Roblox Q2 earnings call highlights and updated created item rules flagging own rewards
Roblox reported its Q2 earnings and faced an issue where its own rewards were being flagged under newly updated created item policies.
TradingView · +1 outlets
Dead Space creator Glen Schofield announces retirement from game development
Glen Schofield, co-creator of Dead Space and founder of Striking Distance Studios, is retiring from game development.
GameFragger.com · +14 outlets
Xbox charts a new course with four priorities for the future
Microsoft has outlined four strategic priorities for Xbox going forward, including cloud, hardware, and content initiatives.
Notebookcheck · +1 outlets
Capcom boasts digital games windfall but remains deep in physical games production
Capcom reported strong digital sales growth but continues significant investment in physical game production.
Newswav
NAVI wins Marvel Rivals Ignite Mid-Season Finals 2026
NAVI has won the Marvel Rivals Ignite Mid-Season Finals, with the team's IGL declaring a statement win over LAN competition.
Esports.gg · +3 outlets
Mario's creator explains why the console power war is over
Shigeru Miyamoto comments that the era of competing on raw console hardware power has ended.
Notebookcheck · +1 outlets
Gloomhaven and XCOM creators say collaborations can save the industry in an era of layoffs and tariffs
Developers of Gloomhaven and XCOM argue that cross-studio collaborations are a vital response to industry layoffs and trade tariffs.
Polygon.com
Esports World Cup 2026 Rainbow Six Siege and fighting game results underway
All-star battles in Rainbow Six Siege and fighting games are taking place at the Esports World Cup 2026 with early results and streams live.
Esports.gg · +7 outlets
NAVI wins BLAST Bounty Summer 2026 CS2 finals with Cache on LAN
NAVI has won the CS2 BLAST Bounty Summer 2026 finals, with notable upsets and the map Cache played on LAN.
Esports.gg · +1 outlets
Twitch streamer ExtraEmily gets her own Hulu and Disney+ series 'Creator Essentials'
ExtraEmily, a popular Twitch streamer, is getting a Hulu and Disney+ original series titled Creator Essentials.
The Times of India · +4 outlets