Dutch consumer group sues Epic Games over Fortnite, seeking more than 100m euros in damages
Stichting Massaschade & Consument alleges Epic misled young Fortnite players, adding to Epic's record of regulatory and legal fights over monetization aimed at
Gamesindustry · +4 outlets
YouTube locks Coachella rights through 2030, adds Shorts microdrama experience and AI tools
The multiyear live-streaming deal extends YouTube's grip on major music events while it pushes AI-powered creation tools for music and Studio.
Variety · +3 outlets
Microsoft files patent for ad-credit system to show ads on PC and Xbox without disrupting gameplay
The filing signals Microsoft is exploring ad-based rewards for Xbox and PC players, a model that has drawn backlash elsewhere in gaming.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Age of Empires studio World's Edge hit with layoffs after move to Activision, just under half of staff affected
The cuts follow the studio's transfer under Microsoft's Activision reorganization and continue a year of widespread layoffs across the games industry.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
GTA 6 collector's edition confirmed with $400 price tag
Rockstar's premium edition pricing lands as expectations build for the game's launch, with publishers watching how much fans will pay for extras.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Discord re-launches age verification with alternatives to video selfies and ID after privacy backlash
Discord's revised process responds to user and regulator criticism over biometric and ID checks, a flashpoint as platforms face new youth safety rules.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Undead Labs confirms employee ownership and a significant number of layoffs
The State of Decay studio becomes employee-owned while cutting staff, an unusual combination as studios seek independence from larger publishers.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
People Playground disables mods after malicious upload hijacked accounts and spammed players' friends
The incident highlights the security risks of user-generated mod pipelines on Steam and how quickly a single bad upload can spread.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Netflix sets Sesame Street movie, Gabby's Dollhouse spinoff and a KPop Demon Hunters game
The slate shows Netflix deepening franchise expansion across kids programming and games tied to its biggest animated hit.
Variety · +13 outlets
Meta reveals first IMAX Enhanced VR glasses priced at $1,300
The headset pushes Meta's entertainment and productivity ambitions into a high-price tier as it competes for spatial computing buyers.
Dexerto · +5 outlets
Disney+ raises US prices 13%, ad-free premium plan now over $250 a year
The hike continues a streaming-wide pattern of annual increases, with Disney leaning on ads and bundles to offset subscriber costs.
Dexerto · +8 outlets
Former GTA dev says GTA 6 on Switch 2 "doesn't make sense," but phone play could be viable
The developer's comments add to speculation about where Rockstar's next title will run, a key question for platform holders and handheld buyers.
Dexerto · +9 outlets
Bethesda boss tells staff Obsidian will remain a "distinct" team with its own leadership
The assurance follows Microsoft's restructuring and aims to calm concerns about the Grounded and Avowed studio's autonomy.
Gamesindustry · +6 outlets
Microsoft is retiring the Copilot Plus PC branding
The move unwinds a major marketing push that tied Windows hardware to on-device AI capabilities.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Sony patent would let players tap a credit card on a PlayStation controller to buy games
The filing points to Sony exploring frictionless in-console payments, a sensitive topic given scrutiny of in-game spending.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
Letterboxd suitors reportedly include A24 and the New York Times, sale could value platform at $300 million
A deal would put a widely used film social network under media ownership, testing how a community-driven platform fares inside a larger company.
Variety · +9 outlets
Rivals introduces $499 scouting package charging high school athletes for evaluations and ranking consideration
The pay-to-be-ranked model raises fairness questions in youth sports recruiting, where access to exposure has long been a contested issue.
Dexerto
Lawmakers unveil 20% to 30% US film incentive aimed at restoring Hollywood production
The proposal targets runaway production with federal tax incentives, an unusual move in a policy area long left to states.
Variety · +1 outlets