Valve's Steam forecast to top $20 billion in annual revenue for the first time
The projection follows Steam's biggest September and third quarter on record, underscoring PC gaming's growth.
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Facebook could owe billions after jury finds platform liable for 43 million privacy and content violations
The verdict exposes Meta to substantial penalties over claims it misled users about data practices.
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Kai Cenat threatens to sue streamer Reggie over abuse allegations involving RaKai
The dispute escalates a public feud among high-profile streamers, with RaKai separately denying the abuse claims.
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says Xbox is "not for sale" amid sale rumors
The denial addresses speculation about Microsoft's gaming division amid ongoing restructuring.
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Adobe adds music, speech and sound effect generation to Firefly
The expansion makes Firefly an all-in-one AI studio for audio as well as images and video, a major tooling shift for creators.
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Man arrested after Twitch streamer accuses him of sexual assault during Disneyland livestream
The arrest follows an on-stream allegation, drawing attention to safety risks creators face while broadcasting in public.
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Netflix picks up Amelia Dimoldenberg's Chicken Shop Date after 12 years on YouTube
The deal moves a long-running YouTube interview series to a major streamer, continuing the migration of creator IP to subscription platforms.
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Live Nation funds new creator economy firm Creator Nation
The Ticketmaster parent is backing a venture to bring creators into live events, extending its business beyond ticketing into creator-led shows.
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Warhorse co-founder hopes GTA 6 blazes a trail for higher game prices
The comment adds to debate over whether GTA 6's pricing will reset expectations across the industry.
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Mojang hiring for Minecraft creator-built interactive experiences
Job listings signal Microsoft's push to make Minecraft a hub for creator-made experiences, competing for the Roblox audience.
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Sony brings PS5 Pro's AI upscaling to base PS5 with caveats
The feature could improve image quality for standard console owners without a hardware upgrade.
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Audible to let listeners hold real-time AI conversations with audiobook characters
The feature extends Amazon's AI push into audiobooks, raising questions about authorship and narration roles.
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Neon to make SCP Foundation film, in talks with wiki operators, unlike A24
Neon's approach contrasts with A24's criticized handling of the collaborative SCP universe, a notable case of studios working with online communities.
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GTA 6 influencer merch gifts draw fan complaints over $400 collector's edition
Rockstar's promotional packages for influencers have fueled complaints about how the publisher values paying customers.
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ShopMy launches product turning creator content into paid media campaigns
The move positions creator posts as programmatic ad inventory, tightening the link between influencer marketing and paid media budgets.
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100 Thieves apologizes after AI-designed RuneScape merch teaser draws backlash
The org admitted a designer used AI to rush an edit, adding to scrutiny of AI use in creator and gaming merchandise.
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Shroud says streaming in 2026 feels "depressing" as fewer viewers interact in chat
A veteran streamer's comments highlight declining chat engagement that smaller channels say has eroded community interaction.
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Infinity Ward unveils "Server Culling" anti-cheat feature for Modern Warfare 4
The system aims to neutralize wall hacks, a persistent problem in Call of Duty multiplayer.
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