Paris Creator Week doubles in size as study forecasts $1.2 trillion creator economy
The creator-industry gathering draws 8,000 professionals and executives from YouTube, Twitch and LinkedIn as a new study sizes the global creator market at $1.2
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GTA 6 has reportedly passed $750 million in digital pre-orders
Estimates put pre-orders near 7.71 million across PS5 and Xbox Series X|S as Rockstar confirms a physical map and preload timing.
Dexerto · +4 outlets
Apple services revenue hits record $31.6 billion but growth slows
The September-quarter result, the first earnings report under CEO John Ternus, marks an all-time services high with decelerating growth.
Variety · +6 outlets
Bethesda reveals Elder Scrolls VI subtitle Sentinel, but report says it is still years away
The long-awaited RPG got a name and logo from Todd Howard, while reporting indicates the release remains more than two years out.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
UK government confirms plan to restrict in-game voice chat for under-16s
The proposed limits on voice chat for younger players draw pushback from parts of the games industry and community.
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Nearly $1.9 billion wagered on prediction markets for US midterm races
Betting on House and Senate outcomes reached the total as voters headed to the polls, with Democrats favored.
Variety · +5 outlets
itch.io says it deleted terabytes of AI-generated content
The indie game platform removed a large volume of AI-produced uploads, part of a broader industry dispute over storefront curation.
Dexerto · +9 outlets
Apple sets 18+ App Store rating requirement for dating apps and romantic AI companions
The new age-rating rules restrict apps with sexual or romantic content, including AI companions, to adult users.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Indie publisher blames Steam AI slop after its game drew only 15 players at launch
The publisher says a flood of AI-generated releases disrupted its launch despite more than 11,000 wishlists.
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Google will cut Search access for schools that disable its AI tools
Schools that turn off Google's AI features for students would also lose Google Search under the announced policy.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
sWooZie defends AI video after animator Ashley Nichols says it used her character design
The YouTuber says the AI experiment could help fund future animation, while the animator criticizes how her design was used without permission.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
Apple Watch adds AI feature that records and rewinds in-person conversations
The capability lets wearers replay what was just said in a live conversation, raising privacy questions around ambient recording.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Netflix turns to Peter Rice as it prioritizes 'member joy' and closes viewership gap with YouTube
Forbes argues the executive is central to Netflix's effort to revive stagnant US viewing hours amid competition for attention.
Forbes
Amelia Dimoldenberg extends Chicken Shop Date theatrical run to New York and Los Angeles
The creator adds US theaters to her one-night cinematic event after screenings in the UK, Ireland and across Europe sold out.
Variety · +1 outlets
Reddit tests ads in search results
The platform is experimenting with sponsored placements inside search, expanding its advertising inventory as it chases revenue.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Camilla Araujo launches Plot Twist interview podcast in long-form entertainment push
The YouTuber and former OnlyFans creator expands beyond short-form with a weekly pop-culture interview series.
Variety · +2 outlets
Fortnite Pirate Coin hunt sparks paid carries, AFK tools and a $10,000 eBay listing
The ultra-rare cosmetic chase is producing an informal market of boosting services and account resales around Epic's battle royale.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Razer unveils $350 limited-edition PS5 controller with 1,337 units worldwide
The Raiju V3 Pro Signature Edition pairs a magnesium alloy frame with a deliberately scarce production run.
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