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NYT Games’ Scrabble-like game Crossplay is a dream come true
This new Scrabble-inspired game is a distraction-free alternative to ad-loaded competitors like Words With Friends.
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Here’s how Roblox’s age checks work
The company says it has continuous age-check systems running in the background to ensure age accuracy.
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Some international attendees are skipping 2026 GDC due to safety fears and growing ICE presence
Many members of the international games industry are skipping the 2026 Game Developers Conference because of the growing...
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Italy investigates Activision Blizzard for pushing in-game purchases
Italy has launched two investigations into Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard, alleging the company has engaged in “mislead...
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How the Sleepbuds maker, Ozlo, is building a platform for sleep data
Ozlo Sleepbuds are going to have a big year, with new products, AI features, and more.
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Anduril’s Palmer Luckey thinks the future of tech is in the past
Luckey, who initially made his fortune in VR and now runs the defense contractor Anduril, and Ohanian both seemed to agr...
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Intel is building a handheld gaming platform including a dedicated chip
Intel has been building chips designed for gaming PCs for years but the company is now moving into handheld devices too.
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Discord’s IPO could happen in March
Discord reportedly filed confidential IPO paperwork and has pinned its hopes on a debut in March.
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Roblox now requires all users globally to complete age checks to access chat
Once users complete an age check, they can access age-based chat, which means they can only communicate with others in a...
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Netflix acquires gaming avatar maker Ready Player Me
The gaming startup will allow Netflix subscribers to create avatars that can extend across gaming titles.
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FaZe Clan’s future is uncertain after influencers depart
Six influencers recently announced that they are leaving esports group FaZe Clan following unsuccessful contract negotia...
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Threads is developing in-message games
Launching in-message games would give Threads an edge over competitors like X and Bluesky, which don’t offer built-in ga...