Video game industry research examines the production, distribution, and consumption of digital games across consoles, PCs, and handheld devices, with attention to hardware launches, flagship franchises, and shifting business models. Work in this area analyzes sales performance, pricing trends, and corporate strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, and organizational restructuring. It also investigates the cultural and educational roles of games, including their narrative design, player engagement, and influence on popular culture and social behavior over time.
Business
PlayStation-maker Sony raised its annual profit forecasts on Thursday, citing strong performance in its key gaming business and a smaller-than-expected negative impact of US trade tariffs.
Aug 7, 2025
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Business
Nintendo on Friday said quarterly revenue had more than doubled year-on-year thanks to the Switch 2, which became the world's fastest-selling console after its launch in early June.
Aug 1, 2025
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Software
Whether it serves as a chill escape from the onslaught of the real world or simply a way to beat vacation doldrums, a viral Roblox game about gardening has become the surprise hit of the summer.
Jul 30, 2025
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Business
Struggling French video games giant Ubisoft shed light on a far-reaching reorganization of its business Tuesday, as it reported disappointing sales in April-June.
Jul 22, 2025
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Consumer & Gadgets
Players line up inside Nintendo's booth at a Japanese game fair to try upcoming Switch 2 titles, but, for once, the company's chirpy red-capped mascot Mario is nowhere to be seen.
Jul 18, 2025
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Consumer & Gadgets
The big-screen success of 1990s video game speedster "Sonic the Hedgehog" has brought new fans to Japan's Sega, which says it is poised for a comeback after two tough decades.
Jul 17, 2025
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Consumer & Gadgets
Surrounded by virtual cliffs and a cascading waterfall, dragon riders on Roblox's massive online gaming platform immerse themselves in a memorable scene from "How to Train Your Dragon."
Jun 19, 2025
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Consumer & Gadgets
The Switch 2 has smashed records to become the fastest-selling console ever after gamers snapped up 3.5 million units in its first four days, Nintendo said Wednesday.
Jun 11, 2025
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Consumer & Gadgets
I'm cruising around Bowser's Castle with my old pal Toad. It's not exactly relaxing, what with all the lava pits and banana peels and turtle shells littering the road. Add 23 other characters—is that a cow driving?—who are ...
Jun 9, 2025
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Consumer & Gadgets
Microsoft on Sunday unveiled its first Xbox-branded handheld gaming devices, touting them as a way to play its vast library of titles anywhere.
Jun 9, 2025
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