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Business
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Business
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From left to right, Grumpy Kong, Void Kong, and Poppy Kong, three ape-like enemies, strike a pose.
Art
Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling
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Business
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Mar 26, 2026
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Business
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Mar 24, 2026
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Production
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Pearl Abyss forgot to mention it used generative AI to create assets for Crimson Desert
Mar 23, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Crimson Desert has topped 2M sales within a day
Crimson Desert has topped 2M sales within a day
Mar 20, 2026
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1 Min Read
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Business
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Business
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Mar 20, 2026
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6 Min Read
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Business
Fortnite back on Google Play worldwide after Epic and Google settle
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Mar 19, 2026
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2 Min Read
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Production
'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab
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Mar 19, 2026
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
Donkey Kong punches a rock while Paulina rides his back.
Design
How voxels enabled a juicy gameplay loop in Donkey Kong Bananza
How voxels enabled a juicy gameplay loop in Donkey Kong Bananza
Mar 18, 2026
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6 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Business
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VR app Meta Horizon Worlds will no longer be playable in VR
Mar 18, 2026
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3 Min Read
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Production
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Mar 18, 2026
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1 Min Read
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Remedy releases final major update for underperforming shooter FBC: Firebreak
Remedy releases final major update for underperforming shooter FBC: Firebreak
Mar 18, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Production
Ubisoft names new Creative House and Creative Network leaders
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Mar 18, 2026
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Business
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Krafton loses lawsuit, is ordered to reinstate ousted Unknown Worlds CEO
Mar 16, 2026
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4 Min Read
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Mar 12, 2026
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2 Min Read
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Business
Pokemon Pokopia has topped 2.2M sales in four days
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Mar 12, 2026
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1 Min Read
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Business
Valve argues mystery boxes are 'widely used' in the tangible world
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Mar 12, 2026
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3 Min Read
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Marketing
Microsoft quietly retires 'This is an Xbox' marketing campaign
Microsoft quietly retires 'This is an Xbox' marketing campaign
Mar 11, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Microsoft says Xbox Play Anywhere titles can double spending and engagement
Microsoft says Xbox Play Anywhere titles can double spending and engagement
Mar 11, 2026
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1 Min Read
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Production
Microsoft lifts the lid on Project Helix at GDC Festival of Gaming
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Mar 11, 2026
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Programming
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Business
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Mar 11, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Production
Sumo Digital partners with Arm to test AI-powered neural graphics tech
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Mar 10, 2026
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Business
Until Dawn remake dev Ballistic Moon is dissolved
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Mar 10, 2026
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Business
Tim Sweeney muzzled, Highguard crumbles, and the slow demise of Bluepoint - Patch Notes #43
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Mar 6, 2026
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