Business
Lottomatica and CIRSA Shape Europe’s New Sports Betting Giant
Lottomatica has announced the acquisition of CIRSA in a 2.8 billion euro all-share deal. Behind the Blackstone-backed tie-up, listed gaming is moving to a new scale.
Tag: gaming
Business
Gamescom 2026: Xbox and Sega Turn Cologne Into Gaming’s Real Business Test
Ahead of gamescom 2026, Xbox and Sega have already detailed massive Cologne programs. Behind the demos and trailers, the fair is becoming a commercial laboratory for the global gaming industry.
Business
The Sinking City 2 Turns Ukrainian Horror Into an Act of Resistance
On the eve of release, The Sinking City 2 is more than another horror title. Frogwares is launching a survival game shaped by pressure, independence and cultural resilience.
Business
Madden NFL 27 Launches Today: EA Turns American Football Into Interactive Theater
Madden NFL 27 arrives on August 13, 2026 with Caleb Williams on the cover, a Persona Engine, stronger broadcast presentation and a major sports-business test for EA Sports.
Culture
Addison Rae in Fortnite Shows Pop’s New Playable Economy
Addison Rae's arrival in Fortnite Icon Series shows how pop, fashion, emotes and video games are merging into one economy of presence.
Business
KeSPA Cup 2026 Lets Disney+ and Hulu Test Korean Esports on a Global Streaming Stage
With the 2026 LoL KeSPA Cup live on Disney+ and Hulu, Korean esports is moving beyond specialist audiences to test a new place inside global streaming.
Business
Electronic Arts Acquired for $55 Billion: Saudi PIF Reshapes the Global Video Game Landscape
Electronic Arts exits the stock market after a $55 billion deal led by the Saudi PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. Behind this record, the future of FIFA, Battlefield, and The Sims enters a new area of tension.