Gaming

Italian Competition Authority Investigates Activision Blizzard’s Promotions and Parental Controls
Italian Competition Authority Investigates Activision Blizzard’s Promotions and Parental Controls
January 16, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) launched two investigations into the Microsoft-owned gaming company Activision Blizzard, alleging that it engaged in “misleading and aggressive practices.” The...

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GameStop to Close 430 US Stores to Help Optimize Retail Footprint
GameStop to Close 430 US Stores to Help Optimize Retail Footprint
January 16, 2026  |  Retail

GameStop plans to close more than 430 stores across the United States this month, The Verge reported Sunday (Jan. 11). The retailer’s fiscal year 2025...

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Razer Spends $600 Million to Sharpen Focus on AI Gaming
Razer Spends $600 Million to Sharpen Focus on AI Gaming
January 06, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Gaming company Razer is reportedly in the midst of an expansive revamp based around artificial intelligence. As part of the realignment, the company is rolling...

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Kalshi Raises $1 Billion to Expand Prediction Market Platform
Kalshi Raises $1 Billion to Expand Prediction Market Platform
December 02, 2025  |  Mobile

Kalshi raised $1 billion in a Series E funding round to expand its prediction market platform. The company will use the new capital to accelerate...

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Roblox’s 150 Million Daily Users Still Haven’t Translated Into Profitability
Roblox’s 150 Million Daily Users Still Haven’t Translated Into Profitability
October 30, 2025  |  Earnings

With scale comes complexity. Growing pains, after all, aren’t just for human adolescents — businesses can have them too. Especially businesses whose target audience and...

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DraftKings Acquires Railbird to Expand Into Prediction Markets
DraftKings Acquires Railbird to Expand Into Prediction Markets
October 21, 2025  |  Partnerships

Digital gaming company DraftKings has acquired Railbird Technologies and its wholly owned subsidiary, Railbird Exchange, which is a federally licensed exchange designated by the Commodity...

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Trustly Launches Instant Payout Partnership With JOI Gaming 
Trustly Launches Instant Payout Partnership With JOI Gaming 
September 22, 2025  |  Payment Methods

JOI Gaming has picked Trustly as its main payment provider for the Dutch market. The partnership, announced Monday (Sept. 22), is designed to allow for instant payouts and...

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Cross River and Sightline Team on Gaming-Focused Debit Card
Cross River and Sightline Team on Gaming-Focused Debit Card
August 27, 2025  |  Partnerships

Cross River Bank and Sightline Payments are collaborating on a new gaming industry payment solution. Sightline Debit, which the companies called a “first-of-its-kind” offering in...

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Sony Raises PlayStation Prices in Tough Market
Sony Raises PlayStation Prices in Tough Market
August 21, 2025  |  Economy

If you’ve been planning to buy Sony’s PlayStation 5, expect to pay a bit more. “Similar to many global businesses, we continue to navigate a...

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