Research from Omdia reveals the majority of movies and series adaptations originating from games IP are animation. Japan has maximised opportunities from cross-media IP for decades, with Pokémon being the highest-profile global success. Some three quarters (72 per cent) of video-game adaptations since 1982 were from animation, with 65 per cent of these adaptations coming […]

DingoTV, the US free streaming service, has announced a partnership with AI-powered Edge Video to create an interactive experience for viewers. “We are always looking for ways to improve loyalty with our viewers,” said David Gross, Co-founder, DingoTV. “While also providing new engines to attract and retain an audience through longer watch hours for our […]

Samsung Electronics has announced that Samsung Smart TV and Smart Monitor owners will have access to nearly 3,000 games with the addition of Antstream Arcade and Blacknut to its partner lineup. Antstream Arcade is one of the world’s largest cloud retro gaming service that provides players access to over 1,400 classic games, including Pac-Man, Galaga, […]

Although cloud gaming has been present for some time now, the entire market is set to witness strong growth throughout 2023, with revenues and users rising to record highs. According to data presented by Safe Betting Sites, global cloud gaming revenues – from services such as Google Stadia, Xbox Game Pass, and PlayStation Now – […]

Research reveals that 49 per cent of women gamers in Britain have experienced a level of abuse or harassment when playing or streaming online, rising to 75 per cent amongst those aged 18-24. The findings delve into the differing experiences faced by both men and women gamers when playing video games on the internet, with […]

The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed $68.7 billion (€62.2bn) acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. The approval is conditional on full compliance with the commitments offered by Microsoft, and comes some three weeks after the UK blocked the deal over concerns it would alter the future of the fast-growing cloud […]

Sony continues grossing record revenue from PlayStation sales. In the fiscal year 2022, which ended on March 31st, PlayStation users spent more than $6.3 billion (€5.7bn) in combined digital and physical software purchases. Still, the total game unit sales have significantly dropped. According to data from Sports Lens, in the fiscal year 2022, the Sony […]

Digital content agency and media network, Little Dot Studios, has invested in Formation Games, an independent sports game studio. As part of the investment, Little Dot Studios, an All3Media company, has produced two TikTok series in anticipation of the launch of Formation Games’ inaugural game, CLUB, featuring sporting influencers and football club owners. Currently in […]

ITV Studios and The Virtual Brand Group (VBG) have launched The Voice Studios, an immersive virtual experience based on the hit series The Voice that allows fans to go on a musical journey to find their voice, just like the contestants on the show. The Voice Studios, which is free for everyone worldwide, offers fans […]

5G mobile subscriptions stood at 1.7 billion at the end of 2022, accounting for 18 per cent of total mobile subscriptions worldwide, according to data and analytics company GlobalData. The figure is forecast to rise to 5.5 billion, occupying a share of 48 per cent of total mobile subscriptions by 2027. GlobalData’s 5G – Thematic […]