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Corsair turns gaming ecosystem into AIâready âsmart platformâ at CES 2026
Corsair used CES 2026 to showcase an expanded ecosystem that connects **gaming, streaming, content creation, productivity and local AI computing** into a unified platform. At the center is an upgraded **Stream Deck** that acts as a control layer across devices and apps, signaling Corsairâs push beyond peripherals into a broader, softwareâdriven gaming stack.
EA Sportsâ Madden Bowl to headline Super Bowl LX week with major music acts
EA Sports announced that the **Madden Bowl** will again anchor its competitive Madden NFL calendar, this time integrated into **Super Bowl LX week** festivities. The live event will feature performances by **Luke Combs, Teddy Swims and others**, blending topâtier esports competition with mainstream entertainment to grow Maddenâs reach.
Block Blast! hits 70M daily players after 10,000+ A/B tests in one year
Mobile puzzle title **Block Blast!** has scaled to around **70 million daily active users and 300 million monthly active users globally**, according to developer Hungry Studio. The studio credits over **10,000 A/B experiments in a single year** for optimizing retention and monetization, underscoring how dataâdriven testing is reshaping mobile game growth strategies.
Xsolla launches large UK program to support global developers during key winter events
Payment and publishing platform **Xsolla** is rolling out two weeks of **industry programming and community events across the UK** from January 10â22, 2026. The initiative, aligned with a pivotal point in the global games calendar, is aimed at helping developers **launch, grow and monetize** titles while strengthening Xsollaâs presence in the UK and wider European ecosystem.
Nintendo runs new Tetris 99 Maximus Cup with special inâgame theme rewards
Nintendo announced a fresh **Tetris 99 Maximus Cup** in which Nintendo Switch Online members can earn a limitedâtime inâgame theme. Players who accumulate **100 event points** during the period unlock art, music and Tetrimino designs inspired by a featured franchise, continuing Nintendoâs use of timed events to drive engagement.
âBaby Stepsâ leads 28th Independent Games Festival Awards nominations
Offâkilter walking simulator **Baby Steps** tops the list of finalists for the **28th Annual Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards**. The game received **five nominations**, and the awards ceremony will be held during the **GDC Festival of Gaming on March 11, 2026**, highlighting the continued prominence of indie innovation.
Bragg Gaming Group cuts 12% of workforce in strategic restructuring
iGaming content and tech provider **Bragg Gaming Group** announced a **strategic restructuring** designed to improve its cost structure and accelerate a path to sustained profitability. The plan includes reducing **approximately 12% of its global workforce**, as Bragg aims to enhance EBITDA growth and streamline operations in a competitive online casino market.
Accel Entertainment considers Chicago entry after potential VGT legalization
Distributed gaming operator **Accel Entertainment** is evaluating opportunities to enter **Chicago** following public signals about possible legalization of **Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs)** in the city. The company said it is assessing how to bring its localsâfocused gaming and entertainment model to Chicagoâs bar and smallâbusiness network if regulations move forward.
Pavilion Payments appoints Diallo Gordon as new CEO to drive omnichannel gaming payments
**Pavilion Payments**, a leading omnichannel payments provider for casinos and online gaming, named **Diallo Gordon** as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026. The company highlighted strong 2025 performance and said Gordon will focus on advancing key initiatives, strengthening operations, and expanding customer relationships in the regulated gaming sector.
INSPIRE Korea grows 2025 revenue to US$285 million as casino ramps up
Koreaâs **INSPIRE Entertainment Resort** reported **US$285 million in FY25 revenue**, significantly narrowing losses as its casino operations ramped. The integrated resortâs improving performance reflects the recovery of **Asian gaming tourism** and positions INSPIRE as a rising competitor to established regional casino hubs.