Latest Gaming News

📅January 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Gaming industry highlights include ARC Raiders surpassing 12.4M sales, CES 2026 innovations like brain-tracking headsets, studio closures at Meta and Ubisoft, and market growth forecasts.
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ARC Raiders Surpasses 12.4 Million Units Sold

Nexon's ARC Raiders from Embark Studios has sold over 12.4 million units since its October 30, 2025 launch, with 960,000 concurrent players in January.Source 1 President Junghun Lee highlighted strong player retention worldwide.Source 1 This marks a major success ten weeks post-launch.Source 1

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Neurable and HyperX Brain-Tracking Headset Wins CES 2026 Awards

Neurable and HP's HyperX unveiled a gaming headset with noninvasive brain-computer interface tech at CES 2026, earning spots in Tom's Guide and TechRadar's best lists.Source 1 The prototype optimizes player focus and performance.Source 1 It received top industry recognition for neurotechnology integration.Source 1

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Corsair Showcases Ecosystem Evolution at CES 2026

Corsair Gaming highlighted innovations at CES 2026, evolving from hardware to a smart platform for gaming, streaming, and AI computing.Source 1 Stream Deck serves as the central control layer with deep integrations.Source 1 Award-winning products were on display in Las Vegas.Source 1

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Meta Shuts Down Three VR Studios in Reality Labs Layoffs

Meta closed three VR studios as part of layoffs in its Reality Labs division.Source 5 This impacts extended reality development amid broader cost-cutting.Source 5 The move was reported on January 13, 2026.Source 5

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Ubisoft Closes Halifax Studio After Union Vote

Ubisoft shuttered its Halifax studio weeks after workers voted to unionize.Source 5 CWA Canada seeks answers from lawyers over the closure.Source 5 The decision affects local game development teams.Source 5

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Truist Forecasts 14% Growth in US Online Casino and Sports Betting

Truist's 2026 US Gaming Sector Outlook predicts 14% revenue growth for US online casino and sports betting markets.Source 4 This reflects expanding legalization and market maturity.Source 4 The forecast covers combined sectors.Source 4

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Bragg Gaming Secures Deal with SuomiVeto for Finnish Market

Bragg Gaming Group signed a turnkey solution deal with SuomiVeto ahead of Finnish market liberalization.Source 1 The agreement positions them for expansion in the region.Source 1 Reported on January 13, 2026.Source 1

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EA Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Release

Electronic Arts plans to release its Q3 FY2026 financial results.Source 1 The announcement highlights ongoing trends in electronic games.Source 1 Dated January 13, 2026.Source 1

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Far Far Games Reports 2025 Growth and 2026 Plans

Far Far Games' COO Igor Ilyukhin noted significant 2025 growth, event showcases, and wishlist increases.Source 2 For 2026, they plan game release, post-launch support, and new project pre-production.Source 2 Trends include AI integration and cross-platform play.Source 2

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Sky River Casino Expands with 312 Slots and 81 Tables

Sky River Casino in California is adding 312 slot machines and 81 table games in a property expansion.Source 3 Enhancements include electrical upgrades for an upscale resort experience.Source 3 Announced January 13, 2026.Source 3

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IGT Appoints Andy Hendrickson as Chief Product & Technology Officer

IGT expanded Andy Hendrickson's role to Chief Product & Technology Officer.Source 3 The hire strengthens product innovation in gaming technology.Source 3 Reported January 13, 2026.Source 3