Latest Gaming News

馃搮January 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The gaming industry sees major growth, acquisitions, and record-breaking launches, with expansions in AR/VR, controller markets, mobile gaming, and new economic targets, while challenges in iGaming and layoffs persist.
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Gamebeast Acquires RTrack for Roblox Market Intelligence

Gamebeast has acquired RTrack, a Roblox market research platform, to offer deeper insights into developer trends and player behavior on the platform. This strengthens Gamebeast鈥檚 position in market intelligence for the Roblox ecosystemSource 1.

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Global Gaming Controller Market Projected to Double by 2036

The gaming controller market is expected to grow from $4.23 billion in 2025 to $8.66 billion by 2036. This significant expansion highlights the sector鈥檚 importance across gaming platformsSource 1.

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Dark Fantasy ARPG 'Dark December' Launches Worldwide

Needs Games has launched 'Dark December,' a dark fantasy ARPG, globally on Steam and mobile with full cross-play support, marking a notable entry in action RPGs for 2026Source 1.

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Scotlands Targets 拢1bn Games Sector by 2030

Scotland has announced a new national action plan aiming for a 拢1bn games sector by 2030, emphasizing the industry鈥檚 role in economic growth and skills developmentSource 2.

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Electronic Games Industry M&A Hits Record $161bn in 2025

Mergers and acquisitions in the games sector reached a record $161 billion in 2025, signifying a period of significant consolidation and investmentSource 2.

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Fingersoft's Hill Climb Racing Passes 2bn Downloads

Fingersoft鈥檚 Hill Climb Racing has surpassed 2 billion downloads worldwide, continuing to attract over 4 million daily players, highlighting enduring mobile gaming appealSource 2.

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Fant么me Rapport English Launch: Romance, Horror Mystery Game

Fant么me Rapport, a romantic horror mystery adventure set on a ghostly luxury liner, launched its English version explaining bonds that shape your fateSource 1.

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Layoffs at Warner Bros. Games San Francisco Studio

Warner Bros. Games reportedly cut staff at its San Francisco studio, joining several studios facing financial challenges and restructuring in the game industrySource 2.

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First Opinions on The Outer Worlds 2 Sparse Sales

Reports suggest The Outer Worlds 2 has sold fewer than 1 million copies, a notable figure given the popularity of its predecessor, sparking discussion among analystsSource 7.

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Epic Games Rolls Out In-Island Transactions for Fortnite Creative

Epic Games now allows creators to sell digital items and offers using V-Bucks inside custom Fortnite Creative islands, further expanding creator monetization within the platformSource 2.