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ShinyHunters Exposes Rockstar Games in Massive Salesforce Supply Chain Attack
ShinyHunters conducted a supply chain attack exploiting misconfigured Salesforce Experience Cloud portals, exposing data from Rockstar Games and McGraw Hill. Millions of records, including personal contact data, have been leaked after a failed ransom deadline on April 14. Salesforce confirmed no platform-level compromise, highlighting configuration failures rather than software vulnerabilities.
Netmarble Hosts Online Showcase for Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Today with Steam Playtest Live
Netmarble is hosting an online showcase for its upcoming Game of Thrones: Kingsroad title today, April 17. A Steam playtest is now live for players to try the game. This marks a significant push for the mobile and PC title in the popular franchise.
Gaming Market Projected to Reach USD 649.51 Billion by 2032
The global gaming market is expected to grow from USD 318.42 billion in 2025 to USD 649.51 billion by 2032 at a 10.72% CAGR. Mobile gaming dominates with over 52% share, while cloud gaming surges due to 5G and low-latency streaming. Asia Pacific leads in gamers, North America in revenue, influenced by Microsoft's USD 68.7 billion Activision deal and Nintendo Switch 2.
Playdate Season 3 Confirmed for Late 2026 Launch
Panic marked the fourth anniversary of the Playdate handheld console by announcing Season 3 of exclusive games. The new season will launch in late 2026. This continues the unique crank-controlled device's tradition of seasonal game drops.
4A Games Announces Metro 2039 for Winter 2026
Ukrainian studio 4A Games revealed Metro 2039, a post-apocalyptic shooter set for PC and consoles in winter 2026. The game was shaped by real-world events including Russia's war on Ukraine. Development reflects the studio's experiences amid ongoing conflict.
Metro 2039 Completely Reshaped by Russia's War on Ukraine
4A Games confirmed that the narrative and design of Metro 2039 were profoundly influenced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The post-apocalyptic shooter draws from the developers' real-world conflict experiences. It is slated for late 2026 release.
Valvoline Launches FIFA World Cup 2026 Gaming Campaign
Valvoline Global debuted a campaign celebrating fans' 'road to the game' for FIFA World Cup 2026. The initiative includes ads produced in Chile, rolling out first in India today and expanding globally in May. It leverages TV, digital, radio, and social media across multiple countries.
Blask Reveals Hidden Patterns in LATAM Casino Gaming Lobbies
Analysis by Blask shows Pragmatic Play dominates top 30 titles in LATAM markets like Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru, occupying up to 16 spots. Despite similarities, casino lobbies vary significantly beyond this baseline. This uncovers diverse distribution logics in the region.
Bloomberry Forecasts Challenging 2026 for Philippine Casinos Amid VIP Weakness
Bloomberry warns of a tough 2026 due to persistent weak VIP demand in Metro Manila casinos. The company is ramping up its online gaming initiatives to offset land-based challenges. This reflects broader pressures in the integrated resort sector.
Cloud Gaming Emerges as Fastest-Growing Segment in Expanding Market
Cloud gaming is the fastest-expanding part of the gaming industry, driven by 5G, low-latency streaming, and AI enhancements. It eliminates hardware barriers and supports cross-platform play with unified saves. Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition underscores subscription models' dominance.
Salesforce Misconfigurations Enable Widespread Data Leaks in Gaming and Education
The ShinyHunters attack targeted customer-configured Salesforce portals with permissive access, affecting Rockstar Games among others. No CVE exists as it's a configuration issue, not a software flaw. Threat actors scan for exposed endpoints across organizations.