Gaming

Aeropay and Worldpay Team to Streamline Gaming Payments
Aeropay and Worldpay Team to Streamline Gaming Payments
October 09, 2024  |  Partnerships

Aeropay and Worldpay have launched a gaming payments partnership focused on both players and operators. The collaboration allows for the integration of Aeropay’s account-to-account (A2A)...

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Gaming Firms Use AI Development Tools as Nintendo Bucks the Trend
Gaming Firms Use AI Development Tools as Nintendo Bucks the Trend
October 01, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The gaming industry is rapidly embracing artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools, with companies like Gaxos.ai, PlayStation and Series Entertainment leading the charge. Meanwhile, Nintendo stands apart,...

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Microsoft’s Omnipresence Catches Eye of German Antitrust Watchdog
Microsoft’s Omnipresence Catches Eye of German Antitrust Watchdog
September 30, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

Microsoft’s size and scope has gotten the attention of Germany’s antitrust regulator. The Federal Cartel Office announced Monday (Sept. 30) that it was placing the...

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Brazilian Banks: Consumer Spending Cuts Could Be Due to Rise in Online Sports Betting
Brazilian Banks: Consumer Spending Cuts Could Be Due to Rise in Online Sports Betting
September 20, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Online sports betting reportedly may be contributing to consumer spending growing slower than expected in Brazil. Some banks and think tanks are making that connection...

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AI in Gaming: Kinetix Launches Fund for User Content as Cloud Deal is Inked
AI in Gaming: Kinetix Launches Fund for User Content as Cloud Deal is Inked
September 17, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

From boosting cloud gaming performance to enabling player-created content and lifelike characters, artificial intelligence (AI) opens up fresh possibilities for developers and gamers alike. AI...

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VC Firm Patron Raises $100 Million For Consumer Startups
VC Firm Patron Raises $100 Million For Consumer Startups
September 17, 2024  |  Investments

Early-stage venture capital firm Patron says its second fund has raised $100 million. The fund, announced Tuesday (Sept. 17), included investors such as Andreessen Horowitz Co-founder Marc Andreessen and General Partner Chris Dixon....

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US Sports Gambling Industry Totals $220 Billion Since 2018
US Sports Gambling Industry Totals $220 Billion Since 2018
September 06, 2024  |  Earnings

As the NFL season gets underway, sports betting has reportedly become big business in the United States. Since a Supreme Court ruling overturned a law...

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Google Debuts AI-Powered Game Engine; Fetch.ai Aims for Gaming Integration
Google Debuts AI-Powered Game Engine; Fetch.ai Aims for Gaming Integration
September 04, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is making inroads across the gaming industry, with developments spanning classic game recreation, iGaming assistance and Web3 integration. These AI applications are altering...

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Xbox Teams With Amazon for Console-Free Gaming
Xbox Teams With Amazon for Console-Free Gaming
August 26, 2024  |  Partnerships

Xbox teamed with Amazon to help gamers access their favorite titles more easily. The partnership lets members of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate play hundreds of...

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