gaming

Canada’s Video Game Industry Added $5.1 Billion to GDP Last Year

Canada’s video game industry is still a major player in the economy, employing over 34,000 people across the country and contributing $5.1 billion to the GDP (in 2024), according to a new report from the Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC). The study, conducted by Nordicity, highlighted the industry has 821 active studios across the...

Epic Covers Apple Fees to Boost iOS Game Store in Europe

Epic Games is taking some big steps to expand its mobile game store, focusing on iOS devices in Europe, thanks to regulatory changes under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The plan includes the launch of a free games program, starting with Bloons TD 6 and Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee. Epic plans to cover...

Xbox Developer Direct 2025 Recap: Here’s Everything Announced

Xbox today at its Developer_Direct 2025 shared new games coming to Xbox and more. Some of the highlights include Ninja Gaiden 4, coming this fall, and from the trailer, it looks pretty awesome. Here are all the games announced today and their release dates: DOOM: The Dark Ages – Launching May 15, 2025 South of...