Amazon Luna Revamps for Social Gaming with GameNight

Epic Games praises Google's antitrust settlement, calling it a comprehensive solution for Android's open platform. Key terms include reduced developer fees and user choice for payments, contrasting with Apple's stricter policies.

Apple is introducing a new Games app at WWDC, a centralized hub designed to enhance and streamline the gaming experience for users across its devices, consolidating game launches, social features, and progress tracking.

Immediately after the launch of Money Fronts, a big break came to the data miners. New game files indicate that the next big event in Grand Theft Auto Online is Mansions—a top player request. No information has come from Rockstar. Tez2, the leaker, has tweeted different parts of the update thus far. As Tez said, the Winter update's mansions will come like the Casino Penthouse. This means that players are able to host parties in huge homes and install game machines to play while they are inside.

D&D's Hexblade Warlock, once dominant, is being redesigned after core rule changes made it obsolete. Unearthed Arcana playtests are exploring new versions, but the search continues for a balanced, compelling melee spellcaster.

A Dungeon Master reflects on moving beyond narrative-heavy, Critical Role-inspired campaigns to embrace D&D's full spectrum, finding longevity by blending storytelling with classic exploration and dungeon crawling.

What began as an improvised joke on Critical Role has officially become a reality. Written by Thea Guanzon, the fictional romance novel Tusk Love is now a published book, bringing the story of Oskar and Guinevere to life for both tabletop fans and romantic fantasy readers.

The date to launch Baldur's Gate 3 was rather out in the open from the start, with the top person at Larian Studios writing it down on a whiskey bottle five years back. One of the movers and shakers of 2023, Baldur's Gate 3 took its time coming out after the game's early play time in the year 2020. Yet the Larian Studios had set a date way before—and they stuck to it!

The gaming world mourns Vince Zampella, co-founder of Infinity Ward and Respawn Entertainment. Known for Call of Duty and Apex Legends, his visionary leadership shaped iconic titles. Zampella tragically passed away on December 21st following a car accident.

Riot Games, a leader in online gaming, employs sophisticated anti-cheat measures like Vanguard. Their multi-faceted strategy combines technology, intelligence, and psychological tactics to combat cheating and protect competitive integrity.

If you want to play drag wheelchair basketball on the Switch 2, maybe you should consider playing Drag x Drive for free. You do need to be a subscriber of the Nintendo Switch Online service to participate. It originally appeared in the big April Switch 2 showcase and attracted many eyes for its fresh idea and use of mouse mode on the Joy-Con 2.

Krafton, creator of PUBG, launches a $669 million growth fund in India. Partnering with Naver and Mirae Asset, the "Unicorn Growth Fund" will invest in Indian tech startups over four years, expanding Krafton's significant commitment to the region beyond gaming.

Fortnite may soon return to U.S. iPhones after a judge found Apple in "willful violation" of a previous order. This ruling could force Apple to allow external purchase links, potentially impacting other developers and marketplaces.

Edge of Eternities prerelease weekend is here. Early Sealed play reveals a fast-paced format where Lander tokens, Warp, and potent Void abilities demand strategic resource decisions.

AI startup Sett, developing AI agents for mobile game design and operation, has emerged from stealth with $27 million in funding. The company aims to revolutionize game marketing through AI-powered solutions.

Discord is launching "Checkpoint," its own end-of-year recap feature, similar to Spotify Wrapped. It offers users insights into their 2025 activity on the platform, from messages sent to hours spent in voice chat, and provides a limited-time reward.

Exploring Old School Renaissance gaming through Dungeon Crawl Classics reveals a lethal, low-level philosophy that can reshape modern D&D campaigns.

Once a cause for celebration, the announcement of new Lord of the Rings video games now inspires dread. Plagued by recent failures like Gollum and Tales of the Shire, the franchise is suffering from a creative decline and mismanagement that threatens to overshadow its once-celebrated gaming legacy.

Roblox is implementing mandatory facial verification and age-based communication restrictions, starting with voluntary age checks and a phased global rollout. These measures aim to enhance child safety, address legal concerns, and create age-appropriate online interactions.