Netflix creates first in-house video game studio
Netflix Inc. is creating its first in-house video games studio in a push to be less reliant on third-party creators and expand its gaming offerings.
The new studio will be based in Helsinki and headed by Marko Lastikka, according to a statement...
SA game retailers here to stay
Despite physical video game disc sales declining substantially over the past few years, South Africa’s video game retailers are confident their services will always have a place in the country’s gaming industry.
With digital sales and video game subscription...
Finally, Amazon makes a hit video game
Amazon.com Inc. had long struggled to make a good video game. Now that it finally has a hit release, the company is predicting a bright future for that business.
Games could end up being the largest entertainment category over the long haul, Andy Jassy...
R1,000 for a video game has become a normal expense for South African gamers
The overall decline of the South African rand means gamers have become used to the prices of video games, consoles, and other hardware increasing over time.
Recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have affected...
Top 10 video games of 2019
2019 has seen many successful game launches across various consoles and platforms.
These range from sports games to open-world RPGs, and comprise brand-new IPs as well as new iterations from popular franchises.
Best-selling video games in South Africa
Physical video games sales are still doing well in South Africa, despite the rise of digital platforms.
This is more true for console games than PC titles however, as the latter have migrated mostly towards platforms like Steam and Origin for a...
The top 10 video games of 2018
Video game sales have reached record highs in 2018, with October 2018 sales being the highest October sales in the gaming industry's history.
Additionally, spending on video game hardware, software, accessories, and game cards increased by 21% compared to the...
The best-selling video games of 2018
2018 has been an interesting year for video games across all platforms, with a number of new titles launching in addition to regular franchise installments.
A number of older video games were also overhauled this year, with reboots and sequels dominating...
Video games and frozen pizza added to inflation calculation for South Africa
Statistics South Africa has announced changes to the way it calculates the country’s consumer price index (CPI).
The new basket used to calculate inflation contains 412 products and services, up from 396.
South African government is hurting local video game development
Government regulation is dealing a critical blow to the video game industry, says an insider.
15 epic video games selected for 2016 Hall of Fame
The Strong National Museum of Play has announced its list of 2016 finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame.
Video games make you less sexist? It’s not quite that simple
The question researchers are asking is whether playing video games over the long term can affect sexist attitudes.