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Global video games sales to reach $257bn by 2028; five key trends revealed

by Staff WriterFri 30 Aug 2024Tue 3 Sep 2024

The video game market generates more money than cinema box office and TV streaming combined

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Video games market tipped to hit $390bn by 2028 as consumers embrace crypto payments and online sales

by Staff Writer Mon 8 Jan 2024Mon 8 Jan 2024

Video games players are adopting crypto payments and online sales amid market growth

Activision Blizzard

Saudi Arabia to splash $38bn on gaming hub

by Staff WriterTue 4 Apr 2023Tue 4 Apr 2023

The investment will be made through Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF)

coronavirus suspends movies

Video: Can Hollywood go virtual after coronavirus?

by ITPSun 21 Jun 2020Wed 6 Oct 2021

Beginning in March, film production was suspended as shelter-in-place orders went into effect, leaving many in the industry out of work. And while California has given the go ahead for production to resume as of June 12th, it is unclear when film and TV production will return to full capacity.

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Video: Lonely? The best games to make friends online

by ITPMon 6 Apr 2020Wed 6 Oct 2021

Times are tough when you can’t hang out with your mates – fortunately, we have video games. For those feeling the need for social connection beyond the odd Skype or Zoom call, some video games put emphasis on friendship and teamwork to get the job done.

Another hotly-anticipated title, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, is a throwback to more traditional games, with a single-player format following an elaborate story line.

Apex Legends

Star Wars video game creator tests new formats to rival Fortnite

by BloombergSun 9 Jun 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

Electronic Arts is introducing a new weapon, character and ways to speed up Apex Legends is a free, multiplayer game released in February

Apple

Apple set to unveil video streaming, news subscriptions service

by BloombergMon 25 Mar 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Apple’s three big hardware markets – smartphones, personal computers and tablets – are stagnating

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Video: More than a hobby – the business of gaming in the Middle East

by ITPWed 20 Mar 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

John Paul Lacey, founder of Power League Gaming and Luciano Rahal, Club Director of Nasr eSports reveal what helps gamers, publishers and developers make the big bucks, strategies used by top companies, and where the future of the gaming industry is headed towards in this exclusive interview with ABTV’s Shruthi Nair.