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What on earth is happening to the video games industry? – Reader’s Feature

Metro

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July 4, 2026

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As PlayStation and Xbox compete to see who can upset gamers the most, a reader becomes exasperated with the current state of the video games business.

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Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 29, 2026

PENN Entertainment: A Cautious Buy As The Turnaround Takes Shape

PENN Entertainment: A Cautious Buy As The Turnaround Takes Shape

TheGamer

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· Jul 3, 2026

French Politician Argues For Legislation After PlayStation Announces End To Discs

Video games are not merely commodities; they are cultural assets, Jean-Luc Mélenchon said. Gamers have rights too!

Variety

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· Jul 6, 2026

Versant Extends Golf Game With Plans to Acquire Full Swing for $530 Million

The New York Times Co. has games. Disney has theme parks. And Versant Media has golf. In an era when more traditional media companies are looking beyond the usual flows of revenue, Versant on Monday unveiled plans to purchase Full Swing, a sports technology firm that lets customers, coaches and athletes make use of simulations []

BingNews

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· Jul 3, 2026

Pourquoi San Francisco reste l'une des villes les plus fascinantes des États-Unis

Découvrez le charme urbain raffiné, les quartiers animés et la scène gastronomique de haut vol de San Francisco ...

The 74

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· Jul 7, 2026

How “Toy Story 5” Settles the Tech vs. Toys Debate

How “Toy Story 5” Settles the Tech vs. Toys Debate

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Why games and Korean traditional arts are the hottest new pairing

Games and traditional arts may seem worlds apart, but the unlikely pairing is quickly becoming the South Korean gaming industry's newest obsession. Industry officials say the partnerships are creating a two-way exchange, introducing new audiences to traditional crafts while giving artists fresh creative inspiration rooted in game worlds. The latest example comes from Nexon Games, which recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Nexon Foundation and the Korea Ceramic Foundation to pro

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