Video Games
News, coverage and analysis tracking Video Games across the outlets.- Game Crossovers and CollaborationsThe article discusses how people are creatively blending real-life scenarios with video game aesthetics, resulting in visually interesting concepts. This trend highlights the pervasive influence of video game design on popular culture and creative expression.
Economy of Free Time: What Americans Spend Money on After the Pandemic | Invision Game CommunityFollowing the pandemic, Americans have shifted spending from physical goods to experiences, prioritizing travel, dining, entertainment, and wellness. This 'economy of free time' also sees increased spending on convenience services to maximize leisure hours. The article notes a trend of delegating in-game tasks to services like Epiccarry due to the perceived scarcity of free time.
Newly-launched Ivors Composers Awards will honor video game composersThe Ivors Academy is launching The Ivors Composers Awards to specifically honor composers across film, television, video games, and music industries. The new awards ceremony will take place in London on November 17, 2026, with entries opening on June 1, 2026. This initiative aims to broaden recognition for compositional excellence in contemporary media.
The UK government backtracks on AI Copyright terms, somewhat saving gaming and other UK creatives – for nowThe UK government has backtracked on its proposed copyright terms for Artificial Intelligence, creating ambiguity for the future of AI regulation and its impact on creative industries, including video games. The government's investigation into AI and copyright, which spanned from 2024 to early 2025, explored various options for data mining exceptions and licensing, aiming to balance AI innovation with the protection of creators' rights.