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Minecraft soundtrack to enter US National Recording Registry
Minecraft soundtrack to enter US National Recording Registry
The Minecraft soundtrack will be inducted into the US National Recording Registry.
May 30, 2025
A Minecraft Movie surpasses $550m globally
A Minecraft Movie surpasses $550m globally
A Minecraft Movie has grossed over $550 million globally after ten days in theatres.
May 30, 2025
GamesBeat becomes independent media outlet
GamesBeat becomes independent media outlet
GamesBeat has announced its independence as a media outlet, spinning off from tech news site VentureBeat.
May 30, 2025
Twitch captured over 60% of global game live streaming audiences in 2024
Twitch captured over 60% of global game live streaming audiences in 2024
Twitch has released gaming-specific data for the first time, providing insight into its viewership and engagement stats…
May 30, 2025
Report: Wicked's Jon M. Chu attached to direct Split Fiction adaptation
Report: Wicked's Jon M. Chu attached to direct Split Fiction adaptation
Hazelight Studios' smash hit Split Fiction is reportedly getting a film adaptation starring Euphoria's Sydney Sweeney w…
May 30, 2025
Amazon's Fallout TV series renewed for season 3
Amazon's Fallout TV series renewed for season 3
Amazon Prime has renewed its Fallout adaptation for a third season, and shared a launch window for season two.
May 30, 2025
Develop:Star Awards 2025 finalists announced
Develop:Star Awards 2025 finalists announced
The nominees for the Develop:Star Awards 2025 have been announced, with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle receiving th…
May 30, 2025
Daily active users were 225% higher for Fallout 3 and 4 in weeks following TV premiere
Daily active users were 225% higher for Fallout 3 and 4 in weeks following TV premiere
Following the success of Amazon Prime's Fallout series, daily active users were 225% higher for Fallout 3 and Fallout 4…
May 30, 2025
Building delightful Android camera and media experiences
Building delightful Android camera and media experiences
The Camera & Media team shares learnings from creating sample code and demos, highlighting Jetpack libraries for future-proof apps, Media3, and more.
May 7, 2025
Game Developer publisher Informa merges with TechTarget
Game Developer publisher Informa merges with TechTarget
The publisher of B2B games industry website, Game Developer, Informa, has merged with TechTarget to form Informa TechTa…
Dec. 3, 2024
Riot Games to issue penalties for "off-platform conduct"
Riot Games to issue penalties for "off-platform conduct"
Riot Games has announced further changes to its terms of service for its creator community, including a step to issue p…
Dec. 2, 2024
Merlin Entertainments to invest over $110m in Minecraft-themed attractions
Merlin Entertainments to invest over $110m in Minecraft-themed attractions
Microsoft has entered a deal with UK-based theme park operator Merlin Entertainments to open Minecraft-themed attractio…
Nov. 20, 2024