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VRChat Inc., the operator of “VRChat Inc., the operator of “VRChat,” the world’s leading immersive social platform, has announced that it will be exhibiting for the first time at “Tokyo Game Show 2026” (hereinafter “TGS2026”), to be held at Makuhari Messe from Thursday, September 17, 2026, through Monday, September 21, 2026 (a national holiday). At…

Land-based gaming technology provider Apex is to give two new casino platforms their global debuts at G2E Las Vegas later this month.

The market for buying, selling and trading digital collectibles secured by blockchain technology is entering a new growth phase, according to a fresh industry outlook. Analysts tracking the sector now project $NFT platforms market growth at a compound annual rate of 8.5% between 2026 and 2033, a forecast that signals renewed confidence in an industry…

Elena Bergeron, who joined The Times in 2019, will help shape our pop music coverage. Read more in the below note from Culture editor Sia Michel.

I’m delighted to announce that Elena Bergeron is Culture’s new pop music and new platforms editor.

“It’s not gambling, it’s girl math,” is the headline of an article by Nancy Walecki in The Atlantic, in which she reflects on how the gambling industry is trying to win over female audiences with matcha tea memes, girlboss-style advertising, and prediction markets tied to pop culture. On the popular prediction market platform Kalshi, some…

Why headless and modular iGaming platforms are shaping the future of online gaming – NYCE news | Yogonet International Analysis by Innovassion

Experts say vulnerable teens may seek connection across multiple online platforms – from mainstream social media and gaming communities to private messaging channels – where they may become increasingly exposed to extremist content.

The metaverse continues to evolve beyond gaming to become a social, virtual commerce, enterprise collaboration, education, and digital ownership platform. According to Grand View Research, the metaverse market may expand by over 37% CAGR by 2030 with the evolution of technologies such as AI, VR,  AR, and blockchain. As companies continue investing in immersive experiences,…

Xbox is currently suffering a major service outage, days after PlayStation was hit with a similar issue. Services such as booting up digital games, logging into your account, and browsing the Xbox Store are said to be affected.