Industry
The gaming industry is growing at an exponential pace, and it is redefining the entertainment industry. From hi-resolution life-like in-game graphics to virtual reality-ready video games, the gaming industry in the day and age we live in today has shaped into a behemoth to which no other entertainment genre rivals.
At eXputer, our dedicated team of journalists covers industry news with a strong emphasis on accuracy, making sure no misleading information seeps in to misguide the site’s loyal readers. Stay tuned to the site for professional, thoroughly vetted content.
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Survey: 90% Of Developers Don’t Think Microtransactions Are Necessary
A survey conducted at Devcom has revealed that 89% of developers dont think that microtransactions aren necessary to sell games.
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Niles Sankey, Halo And Destiny Developer, Is Hosting An AMA Session
Niles Sankey, the prominent Halo and Destiny developer, is currently hosting an AMA session on eXputer Forums.
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FromSoftware’s 2023 Revenue Drops In Double Digits, New Financial Report Confirms
FromSoft's financials of the fiscal year ending March 2024 are in, showing a decline in profits as compared to 2022.
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Video Game Industry Statistics And Analysis For 2024
Learn about statistics pertaining to the video games industry, including year on year growth in companies, games, and players.
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No, The SAG-AFTRA Strike Will Not Affect Grand Theft Auto 6
SAG-AFTRA strike will not impact Grand Theft Auto 6, denying earlier rumors.
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Capcom Will Continue Producing Physical Media Amid Rise Of Digital Sales
In a new shareholder meeting, Capcom unveiled that it has no plans to cease physical media production any time soon.
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EA Patents To Fight In-Game Cheating Using Cryptography And Blockchain
EA has published a new patent that wants to fight cheating in multiplayer games using cryptography and blockchain technology.
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EA May Add A Replay Editor To Its Games
EA has published a new patent that wants to add a replay editor to its games that will allow players to modify the captured gameplay content.
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Valve Might Be Working On Adding An Android Emulator In Steam
As per the latest discoveries by a popular SteamVR dataminer, Valve is rumored to be working on adding an Android emulator in Steam.
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Activision May Reward Players For Promoting Its Games To Others
Activision has published a new patent that wants to reward players for promoting its games to others through streaming and other events.
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Miyazaki Spends 95% Of Time “Directing Games” Despite Being FromSoftware President
Hidetaka Miyazaki has revealed that he enjoys developing games despite his lofty role as president of FromSoftware.
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Elden Ring Director Hidetaka Miyazaki Says He Won’t Let Layoffs Happen At FromSoftware
Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki has assured the fans that there won't be any layoffs at FromSoftware as long as he's in charge.
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Phil Spencer Calls Sony A “Slimy” Company Because Of Platform Exclusivity
In an interview after the Xbox Games Showcase event, Phil Spencer took a jab at Sony by calling it out for restrictive platform practices.
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PlayStation 4 Still Makes Up Half Of Console’s MAUs At 49 Million, Sony Confirms
PlayStation 4 still serves Sony nearly as much as its successor, as clarified in the new business segment meeting report.
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Nearly Half Of Gamers Play Video Games To “Express Themselves,” Study Finds
Many players find it easier to express themselves while playing games. Yet, over half of the surveyed gamers still play to relieve stress.
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Helldivers 2 CEO On Current Situation: “Sorry Everyone For How This All Transpired”
Helldivers 2 director says that he's sorry about the way things have taken place, now that Sony requires a mandatory PSN log-in for the game.
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Sony To Add A “Slow Mode” Feature To More Of Its Upcoming Games
A new Sony patent wants to add an accessibility feature that lets player slow down time in its games without affecting FPS and audio.
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Sony Patents To Make Haptic Feedback Work With Players’ Voices
Sony has published a new patent that wants to add haptic feedback to the voice of players to enhance the sensory experience for players.
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Sony Patents To Prevent You From In-Game Harassment By Reading Your Emotions
A new patent recently published by Sony wants to gather biometric data of gamers to track whether one is being harassed using AI tools.
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Sony Could Soon Automatically Play Portions Of Games For You
Sony has recently published a patent that wants to add an auto-play feature to its games. It'd play portions of games on its own.