Video Games news and trends

GameStop/Zip Partnership Lets Gamers Play Now and Pay Later
Partnerships // March 03, 2025

Zip says it has become the chief installment payments partner for video game retailer GameStop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Profitability Still Out of Reach for Gaming Giant Roblox
Earnings // February 06, 2025

Is it game over for video game and metaverse company Roblox? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

FTC Begins Sending Refunds in Epic Games Settlement
Regulation // December 09, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending over $72 million in refunds to consumers as part of a December 2022 settlement with Epic Games. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Roblox Incents Gamers to Skip the App Store
Retail // November 27, 2024

Roblox has begun offering users a new, and apparently permanent deal on its in-game currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Interviews & Exclusives
Lights, Camera, AI: Gaming and Video Platforms Debut GenAI-Powered Creator Tools

August 20, 2024
Text-to-game platforms and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered video generators are emerging tools, promising to lower barriers to entry for aspiring content creators. However, there are questions about their impact on professional roles and the future landscape of digital entertainment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]

No Code, No Problem: AI Startup Jabali Simplifies Gaming Development

March 15, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Jabali wants to create a game engine that allows anyone to turn ideas into games without needing to code. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Subscriptions Change How Online Gaming Plays To Win

August 13, 2019
Video games have changed a lot since the early days of home gaming in the late 1970s and early ’80s. The graphics improved, the games got more expensive and elaborate...

NEW REPORT: Atom Bank Turns To Gaming To Disrupt Digital Banking

July 19, 2017
New players on the banking scene are bringing a host of changes to the industry. But in some cases, these disruptions are more likely to be met with pushback from...

Quick Reads
Report: Apple to Add Dedicated Video Game App to Devices

May 27, 2025
Apple reportedly plans to add a dedicated app for video games to its devices in the next versions of its operating systems, which are set to be released in the fall. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

GameStop/Zip Partnership Lets Gamers Play Now and Pay Later

March 03, 2025
Zip says it has become the chief installment payments partner for video game retailer GameStop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

FTC Begins Sending Refunds in Epic Games Settlement

December 09, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending over $72 million in refunds to consumers as part of a December 2022 settlement with Epic Games. Get the Full Story Complete...

Roblox Incents Gamers to Skip the App Store

November 27, 2024
Roblox has begun offering users a new, and apparently permanent deal on its in-game currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...