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Ice T wasted tonnes of cash on a zombie mobile phone game after getting "hooked" on the unknown title. The 65-year-old rapper has compared his addiction to the game to being addicted to crack cocaine after kept paying out to progress. He wrote on X - formely Twitter: "Personal Story… I got hooked on a phone game App.. One ...

SEGA doubts Microsoft's Xbox will ever acquire the company. During the FTC's legal battle with Microsoft over its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, it was claimed that the firm was eyeing buying the Japanese video game and entertainment company...

'Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth' will make players "sick" if they try to play it all in one go. Ryu Ga Gotoku studio boss Masayoshi Yokoyama has opened up about the upcoming game's length and described it as a "monster-class game" lasting longer than any other game in the franchise...

Samsung is teaming with Boosteroid to bring video games to people without the need for a console. The tech giant has announced a partnership with the streaming company, which allows people with a supported Samsung smart TV, monitor or project to access the Boosteroid app...

'Grand Theft Auto 6' publisher Take-Two wants video games to be charge by the hour. The highly anticipated sequel was recently confirmed with developer Rockstar promising a trailer early next month, and now the CEO of the studio's parent company has claimed big budget titles should be priced on their length...

Konami has confirmed it is on the hunt for a new in-house ‘Silent Hill’ development squad with “maniacal sensibilities”. Called ‘The Silent Production Team’, the company has stated “Konami Digital Entertainment Co, Ltd is looking for game creators who can participate in large-scale projects that will play a central role in the future game business, such as the development of high-end games on mult

Xbox and Football Manager have partnered with Bromley FC to give one fan the chance to join the real world of professional football. The brands have announced the launch of ‘The Everyday Tactician’, a campaign that will give a gamer the chance to live out their dreams at a pro soccer club. Footbal...

Capcom has confirmed an “unannounced major title” will be released in next six months. The company believes the game, coming before the end of March, will help them achieve financial targets set this year. The news came via the questions and answers section of the firm’s recent financial results presentation. Capcom said: “...

Two new characters have joined the 'Tekken 8' cast. Reina and Victor Chevalier have both been added to the roster of the video game, and Kohei Ikeda - a director at Bandai Namco Studios - has given fans an insight into the new characters...

Strauss Zelnick has suggested introducing a new pricing system for video games. The 66-year-old managing director of Take-Two Interactive - the video gaming company that owns Rockstar Games and 2K - has suggested that the pricing of video games could be overhauled...