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Roblox's top games are often ripoffs of viral Steam hits, with Meccha Chameleon knock-offs outselling the original game. More people are playing Meccha…
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Glen Schofield, co-creator of Dead Space, announces his retirement from game development after 35 years in the industry Glen Schofield, the former co-founder…
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 15, 2026 · 5 min read
The Meccha Chameleon game faces stiff competition from AI-powered clones, threatening its success in the gaming market. The Meccha Chameleon game, a popular…
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Some of the priciest video game ports in recent years have asked players to pay near-premium rates for older releases, from Mario to GTA. Publishers have…
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 14, 2026 · 3 min read
U.S. search interest in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game is rising as fans look for start-time details and follow the biggest names expected to headline baseball’s…
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Ubisoft says upcoming Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Ghost Recon titles remain in development, even as the publisher warns this year will be quieter than usual.
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Customer illness complaints in Michigan have been linked in reports to Taco Bell locations that reportedly stopped serving lettuce and onion, with no…
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Xbox users are flooding the Player Voice portal with appeals to stop layoffs after Microsoft announced 3,200 job cuts and the departure of four studios.
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Sony is set to face an antitrust complaint in Mexico over its plan to end PlayStation disc manufacturing by January 2028, with critics arguing the move harms…
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 14, 2026 · 3 min read
A new Fallout: New Vegas mod adds the Dark Family, an assassin-focused faction questline inspired by Oblivion’s Dark Brotherhood. Fallout: New Vegas players…
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Instant cup noodles from Nissin are designed to be prepared with cold water, signaling a new convenience food option for travel, emergencies, and daily use.
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Michael Waldron is reportedly developing a Nova movie for Marvel, a project that could restore the studio’s cosmic adventure tone after the Guardians of the…
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 13, 2026 · 3 min read
IWGB members and former Build A Rocket Boy staff protested outside the MindsEye studio, criticizing an alleged fan playtest held after layoffs.
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Agent 64: Spies Never Die, a retro shooter inspired by GoldenEye and Perfect Dark, is set to launch on PC next month via Steam. Agent 64: Spies Never Die, an…
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Warframe creative director criticizes Destiny 2's conclusion, saying it's tragic due to the influence of business decisions. Warframe creative director Steve…
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Sam Neill, the renowned actor known for his roles in Jurassic Park and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, has passed away at the age of 78. Sam Neill, the esteemed…
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 13, 2026 · 5 min read
A Dutch consumer group is suing PlayStation, arguing that the shift to digital game ownership proves its point about Sony's control over game pricing and…
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Steam achieves its most lucrative year yet as high-priced blockbusters and new demographics offset a general industry decline in the PC gaming market.
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Brazilian courts order Microsoft to restore a hacked Xbox account and pay damages, highlighting a legal battle over digital assets and consumer rights.
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Games Workshop unveils new Ogor Mawtribes miniatures in the latest Warhammer Community preview, expanding the Age of Sigmar tabletop gaming experience.
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 raised $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders during its Minneapolis event, showcasing elite speedrunning for global health.
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 12, 2026 · 1 min read
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Sunday raids feature Mega Mewtwo battles, new habitats, and bonus rewards, attracting millions of players across the globe. Learn what to…
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Warframe's Amir's Shockwave update arrives in August with Fables & Frontiers, a legally distinct tabletop RPG-inspired activity for Amir. Warframe is taking a…
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 11, 2026 · 2 min read
id Software says it still has the crew needed to build its games and technology after recent job cuts, thanking players for their support. id Software is…
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced is drawing scrutiny over a reported decision to cut the original game’s modern-day meta story. Assassin’s Creed: Black…
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Saber Interactive says Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 changed its standing in the games industry and led to more franchise offers than it can accept.
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams turned a Sega Saturn demo into a cult holiday favorite with festive design, unlockables and Sonic Team’s sense of play.
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Ghost City, a long-lost piece of Grand Theft Auto modding history, has been rebuilt from scratch and fixed more than two decades later. A long-lost piece of…
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced reportedly sold 2 million copies in its first day and set a Steam concurrent player record for the franchise.
The Daily Lens Desk · Jul 10, 2026 · 2 min read
