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CRKD launches compact ATOM+ controller with thumbsticks
Gaming

CRKD launches compact ATOM+ controller with thumbsticks

Players moving between Switch 2, PC and mobile will get broader control options from late June, as the compact pad targets portable, multi-device gaming.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
CRKD unveils ULT PRO controller for competitive players
Gaming

CRKD unveils ULT PRO controller for competitive players

Competitive gamers will get a £64.99 controller with TMR thumbsticks, six remappable inputs and 1000Hz polling when shipping starts in June 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
APAC mobile gaming sessions rise as paid acquisition grows
Gaming

APAC mobile gaming sessions rise as paid acquisition grows

APAC mobile game sessions climb as paid acquisition surges, signalling a shift from pure install growth to retention and long-term value.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Hands-on Review: Upgrading to an Espresso Lite 15 portable monitor
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Upgrading to an Espresso Lite 15 portable monitor

Espresso's Lite 15 portable monitor turns cramped handhelds and laptops into roomy, Full HD dual-screen setups almost anywhere you work or play.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G smartphone
Gaming

Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G smartphone

Samsung's Galaxy A17 5G pairs a standout AMOLED screen and strong battery with modest performance in an accessible budget package.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra refined flagship
Gaming

Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra refined flagship

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is a subtly slimmer, smarter workhorse, adding privacy display tech and camera tweaks to a refined flagship formula.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Radian Arc & VNPT launch 5G cloud gaming in Vietnam
Gaming

Radian Arc & VNPT launch 5G cloud gaming in Vietnam

Radian Arc, VNPT, COMIT and Blacknut launch 5G cloud gaming in Vietnam, pairing edge GPUs for streaming now with in-country AI later.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 phones with AI & Privacy Display
Gaming

Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 phones with AI & Privacy Display

Samsung's Galaxy S26 range debuts AI-heavy features and an Ultra model with a built-in Privacy Display to combat prying eyes in public.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Mobile app installs & sessions keep climbing in 2025
Gaming

Mobile app installs & sessions keep climbing in 2025

Global mobile app installs jumped 10% in 2025 as sessions rose 7%, fuelled by surging finance and eCommerce usage in APAC and beyond.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
How UA financing levels the playing field in mobile
Gaming

How UA financing levels the playing field in mobile

Reliable game economies turn UA from a risky expense into financeable growth fuel, reshaping competition in the crowded mobile market.

By Elena Egorova • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
The economy is the collateral: Why revenue reliability is the real requirement for growth in 2026
Gaming

The economy is the collateral: Why revenue reliability is the real requirement for growth in 2026

As 2026 looms, studios find the real growth constraint is not equity or debt, but the reliability of revenue fuelling user acquisition.

By Akshit Desai • 6 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026

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Video game cheat economy grows into USD $8.5bn giant
Software-as-a-Service

Video game cheat economy grows into USD $8.5bn giant

A growing underground market for video game cheats has swelled into a USD $8.5 billion industry, outstripping esports and Twitch revenues.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
CelcomDigi opens Galaxy S26 5G pre-orders with perks
Gaming

CelcomDigi opens Galaxy S26 5G pre-orders with perks

CelcomDigi opens Galaxy S26 5G pre-orders in Malaysia with 36-month 0% instalments, trade-in top-ups and free gaming accessories.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Škoda brings AirConsole & Tetris to parked EV drivers
Gaming

Škoda brings AirConsole & Tetris to parked EV drivers

Škoda adds AirConsole gaming and six-month exclusive Tetris to Enyaq and Elroq, turning charging stops into smartphone-controlled play sessions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95
Gaming

Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95

Logitech G debuts the G325 wireless gaming headset in Australia at AUD $199.95, promising 24+ hour battery life and cross-platform support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
CelcomDigi debuts 5G prepaid passes with unlimited data
Gaming

CelcomDigi debuts 5G prepaid passes with unlimited data

CelcomDigi launches Hyper, Power and Power+ 5G prepaid passes in Malaysia with unlimited data, calls, hotspot and bundled streaming access.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Oppo brings AI-rich ColourOS 16 to Reno15 phones in India
Gaming

Oppo brings AI-rich ColourOS 16 to Reno15 phones in India

Oppo rolls out AI-heavy ColourOS 16 to Reno15 phones in India, adding Gemini, cross-device sharing and six years of support promises.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
adjoe & LINE partner on Playtime gaming rewards in Taiwan
Gaming

adjoe & LINE partner on Playtime gaming rewards in Taiwan

adjoe partners with LINE in Taiwan to power Playtime gaming rewards, driving millions of LINE POINTS and tens of thousands of downloads.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026