Topic: economic factors
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Behind the Glitz: Tokyo Game Show's Economic Anxieties
The Tokyo Game Show 2025 saw a reduced presence from major Japanese console developers, with many focusing on existing or soon-to-be-released games, while Capcom was a notable exception with its 2026 lineup preview. Free-to-play mobile games dominated the event with aggressive marketing, immersiv...
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2025's Top Crypto Havens: Singapore Leads, UAE Breaks Top 5
Singapore is ranked the most crypto-friendly country for 2025 due to its transparent regulations and advanced infrastructure, while the UAE breaks into the top five with its zero-tax policies on crypto activities. The number of cryptocurrency millionaires surged by 40% to a record 241,700, driven...
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Is Ray Tracing Failing to Deliver on Its Promise?
Ray tracing enhances visual realism by simulating light behavior, but its practical benefits are often underutilized or barely noticeable in many games. Despite widespread hardware support from consoles and PCs, adoption is hindered by high computational demands, performance costs, and economic f...
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Hollow Knight: Silksong's Price Shakes Up the Indie Game Industry
Hollow Knight: Silksong's $19.99 price sparked debate, with players praising its accessibility but developers worrying it sets unsustainable expectations for indie game value. The pricing influenced other studios, causing some to reconsider their own game prices or delay releases to avoid competi...
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Is a $1,000 Handheld the Future of Gaming?
The ROG Xbox Ally X, priced at $1,000, is a handheld Windows PC with an Xbox interface, signaling a shift away from traditional, subsidized console pricing models. Microsoft is redefining Xbox as a brand beyond a single console, releasing games on rival platforms and exploring hardware like the A...
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