Articles written by Franca Quarneti - Benzinga

How GTA 6 Is Shaping The Video Game Industry, Even Before Its Release

GTA 6 forces competitors to rethink release dates, while Take-Two's packed 2026 lineup promises a major impact on the gaming industry.

MAPS Drops Free Psychedelic Education And Artist-Curated Playlists - Start Your Journey Here

MAPS' "Music is the Bridge" combines curated playlists from artists like Melissa Etheridge with free psychedelic education for safe exploration.

Surprise Cyberpunk 2077 Update Announced: 'The Team Still Has Some Gas In The Tank'

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.2 arrives Dec. 10, 2024, with new content, but no PS5 Pro support or New Game Plus.

Still No GTA 6 News? Fans Take Matters Into Their Own Hands

A year after the GTA 6 trailer, fans are recreating scenes using GTA 5 tools and speculating about the game's size and features.

Marvel Rivals Stuns With 10 Million Players In First Weekend

Marvel Rivals brings in 10 million players during its opening weekend, sparking debates over gameplay similarities to Overwatch.

Why Kentucky Is Keeping Marijuana Applicants' Names A Secret

Kentucky withholds medical marijuana applicant names, sparking transparency concerns and legal challenges over out-of-state influence.

Ubisoft Stock Jumps 14% After Reports Of Tencent Buyout

Ubisoft is in talks with Tencent for a possible buyout that could take the company private and reshape its future.

Sony 'Worried' When Xbox Arrived, But GTA Gave PlayStation An Edge

Sony inked an exclusivity deal that paid off; With Grand Theft Auto 3, PlayStation cement its console dominance.

NetEase's Marvel Rivals Launches With 444,000 Players On Steam

Marvel Rivals launches on Steam with 444K players, praised for fast-paced gameplay and a star-studded Marvel hero roster.

NFL Eases Marijuana Rules: Is Full Legalization In The Game Plan?

The NFL's latest policy change could signal a shift in the league's stance on marijuana use. Discover the details of what's changing.

Police Can Search Cars For Raw Cannabis Smell, Illinois Supreme Court Says

Illinois Supreme Court rules police can search vehicles based on the smell of raw cannabis, raising privacy concerns and calls for legal clarity.

Black Ops 6 Free Trial: What You Can Play Dec. 13–20

Get ready for a free Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 trial! Find out what's included and what's still unclear in our latest update.

AI Set To Cut Music Industry Incomes By 25% By 2028: Report

AI could cost music industry workers 25% of income by 2028, warns CISAC, as Australia and New Zealand push for protective AI policies.

Google's Genie 2 Creates 3D Game Worlds From A Single Image

Google's Genie 2 generates fully interactive 3D game worlds from a single image, offering new possibilities for prototyping and AI research.

EXCLUSIVE: Why Teens Are Confused By Cannabis Products And How Parents Can Help

Learn how parenting and cannabis education can help teens navigate the risks of THC-infused products and avoid misuse.

PS VR2 Gets Controller-Free Hand Tracking Feature

Sony debuts controller-free hand tracking for PS VR2 at Siggraph Asia 2024, showcasing gesture-based gameplay and advanced tracking tech.

Indiana Jones Headlines Xbox Game Pass December 2024 Additions

Discover Xbox Game Pass's December 2024 lineup with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. See what's leaving, including Forza Horizon 4.

277 Jobs Cut As Ubisoft Ends XDefiant Development

Ubisoft cancels XDefiant, closes three studios, and lays off 277 employees as it navigates ongoing challenges with underperforming projects.

Gamers Now Watch More Than They Play — How Publishers Can Reclaim Lost Revenue: Report

Gamers are watching 8.5 hours of gaming content weekly, more than they play. A new report shows how publishers could reclaim lost revenue.

Why This Cannabis Company Recalled Over 3,000 Gummies In Missouri

Flora Farms recalls 3,000 cannabis gummies in Missouri due to a labeling error, spotlighting evolving marijuana packaging rules.