GameStop announces leadership shakeup, terminating CEO Matt Furlong
Retailer GameStop on Wednesday afternoon revealed a major leadership shake-up. CEO Matt Furlong was terminated and Ryan Cohen became executive chairman.
Apple unveils augmented reality headset, new MacBook Air at WWDC
Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled new products at the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, including the augmented reality headset Vision Pro.
Male protagonist in 'Legend of Zelda' hailed as non-binary, trans icon by media, gamers
Multiple transgender or non-binary gamers reportedly identify with Link, the male protagonist in the popular "Legend of Zelda" video game series that has sold millions of copies.
Microsoft's $69B purchase of Activision cleared by EU regulators
European Union regulators approved Microsoft’s $69 billion all-cash purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard. The deal still faces pressure from regulators across the world.
Microsoft exec admits Xbox lost console war to Nintendo, Sony: 'Worst generation to lose'
Microsoft's head of Xbox Phil Spencer admitted during a recent interview that that the company cannot out-console rivals Nitendo and Sony and will instead focus on users experience.
'Super Mario Bros. Movie' set to top $1 billion at box office
The movie adaptation of the popular Nintendo video game, starring Chris Pratt, earned a massive $92.5 million in its second weekend premiere.
Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins joins GameSquare to revolutionize the esports gaming world
GameSquare Esports CEO Justin Kenna and GameSquare Esports chief innovation officer Tyler Blevins discuss their plan to transform the esports gaming and media world on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Catan board game creator Klaus Teuber dead at 70
Klaus Teuber, the creator of the popular board game Catan, in which players build settlements on an island, has died at the age of 70, his family says.
Blockbuster Video website update stokes speculation that comeback may happen
Updates to the Blockbuster Video website have fueled speculation among the brand's fans that the movie and video rental chain, now owned by Dish Network, could make a comeback.
Democratic Senators call on Meta to stop plan to release Metaverse app to teens
Democratic Senators Blumenthal and Markey wrote a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg requesting that Meta not release a version of the metaverse Horizon Worlds for teenagers.
Robolox shares surge as gamers above 17 years old play
Roblox Corp reported fourth quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Wednesday, and shares for the online gaming platform are now up roughly 20%.
Microsoft-Activision deal hits new stumbling block
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard ran into a potential hiccup Wednesday as the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) unveiled “provisional findings” flagging competition-related concerns.
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick reacts to Warren Buffett's stake: 'Nothing more flattering'
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby joins "The Claman Countdown" to break down the company's "record fourth quarter" and shares how "flattering" it is to know Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger own equity in the company.
Activision CEO on Microsoft's $68.7 billion deal: Regulators don’t have experience
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick talked about Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of the video game company and also addressed regulatory scrutiny of the proposed deal.
Nordstrom responds to activist Ryan Cohen
Shares for the department store chain Nordstrom spiked following reports that meme-stock investor Ryan Cohen was purchasing more shares of the company.
Video game studios included in Microsoft job cuts: report
Microsoft confirmed reports on Wednesday that the tech giant was cutting its workforce by 10,000 positions.
Hasbro delays update to Dungeons and Dragons open game license as fan base revolts
Hasbro, the owner of Dungeons and Dragons, rolled a "natural one" to convince fans that rewriting its two-decade-old open game license was about anything but boosting revenue.
EU preparing to stall Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition: report
The EU is preparing to give Microsoft an antitrust warning in the coming weeks over its deal to purchase Activision Blizzard, according to a new report.
Microsoft challenges FTC's block of $68.7B acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc.: Report
Microsoft challenged the Federal Trade Commission's attempt to block the software giant's acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. for $68.7 billion.
Video gamers sue Microsoft over $69 billion Activision deal
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking to block Microsoft from acquiring leading video game developer Activision.