Parents file lawsuit saying their kids are addicted to Fortnite
Concerned parents in Canada have filed a lawsuit saying their kids are addicted to the video game Fortnite.
Microsoft's big buy of Activision may be blocked by Federal Trade Commission
The FTC filed a complaint to stop Microsoft's acquisition of video game developer Activision Blizzard for $69 billion, claiming it will create an unfair advantage.
Microsoft to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo in 10-year deal
Microsoft has made a 10-year commitment to make the Call of Duty video game available on Nintendo platforms, the first time since the days of the Wii U console.
Microsoft bid for Activision likely to be blocked by FTC lawsuit: report
Microsoft's proposed $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard could reportedly be blocked by an FTC lawsuit.
Sonic the Hedgehog creator arrested on insider trading charges
Sonic the Hedgehog creator Yuji Naka has been arrested by Japanese authorities on insider trading charges over purchases of an online gaming company in 2020.
Hacked 'Grand Theft Auto 6' footage leaked online
Popular video game producer Rockstar has released a statement announcing that their network was hacked, and early footage of their long-awaited "Grand Theft Auto 6" was stolen.
Ryan Cohen missing from GameStop earnings call; no Bed Bath & Beyond mention
Ryan Cohen did not speak on GameStop's earnings call Wednesday as the video game retailer announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2022.
Sony blames inflation for PlayStation 5 price hike
Price hikes to take effect immediately in Europe, United Kingdom, China, Australia, Mexico, Canada and Sept. 15 in Japan. Sony will not raise price of PS5 console in United States
Gaming industry facing setbacks as looming recession weighs on consumers
The video game industry was long thought to be recession-proof, but recent earnings reports call that into question as consumers weigh their discretionary spending.
LEGO releasing Atari 2600 video game console set, honoring 1980s nostalgia
For Atari’s 50th anniversary, LEGO is releasing a new set based on the 1980-version of the Atari 2600 video game console. The new set will cost $239.99.
GameStop fires CFO amid staff shakeup
GameStop on Thursday announced that it had fired its chief financial officer and laid off numerous staff as part of an effort to reshape the company.
Ex-TikTok gaming head to launch blockchain games startup as big players keep away
The former head of short video giant TikTok's gaming unit, Jason Fung, is launching a blockchain gaming startup as one of two co-founders.
GameStop sales climb along with shares even as loss widens
GameStop Corp. sales rose as more people returned to its stores last quarter, but its loss widened, damping investors’ hopes for signs of a turnaround for the videogame retailer.
Workers at Activision Blizzard's Raven Software vote in favor of forming union
Prior to the vote, Activision declined to voluntarily recognize the Game Workers Alliance. They also urged workers to "consider the consequences" of signing union authorization cards.
Activision's Kotick could see windfall in purchase
Bobby Kotick, the chief executive of Activision Blizzard Inc., could walk away with as much as $520 million after Microsoft Corp. completes its planned purchase of the videogame company.
Activision Blizzard shareholders approve proposed $68.7B sale to Microsoft
The deal is expected to close in fiscal year 2023, subject to customary closing conditions and the completion of a regulatory review.
Activision Blizzard revenue falls as Call of Duty demand sputters
Activision Blizzard Inc.‘s first-quarter sales and profit plunged as demand for its Call of Duty videogame franchise fell. Microsoft is about to acquire the company.
Microsoft and Sony considering in-game ads for Xbox and Playstation games: report
In-game advertisements could be coming to Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Sony's Playstation 5 later this year for the first time.
Activision cooperating with federal insider trading probes
Activision Blizzard is cooperating with federal investigations into trading by friends of its chief executive shortly before the gaming company disclosed its sale to Microsoft Corp, it said in a securities filing on Friday.
State lawyer alleges Newsom interfered in Activision lawsuit
A lawyer for California's civil rights agency has resigned over what she alleged were undue attempts by Gov. Gavin Newsom and his office to interfere in a state lawsuit against video game giant Activision Blizzard.