With Unreal Engine 5 unleashed, game developers jump on board
While UE5 offers improvements for developers such as an upgraded UI and better performance, the biggest changes are centered on photorealism.
Nearly 1,100 Activision Blizzard video game testers to receive full-time status, increased pay
Nearly 1,100 of Activision Blizzard's U.S.-based temporary and contingent quality assurance (QA) workers who test the company's video games will be given full-time status starting July 1.
Microsoft purchase of Activision under regulatory scrutiny as lawmakers call out 'frat boy' culture
A group of prominent Senators wrote a letter to the Federal Trade Commission on Thursday urging them to review Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision, citing lawsuits and media reports about workplace misconduct at the video game giant.
$625M Ronin crypto heist: What to know
Hackers have stolen over $625 million in Ethereum and USD Coin from the Ronin blockchain network in what is being referred to as one of the largest cryptocurrency heists in history.
PlayStation taking on Xbox Game Pass, Nintendo Switch Online with new subscription tiers
Sony Interactive Entertainment is revamping its PlayStation Plus subscription service in an effort to take on competitors Xbox Game Pass and Nintendo Switch Online.
Netflix beefs up gaming push with Boss Fight Entertainment acquisition
The deal comes as Netflix is looking to boost subscriber growth and stay competitive against rivals Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video.
Apple urges court to reject Epic's appeal in App Store antitrust case
Apple Inc on Thursday told appellate judges that video game maker Epic Games had failed to show any legal error that would justify them overturning a lower-court ruling that found key App Store policies do not break U.S. antitrust law.
Sony's PlayStation suspending Russia software, hardware shipments
The video game giant will also suspend the launch of Grand Turismo 7 and the operation of the PlayStation Store in the country
Sony slashes PS5 sales forecast due to chip shortage, supply chain disruptions
Sony anticipates the popular PlayStation 5 gaming console will ship a total of 11.5 million units in fiscal year 2021, down from previous guidance of 14.8 million units.
Sony shares slide as gaming concerns re-emerge
Shares in Sony Group Corp slid as much as 8.8% in early trade in Tokyo on Thursday after four consecutive days of gains as concerns about its gaming business re-emerge amid component shortages and competition from heavyweight rivals.
Sony to buy videogame maker Bungie in $3.6B deal
Sony Group Corp.’s videogame unit said Monday that it is buying videogame developer Bungie Inc., the studio that created the Halo and Destiny franchises, in a deal valued at $3.6 billion.
Microsoft profits up 21%, giving cushion for gaming push
Demand for Microsoft’s cloud-computing services and work software helped boost its quarterly profits by 21% as the pandemic continued to keep many office workers at home.
Take-Two Interactive to buy Zynga in $12.7B deal
Take-Two is buying the creator of FarmVille and Words with Friends for $12.7B.
John Madden’s first Miller Lite ad sparked success as commercial pitchman
He was the Super Bowl-winning coach who "retired" at age 42. But John Madden, who died Tuesday at age 85, went on to become a hugely successful commercial pitchman as well.
Japan's Nintendo game console pioneer Uemura dead at 78
Masayuki Uemura, a Japanese home computer game pioneer whose Nintendo consoles sold millions of units worldwide, has died, according to the university in Kyoto where he taught.
PlayStation chief calls out Activision Blizzard’s response to sexual misconduct claims against CEO
PlayStation Chief Jim Ryan on Wednesday criticized Activision Blizzard Inc. for what he deemed an inadequate response to allegations that chief executive officer (CEO) Bobby Kotick had known about sexual misconduct allegations at the video game publishing giant for years.
Sony cuts PlayStation 5 production outlook due to component snag: report
Sony Group Corp has reduced its PlayStation 5 production outlook for this fiscal year due to component and logistics constraints, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.
Nintendo's profits decline following last year's pandemic boost
Japanese video game maker Nintendo's profit dropped 19% in the first half of its fiscal year from the previous year, when it received a big lift as people stuck at home by the coronavirus pandemic turned to its products.
Nintendo cuts Switch sales forecast 6%; says can't fulfill holiday demand
Nintendo Co Ltd on Thursday cut its full year Switch sales forecast by 6% to 24 million units and said it would struggle to meet demand in the key year-end shopping season as chip shortages disrupt production of the hit device.