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Business
Xbox's Grounded is becoming a TV showXbox's Grounded is becoming a TV show

Xbox wants players of the Obsidian Entertainment-developed game to play the co-op survival adventure, then sit down to watch it with friends.

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Jul 18, 2022
2 Min Read
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Business
PlayStation acquires technology giant Repeat.gg, widens esports scopePlayStation acquires technology giant Repeat.gg, widens esports scope
byJustin Carter
Jul 18, 2022
2 Min Read
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Business
Unity CEO John Riccitiello is sorry for calling devs "fucking idiots," regrets using "crude" languageUnity CEO John Riccitiello is sorry for calling devs "fucking idiots," regrets using "crude" language
byChris Kerr
Jul 18, 2022
3 Min Read
A screenshot from Ghost of Tsushima
Business
Ghost of Tsushima turns two years old, sells nearly 10 million copiesGhost of Tsushima turns two years old, sells nearly 10 million copies
byJustin Carter
Jul 18, 2022
1 Min Read
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Business
UK government won't regulate loot boxes, wants developers to police themselvesUK government won't regulate loot boxes, wants developers to police themselves
byChris Kerr
Jul 18, 2022
2 Min Read
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Business
505 Games parent Digital Bros opens indie publishing division Hook505 Games parent Digital Bros opens indie publishing division Hook
byChris Kerr
Jul 18, 2022
1 Min Read
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Design
The Last of Us Part II co-writer Josh Scherr is leaving Naughty Dog after 21 years
The Last of Us Part II co-writer Josh Scherr is leaving Naughty Dog after 21 years
Jul 15, 2022
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
A Fall Guys character struggles to hold a bundle of blast balls.
Business
Mediatonic races to correct accidental Fall Guys in-app purchases
Mediatonic races to correct accidental Fall Guys in-app purchases
Jul 15, 2022
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
Sony has completed its acquisition of Bungie
Sony has completed its acquisition of Bungie
Jul 15, 2022
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Key art for World of Warcraft's Dragonflight expansion
Game Platforms
World of Warcraft is getting more flexible gender expression tools
World of Warcraft is getting more flexible gender expression tools
Jul 15, 2022
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Game Platforms
The Indie Bundle for Abortion Funds has raised over $380,000 in aid of reproductive rights
The Indie Bundle for Abortion Funds has raised over $380,000 in aid of reproductive rights
Jul 15, 2022
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
A screenshot from Resident Evil 2 remake
Business
Resident Evil 2 remake has sold over 10 million copies
Resident Evil 2 remake has sold over 10 million copies
Jul 15, 2022
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
A screenshot from Skate
Business
EA announces that Skate revival will be online live service game
EA announces that Skate revival will be online live service game
Jul 14, 2022
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
New PlayStation Stars loyalty program introducing "digital collectibles" that absolutely aren't NFTs
New PlayStation Stars loyalty program introducing "digital collectibles" that absolutely aren't NFTs
Jul 14, 2022
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Nintendo fully acquires visual production company Dynamo Pictures
Nintendo fully acquires visual production company Dynamo Pictures
Jul 14, 2022
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
A screenshot of Bayonetta 3. Bayonetta looks at the camera.
Game Platforms
Bayonetta 3 will introduce new mode to toggle in-game nudity
Bayonetta 3 will introduce new mode to toggle in-game nudity
Jul 13, 2022
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Game Platforms
Nintendo now provides benefits for Japanese employees in same-sex marriages
Nintendo now provides benefits for Japanese employees in same-sex marriages
Jul 13, 2022
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
Unity is merging with IronSource to help devs with monetization
Unity is merging with IronSource to help devs with monetization
Jul 13, 2022
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key art showing several Guardians from Destiny 2: The Witch Queen.
Game Platforms
Bungie voices support for employee seeking trans-inclusive healthcare
Bungie voices support for employee seeking trans-inclusive healthcare
Jul 12, 2022
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4 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
A screenshot from Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course. Two player characters take on a giant boss.
Business
Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course has sold over one million copies
Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course has sold over one million copies
Jul 12, 2022
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
A woman plays a Nintendo Switch.
Game Platforms
Nintendo issues heat advisory for Switch users as blistering temperatures loom
Nintendo issues heat advisory for Switch users as blistering temperatures loom
Jul 12, 2022
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
A pre-alpha screenshot of EA's Skate.
Production
An early build of EA's next Skate game has leaked online
An early build of EA's next Skate game has leaked online
Jul 12, 2022
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
Spotify has bought Worldle-like music guessing game Heardle
Spotify has bought Worldle-like music guessing game Heardle
Jul 12, 2022
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
A screenshot from Kirby's Dream Buffet
Business
Nintendo is launching another Kirby game this summer and it's an eShop exclusive
Nintendo is launching another Kirby game this summer and it's an eShop exclusive
Jul 12, 2022
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
A screenshot showing the updated Steam Discovery Queue in action
Business
The latest Steam Labs experiment introduces a more focused Discovery Queue
The latest Steam Labs experiment introduces a more focused Discovery Queue
Jul 12, 2022
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Promotional artwork for The Quarry
Business
Nordisk Games fully acquires The Quarry developer Supermassive
Nordisk Games fully acquires The Quarry developer Supermassive
Jul 12, 2022
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
A group of children play The Pokemon Card Game.
Game Platforms
A Pokémon Trading Card Game show is in the works
A Pokémon Trading Card Game show is in the works
Jul 11, 2022
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Artwork featuring the Haven and PlayStation logo
Business
Sony has completed its purchase of Haven Studios
Sony has completed its purchase of Haven Studios
Jul 11, 2022
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
A screenshot from Assassin's Creed Liberation HD
Business
Ubisoft says that decommissioned games will remain playable after all
Ubisoft says that decommissioned games will remain playable after all
Jul 11, 2022
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Promotional artwork for It Takes Two
Business
It Takes Two has now sold over 7 million copies
It Takes Two has now sold over 7 million copies
Jul 11, 2022
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Game Platforms
Heroes of the Storm won't be receiving any more major updates
Heroes of the Storm won't be receiving any more major updates
Jul 8, 2022
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
A picture of the Meta Quest 2 headset
Business
Meta drops Facebook account requirement for Quest VR hardware
Meta drops Facebook account requirement for Quest VR hardware
Jul 8, 2022
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
A screenshot from EVE Valkyrie
Business
CCP Games will halt support for EVE Valkyrie later this year
CCP Games will halt support for EVE Valkyrie later this year
Jul 8, 2022
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
A screenshot from Red Dead Online
Business
Rockstar halting major Red Dead Online updates to focus on the next Grand Theft Auto
Rockstar halting major Red Dead Online updates to focus on the next Grand Theft Auto
Jul 8, 2022
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
A screenshot from God of War Ragnarok's CG trailer.
Game Platforms
More developers are pushing back against player toxicity
More developers are pushing back against player toxicity
Jul 7, 2022
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4 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor

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