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Business
Microsoft inks (another) cloud gaming partnership to support "emerging" segmentMicrosoft inks (another) cloud gaming partnership to support "emerging" segment

The move comes days after the company's Activision Blizzard deal was blocked in the UK over fears it will allow Microsoft to become a cloud gaming powerhouse.

byChris Kerr
Apr 28, 2023
2 Min Read
The PlayStation 5
Business
PlayStation 5 nears 40 million lifetime sales, and Sony thinks it could become a record-breakerPlayStation 5 nears 40 million lifetime sales, and Sony thinks it could become a record-breaker
byChris Kerr
Apr 28, 2023
2 Min Read
Key art for Luke in Capcom's Street Fighter 6.
Business
Capcom's new Street Fighter movie finds its directorsCapcom's new Street Fighter movie finds its directors
byJustin Carter
Apr 27, 2023
2 Min Read
Headshot of Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick.
Business
Bobby Kotick confident Microsoft can successfully appeal "irrational" CMA blockBobby Kotick confident Microsoft can successfully appeal "irrational" CMA block
byJustin Carter
Apr 27, 2023
2 Min Read
Key art for Bungie's Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, showing Guardians with Savathun in the background.
Business
Bungie awarded $12 million in lawsuit against Destiny 2 cheat-sellerBungie awarded $12 million in lawsuit against Destiny 2 cheat-seller
byJustin Carter
Apr 27, 2023
2 Min Read
Cal Kestis in the key art for Respawn Entertainment's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
Game Platforms
Remote work helped Respawn make Star Wars Jedi: Survivor in 3.5 yearsRemote work helped Respawn make Star Wars Jedi: Survivor in 3.5 years
byJustin Carter
Apr 27, 2023
2 Min Read
A screenshot from Wartales showing a party gathered around a campfire
Business
Wartales has sold over 600,000 copies since launching in early access
Wartales has sold over 600,000 copies since launching in early access
Apr 27, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
The MyGames logo on a stylised background
Business
MyGames forms Premium Games Division to expand beyond free-to-play
MyGames forms Premium Games Division to expand beyond free-to-play
Apr 27, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
A photograph of Microsoft's campus in Reading, UK
Business
Microsoft says blocked Activision Blizzard merger marks its "darkest day" in the UK
Microsoft says blocked Activision Blizzard merger marks its "darkest day" in the UK
Apr 27, 2023
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Promo art for Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, showing several soldiers in the story mode.
Business
Activision Blizzard is off to a strong 2023 thanks to Modern Warfare II
Activision Blizzard is off to a strong 2023 thanks to Modern Warfare II
Apr 26, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Promo art for Riot Games' Valorant featuring launch characters Jett, Phoenix, and Reyna.
Game Platforms
Riot touts new employee benefits, more inclusion in 2022 impact report
Riot touts new employee benefits, more inclusion in 2022 impact report
Apr 26, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Key art from Guerrilla's Horizon: Burning Shores showing Aloy running from a FARO machine.
Marketing
Metacritic promises better moderation post-Horizon DLC review bombing
Metacritic promises better moderation post-Horizon DLC review bombing
Apr 26, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Alan Wake in the reveal trailer for Remedy Entertainment's Alan Wake II.
Business
Remedy CEO: "Short-term" 45% Q1 revenue decline sets the stage for long-term growth
Remedy CEO: "Short-term" 45% Q1 revenue decline sets the stage for long-term growth
Apr 26, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Key artwork from Remedy's Control featuring protagonist Jesse Faden
Business
Control lead designer joins NetEase to establish new studio Anchor Point
Control lead designer joins NetEase to establish new studio Anchor Point
Apr 26, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
A photograph of Activision Blizzard's HQ
Business
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard slam UK regulator for blocking $68.7 billion merger
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard slam UK regulator for blocking $68.7 billion merger
Apr 26, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
An image showing the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S and the artwork for cloud-supported titles
Business
UK regulator blocks Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal over cloud concerns
UK regulator blocks Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal over cloud concerns
Apr 26, 2023
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Artwork showing the Xbox Game Pass catalog and a range of compatible devices
Business
Microsoft praises Xbox Game Pass as quarterly subscription revenue nears $1 billion
Microsoft praises Xbox Game Pass as quarterly subscription revenue nears $1 billion
Apr 26, 2023
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Key art for Holy Wow Studios' Trombone Champ.
Design
Trombone Champ devs explain new future-proof UI change
Trombone Champ devs explain new future-proof UI change
Apr 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Promo art for Bungie's Destiny 2: Lightfall, showing three Guardians, the Witness, and Calus.
Business
Destiny 2's transmedia lead Derick Tsai departs Bungie
Destiny 2's transmedia lead Derick Tsai departs Bungie
Apr 25, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Screenshot of Young Horses' student-made game Octodad, showing the titular character at a table.
Business
Octodad and Young Horses "side games" are now free on Steam
Octodad and Young Horses "side games" are now free on Steam
Apr 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
The Cosmic Lounge logo flanked by space-themed artwork
Business
Cosmic Lounge nets €4 million to use AI tech to create mobile puzzle games
Cosmic Lounge nets €4 million to use AI tech to create mobile puzzle games
Apr 25, 2023
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Key art for Koei Tecmo's Wild Hearts, showing a Hunter fighting a Kemono beast.
Business
Koei Tecmo vaguely praises Wild Hearts & Wo Long for "successful" launches
Koei Tecmo vaguely praises Wild Hearts & Wo Long for "successful" launches
Apr 24, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Blue logo for the Apple App Store.
Business
California court sides with Apple against Epic Games' antitrust appeal
California court sides with Apple against Epic Games' antitrust appeal
Apr 24, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Key art for Dambuster's Dead Island 2, showing a Slayer in a pool surrounded by zombies.
Business
Dead Island 2 slays its way to 1 million copies in one weekend
Dead Island 2 slays its way to 1 million copies in one weekend
Apr 24, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Cover art for Sega's Sonic Origins, showing Sonic the Hedgehog and his friends.
Game Platforms
Sega of America employees announce multi-department union
Sega of America employees announce multi-department union
Apr 24, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
The logo for Call of Duty: The Board Game overlaid on a stylised image of a solider
Business
Call of Duty: The Board Game aims to turn the shooter into a strategic tabletop experience
Call of Duty: The Board Game aims to turn the shooter into a strategic tabletop experience
Apr 24, 2023
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
A screenshot from Horizon Forbidden West showing Aloy riding a machine near the Golden Gate Bridge
Business
Guerrilla studio director to become head of development strategy at PlayStation Studios
Guerrilla studio director to become head of development strategy at PlayStation Studios
Apr 24, 2023
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
A screenshot from Stardew Valley showing a player's farm
Business
Stardew Valley creator shares early concept sketches from old notebook
Stardew Valley creator shares early concept sketches from old notebook
Apr 24, 2023
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Cover art for Nintendo's Mario is Missing, showing Bowser kidnapping Mario from an unaware Luigi.
Business
Mario is Missing! was shaped by a Carmen Sandiego rivalry and miscommunication
Mario is Missing! was shaped by a Carmen Sandiego rivalry and miscommunication
Apr 21, 2023
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3 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Screenshot from Bird Island's Tales from the Void, showing sci-fi explorers.
Business
Tales from the Void developers delist game for surprising reason
Tales from the Void developers delist game for surprising reason
Apr 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Logo for Microsoft's Xbox console.
Business
Microsoft disables Twitter sharing for Xbox after new API fees
Microsoft disables Twitter sharing for Xbox after new API fees
Apr 21, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Key artwork from World of Warcraft Dragonflight
Business
Blizzard refutes claim that "crisis maps" are being created due to talent exodus
Blizzard refutes claim that "crisis maps" are being created due to talent exodus
Apr 21, 2023
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Photograph of business man and former Rare president Joel Hochberg.
Game Platforms
Obituary: Joel Hochberg, ex-Rare president, has passed away
Obituary: Joel Hochberg, ex-Rare president, has passed away
Apr 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Logo for game developer Firewalk Studios.
Business
PlayStation buys Firewalk Studios from ProbablyMonsters
PlayStation buys Firewalk Studios from ProbablyMonsters
Apr 20, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Cover art for Sony's God of War (2018), featuring Kratos and Atreus.
Business
PlayStation's Steam prices are rising in Japan, Argentina, and other countries
PlayStation's Steam prices are rising in Japan, Argentina, and other countries
Apr 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter

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