UK regulator "stands by its decision" to block Activision deal after EU rulingThe UK's Competition and Markets Authority has criticized the European Commission's decision to approve Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition.Posted 3 months ago by Sean Carey 118
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition approved by European regulatorsThe European Commission has approved Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard just weeks after the deal was blocked by regulators in the UK.Posted 3 months ago by Sean Carey 119
Fear Fest steps out of the shadows in September to showcase 32 upcoming horror gamesFeardemic has announced that Fear Fest will return in September for a two-day event, which will include Black Summer showcase and the first-ever Fear Fest: Horror Game Awards.Posted 3 months ago by Tom West 6
Xbox, PlayStation, Ubisoft, and more confirmed for Summer Game FestGeoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest kick off next month to offer up a myriad of video game announcements, and more than 40 partners have been confirmed, including Xbox, PlayStation, Ubisoft, and more.Posted 3 months ago by Tom West 25
UK regulator imposes further restrictions on Microsoft and Activision BlizzardThe UK's Competition and Markets Authority, which recently blocked Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, has now placed further restrictions on the two companies.Posted 3 months ago by Sean Carey 89
The Witcher universe's Project Sirius finishes "defining a new framework"CD Projekt and The Molasses Flood have confirmed they're done with "defining a new framework for Project Sirius," the codename for an upcoming game set within The Witcher universe.Posted 3 months ago by Heidi Nicholas 17
European Commission will reportedly approve Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisitionThe European Commission will reportedly approve Microsoft's proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard next week.Posted 3 months ago by Sean Carey 87
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf won't release before April 2024EA's latest financial report has revealed that BioWare's highly anticipated RPG Dragon Age: Dreadwolf won't be out until at least April 2024.Posted 3 months ago by Sean Carey 16
EA remains "indifferent" on Microsoft Activision dealEA's recent earnings call saw CEO Andrew Wilson speak about Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, telling investors that EA will "continue to be the number one publisher on their platform" regardless of the outcome.Posted 3 months ago by Tom West 24
Sonic Frontiers speeds into top spot as best-selling 3D Sonic game everSega has announced that the Blue Blur's latest adventure in Sonic Frontier has sold more than 3.5 million copies, making it the best-selling 3D Sonic game to date.Posted 3 months ago by Tom West 20
Little Nightmares set to continue without original dev, job listing suggestsBandai Namco is looking for a producer assistant to join the team working on its "headline IP" Little Nightmares, which could mean that a sequel is in development at Bandai Namco Europe.Posted 3 months ago by Tom West 10
Phil Spencer admits Xbox One "lost the worst generation to lose"Xbox boss Phil Spencer also contested the idea that "if you just build great games, everything would turn around" in his latest interview.Posted 3 months ago by Heidi Nicholas 148
Phil Spencer: “The Xbox community should demand a lot from us”In a new interview, Xbox boss Phil Spencer discusses the Xbox team's attitude to the future after the "knockback" of Redfall, saying, "I can only look forward."Posted 3 months ago by Heidi Nicholas 88
BioWare "quietly resented" its writers, former Dragon Age narrative lead saysFormer Dragon Age narrative lead David Gaider has spoken out about the negative view placed on writers, saying that even BioWare "quietly resented" its writers in the years leading to his departure in 2016.Posted 3 months ago by Tom West 46
Development budgets for AAA games are now reportedly "reaching unprecedented ranges"The hefty report from UK regulator the Competition and Markets Authority which blocked Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard also goes into detail on how game development budgets are soaring.Posted 3 months ago by Heidi Nicholas 49
Xbox boss Phil Spencer reassures staff following CMA ruling – reportPhil Spencer reportedly held an all-hands meeting this week to discuss the UK's decision to block the Activision Blizzard deal, and Microsoft's future gaming plans, which will move ahead with or without the acquisitionPosted 4 months ago by Tom West 50
Microsoft inks another 10-year cloud gaming partnership despite CMA setbackDespite the Competition and Markets Authority blocking Microsoft's takeover of Activision Blizzard in the UK earlier this week, Microsoft has signed another ten-year deal with a cloud gaming platform to appease regulators.Posted 4 months ago by Sean Carey 32
Microsoft president slams CMA decision to block Activision Blizzard takeoverMicrosoft president Brad Smith has further criticised the Competition and Markets Authority following the regulator's decision to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.Posted 4 months ago by Sean Carey 77
Microsoft to appeal CMA ruling: "We remain fully committed to this acquisition"Following the UK regulator's announcement that it would block the Activision Blizzard acquisition, Microsoft has stated that it will be appealing the CMA's decision to stop the deal going through.Posted 4 months ago by Luke Albigés 42
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal blocked by UK regulatorUK competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority, has blocked Microsoft's proposed takeover of Activision Blizzard to "protect innovation and choice in cloud gaming."Posted 4 months ago by Sean Carey 290
Xbox hardware revenues down 30%, but Game Pass still growingMicrosoft has now reported its latest financial results revealing that for FY23 Q3, there was a dip in gaming revenues, with a steep decline in Xbox hardware revenue.Posted 4 months ago by Sean Carey 43
Dead Island 2 hits impressive sales milestone in just three daysPublisher Deep Silver and developer Dambuster Studios have announced that Dead Island 2 sold over 1 million copies in just three days.Posted 4 months ago by Sean Carey 32
THQ Nordic Showcase returns in August with world premieres and fresh revealsTHQ Nordic has announced that it will be hosting its summer showcase in August, which will include world premiere reveals and updates on previously announced games like Alone in the Dark.Posted 4 months ago by Tom West 29
Atari expands its retro empire, acquiring over 100 classic games and brandsAtari's retro revival looks set to continue, with the storied publisher announcing that it has acquired over 100 games and brands from the 80s and 90s, as well as the Accolade and GTI trademarks.Posted 4 months ago by Luke Albigés 86
Epic Games acquires Horizon Chase developer AquirisEpic Games has announced that it has acquired Horizon Chase developer Aquiris, which will now become the foundation of the publisher's new Epic Games Brazil studio.Posted 4 months ago by Tom West 22
Former Halo Infinite creative director Joseph Staten joins Netflix GamesAfter announcing his departure from Microsoft earlier this month, former Halo Infinite creative director Joseph Staten has now revealed that he's taken a job at Netflix Games to work on a new AAA multiplatform game.Posted 4 months ago by Sean Carey 44
Another country has approved Microsoft's acquisition of Activision BlizzardMicrosoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has taken another small step towards the finish line. South Africa's competition regulator, the Competition Commission, has now approved the deal.Posted 4 months ago by Sean Carey 27
Halo creative director looks to have left 343I and MicrosoftAfter a career spanning almost 20 years supporting Master Chief, Halo's creative director Frank O'Connor looks to have left 343 Industries and Microsoft, although no official announcement has been made.Posted 4 months ago by Tom West 53
Ubisoft+ now available on Xbox, costs more than Xbox Game Pass UltimateAfter months of rumour and speculation, Ubisoft+ has finally launched on Xbox consoles. Xbox users will have access to more than 60 games across Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.Posted 4 months ago by Sean Carey 373
Ubisoft+ Xbox launch likely soon as Microsoft and Ubisoft begin advertising serviceIt looks like Ubisoft+ could be about to launch on Xbox as both Microsoft and Ubisoft have begun advertising the game subscription service.Posted 4 months ago by Sean Carey 42
Elder Scrolls Online dev seeking "proper resolution" over stolen art claimZeniMax Online Studios has confirmed that it's looking for a "proper resolution" with an artist after using art created by a fan for paid cosmetics in The Elder Scrolls Online without permission.Posted 4 months ago by Tom West 30
Microsoft "surprised" by Sony's support of 'gamers lawsuit' against Activision dealAn amended version of the 'gamers lawsuit' against the Activision Blizzard acquisition has been filed, bringing with it fresh documentation that highlights Microsoft's surprise at Sony's ready provision of supporting documents.Posted 4 months ago by Luke Albigés 71
EA denies Alice sequel, creator quits game dev to sell rabbit plushiesAlice: Madness Returns creator American McGee has announced that he's leaving the games industry following EA's refusal to fund or licence its sequel, Alice: Asylum.Posted 4 months ago by Tom West 99
Microsoft pens ten-year deal with EE for Call of Duty and XboxMicrosoft's head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, has announced that the company has expanded its partnership with mobile service provider EE to include a ten-year commitment for Activision Blizzard and Xbox titles.Posted 4 months ago by Tom West 50
Konami raises salaries and opens new studio to "improve employee engagement"Konami has announced that it has opened a new studio, as the company celebrates its 50th anniversary, and has "substantially raised" the base salaries of its staff.Posted 4 months ago by Tom West 48
E3 2023 officially cancelledFollowing news of major publishers not willing to attend, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has announced that E3 2023 has been cancelled.Posted 5 months ago by Sean Carey 55
EA to lay off almost 800 employeesWith job cuts occurring across tech and gaming industries, EA has now announced it will lay off 6% of its workforce, impacting nearly 800 employees.Posted 5 months ago by Sean Carey 58
Activision Blizzard CEO says Sony's "disappointing behaviour" won't impact relationshipActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick says Sony's "obviously disappointing behaviour" surrounding Microsoft's takeover of the publisher will not damage Activision Blizzard's long-term relationship with the company.Posted 5 months ago by Sean Carey 82
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition approved in JapanThe Japan Fair Trade Commission has given the green light for Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition to go ahead, saying the deal would not substantially harm competition.Posted 5 months ago by Sean Carey 33
Ubisoft now skipping E3 despite previously calling it "a special moment for our industry"Ubisoft has changed its mind about attending E3 2023 and has now confirmed it will instead have its own event in June.Posted 5 months ago by Heidi Nicholas 36