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Mobile Gaming is One of the More Critical Parts of the Activision Acquisition, Says Microsoft CEO

Mobile Gaming is One of the More Critical Parts of the Activision Acquisition, Says Microsoft CEO

CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella has highlighted how the ABK acquisition strengthens the company's position in mobile gaming.

Sony Stock Prices Drop Significantly Following Xbox’s Activision Acquisition Announcement

Sony Stock Prices Drop Significantly Following Xbox’s Activision Acquisition Announcement

Microsoft's ABK deal is easily the biggest acquisition in all of gaming, and it seems that the news might have some impact on its competitor's stock prices.

Horizon Forbidden West Story Trailer Teases Mysteries, Conflicts, and More

Horizon Forbidden West Story Trailer Teases Mysteries, Conflicts, and More

Sony has released a new story trailer for the upcoming action RPG, showing off various characters, locations, machines, and more.

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition “Has Done Just Great” – Take-Two Interactive CEO

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition “Has Done Just Great” – Take-Two Interactive CEO

Take-Two Interactive CEO seems to downplay GTA: The Trilogy's technical issues, suggesting that the game has done "just great for the company."

Rainbow Six Extraction Pre-Load and Release Timings Revealed

Rainbow Six Extraction Pre-Load and Release Timings Revealed

Those in the United States can start playing at 12 AM ET/12 AM PT while those in the UK can access it today from 11 PM GMT onwards.

“Gaming is an Incredibly Competitive Market” – Xbox Boss on Competition Concerns Following Activision Acquisition

“Gaming is an Incredibly Competitive Market” – Xbox Boss on Competition Concerns Following Activision Acquisition

"This is our opportunity to fight to compete on the largest platform out there in gaming, which is mobile devices," Phil Spencer says.

GRID Legends PC Requirements Revealed

GRID Legends PC Requirements Revealed

Codemasters and EA's upcoming racer isn't going to demand a particularly beefy rig, for those planning on playing it on a PC.

Halo Infinite Was the Second Best-Selling Game in the US for December 2021

Halo Infinite Was the Second Best-Selling Game in the US for December 2021

However, Call of Duty: Vanguard finished the year on top with the franchise being the best-selling in dollar sales for the 13th consecutive year.

Nintendo Switch Tops US Hardware Sales in December 2021 – The NPD Group

Nintendo Switch Tops US Hardware Sales in December 2021 – The NPD Group

Though the PS5 tied with the Switch in dollar sales, the latter was the clear leader in hardware unit and dollar sales for the entirety of 2021.

Hogwarts Legacy Releasing in Q3 2022, Development is “Going Well” – Rumor

Hogwarts Legacy Releasing in Q3 2022, Development is “Going Well” – Rumor

The upcoming action RPG was rumored to be delayed into 2023 due to development troubles but leaker AccountNGT denies the same.

The Settlers Video Outlines Gameplay, Environments, Landmarks, and More

The Settlers Video Outlines Gameplay, Environments, Landmarks, and More

Learn more about the development team's vision for the reboot, which is out on March 17th for PC. Its closed beta begins tomorrow at 5 AM PST.

Halo Infinite – Cyber Showdown Event is Now Live, Adds Attrition Mode and New Cosmetics

Halo Infinite – Cyber Showdown Event is Now Live, Adds Attrition Mode and New Cosmetics

The event adds a 4v4 Team Slayer variant with revives and players fighting to deplete their opponents' life pools along with new Challenges.

Nobody Saves the World is Out Now on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC

Nobody Saves the World is Out Now on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC

Guacamelee developer also teases "even more" surprises for the action RPG "coming in the next few months that we can't wait to share."

Banjo-Kazooie Out Tomorrow for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

Banjo-Kazooie Out Tomorrow for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

Developed by Rare, the classic Nintendo 64 platformer sees Banjo and Tooie venturing to save Tooty from the evil witch Gruntilda.

The Cuphead Show! Premieres February 18th, First Trailer Revealed

The Cuphead Show! Premieres February 18th, First Trailer Revealed

The animated Netflix show sees Cuphead and Mugman indulging in mischief and misadventure while trying to outmaneuver The Devil.

God of War PC -“Out of Memory” Error Hotfix is Live in Experimental Branch

God of War PC -“Out of Memory” Error Hotfix is Live in Experimental Branch

Though internal testing hasn't been completed for the experimental hotfix, Steam players facing the error are advised to try it out.

Among Us Developer Shares 2022 Roadmap

Among Us Developer Shares 2022 Roadmap

Developer Innersloth recently shared more information regarding their multiplayer game Among Us, including what they have planned for 2022.

Diablo 2: Resurrected’s Console DRM Raises Eyebrows

Diablo 2: Resurrected’s Console DRM Raises Eyebrows

Diablo 2: Resurrected is required to go online at least once every 30 days for it to be playable offline on consoles. No statements by Activision Blizzard regarding the same yet.

Square Enix Announces Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Plans

Square Enix Announces Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Plans

The 20th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts will be celebrated through an event in Tokyo, and will entail a mini-concert, a developer Q&A and chat session, and more.

Nintendo Switch Exceeds PS4 Lifetime Sales in France

Nintendo Switch Exceeds PS4 Lifetime Sales in France

As per the director of Nintendo France, Philippe Lavoué, the Nintendo Switch's lifetime sales has now sold over 6 million units in the region.