Commonwealth Games 2026 host Victoria pulls out over cost
The Australian state of Victoria has canceled plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the predicted cost of the international sporting event blew out three times original estimates, state authorities said Tuesday.
2023-07-18 09:24
Call of Duty to remain on Playstation following Activision Blizzard Microsoft merger
Microsoft has signed an agreement with Sony to ensure "Call of Duty" remains available on PlayStation after Microsoft closes its $69 billion Activision Blizzard merger, the tech giant said Sunday.
2023-07-16 23:28
Federal appeals court rules Microsoft can close its Activision merger
A federal appeals court said it will not block Microsoft from closing its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, handing the Federal Trade Commission its second major defeat this week in a case involving the future of the video game industry.
2023-07-15 07:49
FTC to appeal Microsoft/Activision Blizzard merger
The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday it would appeal a decision from earlier this week by a district court judge allowing Microsoft to close its $69 billion Activision Blizzard merger.
2023-07-13 07:47
Microsoft can close its Activision merger, federal judge rules
A federal judge will not block Microsoft from closing its $69 billion deal to acquire video game giant Activision Blizzard, a defeat for US regulators who had asked for a temporary injunction while legal challenges to the merger unfold.
2023-07-11 23:56
Indonesia pulls out of hosting World Beach Games, months after Israel controversy
The 2023 World Beach Games, scheduled to take place in Bali next month, have been canceled after hosts Indonesia suddenly withdrew from the tournament.
2023-07-06 14:59
Pokemon Go maker Niantic is laying off 230 employees
Niantic, the creator of hit mobile game Pokemon Go, announced it is laying off 230 employees and reorganizing its business as it grapples with new macroeconomic uncertainty.
2023-07-01 00:21
This Limited-Edition ‘Disney Villainous’ Board Game Lets You Play As Ursula, Maleficent, and More Classic Villains
Longtime fans of the ‘Disney Villainous’ board game might consider this a collectible.
2023-06-26 21:26
What to stream this weekend: 'And Just Like That,' Kelly Clarkson, 'Perfect Find' and Final Fantasy
This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Kelly Clarkson and Portugal
2023-06-24 00:46
Microsoft faces off against US government over Activision deal, with top execs set to testify
Microsoft and the video game giant Activision Blizzard will face off Thursday against the US government in a high-stakes battle over one of the largest technology acquisitions in history.
2023-06-22 20:51
Nintendo Direct teases a Princess Peach game for Switch
Princess Peach, the iconic video game damsel-in-distress, is getting her own Nintendo Switch adventure — sans Super Mario.
2023-06-22 01:20
What to stream this week: 'And Just Like That' back, Kelly Clarkson sings, Robert Downey Jr. drives
This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Kelly Clarkson and Portugal
2023-06-19 12:25