Microsoft Gaming CEO Says Scrutiny of Activision Blizzard Acquisition is 'Fair' and 'Warranted'
Phil Spencer says discussions with regulators regarding the company's proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard have been "very fair and honest," as well as "warranted."
2022-10-31 00:00
Tencent Reportedly Refocusing on 'Aggressively' Acquiring More Gaming Studios
Tencent is "aggressively" seeking out opportunities to buy majority or controlling stakes in gaming companies outside of China.
2022-10-02 23:00
How the Battle Pass Ushered in a New Era of Gaming
The gaming industry has completely shifted economically within the last six years. Countless controversies surrounding loot boxes and pay to
2022-09-03 01:00
Russia Reportedly Looking to Build Own Game Engine Amid Industry Freeze Out
Russian tech companies are engaging in talks with the country's Ministry of Digital Development and State Duma deputies to perhaps fuel the development of a state-backed, national video game engine.
2022-07-18 00:00
Bethesda Staff Reportedly Frustrated With Limited Access to Reproductive Healthcare
Microsoft and ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda, have seemingly handled abortion and gender-affirming care services completely separately despite the former owning the latter.
2022-07-03 05:00
Implicit Bias: Gaming's Most Insidious Barrier to Entry
Insidious implicit biases have kept an untold number of non-male players out of the industry. That loss is incalculable.
2022-07-02 03:00
Games Industry Reacts to Overturning of Roe v. Wade
Many prominent game companies have spoken out about the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision overturning Roe v. Wade Friday.
2022-06-26 06:00
Microsoft President on Activision Blizzard Acquisition: 'It's Moving Fast'
Brad Smith, president of Microsoft, has shed some light on the company's proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
2022-05-21 03:00
Guillemot Family Reportedly Might Partner With Equity Firm to Buy Ubisoft, Ward Off Takeover Bids
The Guillemot family, which founded, partly owns and runs Ubisoft, is likely to oppose a company takeover bid from third-party buyers and is considering partner
2022-05-05 04:00