Reports of issues with the console’s key chip could be a warning sign, and could give Microsoft an inroad it needs to take an early lead in the console wars.
| News | September 16, 2020 |
Apple changes rules for game streaming services, impacting Microsoft xCloud and Google Stadia.
| Features | September 11, 2020 |
The partnership between the console manufacturer and Madden- and Sims publisher will bring 60 top EA games to players.
| News | September 9, 2020 |
Avengers storm the latest chapter of Fortnite, but iOS and Android customers are left out of the battle.
| News | August 29, 2020 |
Fortnite creator Epic picks a calculated, but perilous, fight with the two leading mobile giants.
| News | August 14, 2020 |
The Xbox Series X’s premiere launch title won’t launch with highly anticipated console this holiday season.
| News | August 11, 2020 |
An Instagram post and an odd music video from Dr Disrespect hint at his streaming return on YouTube.
| News | August 6, 2020 |
CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software discusses industry sexual misconduct, getting back to work and new pricing models in the video game space.
| Features | August 4, 2020 |
In the six weeks following a promotion, GTA V sold more units than in the same period in any previous year.
| News | August 3, 2020 |
Tying Project xCloud to Xbox Game Pass makes the launch of Xbox Series X the beginning of a new generation and the beta test for the following one.
| News | August 3, 2020 |
Sony seems to have the short-term advantage, but Microsoft could win the long game in the most unusual console generation yet.
| News | July 27, 2020 |
Epic Games has grown to an $18 billion beast, with reaches in all areas of the entertainment industry -- and a new $250 million investment from Sony.
| Features | July 10, 2020 |
Prominent Super Smash Bros. stars -- including top player Nairo and famed commentators D1, Keitaro and Cinnpie -- have been accused of sexual misconduct.
| News | July 6, 2020 |
The legendary franchise has redefined what success is in the gaming industry and could become a staple game across three console generations.
| Features | July 3, 2020 |
Next-generation consoles are expected to bring about the first software price increase in 18 years. It could be a great, and overdue, thing for the industry.
| News | July 2, 2020 |
The controversial streamer’s channel disappeared, leading to a swirl of rumors. Here's everything we know about why he was banned and the likely consequences.
| Features | June 29, 2020 |
Gaming designer Tom Hall, known for his work on Doom, looks to shake up the industry once more. He has joined virtual reality developer Resolution Studios.
| Features | June 25, 2020 |
The video game designer and writer apologized for his actions. Developers that employed the designer have since cut ties with him.
| News | June 23, 2020 |
Through its surprise sale of Mixer to Facebook, Microsoft sacrifices its streaming platform for a bigger portion of the emerging game-streaming market.
| Features | June 23, 2020 |
Nintendo is shifting away from making mobile games to focus on Switch titles. Its mobile presence going forward will be largely used as a marketing tool.
| Features | June 22, 2020 |
Hollywood has devised a host of new pandemic protocols for performers. But in the adult film industry, it's business as usual for most intents and purposes.
| Features | June 22, 2020 |
By largely ignoring next-gen platforms, EA really missed an opportunity to showcase the future at EA Play Live, despite a good showing by Star Wars: Squadrons.
| News | June 19, 2020 |
More than 10 years after Gearbox took over the Duke Nukem franchise, there are still legal hurdles to face. Gearbox has sued 3D Realms for breach of contract.
| Features | June 15, 2020 |
Big Buck Hunter Pro, X-Men vs. Street Fighter, and Marvel Pinball at-home arcade cabinets will be out this holiday season, along with the beloved Ms. Pacman.
| Gaming | June 11, 2020 |
Sky Sports viewers can turn game-generated crowd noise on and off when matches begin airing again on June 17. It is partnering with EA Sports to fill that void.
| Gaming | June 8, 2020 |
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick discusses how the game publisher has handled the shift to work from home and his long-term vision for e-sports.
| Features | June 3, 2020 |
Tweets previews, which before had been a standard feature, are no longer showing on messaging app WhatsApp. App owner Facebook blamed a glitch in Twitter's API.
| Social Media | June 2, 2020 |
PepsiCo has signed a multiyear deal with streamer Dr. Disrespect that will see the popular (and controversial) livecaster promote its Mtn Dew Game Fuel product.
| Features | May 28, 2020 |
EA's Madden will be the only football sim through 2025, but the shadow of NFL 2K looms large, and the company's days of exclusivity could be coming to an end.
| News | May 28, 2020 |
Electronic Arts announced it has renewed its exclusivity deal with the NFL and the NFLPA, locking in Madden as the only NFL-approved football sim for years.
| News | May 28, 2020 |
Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba, has announced plans to step down from the board of directors of SoftBank. Ma will resign from the company effective June 25.
| Trash | May 18, 2020 |
Oculus Quest VR's experimental hand-tracking feature goes to general release this week. Users spent $100 million on VR content in the first year.
| News | May 18, 2020 |
Minecraft is hitting some significant milestones these days. The 11-year-old game still lures 126 million players per month and tops YouTube views in 2019.
| News | May 18, 2020 |
Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson discusses preparation and response to the coronavirus pandemic, and how they are keeping players engaged from home.
| Features | May 18, 2020 |