Former Microsoft employee recounts racism at Mixer

Former Microsoft Mixer employee Milan Lee said that he experienced racism at the company, and one manager described a scenario with slaves and slave masters.

News         April 25, 2023

How to watch the Pokémon Presents livestream on Wednesday

The Pokémon Company is holding another Pokémon Presents event on June 24. The company hasn't said what it will announce at the show, but you can watch it here.

News         April 25, 2023

Microsoft is shuttering Mixer as it partners with Facebook Gaming

Microsoft announced plans to shutter Mixer in favor of Facebook Gaming. The company said Facebook Gaming will "make it easy" for anyone to join from Mixer.

News         April 25, 2023

TwitchCon San Diego has been canceled

After canceling TwitchCon Amsterdam in March, Twitch has announced that it will cancel its TwitchCon San Diego, in light of coronavirus pandemic shutdowns.

News         April 25, 2023

Cyberpunk 2077 release date pushed back again

In a statement, Cyberpunk 2077's developers said the game won't be ready for its planned September launch and will be pushed back to a November 19 release.

News         April 25, 2023

EA Play Live 2020: How to watch and what to expect from today’s event

Electronic Arts will unveil a host of new games at its EA Play Live 2020 event on Thursday. Here's your guide on how to watch it and see every big announcement.

Features         April 25, 2023

Microsoft’s Xbox Series X console could power xCloud servers next year

Microsoft's Xbox One S will power its xCloud game-streaming service, but it will reportedly transition to Xbox Series X at some point in 2021, a report says.

News         April 25, 2023

We put Pokemon Smile face-to-face with kids. They weren’t impressed

Pokémon Smile is a fun game for your kids to play while they need to brush their teeth. But whether they'll actually continue to use it is decidedly in doubt.

News         April 25, 2023

Pokémon Smile uses AR to teach kids to brush their teeth

The Pokémon Company has unveiled Pokémon Smile and Pokémon Cafe Mix, two new games that will help children brush their teeth and solve puzzles, respectively.

News         April 25, 2023

A new Pokémon Snap game is coming to the Nintendo Switch

A new version of iconic Nintendo 64 game Pokémon Snap is launching for Nintendo Switch. It promises new Pokemon, never-before-seen behaviors, and new places.

News         April 25, 2023

Fortnite’s record-setting Device event leaves some fans locked out

Epic Games was forced to limit the number of people at its Device event, prompting widespread criticism and questions about why it wasn't ready to handle it.

News         April 25, 2023

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory will land on consoles later this year

The new Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory will be available on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch, and will feature Sora, Goofy, and Donald Duck.

News         April 25, 2023

Microsoft explains in detail how Xbox Series X Smart Delivery will work

Want to know how Microsoft's Xbox Series X will work at launch? Microsoft has shared a host of details on the service, including games that will work with it.

News         April 25, 2023

EA unveils Star Wars: Squadrons with an October 2 launch date

Star Wars: Squadrons is launching on October 2 with a promise of space-based dogfighting, EA said on Monday. It'll be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

News         April 25, 2023

Video game industry sales soared in May as coronavirus kept players playing

Video game sales were up 52% year-over-year in May, as hardware, video game, and accessories sales soared, according to NPD. Call of Duty and GTA led the way.

News         April 25, 2023

Battlefield 6 will have modern setting while taking cues from Battlefield 3

If you're a fan of Battlefield 3, you'll be happy to know that Battlefield 6, which will launch in 2021, will take on a modern setting and design for its story.

News         April 25, 2023

GameStop online sales soar 519% during the coronavirus lockdown

GameStop said its online sales soared more than 500% during its fiscal first quarter, despite same-store sales slumping due to coronavirus-related closures.

News         April 25, 2023

Sony says The Last of Us Part II will be ‘most accessible game yet’

When The Last of Us Part II launches next week, it'll have a slew of accessibility features that aim at increasing the number of people who can play the title.

News         April 25, 2023

Nintendo says account breach was even worse than it first thought

Nintendo confirmed that an additional 140,000 accounts were compromised in a hack the company first disclosed in April, bringing the total to more than 300,000.

News         April 25, 2023

Sony’s PlayStation 5 event date may have leaked

Sony will hold its PlayStation 5 games unveiling on June 11, according to a new leak. Sony hasn't confirmed the news, but look for it to feature several games.

News         April 25, 2023

EA Access is coming to Steam this summer

EA Access will be available on Steam this summer, the company said. It announced the news alongside the release of more than 25 titles on Steam's services.

News         April 25, 2023

Sony slapped with $2.4 million fine for misleading customers

Sony allegedly misled Australian consumers by telling them they couldn't get refunds on digital games. An agency slapped the company with a $2.4 million fine.

News         April 25, 2023

How much video game CEOs make — and why they may be overpaid

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick made $30 million last year, and some believe he's overpaid. We look at industry CEO pay to see who's right — what gaming CEOs make.

Features         April 25, 2023

Epic Games delays Fortnite season 3 in wake of George Floyd protests

Epic Games has already delayed Fortnite season 3 twice, but the company did it again on Wednesday. It'll now be available on June 17, a week later than planned.

News         April 25, 2023

EA will donate $1 million, give employees extra day off to volunteer

EA CEO Andrew Wilson said the $1 million will go to organizations fighting racial injustice. The company will also encourage employees to volunteer on days off.

News         April 25, 2023

Pokemon Sword and Shield The Isle of Armor expansion launches June 17

The new expansion Pokemon Sword and Shield The Isle of Armor will be available on June 17, and The Crown Tundra launches in the fall, the Pokemon Company said.

News         April 25, 2023

Game industry pauses events as U.S. reels from George Floyd protests

A number of video game companies have called for improvements in race relations after the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers.

News         April 25, 2023

Microsoft’s Xbox Series X won’t take a coronavirus hit

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Microsoft's Xbox Series X console will be available this holiday season with plenty of supply, says Xbox chief Phil Spencer.

News         April 25, 2023

If you’re playing video games, you’re probably eating. And that’s not a good thing

Eating and drinking is a popular pastime for men and women, new data shows. They especially like Red Bull and Monster energy drinks and don't mind sweets.

Features         April 25, 2023

Call of Duty Modern Warfare season 4: What you need to know

Call of Duty Modern Warfare and Warzone are nearing season 4's launch next week. And a surprise from Captain Price, along with new weapons and maps are planned.

Features         April 25, 2023

Last of Us Part II may face ban in some Middle East countries. But why?

The Last of Us Part II is hitting store shelves around the world on June 19. But it may not be available in Saudi Arabia or the UAE, according to new reports.

News         April 25, 2023

Five of the best antivirus solutions for your small business

Businesses need strong protection from viruses, malware and security breaches. We've rounded up some of the best antivirus solutions from the best brands like Norton, McAfee and Bitdefender.

Guides         September 9, 2022

The best accounting software for your small business

Small businesses in need of good accounting software have a variety of options at their disposal, many of which are based in the cloud. Here are the best ones.

Guides         July 7, 2022

How to change your Disney+ password

Whether your Disney+ account was hacked or you're merely looking to change your password to something a little more secure, here's everything you need to know.

Streaming Guides         May 5, 2022