As federal regulators contemplate whether to sign off on Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard, the U.S. software behemoth said it has entered into an agreement with Sony to keep the wildly popular “Call of Duty” video…
Israeli team arrives in Saudi Arabia for FIFA video game World Cup
An Israeli team arrived in Saudi Arabia on Friday to compete in the video game version of the FIFA World Cup in Riyadh, Israeli media reported. The team, which includes the players, their trainer and their deputy manager, entered Saudi…
Microsoft stakes Xbox video game sales on long-awaited space adventure Starfield
One small step for an intrepid crew of 24th century space explorers could be a giant leap — or flop — for Microsoft when the Xbox-maker launches its long-awaited video game Starfield. Players must fend off pirates, navigate strange moons,…
Massive new ‘‘Lord of the Rings’’ game in the works at Amazon
Amazon Games is taking another shot at Middle-earth. The ecommerce giant announced a deal with Middle-earth Enterprises for Amazon Games to develop and publish a new massively multiplayer online (MMO) game based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy epic “The Lord of…
Microsoft blocked in bid to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard – but vows to respond
The British competition watchdog has blocked Microsoft’s bid to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) stopped the $68.7bn (£55bn) deal due to concerns that it would stifle competition in the cloud gaming market. It…
Fifa no more? EA Sports rebrands its biggest game
“Fancy a game of Fifa?” A question that has been asked by millions of people to friends and family across the world for nearly 30 years. Later this year, however, that question will have to be rephrased as Electronic Arts…
Pac-Man Live-Action film in the works from Wayfarer Studios, Bandai Namco
Wayfarer Studios and Bandai Namco Entertainment have partnered to develop a live-action Pac-Man film based on the classic arcade game franchise, Deadline can confirm.Released by the Japanese video game company Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. (formerly Namco) back in 1980, Pac-Man…
Sega claims high pandemic costs are stopping a mini Saturn or Dreamcast
Sega has said that cost increases due to the COVID-19 pandemic have stopped the company from developing a Sega Saturn or Dreamcast mini console. This comes from Sega’s classic hardware producer Yosuke Okunari, who spoke to Famitsu (translation via VGC)…
‘Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake’ has been delayed again
Ubisoft has confirmed that Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake has been delayed again and is no longer aiming for a 2023 release. Following rumours that GameStop has delisted and is no longer expecting Prince of Persia: The…
Violent video games not linked to aggressive behavior in young people, study shows (Metro)
Video games are becoming increasingly photo-realistic and there’s more choice than ever about what to play. Inevitably, the question gets asked about whether or not violent games like Call of Duty or Grand Theft Auto cause younger players to become…