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Africa's gaming industry is exploding, and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) might want to take notes. A new report from Carry1st and Newzoo shows the continent's gaming revenue hit $1.8 billion in 2024, surging 12.4% year-over-year, according to Techpoint Africa. But here's the kicker—90% of that...

Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Blizzard Entertainment has dropped a significant hint regarding an upcoming project that could redefine the future of the StarCraft franchise. According to IGN, a job listing posted on Nov. 13 reveals Blizzard is seeking an “associate design director,...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) settled an antitrust lawsuit filed by a group of gamers opposing its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This 2022 lawsuit raised concerns about the potential monopolistic consequences of the merger on the video game industry. The case, which was dismissed...

Blizzard Entertainment has officially confirmed that Diablo 4 will be enhanced for the PS5 Pro, marking the first Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT)-owned game to support Sony's $700 mid-generation console upgrade. Diablo 4 Joins PS5 Pro Lineup In a tweet, Diablo General Manager Rod Fergusson said:...

Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Blizzard Entertainment is once again setting its sights on developing a StarCraft shooter, with the project being helmed by former Far Cry executive producer Dan Hay. This marks the third time Blizzard has attempted to branch out the StarCraft franchise into...

Blizzard’s Diablo 4 has reportedly generated $150 million from in-game microtransactions since its release in June 2023. The information comes from a now-deleted LinkedIn post by Harrison Froeschke, Blizzard's senior product manager. According to Eurogamer, in the post, Froeschke said:...

Microsoft Corp's (NASDAQ:MSFT) latest round of gaming layoffs has impacted key teams at Activision Blizzard, with those behind Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile and Warcraft Rumble bearing the brunt. These layoffs, numbering 650, follow an earlier cut of 1,900 employees this year, bringing the total to...

Microsoft has announced a reduction of about 650 jobs in its gaming division. The job cuts are part of a strategic realignment to efficiently manage the expanded gaming portfolio. The stock has shown growth, rising by 13% since the start of the year. Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) is cutting about...

Seven of the gaming industry's biggest names—Epic Games, Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:EA), Roblox Corp. (NYSE:RBLX), Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision Blizzard, Mojang Studios, Tencent Holdings Ltd. (OTC:TCEHY) Supercell, and Ubisoft Entertainment SA (OTC:UBSFF)—are facing new...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with a confirmation from Microsoft. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has reportedly laid off 650 employees in its gaming division, months after the company laid off 1,900 employees following its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. What Happened...

The anticipated H2M mod for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been officially canceled following a cease and desist letter from Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision Publishing. IGN reported that the H2M mod, which aimed to revitalize the multiplayer component of the 2009 Modern...

A recent leak from Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision has revealed a potential new Warzone map that may accompany the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The map, named Avalon, has already become a hot topic among fans, stirring controversy over its design, IGN reported....

Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Blizzard Entertainment is expanding its operations with the formation of a new AA studio. According to Windows Central, this new studio will focus on developing games centered around Blizzard’s established franchises, such as World of Warcraft, Overwatch...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Blizzard has announced a second Public Test Realm (PTR) for Diablo 4, focusing on Season 5. This follows the first PTR in April, which previewed Season 4. The Season 5 PTR will be available from June 25 to July 2 for Battle.net PC players. Blizzard’s goal is to...

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will require a constant internet connection for all game modes on consoles, marking a first for the series. This necessity was revealed during Microsoft Corp’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox Games Showcase and the Call of Duty Direct event, and subsequently confirmed by an...