free-to-play games

Marvel fans have rallied behind NetEase Inc‘s (NASDAQ:NTES) NetEase Games’ latest release, Marvel Rivals, a free-to-play, team-based PvP shooter that has made an impressive debut on Steam. Within hours of its launch, the game reached a peak concurrent player count of 444,286. And, at...

Ubisoft Entertainment SA (OTC:UBSFF) has confirmed the closure of its free-to-play shooter XDefiant, which launched in May. Alongside this decision, the company is shutting down three production studios and laying off 277 employees. Marie-Sophie de Waubert, Ubisoft's Chief Studios and Portfolio...

Nintendo ADR‘s (OTC:NTDOY) Pokémon TCG Pocket, a mobile game that combines the collectible card game experience with a free-to-play model, has made waves with its pricing structure. Gamer and Reddit user Weens4Life has shared how they spent $1,500 to complete the Genetic Apex set—a task that...

During Warner Bros. Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:WBD) second-quarter 2024 earnings call, CEO David Zaslav and President of Global Streaming and Games JB Perrette addressed concerns surrounding the role of video games within the company's broader entertainment portfolio, following a steep 41% year-over-...

Konami Group ADR's (OTC: KONMY) "Silent Hill: Ascension" — an interactive streaming series released on Halloween — has stirred controversy among the franchise's fans due to unexpected microtransactions. What Happened: "Ascension" is free to access....

The owner of the Xbox franchise is bringing advertisements into its games. Here’s the latest. What Happened: Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) is building an advertising program inside its free-to-play games, according to a recent Insider report. The report says Microsoft is...