video games

Fortnite's Chapter 6 trailer leaked early, giving players a first look at the game's latest update before its official release this weekend. While the official launch isn't slated until after Saturday's Remix live event featuring Eminem and Snoop Dogg, this accidental in-game release has already...

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced that his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, will start an AI-driven game studio.  What Happened: On Wednesday, Musk responded to a user on X, formerly Twitter, who shared concern that some modern game studios prioritize profit over player...

As December approaches, Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) has revealed the exciting lineup of games coming to its PS Plus subscription service. PlayStation is also celebrating its 30th anniversary with a series of special events for players, as detailed in a blog post. The December offerings will be...

Ubisoft Montreal is reportedly developing a social simulation game codenamed Alterra, blending elements inspired by Nintendo ADR‘s (OTC:NTDOY) Animal Crossing and Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Minecraft. The project, led by former Gotham Knights creative director Patrick Redding has...

Shuhei Yoshida, one of PlayStation's longest-serving executives, will leave the company in January 2025 after more than 30 years. Yoshida joined Sony Group Corp.’s (NYSE:SONY) PlayStation at its inception and rose to prominence as the head of Worldwide Studios from 2008 to 2019. See Also:...

CD Projekt ADR (OTC:OTGLY) has announced that Project Polaris, the first installment in a new Witcher trilogy, has transitioned from preproduction to full-scale production. "I'm proud to confirm that several weeks ago the Polaris team wrapped up preproduction and moved on to full-scale production...

Cheating complaints are piling up in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 just days after the launch of its ranked multiplayer mode on Nov. 21. Activision responded with details about its anti-cheat efforts, but players are voicing frustration over what they see as persistent issues undermining the game's...

Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) is reportedly preparing to introduce black versions of its DualSense Edge controller, Pulse Elite wireless headphones and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds. The news comes from renowned leaker billbil-kun via Dealabs, who suggested the announcement could arrive in time...

Larian Studios, the developer of Baldur's Gate 3, achieved significant financial success in 2023, as revealed by newly published records from its Dublin-based holding company. The studio reported a pre-tax profit of 249 million euros (approximately $260.9 million) and total revenue of 427 million...

October was a strong month for the gaming industry, with eight of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. being new releases. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 topped the charts, contributing to a 10% year-over-year increase in U.S. video game spending, which reached $4.7 billion. According to Circana...

Grand Theft Auto fans had high hopes for today, Nov. 22, anticipating an announcement for GTA 6's Trailer 2 based on a quirky "moon theory." Instead, they have been met with silence so far (as of publication), leaving the community frustrated and speculating about Rockstar's next move. What Is GTA...

Hidetaka Miyazaki, the director of Elden Ring and president of FromSoftware, apologized to fans for the long wait for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC while accepting the Best Game Expansion award during the Golden Joystick Awards. In a video message, Miyazaki expressed gratitude to fans for their...

Baldur’s Gate 3 is showing no signs of slowing down, with more players jumping into the game than ever. According to Michael Douse, Larian Studios' director of publishing, the game's average daily peak concurrent players are up 3% compared to last year, while average daily active users have...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has launched a long-awaited feature for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, allowing them to stream select games they already own via Xbox Cloud Gaming. This long-in-development addition has been a goal since 2019, but its rollout faced delays due to the challenge of...

Kadokawa Corporation has confirmed that Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) has sent a letter of intent to acquire shares in the company, but no decision has been made yet. In a brief update from CEO Takeshi Natsuno, Kadokawa said: “There are some articles on the acquisition of Kadokawa Corporation...