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The PlayStation 5 Pro is here, and early glimpses reveal an impressive balance of design updates, hardware power, and surprising spec tweaks aimed at giving players an elevated gaming experience. Eurogamer has provided a first look at Sony Group Corp.‘s (NYSE:SON) latest addition to the PS5...

Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) decision to shut down Arkane Austin, the studio behind acclaimed titles like Redfall and Prey, has faced blunt criticism from industry veteran and Arkane founder Raphaël Colantonio. Colantonio, now leading WolfEye Studios, described the decision to PC Gamer as...

Marvel's Wolverine, the highly anticipated PS5 title from Sony Group Corp.’s (NYSE:SONY) Insomniac Games, is undergoing significant leadership changes. According to recent reports from Game File, creative director Brian Horton has not been involved in the project since mid-2024. Game...

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has set a new franchise record for the biggest release ever, with sales on PlayStation and Steam jumping 60 percent compared to last year's Modern Warfare III. Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella announced the success during Microsoft's earnings report...

Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) has revealed the lineup for PlayStation Plus in November, highlighted by Death Note Killer Within, a new social deduction game based on the popular anime series. This title will be available as a day-one release. November's PlayStation Plus Games See Also: Black Ops 6...

Ubisoft Entertainment SA (OTC:UBSFF) has officially released its first blockchain game, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles. The game, which is a tactical NFT battler, was announced last June and has now launched on PC. It features a free-to-start model, allowing players to engage in battles...

Tencent Holdings ADR (OTC:TCEHY) officially denied rumors of layoffs and restructuring within the company, while acknowledging recent changes in its leadership structure. This response came after an internal email leaked, informing staff about significant personnel adjustments. Key Leadership...

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has taken the top spot on the UK all-format boxed game charts, but with a 10% dip in physical sales compared to last year's Modern Warfare 3. The decline is likely linked to Xbox users choosing digital Game Pass options, according to Chris Dring of GamesIndustry.biz,...

With the U.S. 2024 presidential election just days away, Vice President Kamala Harris is making a unique play to connect with gamers—an audience often sidelined in political campaigns. Today, her campaign launched Freedom Town, USA, a custom Fortnite map designed to resonate with younger voters...

The Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) and the Software Preservation Network faced a major setback in their ongoing campaign to preserve and grant research access to out-of-print video games. The U.S. Copyright Office has formally rejected an exemption proposal to the Digital Millennium...

Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 introduces a new approach to accessibility with its “Arachnophobia Mode.” Instead of replacing or softening the appearance of spiders, as seen in games like Grounded and Satisfactory, Treyarch has opted to...

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown was a fresh addition to Ubisoft Entertainment SA's (OTC:UBSFF) lineup, breaking from the company’s usual focus on sequels. Players and critics alike praised the game. But despite its positive reviews, it struggled financially, prompting Ubisoft to disband its...

Roblox Corp. (NYSE:RBLX) will implement changes to its parental control features next month, aiming to enhance the safety of its younger users. Bloomberg reported that the modifications were detailed in an email sent to parents, focusing on updates to content maturity settings and new default...

The launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Game Pass is expected to affect the game's sales, but industry experts also believe it could significantly boost Xbox's subscription numbers. Analysts predict millions of new subscribers will join Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox's service to...

SAG-AFTRA has announced that more than 120 video game contracts from 49 companies have been signed as part of its ongoing negotiations with the gaming industry. These agreements are set to offer key protections for actors, particularly concerning the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in game...