Red Dead Redemption remaster hopes dented by PS4 and Switch announcementIt seems a remaster isn't on the cards yet, as Rockstar has just announced that Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare will come to PS4 and Switch soon.Posted 16 hours ago by Heidi Nicholas 73
Xbox will soon add several Bethesda games to Nvidia GeForce NowNvidia has announced that Microsoft will soon add "several" games from Bethesda's franchises to its GeForce Now cloud gaming platform.Posted 4 days ago by Tom West 39
Activision losing Transformers games comments an "error," Hasbro saysHasbro's recent comments regarding Activision having lost a number of Transformers games "were made in error," TrueAchievements has been told. [updated]Posted 7 days ago by Tom West 129
Microsoft submits new Activision Blizzard argument to UK's CMAMicrosoft has filed a new change of circumstances document with the CMA, calling for the regulator to consider its Call of Duty deal with Sony and more.Posted 8 days ago by Tom West 25
Xbox Game Pass engagement up 22% year-over-year, reveals Microsoft CEOMicrosoft's latest financial results for FY23 Q4, reveal that Xbox Game Pass usage and overall gaming revenue have increased again this quarter.Posted 13 days ago by Tom West 26
The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 studio to lay off 100 staffThe Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 studio CD Projekt Red has announced it will lay off around 9% of its workforce, roughly 100 employees.Posted 13 days ago by Sean Carey 28
Tencent to acquire major stake in Dying Light developer TechlandChinese conglomerate Tencent is set to further expand its reach in the gaming industry by becoming a majority shareholder of Dying Light developer Techland.Posted 15 days ago by Sean Carey 41
Ubisoft CEO says Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal is "good news"Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has described Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard as "good news" as it validates Ubisoft's own mobile strategy.Posted 18 days ago by Sean Carey 35
Xbox gets over 1300 retro games with "biggest content drop in history," available nowXbox gets "the biggest content drop in Xbox history" with Antstream Arcade's catalog, which is available for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One today! [update]Posted 18 days ago by Heidi Nicholas 243
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard extend deal deadline to OctoberMicrosoft's deadline to complete its proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been extended by three months to October.Posted 20 days ago by Sean Carey 56
Developer apologizes for poor reception of game two years after launchOne Grey Skies: A War of the Worlds Story dev says they're now aware, over two years later, of "just how bad" the reception for their game was.Posted 21 days ago by Heidi Nicholas 77
Fable narrative lead "stepping away" leaving reboot with "heroically talented team"After around a year as narrative lead on Playground Games' Fable, Anna Megill says it's "wrenching to leave it behind" but that it's time for new projects.Posted 22 days ago by Heidi Nicholas 100
Minecraft's deadliest creature rethinks life to focus on cold drinksIf you've been looking out for something Minecraft-themed (specifically two feet tall and glowing) then the Creeper Mini Fridge might be what you're after.Posted 22 days ago by Heidi Nicholas 19
Sony finally signs Call of Duty deal with MicrosoftMicrosoft and Sony have signed a "binding agreement" to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation should Microsoft complete its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.Posted 23 days ago by Sean Carey 188
FTC loses appeal bid to halt Microsoft-Activision Blizzard dealThe US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has lost its appeal, meaning Microsoft can now close out its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. [Updated]Posted 24 days ago by Sean Carey 105
Major Nelson is leaving Xbox after more than 20 yearsXbox director of programming Larry Hryb, better known as Major Nelson, has announced that he is leaving Microsoft after more than two decades at the company.Posted 24 days ago by Sean Carey 141
CMA extends Microsoft-Activision deal deadline to AugustThe Competition and Markets Authority has pushed back its deadline for a final decision on Microsoft's proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.Posted 25 days ago by Sean Carey 64
CMA warns of potential "new merger investigation" over Activision Blizzard dealThe UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned that Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal could face a fresh merger investigation.Posted 27 days ago by Sean Carey 129
Microsoft wins FTC court case to acquire Activision BlizzardMicrosoft has won its court case against the FTC to acquire Activision Blizzard, with a judge denying the regulator's request for a preliminary injunction.Posted 28 days ago by Sean Carey 249
Respawn looks to be developing Star Wars Jedi: Survivor sequel alreadyStar Wars Jedi: Survivor developer Respawn Entertainment is currently hiring, and the descriptions look to suggest that the next game is in development.Posted 29 days ago by Tom West 41
Xbox gets Activision Blizzard approval from another regulatorThe Competition Tribunal of South Africa has approved Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard without any conditions.Posted 1 month ago by Tom West 40
Xbox returns to Tokyo Game Show in 2023The CESA has revealed that Tokyo Game Show will use the entirety of the Makuhari Messe venue for the first time in four years, and Xbox will be attending.Posted 1 month ago by Tom West 15
Xbox and Bethesda attending Gamescom just before Starfield launchesYou might have a chance to get some hands-on time with Starfield ahead of its launch as Xbox and Bethesda will be attending Gamescom in August.Posted 1 month ago by Tom West 5
Blizzard announces three-part Overwatch mini-series starting this weekBlizzard has announced Genesis as an upcoming Overwatch mini-series, with the first part of the series set to arrive later this week.Posted 1 month ago by Heidi Nicholas 10
Banjo-Kazooie devs unsure if the franchise will returnBanjo-Kazooie recently turned 25, and while many players feel a pang of nostalgia for the series, its original creators aren't "convinced the audience is there" for a new game.Posted 1 month ago by Tom West 87
Lord of the Rings: Gollum dev to shut down following bungled launchThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum dev Daedalic Entertainment is closing its development department and canceling a follow-up LOTR game.Posted 1 month ago by Heidi Nicholas 52
Sega isn't open to acquisition talks but is "very close" with XboxDespite having a "great relationship" with Microsoft and its management team, Sega says it's not open to acquisition talks.Posted 1 month ago by Tom West 70
Activision CEO doesn't "agree" with Xbox Game Pass-style servicesActivision's Bobby Kotick says that he "doesn't agree" with multi-game services like Xbox Game Pass, but accepts that he and Microsoft can "agree to disagree."Posted 1 month ago by Tom West 75
Frostpunk dev inks deal that's "gonna be a blast" for Xbox Game Pass fansFrostpunk developer, 11 Bit Studios, has signed a new deal with Microsoft to bring its games to Xbox Game Pass.Posted 1 month ago by Sean Carey 21
Microsoft CEO would "love" to drop Xbox exclusives but can't because of SonyMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella shared his thoughts on Xbox exclusive games, saying he "has no love for that world," but Sony has "defined market competition."Posted 1 month ago by Tom West 58
Microsoft considered purchasing Square Enix to bolster Xbox Game PassNewly-published documents from Microsoft's trial against the FTC have revealed that Microsoft considered purchasing Final Fantasy developer Square Enix back in 2019 to bolster Xbox Game Pass.Posted 1 month ago by Sean Carey 104
CD Projekt says it "became cool" to dislike Cyberpunk 2077 at launchCD Projekt Red's vice president of PR Michal Platkow-Gilewski has defended Cyberpunk 2077's launch, saying it was "way better than it was received."Posted 1 month ago by Tom West 112
Xbox Game Pass "unanimously" disliked by publishers, claims PlayStation bossDespite numerous publishers sharing their love for Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan says that actually all publishers "unanimously" dislike Game Pass as it's "value destructive."Posted 1 month ago by Sean Carey 199
Red Dead Redemption remaster hopes reignited following new ratingA new rating for Red Dead Redemption has been spotted on The Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea's website, sparking hopes of a remaster or remake.Posted 1 month ago by Sean Carey 60
Microsoft considered buying Sega, Bungie, and more studios for XboxMicrosoft previously considered purchasing Sega, Bungie, IO Interactive, and several other big studios and game companies, newly-uncovered internal documents reveal.Posted 1 month ago by Sean Carey 57
Microsoft snapped up Bethesda to prevent Starfield from skipping XboxMicrosoft's Bethesda acquisition was seemingly prompted by hearing that Starfield could be skipping Xbox consoles entirely.Posted 1 month ago by Heidi Nicholas 59
Sony uses revenue from Xbox games for exclusivity deals, says Phil SpencerXbox boss Phil Spencer took the stand during Microsoft's battle with the FTC, claiming that Sony uses revenue from Xbox games on PlayStation to sign exclusivity deals.Posted 1 month ago by Tom West 72
Elder Scrolls 6 won't launch on Xbox until 2028 at the earliestBethesda announced The Elder Scrolls 6 five years ago in 2018, and according to Xbox chief Phil Spencer, the RPG is still "five-plus years away."Posted 1 month ago by Sean Carey 55
Microsoft slates next Xbox console generation for 2028As Microsoft continues its efforts with its proposed Activision Blizzard acquisition, another piece of Xbox news emerges as it seems Microsoft expects the next generation of consoles in 2028.Posted 1 month ago by Heidi Nicholas 162
Sony won't share PS6 plans with an Xbox-owned Activision BlizzardPlayStation boss Jim Ryan says that Sony won't share "immensely sensitive" PlayStation 6 information with an Xbox-owned Activision, according to a deposition with the FTC.Posted 1 month ago by Tom West 142