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FTC concedes defeat in appeal over Microsoft merger with Activision BlizzardFTC concedes defeat in appeal over Microsoft merger with Activision Blizzard

'The public interest is best served by dismissing the administrative litigation in this case.'

byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
May 23, 2025
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Business
Elden Ring movie in development in collaboration with A24 and Alex GarlandElden Ring movie in development in collaboration with A24 and Alex Garland
byChris Kerr
May 23, 2025
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Business
Former Lego Group child safety expert joins Roblox as head of parental advocacyFormer Lego Group child safety expert joins Roblox as head of parental advocacy
byChris Kerr
May 23, 2025
2 Min Read
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Business
Candy Crush boss Todd Green appointed president of mobile powerhouse KingCandy Crush boss Todd Green appointed president of mobile powerhouse King
byDiego Argüello
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3 Min Read
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Business
nDreams CEO Patrick O'Luanaigh is stepping down after two decadesnDreams CEO Patrick O'Luanaigh is stepping down after two decades
byChris Kerr
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2 Min Read
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Business
Embracer is spinning off Coffee Stain Group and rebranding its remaining businessEmbracer is spinning off Coffee Stain Group and rebranding its remaining business
byChris Kerr
May 22, 2025
2 Min Read
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Business
Former Xbox console exclusive Senua‛s Saga: Hellblade II is heading to PS5
Former Xbox console exclusive Senua‛s Saga: Hellblade II is heading to PS5
May 21, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Avowed game director joins Netflix Games developer Night School Studio
Avowed game director joins Netflix Games developer Night School Studio
May 21, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Fortnite returns to the App Store in the U.S. after five year absence
Fortnite returns to the App Store in the U.S. after five year absence
May 21, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Report: Playtika-owned studio Wooga has laid off 50 people
Report: Playtika-owned studio Wooga has laid off 50 people
May 20, 2025
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Dungeons of Hinterberg publisher Curve Games acquired by Nazara Technologies
Dungeons of Hinterberg publisher Curve Games acquired by Nazara Technologies
May 20, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Voice actor union strikes back after Fortnite debuts controversial AI-powered Darth Vader
Voice actor union strikes back after Fortnite debuts controversial AI-powered Darth Vader
May 20, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Trump administration cuts funding for the Strong Museum of Play
Trump administration cuts funding for the Strong Museum of Play
May 19, 2025
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
Former PlayStation boss says 'stupid money' crippled the game industry
Former PlayStation boss says 'stupid money' crippled the game industry
May 19, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Production
Report: Bungie morale in 'free fall' ahead of make-or-break Marathon launch
Report: Bungie morale in 'free fall' ahead of make-or-break Marathon launch
May 19, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Activision is delisting Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile after one year
Activision is delisting Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile after one year
May 19, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Art
Bungie confirms the use of stolen art assets in Marathon alpha
Bungie confirms the use of stolen art assets in Marathon alpha
May 16, 2025
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
Take-Two projects annual growth despite GTA VI delay
Take-Two projects annual growth despite GTA VI delay
May 16, 2025
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
Haven Studios co-founder Jade Raymond departs ahead of first game debut
Haven Studios co-founder Jade Raymond departs ahead of first game debut
May 16, 2025
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2 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau, Editor-in-Chief
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Business
Epic Games CEO resubmits Fortnite to Apple App Review... again
Epic Games CEO resubmits Fortnite to Apple App Review... again
May 15, 2025
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Report: EA's new hybrid work policy requires a minimum of three days in-office
Report: EA's new hybrid work policy requires a minimum of three days in-office
May 15, 2025
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3 Min Read
byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Sony may 'pass on' Trump tariffs to customers, is considering US manufacturing on hardware
Sony may 'pass on' Trump tariffs to customers, is considering US manufacturing on hardware
May 14, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Square Enix promises business 'reboot' after year-over-year dip in net sales
Square Enix promises business 'reboot' after year-over-year dip in net sales
May 14, 2025
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
Tencent is spending $1.8 billion for 25 percent of Ubisoft's spinoff subsidiary
Tencent is spending $1.8 billion for 25 percent of Ubisoft's spinoff subsidiary
May 14, 2025
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
Monster Hunter Wilds drives quarterly net sales for Capcom
Monster Hunter Wilds drives quarterly net sales for Capcom
May 13, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Overwatch developers form nearly 200-person union at Blizzard Entertainment
Overwatch developers form nearly 200-person union at Blizzard Entertainment
May 12, 2025
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
SAG-AFTRA publicly releases its proposed AI terms to end strike
SAG-AFTRA publicly releases its proposed AI terms to end strike
May 8, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Pocketpair is changing Palworld further due to ongoing Nintendo and Pokémon lawsuit
Pocketpair is changing Palworld further due to ongoing Nintendo and Pokémon lawsuit
May 8, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Mobile
Tripledot to acquire AppLovin mobile studio portfolio for $800 million
Tripledot to acquire AppLovin mobile studio portfolio for $800 million
May 8, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Nintendo expects the Switch 2 to sell 15 million units in nine months
Nintendo expects the Switch 2 to sell 15 million units in nine months
May 8, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
EA says business primed for 'accelerated growth' following layoffs
EA says business primed for 'accelerated growth' following layoffs
May 7, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Microsoft triumphs over FTC again in challenge to $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal
Microsoft triumphs over FTC again in challenge to $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal
May 7, 2025
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
PlayStation spins out new internal studio from Bungie
PlayStation spins out new internal studio from Bungie
May 7, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Starbreeze to acquire Payday 3 publishing rights from Embracer subsidiary Plaion
Starbreeze to acquire Payday 3 publishing rights from Embracer subsidiary Plaion
May 6, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Meta investors ask whether there is 'light at the end of the tunnel' for Reality Labs
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May 6, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News

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