Microsoft reaches deal to keep 'Call of Duty' franchise available on PlayStation
Microsoft announced Sunday that the company reached a deal with Sony to keep the "Call of Duty" franchise available on PlayStation consoles after its Activision Blizzard acquisition.
FTC appealing judge's ruling in Microsoft-Activision deal
The FTC will appeal a California judge’s decision to allow Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, according to a court filing late Wednesday.
FTC loses case to block Microsoft Activision $69B deal
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission cannot stop Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, California judge Jacqueline Scott Corley ruled on Tuesday.
Meta introduces VR subscription service for $7.99 per month
Meta Platforms said it rolled out a subscription services that owners of its virtual reality (VR) headsets can start signing up for as of Monday for a monthly fee.
OceanGate CEO explains why he didn't want to hire '50-year-old White guys' to pilot subs
OceanGate Expeditions CEO Stockton Rush, who is onboard the missing Titan submersible, once explained in an interview why he didn't hire captains with military experience.
FTC stalling Microsoft's $69 billion Activision deal
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly planning to block Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard, maker of best selling game Call of Duty.
GameStop announces leadership shakeup, terminating CEO Matt Furlong
Retailer GameStop on Wednesday afternoon revealed a major leadership shake-up. CEO Matt Furlong was terminated and Ryan Cohen became executive chairman.
Apple unveils augmented reality headset, new MacBook Air at WWDC
Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled new products at the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, including the augmented reality headset Vision Pro.
Male protagonist in 'Legend of Zelda' hailed as non-binary, trans icon by media, gamers
Multiple transgender or non-binary gamers reportedly identify with Link, the male protagonist in the popular "Legend of Zelda" video game series that has sold millions of copies.
Microsoft's $69B purchase of Activision cleared by EU regulators
European Union regulators approved Microsoft’s $69 billion all-cash purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard. The deal still faces pressure from regulators across the world.
Microsoft exec admits Xbox lost console war to Nintendo, Sony: 'Worst generation to lose'
Microsoft's head of Xbox Phil Spencer admitted during a recent interview that that the company cannot out-console rivals Nitendo and Sony and will instead focus on users experience.
'Super Mario Bros. Movie' set to top $1 billion at box office
The movie adaptation of the popular Nintendo video game, starring Chris Pratt, earned a massive $92.5 million in its second weekend premiere.
Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins joins GameSquare to revolutionize the esports gaming world
GameSquare Esports CEO Justin Kenna and GameSquare Esports chief innovation officer Tyler Blevins discuss their plan to transform the esports gaming and media world on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Catan board game creator Klaus Teuber dead at 70
Klaus Teuber, the creator of the popular board game Catan, in which players build settlements on an island, has died at the age of 70, his family says.
Blockbuster Video website update stokes speculation that comeback may happen
Updates to the Blockbuster Video website have fueled speculation among the brand's fans that the movie and video rental chain, now owned by Dish Network, could make a comeback.
Democratic Senators call on Meta to stop plan to release Metaverse app to teens
Democratic Senators Blumenthal and Markey wrote a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg requesting that Meta not release a version of the metaverse Horizon Worlds for teenagers.
Robolox shares surge as gamers above 17 years old play
Roblox Corp reported fourth quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Wednesday, and shares for the online gaming platform are now up roughly 20%.
Microsoft-Activision deal hits new stumbling block
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard ran into a potential hiccup Wednesday as the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) unveiled “provisional findings” flagging competition-related concerns.
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick reacts to Warren Buffett's stake: 'Nothing more flattering'
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby joins "The Claman Countdown" to break down the company's "record fourth quarter" and shares how "flattering" it is to know Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger own equity in the company.
Activision CEO on Microsoft's $68.7 billion deal: Regulators don’t have experience
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick talked about Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of the video game company and also addressed regulatory scrutiny of the proposed deal.