Alex Goncharov

March 17, 2023

Epic’s Unreal Editor for Fortnite is finally launching on March 22nd – TheVerge.com

Epic Games has announced its Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) will be launching on March 22nd.…

March 17, 2023

What self-publishing on the Epic Games Store means for gaming – VentureBeat.com

The Epic Games Store has added self-publishing tools which will allow developers and publishers to easily launch and maintain games on the storefront.…

March 17, 2023

Microsoft Is Signing Deals to Bring Activision Games to Even More Services – IGN.com

In a continuing effort to assuage the fears of regulators reviewing the planned acquisition of Activision/Blizzard, Microsoft has inked yet another deal.…

March 17, 2023

3-17-2023

What self-publishing on the Epic Games Store means for gaming – VentureBeat.com

The Epic Games Store has added self-publishing tools which will allow developers and publishers to easily launch and maintain games on the storefront. VentureBeat spoke with Epic Games …

March 10, 2023

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is reportedly getting a major update soon – TheVerge.com

After 10 years, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is on the verge of a major update.…

March 10, 2023

Riot vets aiming to shake up multiplayer with new studio The Believer Company – GamesIndustry.biz

Former Riot Games creator Michael Chow is heading up a new studio, The Believer Company.…

March 10, 2023

Call of Duty is getting a Ninja Turtles crossover – Polygon.com

The next crossover to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Call of Duty: Warzone will feature the villain, Shredder, from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.…

March 10, 2023

3-10-2023

Riot vets aiming to shake up multiplayer with new studio The Believer Company – GamesIndustry.biz

Former Riot Games creator Michael Chow is heading up a new studio, The Believer Company. The company has just raised $55 million in Series A …

March 10, 2023

FIFA 23 Gets National Women’s Soccer League Teams Next Week – IGN.com

Just in time for Women’s Day, EA Sports announced that 12 teams from the National Women’s Soccer League will be making their debut in FIFA 23 on March 15.…

March 3, 2023

RPG publisher Paizo bans AI-generated content to support ‘human professionals’ – TheVerge.com

In efforts to protect “traditional artists and writers,” the publisher Paizo bans all art and text generated using AI.…

March 3, 2023

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Expansion Is Officially In Development – IGN.com

Following numerous game of the year awards, FromSoftware has announced that a new expansion for Elden Ring is in the works.…

March 3, 2023

How to design autistic-friendly games – GamesIndustry.biz

Co-founders Alison and Nick Lang of Changingday discuss their efforts to design a VR game specifically aimed at the autistic community with neurodivergent players in mind.…

March 3, 2023

3-3-2023

RPG publisher Paizo bans AI-generated content to support ‘human professionals’ – TheVerge.com

In efforts to protect “traditional artists and writers,” the publisher Paizo bans all art and text generated using AI. The ban includes content created for official and third-party …

March 3, 2023

Exclusive: Microsoft set to win EU nod on Activision with licensing offer, sources say – Reuters.com

Reuters is reporting that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard is likely to be approved by EU regulators soon.…

February 24, 2023

2-24-2023

Company of Heroes 3 review — Capturing the chaos of war in a real-time strategy game – VentureBeat.com

Relic Entertainment’s Company of Heroes 3 has launched. VentureBeat’s Dean Takahashi gives an in-depth review of COH3, praising its maps, campaigns, and …

February 24, 2023

Microsoft Signs 10-Year Deal To Bring Call Of Duty To Nintendo – GameInformer.com

Call of Duty games are heading to Nintendo platforms once Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision is complete.…

February 24, 2023

Company of Heroes 3 review — Capturing the chaos of war in a real-time strategy game – VentureBeat.com

Relic Entertainment’s Company of Heroes 3 has launched.…

February 24, 2023

Valve set a trap to catch and ban 40,000 Dota 2 cheaters – Polygon.com

After discovering an exploit used by third-party cheating clients in Dota 2, Valve patched the error but also cleverly left a honeypot to catch cheaters attempting to access the data formerly exposed by the exploit.…

February 24, 2023

How Microsoft’s Nvidia deal works for gamers — with or without Activision – TheVerge.com

The Verge spoke with Nvidia’s GeForce Now VP, Phil Eisler, to discuss Microsoft’s freshly inked deal to bring Xbox games to the GeForce Now cloud gaming service.…

February 17, 2023

Riot Forge reveals League spinoff The Mageseeker and new release dates – Polygon.com

Riot Games’ publishing label, Riot Forge, announced a new 2D pixel-style action RPG by developer, Digital Sun.…

February 17, 2023

Three Ways To Play – CompanyOfHeroes.com

Relic Entertainment has released a new preview video for Company of Heroes 3, which launches February 23rd.…

February 17, 2023

2-17-2023

Riot Forge reveals League spinoff The Mageseeker and new release dates – Polygon.com

Riot Games’ publishing label, Riot Forge, announced a new 2D pixel-style action RPG by developer, Digital Sun. The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story focuses on the …

February 17, 2023

Wild Hearts is a fresh take on Monster Hunter with a dash of Fortnite – TheVerge.com

This week saw the release of EA’s newest title, Wild Hearts.…

February 10, 2023

Take-Two CEO addresses potential disruption from new business models, distribution and tech – VentureBeat.com

The CEO of Take-Two Interactive, Strauss Zelnick, spoke with analysts this week about how the company approaches new technologies and disruptions in gaming.…

February 10, 2023

Wire Report – February 2023 – CompanyOfHeroes.com

The widely anticipated release of Company of Heroes 3 is quickly approaching.…

February 10, 2023

All the biggest announcements from this week’s Nintendo Direct – Polygon.com

The February Nintendo Direct is buzzing with news of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, scheduled to release on May 12.…

February 10, 2023

Hogwarts Legacy Has One of Steam’s Biggest Early Access Launches – IGN.com

Hogwarts Legacy saw nearly half a million concurrent players during its early access period on Steam.…

February 10, 2023

2-10-2023

All the biggest announcements from this week’s Nintendo Direct – Polygon.com

The February Nintendo Direct is buzzing with news of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, scheduled to release on May 12. A few surprises were mentioned, including …

February 3, 2023

Xbox, Nintendo, and Sony reportedly skipping E3 2023 – Polygon.com

In news that is sure to disappoint industry insiders, Xbox, Nintendo, and Sony are all reportedly skipping E3 this year.…

February 3, 2023

Hi-Fi Rush Is Exactly What Xbox Needs Right Now – IGN.com

IGN’s Ryan McCaffery gives a glowing review of the new Xbox sneaker-hit, Hi-Fi Rush, and explains why this title is a big deal for Xbox players.…

February 3, 2023

Roblox to hold NFL Super Bowl concert starring Saweetie – VentureBeat.com

In hopes to hype pregame revelry and encourage fan engagement, the NFL has announced that Roblox will be hosting an in-game Super Bowl-style concert set just days before Super Bowl LVII.…

February 3, 2023

2-3-2023

Roblox to hold NFL Super Bowl concert starring Saweetie – VentureBeat.com

In hopes to hype pregame revelry and encourage fan engagement, the NFL has announced that Roblox will be hosting an in-game Super Bowl-style concert set just days before Super …

February 3, 2023

EA is shutting down Apex Legends Mobile – TheVerge.com

With less than a year since its debut, the mobile version of Apex Legends is shutting down.…

January 27, 2023

Hi-Fi Rush, a new rhythm-action game from the developers of The Evil Within, is out today – TheVerge.com

Microsoft stealthily released an Xbox and PC exclusive title from Tango Gameworks mere hours after the game’s announcement in Wednesday’s Xbox Developer Direct.

January 27, 2023

Game devs remain skeptical about metaverse and blockchain projects | GDC survey – VentureBeat.com

A new industry survey from the Game Developers Conference indicates that developers remain cool to the metaverse and blockchain projects.

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January 27, 2023

Call of Duty’s DMZ mode is getting a big nerf, plus more changes to Warzone 2.0 – Polygon.com

The upcoming February 15th update to Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 will bring with it substantial changes to the titles.

January 27, 2023

1-27-2023

Game devs remain skeptical about metaverse and blockchain projects | GDC survey – VentureBeat.com

A new industry survey from the Game Developers Conference indicates that developers remain cool to the metaverse and blockchain projects. The survey’s 2,300 respondents also show …

January 27, 2023

Riot Receives Ransom Note For Leaked Source Code, Says “We Won’t Pay” – Gamespot.com

The source code for League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and a “legacy anti-cheat platform” were recently stolen by hackers in a ransom attempt.

January 20, 2023

Microsoft mass layoffs reportedly impact Bethesda, Halo Infinite teams – Polygon.com

Microsoft had set in motion a 5% reduction of their workforce which means a loss of 10,000 jobs.…

January 20, 2023

1-20-2023

GamesBeat Summit 2023 is coming May 22-23 in Santa Monica – VentureBeat.com

GamesBeat’s Into the Metaverse 3 event has been rolled into their larger GamesBeat Summit 2023 scheduled for May. The Summit will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual …

January 20, 2023

Legal trends for the games industry to watch in 2023 – GamesIndustry.biz

Dr. Andreas Lober and Luca Guidobaldi discuss legal trends to look out for in 2023 while reviewing their predictions from 2022 and the outcomes seen in the game industry over the last year.

January 20, 2023

GamesBeat Summit 2023 is coming May 22-23 in Santa Monica – VentureBeat.com

GamesBeat’s Into the Metaverse 3 event has been rolled into their larger GamesBeat Summit 2023 scheduled for May.…

January 20, 2023

God of War Ragnarök is frontrunner in 2023 DICE Award nominees – VentureBeat.com

In February, the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences will be holding its 26th Annual Dice Awards.…

January 13, 2023

Xbox update will help reduce environmental impact by optimizing updates and downloads – VG247.com

Microsoft is preparing to push updates to Xbox consoles with the goal of making them greener and more energy efficient.…

January 13, 2023

Roblox’s new Creator Hub could make things a lot easier for developers – TheVerge.com

Roblox is finalizing the roll-out of its new Creator Hub, seeking to make development on the platform more convenient.…

January 13, 2023

1-13-2023

Fortnite Champion Series changes format, keeps $10M prize pool – VentureBeat.com

When the Fortnite Champion Series returns in 2023, it will feature a new format to bring it more in line with other e-sports championships. The $10 million prize pool …

January 13, 2023

The game studios changing the industry by unionizing – Polygon.com

Workforce unionization has been a news-making trend in the games industry with no signs of slowing.…

January 13, 2023

Fortnite Champion Series changes format, keeps $10M prize pool – VentureBeat.com

When the Fortnite Champion Series returns in 2023, it will feature a new format to bring it more in line with other e-sports championships.…

January 6, 2023

New YouTube policies demonetize more gaming content – VentureBeat.com

In efforts to moderate graphic and violent content, YouTube has updated its policies, and many of the gaming content creators could see a demonetization of their gameplay videos.…

January 6, 2023

Sony’s new PS5 Controller looks like a leap for accessibility on PlayStation – Polygon.com

Sony reveals designs for Project Leonardo, a new accessibility-friendly controller for the PlayStation 5.…

January 6, 2023

1-6-2023

Sony’s new PS5 Controller looks like a leap for accessibility on PlayStation – Polygon.com

Sony reveals designs for Project Leonardo, a new accessibility-friendly controller for the PlayStation 5. When available, the new device will include larger buttons, interchangeable parts, and …

January 6, 2023

Wizards of the Coast Cancels Five Unannounced Games as It Focuses on Developing ‘Existing Brands’ – IGN.com

Wizard of the Coast has announced plans to streamline its current gaming portfolio.…

January 6, 2023

All the new video games launching in 2023 – Polygon.com

Polygon has released a master list of titles that can be enjoyed across all platforms in 2023, from PCs to consoles to mobile devices.…

December 30, 2022

12-30-2022

How 2022’s most influential games will change gaming in 2023 – VentureBeat.com

VentureBeat looks ahead to 2023 and how the most influential games of this year will influence next year’s gaming trends. Games like Diablo Immortal and High on Life …

December 30, 2022

How 2022’s most influential games will change gaming in 2023 – VentureBeat.com

VentureBeat looks ahead to 2023 and how the most influential games of this year will influence next year’s gaming trends.…

December 30, 2022

How Bloodborne paved the way for one of 2022’s breakout hits – Polygon.com

Tunic is one of 2022’s biggest indie hits, and its 90s console and Legend of Zelda influences are obvious.…

December 30, 2022

Inside Roblox’s Criminal Underworld, Where Kids Are Scamming Kids – IGN.com

IGN’s Luke Winkie delves into a thriving and shocking criminal underworld in Roblox, where children as young as 13 are learning to hack, scam, and rob other players in the massively popular sandbox game.…

December 30, 2022

In 2022, cozy games went from niche to video game fixture – TheVerge.com

Long seen as a niche, the pandemic pushed the “cozy” gaming genre into the spotlight thanks to social media influencers and titles like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley.…

December 23, 2022

GamesIndustry.biz presents… The Year in Numbers 2022 – GamesIndustry.biz

GamesIndustry.biz presents a statistical overview of the global games industry in 2022, worth an estimated $184.4 billion.…

December 23, 2022

God of War Ragnarök returns to No.1 as PS5 stock arrives – GamesIndustry.biz

Jumping to the top of the UK charts, Sony’s God of War: Ragnarök reclaims the No. 1 spot on the UK boxed charts with an impressive 32% increase in sales this week.…

December 23, 2022

Using VR Games as Pain Management – PsychologyofGames.com

Researchers discover a new application for immersive virtual reality video games in the form of pain management.…

December 23, 2022

12-23-2022

Using VR Games as Pain Management – PsychologyofGames.com

Researchers discover a new application for immersive virtual reality video games in the form of pain management. The same sensory overload that makes the VR experience unique and gratifying for the user …

December 23, 2022

Overwatch 2’s Winter Wonderland event goes live with new skins, classic modes – Polygon.com

Just in time for the holidays, Overwatch 2 welcomes back its Winter Wonderland.…

December 16, 2022

God of War TV series has been confirmed by Amazon – VG247.com

PlayStation Studio’s God of War series is joining Fallout and Mass Effect in a television series treatment by Amazon Studios.…

December 16, 2022

Death Stranding film announced, will be the first ‘strand type’ movie – Polygon.com

Legendary producer Hideo Kojima’s latest game, “Death Stranding,” is getting a movie adaptation.…

December 16, 2022

The biggest announcements and trailers from the Game Awards 2022 – TheVerge.com

The Game Awards 2022 were held this past week, and The Verge has a recap of all the announcements from the show.…

December 16, 2022

Amazon Games will publish next major Tomb Raider title from Crystal Dynamics – VentureBeat.com

A new Tomb Raider game will soon be in the works at Crystal Dynamics, with Amazon Games as its global publisher.…

December 16, 2022

12-16-2022

Amazon Games will publish next major Tomb Raider title from Crystal Dynamics – VentureBeat.com

A new Tomb Raider game will soon be in the works at Crystal Dynamics, with Amazon Games as its global publisher. The new entry will continue …

December 9, 2022

Epic adds new for-kids accounts in Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys – TheVerge.com

Epic is improving child safety controls in three of its popular online multiplayer games with new “cabined accounts.”…

December 9, 2022

Fortnite Chapter 4 debuts with Unreal Engine 5.1 – VentureBeat.com

Fortnite Battle Royale launched its 4th chapter on Sunday and moved to the Unreal 5.1 engine.…

December 9, 2022

12-9-2022

Microsoft Has Made a ’10-Year Commitment’ to Bring Call of Duty to Nintendo Consoles – IGN.com

Microsoft’s Xbox boss, Phil Spencer, has announced a new deal to bring Activision’s Call of Duty franchise to Nintendo consoles once the acquisition is …

December 9, 2022

Microsoft Has Made a ’10-Year Commitment’ to Bring Call of Duty to Nintendo Consoles – IGN.com

Microsoft’s Xbox boss, Phil Spencer, has announced a new deal to bring Activision’s Call of Duty franchise to Nintendo consoles once the acquisition is complete.…

December 9, 2022

Overwatch 2’s season 2 battle pass goes live: here’s what’s in it – Polygon.com

Season 2 of Overwatch 2 has begun and brings with it a new hero and battle pass.…

December 2, 2022

Warhammer 40K: Darktide is off to a hell of a start – Polygon.com

This week Swedish developer Fatshark released their new team-based shooter, Warhammer 40K: Darktide.…

December 2, 2022

China’s Tencent bets on cloud computing growth abroad as its core video games business takes a beating – CNBC.com

Tencent has announced it will launch new cloud computing products aimed at overseas markets.…

December 2, 2022

Company of Heroes 3 hands-on preview — War ain’t easy – VentureBeat.com

VentureBeat’s Dean Takahashi spent some time with the beta of Company of Heroes 3 and has a lot of good things to say about the upcoming game.…

December 2, 2022

Overwatch 2 season 2 trailer reveals new Battle for Olympus mode, holiday skins – Polygon.com

Season 2 of Overwatch 2 is just around the corner, and Polygon is covering what to expect when the season opens on December 6th.…

December 2, 2022

12-2-2022

China’s Tencent bets on cloud computing growth abroad as its core video games business takes a beating – CNBC.com

Tencent has announced it will launch new cloud computing products aimed at overseas markets. The news comes as regulations cause slowdowns …

November 25, 2022

Netflix is hiring for a ‘brand-new AAA PC game’ – TheVerge.com

Netflix is signaling a big entry into the PC gaming space with recent job listings for a new AAA PC game.…

November 25, 2022

11-25-2022

The Esports Winter is coming. Diversify to survive – VentureBeat.com

GamesBeat Summit Next 2022 is covering what might be a rough time for esports organizations in the coming months. From expiring pandemic restrictions tanking online viewership to a looming economic …

November 25, 2022

The Esports Winter is coming. Diversify to survive – VentureBeat.com

GamesBeat Summit Next 2022 is covering what looks like a rough time for esports organizations in the coming months.…

November 25, 2022

Crypto and NFTs aren’t welcome in Grand Theft Auto Online – ArsTechnica.com

Rockstar has published a new set of guidelines for RP (role playing) servers in Grand Theft Auto Online explicitly barring “commercial exploitation” in the form of virtual currencies, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs.…

November 25, 2022

Destiny 2 is daunting to play alone, but content creators are here to help – Polygon.com

Destiny 2 is one of the most popular online games today, but it can be daunting for new players, especially solo players, to navigate the game’s numerous team-based activities.…

November 18, 2022

Company of Heros 3: Wehrmacht Sizzle Trailer – CompanyOfHeros.com

Relic Entertainment released a new trailer for Company of Heroes 3 which showcases the German armies of the Wehrmacht.…

November 18, 2022

God of War Ragnarök’s designers want you to express yourself (with violence) – TheVerge.com

Mihir Sheth, the lead combat designer for God of War Ragnarök, explains how the newest installment of GOW will allow players to better customize their own fighting style.…

November 18, 2022

11/18/2022

God of War Ragnarök’s designers want you to express yourself (with violence) – TheVerge.com

Mihir Sheth, the lead combat designer for God of War Ragnarök, explains how the newest installment of GOW will allow players to better customize their own …

November 18, 2022

Blizzard and NetEase end 14-year partnership: Everything you need to know – GamesIndustry.biz

Negotiations have broken down between Blizzard and their Chinese publisher, NetEase.…

November 18, 2022

Ubisoft and Riot Games are working together to combat toxic chats – TheVerge.com

In efforts to reduce “disruptive behaviors,” Ubisoft and Riot Games are testing out AI technology to help monitor in-game communication.…

November 11, 2022

11-11-2022

Could The Future Of Mobile Games Be Microsoft, Netflix, PlayStation? What Are They Up To? – Benzinga.com

In a continued effort to diversify their player base, multiple industry giants are making their way to the gaming small screen. PlayStation Studios …

November 11, 2022

Could The Future Of Mobile Games Be Microsoft, Netflix, PlayStation? What Are They Up To? – Benzinga.com

In a continued effort to diversify their player-base, multiple industry giants are making their way to the gaming small screen.…

November 11, 2022

Binance and FTX deal falling apart? Fallout for games and esports – VentureBeat.com

Warning signs that Binance may not complete the purchase of rival cryptocurrency exchange FTX could generate knock-on effects for the eSports companies.…

November 11, 2022

Modern Warfare II Reveals A Game-Changing, Non-Linear Battle Pass – Kotaku.com

Call of Duty is introducing a new model for its battle pass system with Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0.…

November 11, 2022

Overwatch 2 attracted over 35M players in its first month – VentureBeat.com

In its first month, Overwatch 2 has attracted more than double the average daily player count than its predecessor did during the same period.…

November 4, 2022

Overwatch 2 has a new executive producer with an impressive resume – Polygon.com

Jared Neuss has joined Blizzard as the Executive Producer and Vice President for Overwatch 2.…

November 4, 2022

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II breaks franchise record with $800M sold in three days – VentureBeat.com

In the first three days since its release, Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II has already broken the franchise sales record.…

November 4, 2022

Video gaming may be associated with better cognitive performance in children – NIH.gov

A study produced by JAMA Network Open finds that video gaming may push improvements in impulse control and working memory in children…

November 4, 2022

Amazon Wants to ‘Win at Games.’ So Why Hasn’t It? – Wired.com

Wired’s Cecilia D’Anastasio has done a deep dive into Amazon’s foray into game publishing.…

November 4, 2022

11-4-2022

Amazon Wants to ‘Win at Games.’ So Why Hasn’t It? – Wired.com

Wired’s Cecilia D’Anastasio has done a deep dive into Amazon’s foray into game publishing. From its 2008 purchase of a small development studio to recent blockbuster launches like …

October 28, 2022

Overwatch 2 Halloween Event – Skins, Twitch Drops, And More In Halloween Terror 2022 – Gamespot.com

Overwatch’s annual Halloween event returns with Halloween Terror 2022.…

October 28, 2022

‘I want to keep being the first’: Hideo Kojima on seven years as an independent game developer – TheGuardian.com

The Guardian spent time with legendary game designer Hideo Kojima to discuss his time in the industry.…

October 28, 2022

First-person shooters don’t need to be violent to be fun – Polygon.com

Polygon discusses how a new batch of non-violent first-person shooters are rewriting the formula and finding success.…

October 28, 2022

CD Projekt Red reveals it’s working on a Witcher 1 remake – TheVerge.com

CD Projekt Red is planning a remake of their original title, The Witcher, in Unreal Engine 5.…

October 28, 2022

10-28-2022

Overwatch 2 Halloween Event – Skins, Twitch Drops, And More In Halloween Terror 2022 – Gamespot.com

Overwatch’s annual Halloween event returns with Halloween Terror 2022. The event runs until November 8th and features the return of Junkenstein’s Revenge PVE …

October 21, 2022

Three Silent Hill games announced as Konami revives dormant series – VentureBeat.com

Konami announced a massive resurrection of the Silent Hills franchise in a special event on Wednesday.…

October 21, 2022

Riot Games acquires Wargaming Sydney for live service resources – VentureBeat.com

Wargaming’s Sydney Studio has been acquired by Riot Games and rebranded as Riot Sydney.…

October 21, 2022

Halo Infinite co-op and Forge open beta coming in November – Polygon.com

343 Industries announced on Wednesday that several of the players’ highly requested features for Halo Infinite will become available during the Winter Update.…

October 21, 2022

10-21-2022

Three Silent Hill games announced as Konami revives dormant series – VentureBeat.com

Konami announced a massive resurrection of the Silent Hills franchise in a special event on Wednesday. Three new Silent Hill titles are in the works along with a …

October 21, 2022

Netflix Is Developing 55 Games Currently – Gamespot.com

Netflix has announced that it has fifty-five games in development, a serious expansion of its current total of thirty-five.…

October 14, 2022

Spider-Man: Miles Morales Comes to PC This November – IGN.com

In a recent PlayStation Blog post, Sony has announced a PC release date for its once PlayStation-exclusive title, Spider-Man: Miles Morales.…

October 14, 2022

Overwatch 2 players get free cosmetics, 2XP weekends to make up for downtime – Polygon.com

After a somewhat rocky start, Blizzard Entertainment has announced that it has “largely stabilized the game overall” and will be giving Overwatch 2 players free cosmetics and double XP weekends to make up for any lost play time.…

October 14, 2022

How to follow the biggest Fortnite tournament in years – TheVerge.com

Epic will be holding the first in-person tournament for Fornite since its first World Cup in 2019. The…

October 14, 2022

Square Enix Montreal rebrands as Studio Onoma – VentureBeat.com

Following its acquisition by Embracer Group, Square Enix Montreal has been rebranded as Studio Onoma.…

October 14, 2022

10-14-2022

Square Enix Montreal rebrands as Studio Onoma – VentureBeat.com

Following its acquisition by Embracer Group, Square Enix Montreal has been rebranded as Studio Onoma. The new name is the work of an in-house “brand squad” tasked with choosing the name …

October 7, 2022

Company of Heroes 3 Essence Editor – CompanyOfHeroes.com

Relic Entertainment announced that Company of Heroes 3 will support modding on day one through the Company of Heroes 3 Essence Editor.…

October 7, 2022

Overwatch 2 Review, A Heroic Return – GameInformer.com

Overwatch 2 launched for players worldwide on Tuesday, and IGN has posted its launch week review.…

October 7, 2022

CD Projekt Red is working on a new franchise and new Witcher and Cyberpunk games – TheVerge.com

A recent strategy update from CD Projekt Red revealed that the company is working on a new IP being handled directly in-house as well as new titles set in The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 universes.…

October 7, 2022

Exclusive: Need for Speed Unbound Has Finally Been Revealed, And It Looks Very Different – IGN.com

EA has announced a new Need for Speed game coming in December for the Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Criterion is developing the new title as Need for Speed Unbound which will feature an anime-inspired art …

October 7, 2022

10-7-2022

Overwatch 2 Review, A Heroic Return – GameInformer.com

Overwatch 2 launched for players worldwide on Tuesday, and IGN has posted its launch week review. The review covers all the new features in Overwatch 2, new heroes, game modes, the move …

September 30, 2022

E3 returns in 2023 on June 13-16 – VentureBeat.com

The Entertainment Software Association and ReedPop have announced dates for the return of E3 in 2023.…

September 30, 2022

Google Stadia Is Shutting Down On January 18, 2023 – GameSpot.com

Google has announced that it will be shutting down Stadia, the cloud-based streaming service it launched in 2019.…

September 30, 2022

9-30-2022

Blizzard reveals a suite of Overwatch 2 tools to fight cheaters and toxic players – TheVerge.com

With the release of Overwatch 2 quickly approaching, Blizzard has shared information on a brand-new set of tools to fight cheating and toxic voice …

September 30, 2022

Blizzard reveals a suite of Overwatch 2 tools to fight cheaters and toxic players – TheVerge.com

With the release of Overwatch 2 quickly approaching, Blizzard has shared information on a brand-new set of tools to fight cheating and toxic voice chat.…

September 30, 2022

World of Warcraft: Dragonflight lands this November – Polygon.com

Blizzard has announced that the ninth expansion for its massive multiplayer game World of Warcraft will be released on November 28th at 3 p.m. Pacific.…

September 23, 2022

9-23-2022

Cyberpunk 2007 ramps up to 1m active players following Netflix anime, Edgerunners update – GamesIndustry.biz

Cyberpunk reaches 1Mil DAU following the Edgerunner update that coincided with the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the anime series, debuting on Netflix this September. CD Project Red, …

September 23, 2022

Company of Heroes 3 PAX West Show Recap – CompanyofHeroes.com

John Tabbernor and Andy Bergin recap the week as Company of Heroes III wraps up its live demo at PAX West 2002 in Seattle, Washington.…

September 23, 2022

Videogamedunkey launches an indie game publishing company – TheVerge.com

The popular YouTube video game reviewer videogamedunkey has started his own indie game publishing company, BigMode.…

September 23, 2022

Cyberpunk 2007 ramps up to 1m active players following Netflix anime, Edgerunners update – GamesIndustry.biz

Cyberpunk reaches 1Mil DAU following the Edgerunner update that coincided with the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the anime series, debut on Netflix this September.…

September 23, 2022

Three-quarters of gamers play multiplayer, says Unity report – VentureBeat.com

A recently released report from Unity finds that 77% of gamers play multiplayer games.…

September 16, 2022

The biggest announcements from Sony’s September State of Play – TheVerge.com

Sony released a new trailer for God of War: Ragnarok at its State of Play this September.…

September 16, 2022

Halo boss Bonnie Ross steps down as head of 343 Industries – Polygon.com

Bonnie Ross, Halo’s head developer at 343 Industries, will be stepping down from her position after 15 years with the team.…

September 16, 2022

Gamescom 2022 Company of Heroes- Development Q&A – CompanyofHeroes.com

During Gamescom 2022 in Cologne, Germany players were able to take part in a live demo of Company of Heroes 3, featuring maps for a North African scrimmage or the Italian campaign.…

September 16, 2022

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Gamescom 2022 Company of Heroes- Development Q&A – CompanyofHeroes.com

During Gamescom 2022 in Cologne, Germany players were able to take part in a live demo of Company of Heroes 3, featuring maps for a North African scrimmage or the Italian …

September 16, 2022

EA’s CEO is following the money to more games with player-created content – TheVerge.com

Axios reports EA’s CEO, Andrew Wilson, sees great potential in the player creation content model.…

September 9, 2022

Destiny 2’s new Eruption mode is the best thing to happen to its PvP in years – TheVerge.com

Destiny 2’s newest season brings with it a new game mode in its PVP-focused Iron Banner activities.…

September 9, 2022

Company of Heroes 3, Developer Diary: Audio – CompanyOfHeroes.com

Relic Entertainment game developers speak in depth about the audio component that will go into the new Company of Heroes 3, set to release on November 17th

September 9, 2022

Cyberpunk 2077’s first expansion Phantom Liberty coming in 2023 – Polygon.com

CD Projekt Red has announced the first major expansion for Cyberpunk 2077.…

September 9, 2022

9-9-2022

Company of Heroes 3, Developer Diary: Audio – CompanyOfHeroes.com 

Relic Entertainment game developers speak in depth about the audio component that will go into the new Company of Heroes 3, set to release on November 17th. Music and …

September 9, 2022

Overwatch 2’s new heroes won’t be free – TheVerge.com

New hero unlocks will be tied to battle pass progression when Blizzard’s Overwatch 2 releases next month.…

September 2, 2022

Sony and Tencent Have Bought Over 30% of Elden Ring Developer FromSoftware – IGN.com

Sony and Tencent have collectively increased their stake in Elden Ring and Dark Souls developer FromSoftware to 30%.…

September 2, 2022

Riot Games and Take This team up in support of mental health – VentureBeat.com

Riot Games has announced a partnership with the mental-health non-profit, Take This, focused on creating safe and inclusive environments for gamers.…

September 2, 2022

Call of Duty, Overwatch, and Diablo will come to Game Pass, Xbox says – Polygon.com

In a recent statement on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer, revealed that Microsoft intends to include Call of Duty, Overwatch, and Diablo in the company’s Game Pass Library, and reaffirmed that Call of Duty games …

September 2, 2022

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Is Real And Ubisoft Has More To Share About It Next Week – GameInformer.com

Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Mirage is in development amid earlier leaks and is promising to have more details at the upcoming Ubisoft Forward event scheduled for September 10th.…

September 2, 2022

9-2-2022

Riot Games and Take This team up in support of mental health – VentureBeat.com

Riot Games has announced a partnership with the mental-health non-profit, Take This, focused on creating a safe and inclusive environment for gamers. The partnership is creating …

August 26, 2022

Dune Awakening: The litany against fear shows up at Gamescom – VentureBeat.com

Gamescom 2022’s opening featured a surprise announcement from Funcom of a new survival MMO set in the Dune universe.…

August 26, 2022

Destiny 2 2022 Showcase: All the news and announcements – Polygon.com

Bungie hosted its third annual Destiny 2 Showcase on Tuesday, coinciding with the start of its newest season, the pirate-themed Season of Plunder.…

August 26, 2022

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Everything announced at Gamescom 2022’s Opening Night Live – Polygon.com

Polygon has rounded up all the announcements from Tuesday night’s Gamescom 2022 Opening Night Live. The show featured trailers and teasers for new games such as Hogwart’s Legacy, Tales from …

August 26, 2022

Everything announced at Gamescom 2022’s Opening Night Live – Polygon.com

Polygon has rounded up all the announcements from Tuesday night’s Gamescom 2022 Opening Night Live.…

August 26, 2022

What Is Wyrdsong, the ‘Coming Together’ of RPG Houses Bethesda and Obsidian? – IGN.com

IGN has an interview with Bethesda veteran, Jeff Gardiner, on what’s in the works at his new studio, Something Wicked Games.…

August 19, 2022

Fortnite’s big Dragon Ball event brings skins, quests, anime episodes, and much more – Polygon.com

Fortnite’s Dragon Ball Super crossover event has begun.…

August 19, 2022

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022: Start Time And How To Watch All The Announcements – Gamespot.com

The annual European gaming convention Gamescom will be kicking off with Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022 on August 23 at 2 p.m. eastern.…

August 19, 2022

Overwatch 2 Is Getting Cross-Progression, and Account Merging Is Coming for the Original Game – IGN.com

Overwatch 2 is getting cross-progression on all platforms, and Blizzard launched a tool this week allowing players with accounts on multiple platforms to merge their progress into one profile ahead of the October 4th launch date.…

August 19, 2022

Embracer Group acquires rights to The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit via Middle-earth Enterprises – VentureBeat.com

Continuing a wave of recent acquisitions by the company, Embracer Group has acquired the rights to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings.…

August 19, 2022

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Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022: Start Time And How To Watch All The Announcements – Gamespot.com

The annual European gaming convention, Gamescom, will be kicking off with Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022 on August 23 at 2 p.m. eastern. The …

August 12, 2022

Dragon Ball Is Coming to Fortnite This Month – IGN.com

A recent tweet from Epic Games hints that Dragon Ball will be coming to Fortnite in less than a week.…

August 12, 2022

Xbox Announces Gamescom Plans, Including a 6-Hour Livestream – IGN.com

Xbox has announced its official line-up and plans for this year’s Gamescom in Cologne, Germany on August 25th.…

August 12, 2022

Street Fighter V and MultiVersus made for a thrilling EVO finale – TheVerge.com

The Evolution Championship Series 2022 made its post-pandemic debut in Las Vegas, Nevada this past weekend.…

August 12, 2022

8-12-2022

Street Fighter V and MultiVersus made for a thrilling EVO finale – TheVerge.com 

The Evolution Championship Series 2022 made its post-pandemic debut in Las Vegas, Nevada this past weekend. Players gathered from all over the world for the event’s competitive …

August 12, 2022

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II beta arrives next month, and here’s when you can play – TheVerge.com

PlayStation players who preordered will get first access to the beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II in mid-September, while access across all platforms will not be available until later in September.…

August 5, 2022

Apex Legends’ first map gets its biggest update yet – Polygon.com

The new season of Apex Legends will kick off on August 9th and will feature a rework of the game’s original map.…

August 5, 2022

8-5-2022

Evo 2022: Sony Announces New Live Show With Announcements from Capcom, Warner Bros., and More – IGN.com

Sony’s new live show PlayStation Tournaments: Evo Lounge has been announced for August 5th and 6th. The all-new event promises “exciting content and …

August 5, 2022

Logitech announces a dedicated cloud gaming handheld that supports Xbox Cloud Gaming and more – TheVerge.com

Logitech has announced it is working with Tencent Games to produce a new cloud gaming handheld device.…

August 5, 2022

Evo 2022: Sony Announces New Live Show With Announcements from Capcom, Warner Bros., and More – IGN.com

Sony’s new live show PlayStation Tournaments: Evo Lounge has been announced for August 5th and 6th.…

July 29, 2022

Everything announced at the Annapurna Interactive Showcase – Polygon.com

Publisher, Annapurna Interactive, has seen big successes in the past year with titles like Neon White and Stray, and the company is looking ahead to a new showcase of upcoming titles.…

July 29, 2022

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World Series of Warzone returns on August 12 – VentureBeat.com

The global tournament for Call of Duty: Warzone, The World Series of Warzone, will be returning on August 12 at 9 a.m. pacific. The tournament begins with an open qualification …

July 29, 2022

Wrath of the Lich King comes to World of Warcraft Classic this September – Polygon.com

Blizzard has announced that the beloved Wrath of the Lich King expansion for World of Warcraft will be coming to World of Warcraft Classic on September 26th.…

July 29, 2022

MultiVersus, WB’s free-to-play crossover brawler, launches in open beta – TheVerge.com

Warner Bros. Games’ free-to-play brawler game, MultiVersus, launched in open beta on Tuesday. The…

July 29, 2022

World Series of Warzone returns on August 12 – VentureBeat.com

The global tournament for Call of Duty: Warzone, The World Series of Warzone, will be returning on August 12 at 9 a.m. pacific.…

July 22, 2022

Company of Heroes 3 Release Date Revealed – IGN.com

The next entry in Relic Entertainment’s popular Company of Heroes series will be released on November 17.…

July 22, 2022

Warframe’s creators are making a new fantasy MMO called Soulframe – Polygon.com

Warframe developer, Digital Extremes, has announced a new free-to-play action hybrid-MMO is in development.…

July 22, 2022

Jagex acquires Pipeworks Studio to grow in North America – VentureBeat.com

RuneScape developer, Jagex, has announced its acquisition of Oregon-based developer, Pipeworks Studio.…

July 22, 2022

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Company of Heroes 3 Release Date Revealed – IGN.com

The next entry in Relic Entertainment’s popular Company of Heroes series will be released on November 17. Company of Heroes 3 will feature four playable factions, a host of new gameplay …

July 22, 2022

Riot Games and AWS are teaming up to deliver fresh esports content – VentureBeat.com

Riot Games is teaming up with Amazon Web Services to enhance its esports broadcasts.