Videogame firms hit with EU complaint over 'tricking consumers'Videogame companies Epic Games, Electronic Arts, Roblox, and others face an EU consumer complaint for allegedly misleading gamers into spen...
12 Sep, 2024, 09.01 AM IST
Hollywood's videogame performers to strike over AI, pay concernsThe SAG-AFTRA has called a strike of the Interactive Media Agreement that covers video game performers, effective July 26, the union said o...
26 Jul, 2024, 12.11 PM IST
Epic Games says Fortnite returning to iOS in EU, leaving Samsung app storeVideogame company Epic Games announced that its popular title "Fortnite" would soon return to Apple's iOS systems in the EU, amidst ongoing...
26 Jul, 2024, 09.31 AM IST
Activision to pay $50 million to settle workplace discrimination lawsuitActivision Blizzard will pay $50 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit by California's Civil Rights Department (CRD) alleging discrimination aga...
16 Dec, 2023, 09.53 AM IST
Activision to pay $50 million to settle workplace harassment lawsuitCalifornia’s Civil Rights Department (CRD) had sued the "Call of Duty" maker after two years of investigation over allegations that it rout...
16 Dec, 2023, 07.19 AM IST
Epic Games is laying off about 830 employees, divesting BandcampThe videogame company will also spin-off most of SuperAwesome, which Epic Games acquired in 2020. SuperAwesome is a platform for developers...
28 Sep, 2023, 11.56 PM IST
Microsoft considering how to make Activision deal acceptable to UK regulatorMicrosoft said on Tuesday it was considering how to make its planned acquisition of videogame maker Activision Blizzard acceptable to Brita...
11 Jul, 2023, 09.48 PM IST
US FTC to argue Microsoft's deal to buy Activision should be pausedMicrosoft has said that a temporary block could scuttle the deal. Courts do not usually take into account such real-world consequences. But...
22 Jun, 2023, 03.41 PM IST
US FTC seeks to block Microsoft's acquisition of ActivisionThe US Federal Trade Commission will file an injunction blocking Microsoft Corp's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, CNBC reported on Mond...
12 Jun, 2023, 10.29 PM IST
Sony to buy 'Destiny' videogame developer Bungie in $3.6 billion dealBungie will join Sony's PlayStation family, the US company said in a blog post, as the Japanese conglomerate strengthens its network of in-...
01 Feb, 2022, 07.58 AM IST
Sony to buy 'Halo' videogame creator Bungie in $3.6 billion dealThe acquisition will allow the PlayStation console maker to reach more players with new games in a competitive space where it is toe-to-toe...
01 Feb, 2022, 01.28 AM IST
Microsoft to buy 'Call of Duty' maker Activision in $68.7-billion dealActivision's library of games such as 'Call of Duty' and 'Overwatch' also gives Microsoft's Xbox gaming platform an edge over Sony's Playst...
18 Jan, 2022, 07.26 PM IST
- Sony latest to demo videogame motion-sensing controller
Sony on Tuesday demonstrated a prototype motion-sensing videogame controller, as the maker of PlayStation consoles joined rivals in a trend...
03 Jun, 2009, 08.59 AM IST
- Microsoft making human body a videogame controller
Microsoft revealed on Monday that is has been secretly developing technology that lets people play videogames using natural body movements ...
02 Jun, 2009, 10.24 AM IST
- Wii, DS top videogame system Oct sales in US
NPD Group reported on Thursday reported that Nintendo's Wii and DS continued in October to dominate videogame system sales in the United St...
14 Nov, 2008, 09.13 AM IST
- Videogame makers to duel in E3 arena
Blockbuster sequels, slick technology and duels between the big three console makers are expected in Los Angeles next week as videogame ind...
13 Jul, 2008, 07.20 AM IST
- Scrabble poised for Facebook face-off with Scrabulous
Videogame colossus Electronic Arts said an online Scrabble game customized for Facebook will be released this month to challenge the popula...
09 Jul, 2008, 06.58 AM IST