Sony delays PlayStation 5 event amid unrest
Sony on Monday postponed a streamed event at which it was to showcase games tailored for new-generation PlayStation 5 consoles, stepping back amid growing unrest in US cities.
Jun 2, 2020
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Video game titans earnings climb as people play at home
US video game titans Activision and Electronic Arts on Tuesday reported strong earnings as people staying home due to the coronavirus pandemic turn to games such as "Call of Duty."
May 6, 2020
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AI-powered avatar at tech show touted as 'artificial human'
Avatars touted as "artificial humans" created a buzz Tuesday at the Consumer Electronics Show even as debate swirled on what exactly the digital entities were.
Jan 8, 2020
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Apex Legends eSports event postponed by hacking claims
Organizers of the Apex Legends Global Series eSports tournament have postponed an event after two competitors appeared to be hacked while playing separate games during the North American finals.
Mar 18, 2024
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Electronic Arts cutting about 5% of workforce with layoffs ongoing in gaming and tech sector
Electronic Arts is cutting about 5% of its workforce, or approximately 670 employees, as layoffs in the technology and gaming sector continue after a surge of hiring in recent years.
Feb 29, 2024
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E3: why the world's biggest video game event just closed for good—and what's next for the industry
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), an annual trade event for the video game industry, has been permanently cancelled by its organizers, who cited the COVID pandemic and changes in company marketing techniques as the ...
Dec 21, 2023
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Jordan aims to score big in global gaming industry
For many, gaming is a waste of time. Hours lost staring at glowing screens. But Jordan is betting on its youth to capture a slice of a lucrative global market.
Nov 15, 2023
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Hit soccer video game adds mixed-gender teams, sheds FIFA name
The blockbuster soccer video game franchise from Electronic Arts, no longer linked to FIFA, will allow mixed-gender lineups in fantasy matches that have triggered sexist pushback even before the Friday release.
Sep 27, 2023
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With a Black Panther game, is Marvel Games creating a video game universe?
With all the recent Marvel video game announcements, one has to wonder if Marvel Games is creating its own gaming universe. We have Spider-Man and Wolverine on deck led by Insomniac. Meanwhile, Electronic Arts has an Iron ...
Jul 19, 2023
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Pokemon Go firm Niantic slashes staff
The maker of mobile game Pokemon Go has said it will slash 230 jobs, almost one-third of its staff, in another blow to the tech industry.
Jun 30, 2023
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