Chat platform Discord reported to be mulling sale
The US-based Discord chat platform popular with video game players is exploring offering itself for sale for more than $10 billion, reports said Tuesday.
Mar 23, 2021
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Roblox, after winning over kids, becomes a hit on Wall Street
The Roblox game world that has won over children around the world and became a pandemic hit scored big on Wall Street Wednesday, as newly listed shares surged.
Mar 11, 2021
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Google shutters internal Stadia game studio
Google is closing the internal studio tasked with developing games for its Stadia cloud-gaming service, a move that raises questions about the future of the Stadia service itself.
Feb 2, 2021
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Fortnite could soon return to Apple iPhones: report
The popular Fortnite videogame could be restored to Apple mobile devices through a gaming program that runs on a browser, allowing it to evade a ban by Apple amid a dispute over fees, the BBC reported.
Nov 6, 2020
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Google clamps down on apps dodging Play Store 30% cut
Google said Monday it plans to start enforcing a rule requiring Android apps in its Play store to use its payment system, which takes a 30 percent cut of transactions.
Sep 29, 2020
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Microsoft defends Fortnite maker in Apple fight
Microsoft came to the defense of the maker of video game sensation Fortnite on Sunday, saying in a court filing that Apple's moves to cut off the company from programming tools would hurt other game creators and players as ...
Aug 24, 2020
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Game world star PewDiePie signs exclusive deal with YouTube
YouTube on Monday announced that streaming star PewDiePie will make the Google-owned video platform his exclusive online stage.
May 4, 2020
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Who's Zooming who? How the coronavirus crisis is finally putting the 'social' into social media
The platforming of our lives on social media apps —like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter —is usually met with criticism. Interactive technologies, like video games and social media, we're told, make us anti-social. Now, ...
Apr 20, 2020
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Netflix and YouTube reduce resolution as virus hits web
Netflix and YouTube will reduce the default image quality of streaming video in Europe to ease pressure on the internet, the firms said Friday, as demand soars with millions confined to their homes over coronavirus fears.
Mar 20, 2020
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UK lays out tough child data privacy rules
Social media sites, games and other online services won't be allowed to "nudge" British kids into revealing personal details or lowering their privacy settings, under tough new rules drawn up by the country's privacy regulator.
Jan 22, 2020
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