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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Microsoft CEO Nadella tells a judge his planned Activision takeover is good for gaming
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told a judge Wednesday that his company's proposed $69 billion takeover of video game-maker Activision Blizzard will be good for the gaming industry, remarks that came as he defended the deal against ...
Jun 29, 2023
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Amazon begins offering physical products in games, VR
Amazon wants you to buy something while you're having fun.
May 9, 2023
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Sega to buy Angry Birds maker Rovio
Japanese gaming group Sega has offered to buy the creator of the popular Angry Birds franchise, Finland's Rovio, in a deal worth more than 700 million euros ($770 million), the companies said Monday.
Apr 17, 2023
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Wizardry, warfare, Wii on ballot for World Video Game HOF
Wizardry, warfare and Wii are on the ballot as the World Video Game Hall of Fame narrows down its contenders for the class of 2023.
Mar 15, 2023
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'Pokemon Go' creator returns to 'real world' recipe for NBA game
Seven years ago the mobile game "Pokemon Go" took the world by storm, and now its creators are aiming to infuse the same "real-world" appeal into their new basketball game.
Jan 22, 2023
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Why 'Call of Duty' game matters to the FTC in Microsoft-Activision deal
Vancouver, Washington, resident Michael Feist has logged nearly 163 hours on "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II" since it was released two months ago.
Dec 29, 2022
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China grants gaming license to NetEase, 1st since crackdown
China's second largest gaming firm NetEase has received its first online game license in over a year in a possible sign Beijing is gradually easing a crackdown on the industry.
Sep 14, 2022
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Gaming industry feels squeeze after pandemic boom
In the height of the pandemic, video games offered people solace in isolation. But now that life is slowly returning to pre-crisis normal, and inflation is soaring, gaming companies are feeling the pinch.
Aug 14, 2022
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Sony launches PC gaming gear, expanding beyond PlayStation
Japan's Sony is launching a new brand that will offer PC gaming gear, the company announced Wednesday, as it tries to compete for a share of the lucrative gaming peripherals market.
Jun 29, 2022
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