Recent leaks from a cyberattack on Insomniac Games, the developer behind Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, have revealed some juicy (and slightly scary) details about Sony’s internal thoughts on their biggest competitor, Microsoft. The “Leap Frog” That Makes Sony Nervous Remember that massive $69 billion deal with Activision Blizzard that brought Call of Duty, World of Warcraft,…
In a surprising turn of events, Team Kaiju, a prominent gaming studio under Tencent’s umbrella in the US, has silently closed its doors. Tencent has officially acknowledged the closure, stating, “We can confirm that we have closed Team Kaiju and canceled the studio’s unannounced game project.” But, Tencent doesn’t give any reasons in an official…
In a significant development, Activision Blizzard, now under Microsoft’s ownership, has reached a settlement in the lawsuit filed by California’s Civil Rights Department (CRD). The lawsuit, initially filed in July 2021, alleged a toxic “frat boy” culture within the gaming giant, fostering an environment of sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination. Background of the Lawsuit The…
In the fast-paced world of online streaming, recent changes to Twitch’s content policy sent shockwaves through its vibrant community. The updated Terms of Service, unveiled on Dec. 13, unintentionally led to a surge in NSFW (Not Safe For Work) content, leaving both creators and viewers questioning the platform’s direction. Opening the Floodgates: Twitch Greenlights Nudity…
Japan, is the land of bullet trains, dazzling anime, and, of course, video games like none other. It’s a gamer’s paradise, a hotbed of creativity that has birthed iconic franchises like Mario, Final Fantasy, and Metal Gear. But for Microsoft’s Xbox, Japan has been a tough nut to crack. So, what’s going on? Can the…
Google’s defeat in its antitrust battle with Epic Games was a major blow to the tech giant and a significant victory for the developer of Fortnite. The ruling has the potential to reshape the entire mobile app ecosystem, but what does it actually mean for developers in the near term? What is the Issue? Epic…
Netflix announced a new wave of games hitting their platform in the next year, and guess who’s headlining the pack? None other than the king of speed himself, Sonic the Hedgehog, roaring onto mobile with Sonic Mania Plus! That’s right, for the first time ever, this 2018 definitive edition of classic Sonic goodness will be available…
Hold onto your controllers, gamers! Microsoft might be about to shake up the game with a bold new experiment: ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming. That’s right, you could soon be scoring free minutes of playtime simply by watching a quick ad or two. Microsoft’s CFO, Tim Stuart, dropped the bombshell at the Wells Fargo TMT Summit,…
We all know the feeling: you’re engrossed in a game, loving the story and the challenges, but then you interact with an NPC, and…well, it falls flat. Their responses are generic, their behavior predictable, and suddenly the magic of the game world takes a hit. But what if NPCs could be different? What if they…
In a sudden and unexpected move, Electronic Arts (EA) has shut down the online services for seven of its games, effectively ending their online multiplayer experiences. This decision, which came into effect on December 8, 2023, has left a significant impact on the gaming community, particularly fans of popular titles like Battlefield Bad Company 2…
