In a massive restructuring move, Microsoft has laid off a significant portion of Activision Blizzard’s internal esports organization according to a new report. This latest round of job cuts comes amid the larger elimination of 1,900 positions across Xbox, Bethesda and Activision announced last week. What does the layoff of these esports operations signal about…
Genshin Impact sets a mobile gaming record, hitting $5 billion in revenue in 40 months faster than Candy Crush and Clash of Clans as per data.ai,. When Chinese developer miHoYo released Genshin Impact in September 2020, few expected it to become the global gaming phenomenon it is today. Yet just over two years on, this…
Microsoft dropped its latest earnings release for Q2 FY2024 – Xbox revenue rose by 61% while overall gaming revenue by 49% year-over-year. Here is Microsoft’s overall earnings summary for Q2 FY2024 Revenue $62 Billion +18% Operating Income $27 Billion +33% Net Income $21.9 Billion +27% Cloud Revenue $33.7 Billion +24% Xbox Content & Services Revenue…
Iconic sci-fi RPG franchise Deus Ex looks to be in jeopardy as developer Eidos Montreal confirms layoffs impacting nearly 100 employees. The studio, known for acclaimed titles like Deus Ex and Guardians of the Galaxy was purchased by Embracer Group from Square Enix in 2022, leading to speculation that a new Deus Ex title was in…
During the latest TYPE-MOON Times Livestream event, Dev Type-Moon has officially announced an English localization of the original Fate/Stay Night. This remastered version is coming to Nintendo Switch and PC (via Steam) in 2024. A Milestone Localization for the Iconic VN Fate/Stay Night was first released in Japan in 2004 and went on to spawn…
Nintendo’s notoriously litigious legal team has a new target in their crosshairs – and surprisingly, it’s not Palworld. Nintendo’s legal team has set its sights on a new target bearing an all-too-familiar likeness to Pokemon. But surprisingly, it’s not the latest creature-collecting game Palworld. While Palworld’s Pokemon mods face scrutiny, the game itself has avoided…
As GTA VI rumors swirl, some nostalgic fans are hoping for the return of controversial locked map regions that unlock as you progress. With the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI now just over a year away, speculation is running rampant about what new features and gameplay mechanics players can expect from Rockstar’s…
Sony is making a major play to tap into Africa’s booming gaming market by investing in Cape Town based startup Carry1st. The deal marks Sony’s first foray into Africa through its new $10 million venture fund Sony Innovation Fund: Africa. Strategic Partnership to Expand PlayStation and Mobile Gaming Sony acquired a stake in Carry1st through…
Last week brought some surprising news from Apple. The company announced changes to App Store policies and iOS features specifically for EU customers. These updates aim to comply with the new Digital Markets Act regulatory requirements. However, Apple also revealed a global policy shift – ending its ban on cloud gaming apps like Xbox Cloud…
Krafton, the developer behind global hits like PUBG: Battlegrounds, has announced ambitious plans to release multiple new titles in 2024. According to Krafton CEO CH Kim, 2024 will be a “pivotal year” for the company’s “Scale-up the Creative” strategy of expanding their game development and publishing globally. Launching New Games Every Year At their recent…
