ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant renowned for its ownership of TikTok, is making a strategic shift away from the gaming industry, resulting in a significant reduction of its workforce. The company will wind down Nuverse, the unit housing its video game studios, next month, aiming to concentrate on its core businesses, according to an inside…
Ubisoft, a prominent video game developer, is facing widespread criticism from gamers after reports emerged that the company is injecting pop-up ads into the middle of gameplay, disrupting the user experience. The controversial move has led to a surge of discontent among players, prompting them to express their dissatisfaction on social media and online forums….
In a significant development, Sony is set to face a $7.9 billion lawsuit over allegations of overcharging consumers for games and in-game purchases on its PlayStation Store. The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) ruled in favour of consumer rights advocate Alex Neill, who initiated the suit in August 2022, accusing Sony of violating competition law and…
Leading video game hardware specialist, Analogue, continues to captivate gaming enthusiasts with its limited-edition releases, and the latest announcement is sure to stir up nostalgia among fans. The company has revealed the Classic Limited Edition line of its popular handheld gaming system, the Analogue Pocket, featuring iconic Game Boy and Game Boy Advance colours. The…
The much-anticipated unveiling of Grand Theft Auto 6 is on the horizon, according to recent reports, with Rockstar Games expected to announce the game as early as this week, followed by an official trailer set to be revealed in December. Bloomberg’s respected gaming journalist Jason Schreier, relying on insights from sources familiar with the matter,…
Millions of Fortnite players have the opportunity to claim their share of a $245 million settlement reached by Epic Games, the parent company of the popular multiplayer shooter game. This settlement comes following allegations of deceptive tactics used by Epic Games, which led users to make unintended and unwanted purchases within the game. The settlement…
Nicki Minaj has broken new ground as she becomes the first female celebrity to be immortalized as a character in the popular video game franchise Call of Duty. The historic moment was marked with the release of the Nicki Minaj Operator bundle, available for purchase in Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare II. The…
The creator behind a groundbreaking AI mod for Grand Theft Auto (GTA) has encountered a roadblock as game publisher Take-Two has forcefully shut down the mod entirely. Bloc, the mind behind the Sentient Streets mods for GTA 5, employed artificial intelligence to generate realistic conversations with non-player characters (NPCs) within the game. Just days ago,…
In a proactive move to combat toxic behaviour among its gaming community, Microsoft has unveiled a novel enforcement initiative for Xbox. The tech giant laid out the framework of this innovative program in a blog post, accompanied by a systematic diagram designed to clarify the application of penalties based on violations. This approach aims to…
In a significant development for the gaming industry, Microsoft has announced that it has signed an agreement with Sony to ensure that the popular game franchise “Call of Duty” remains available on PlayStation even after Microsoft’s merger with Activision Blizzard. The agreement aims to address concerns raised by Sony regarding competition following the $69 billion…
