Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer considered buying Nintendo at one point, a leaked 2020 email revealed. Multiple documents from Microsoft’s trial with the US FTC were leaked Tuesday, with one showing a casual discussion about buying the Mario maker, where Spencer called it a “career moment” and implied that a collaboration would be a ‘good …
The Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer has dropped — in English and Hindi. At the Nintendo Direct event held early Friday (in India), Universal Pictures unveiled the teaser trailer for its upcoming animated movie, based on the video game icon. Despicable Me maker Illumination Entertainment helms the film, under the duo Aaron Horvath and Michael …
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope — out Thursday on Nintendo Switch — does what you’d expect from a sequel to a well-received game by immersing you in a richer and more expansive world. While the first game, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, proceeded in a linear fashion, Sparks of Hope tries to be more …
Alphabet’s Google has struck at least 24 deals with big app developers to stop them from competing with its Play Store, including an agreement to pay Activision Blizzard about $360 million (roughly Rs. 2,941 crore) over three years, according to a court filing on Thursday. Google also agreed in 2020 to pay Tencent Holdings’s Riot …
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer announced in a tweet on Wednesday that Microsoft has made a 10-year commitment to bringing the popular gaming title Call of Duty to Nintendo platforms. Spencer also confirmed in his tweet that Microsoft will continue offering Call of Duty on @Steam alongside Xbox after the merger with Activision Blizzard King …
Elden Ring emerged victorious at The Game Awards 2022, surpassing its main competitor God of War Ragnarök. However, God of War Ragnarök secured more wins overall, claiming six awards compared to Elden Ring’s four. God of War Ragnarök dominated categories such as audio, narrative, and performance, with Christopher Judge receiving the trophy from the legendary …
Microsoft President Brad Smith announced on Tuesday that the company has proposed a legally-binding consent decree to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This decree would ensure that rivals, including Sony and others, have access to Call of Duty games for a period of ten years. The offer comes as Microsoft seeks approval for its …
Hogwarts Legacy, the highly anticipated Harry Potter Wizarding World game developed by Avalanche Software, is experiencing a delay in its release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Originally scheduled for launch on February 10, 2023 across PS5, PS4, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, and PC, Hogwarts Legacy will now be released on PlayStation …
Microsoft faces a private consumer lawsuit in US court over its $69 billion bid to acquire Activision Blizzard, the maker of Call of Duty, on allegations that the deal will stifle competition in the video game industry. This lawsuit, filed in federal court in California, comes just two weeks after the US Federal Trade Commission …
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard has caused speculation about the availability of Call of Duty on Sony’s PlayStation. In January of last year, Microsoft announced its $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, which included iconic franchises like Call of Duty, Warcraft, and Candy Crush. However, The Verge reports that Microsoft’s lawyers are now claiming ignorance …