E3 2023, the highly anticipated annual video game extravaganza, has unfortunately been cancelled. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has confirmed this disappointing news on Twitter, following a report from IGN based on emails sent to its members. It appears that the 2023 edition of E3 did not generate enough sustained interest to warrant its execution, …
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has surpassed all expectations by amassing a staggering $377 million (approximately Rs. 3,088 crore) at the global box office. This remarkable figure establishes a new record for the highest opening of an animated movie, surpassing Disney’s Frozen 2, which, like Mario, benefited from an existing intellectual property. Despite receiving mixed …
The highly anticipated game, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, has just released an exciting new trailer, providing fans with a glimpse into the captivating world of Hyrule. This exclusive Nintendo Switch game is set to be released on May 12th, and the trailer showcases a wealth of intriguing story elements and exciting …
In a surprising move, Britain has blocked Microsoft’s planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard, citing concerns in the nascent cloud market. Microsoft has been working to address these concerns raised by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which has been taking a proactive stance against “Big Tech” since Brexit. While Microsoft plans to appeal the ruling, …
The European Union (EU) has approved Microsoft’s $69 billion takeover bid for Activision Blizzard, despite previous opposition from the British competition regulator. However, the deal still faces challenges in the United States, where the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken legal action to block it. Microsoft’s bid for Activision Blizzard aims to create the world’s …
Sony Group announced on Thursday that it is exploring the potential for a partial spin-off of its financial business, just three years after taking full control. This move comes as the conglomerate focuses more on its entertainment and image sensor divisions. Sony is considering a time frame of two to three years for the spin-off …
Ubisoft, the French videogame giant, is embracing new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) for the future of gaming, according to the company’s CEO. Ahead of Apple’s upcoming release of the Vision Pro mixed reality headset, Ubisoft is ready to make its next big bet on the importance of VR. CEO …
In a move that could have a significant impact on the video game industry, a US judge has granted the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request to temporarily block the $69 billion (about Rs. 5,68,008 crore) acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. The ruling sets a two-day evidentiary hearing on June 22-23 in …
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has officially joined the one billion-dollar club, in less than a month since its release. As of this past weekend, the animated film collected $1.02 billion (about Rs. 8,357 crore) at the global box office, becoming the first movie of 2023 to pass the milestone. Released on April 7 — …
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has leaked almost two weeks ahead of its release on May 12. Late Monday, images and videos showing the opening section of the Breath of the Wild sequel flooded social media and Discord channels. Physical copies of Nintendo’s long-awaited Zelda title made rounds to retailers this past …