Sony has initiated cloud streaming testing for ‘supported PS5 games’, marking a significant development in the gaming industry. This exclusive feature will be accessible to PS Plus Premium/Deluxe members only, enabling them to stream select PS5 games directly without the need for downloading. Although the plan is still in its early stages, Sony has assured …
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 US Federal Trade Commission is currently seeking to impede Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard by requesting a temporary restraining order and injunction from a federal district court before the deal deadline on July 18. The FTC has raised concerns that Microsoft’s acquisition could potentially lead to monopolistic practices, favoring Xbox consoles at the expense …
Reportedly, the development of the highly anticipated multiplayer game, The Last of Us, has hit a snag, with Naughty Dog scaling back its team. As per a Bloomberg report, to “reassess its quality and long-term viability,” publisher Sony has slowed down the project’s work that has been gestating for years. It also comes after Naughty …
CD Projekt Red, the renowned developers behind The Witcher games and Cyberpunk 2077, have strongly refuted recent rumours that suggest Sony is planning to acquire the game developer. Initially, there were claims that Sony was seeking to bolster their acquisition game at a ‘completely new level,’ which in turn had sparked rumours of CD Projekt …
Returnal, a PS5 exclusive, initially struggled to impress gamers but gained a following after some gameplay was revealed online. Finnish developer Housemarque faced challenges as a lesser-known studio attempting to sell an original IP for $70, competing against established AAA creators. Sony’s original marketing campaign depicted the game as a generic action shooter, but its …
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently imposed restrictions on Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the makers of Call of Duty, due to concerns about Microsoft’s potential dominance in cloud gaming. In a further blow to Microsoft, the regulator has now prevented the two companies from acquiring any interests in each other without …
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Wednesday blocked Microsoft’s $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,64,100 crore) acquisition of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard over concerns it would hinder cloud gaming. The ruling was a shock after the regulator had already resolved its concerns about the consoles market, a sector dominated by Sony’s PlayStation and Microsoft’s …