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Tencent is spending $1.8 billion for 25 percent of Ubisoft's spinoff subsidiary
Tencent is spending $1.8 billion for 25 percent of Ubisoft's spinoff subsidiary
About $559 million of that $1.8 billion will go right to Ubisoft.
May 14, 2025
Square Enix promises business 'reboot' after year-over-year dip in net sales
Square Enix promises business 'reboot' after year-over-year dip in net sales
All Square Enix studios now operate under a 'franchise management division.'
May 14, 2025
Monster Hunter Wilds drives quarterly net sales for Capcom
Monster Hunter Wilds drives quarterly net sales for Capcom
The latest Monster Hunter entry sold 10.1 million copies and led a catalog sales increase.
May 13, 2025
Overwatch developers form nearly 200-person union at Blizzard Entertainment
Overwatch developers form nearly 200-person union at Blizzard Entertainment
The world could always use more unions.
May 12, 2025
SAG-AFTRA publicly releases its proposed AI terms to end strike
SAG-AFTRA publicly releases its proposed AI terms to end strike
The labor union has responded to the April 30 offer from video game companies with new terms and language adjustments.
May 9, 2025
PlayStation spins out new internal studio from Bungie
PlayStation spins out new internal studio from Bungie
Employees at the new studio previously worked on Destiny, Halo, Fortnite, and League of Legends.
May 8, 2025
Microsoft triumphs over FTC again in challenge to $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal
Microsoft triumphs over FTC again in challenge to $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal
Is this also an Xbox?
May 8, 2025
EA says business primed for 'accelerated growth' following layoffs
EA says business primed for 'accelerated growth' following layoffs
CEO Andrew Wilson said the publisher has 'never been more optimistic about what comes next.'
May 8, 2025
Nintendo expects the Switch 2 to sell 15 million units in nine months
Nintendo expects the Switch 2 to sell 15 million units in nine months
The original Switch also remains on track to become the best-selling Nintendo console in history.
May 8, 2025
Tripledot to acquire AppLovin mobile studio portfolio for $800 million
Tripledot to acquire AppLovin mobile studio portfolio for $800 million
The deal will see UK mobile publisher Tripledot acquire 10 new studios and numerous titles.
May 8, 2025
Meta investors ask whether there is 'light at the end of the tunnel' for Reality Labs
Meta investors ask whether there is 'light at the end of the tunnel' for Reality Labs
Meta Quest hardware sales declined during Q1 with Reality Labs still losing billions.
May 7, 2025
Starbreeze to acquire Payday 3 publishing rights from Embracer subsidiary Plaion
Starbreeze to acquire Payday 3 publishing rights from Embracer subsidiary Plaion
The Swedish developer said the deal will enable it to pursue 'broader strategic opportunities' for the struggling franchise.
May 7, 2025