Minecraft

After helping to bring the worlds of Atlantis and Westeros to the small screen and big screen, Jason Momoa could help bring another world to life, the world of Minecraft. What Happened: Momoa is in final negotiations to star in a movie adaptation of the popular video game franchise “...

Video game companies can see years of success with franchises that have multiple titles or annual releases. Franchises that last for years can prove lucrative for the companies that own them as well. Here is a look at the top 10 selling video game franchises of all time and the companies that...

The growth of the metaverse continues as large companies place monetary bets and file trademarks for digital worlds. Here is a look at what the metaverse could mean economically. What Happened: A new 18-page report called “Opportunities in the metaverse” from JPMorgan Chase &...

One of the major storylines of 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic was the boost of stay-at-home stocks that included video games. Up against tough comparable sales, video game stocks saw a strong 2021. Here are some of the top video game storylines and stock stories of the year. Amazon Gaming Gets A...

The popular video game Minecraft reached a significant gaming milestone Wednesday that led to a celebration across one of the biggest media platforms in the world. What Happened: YouTube, a unit of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL), celebrated Minecraft passing one trillion views...

The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) top cyber official has urged the government and private-sector organizations to address a critical cybersecurity flaw.  DHS's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), website security firm...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On Nov. 18, 2011, the video game Minecraft was released. Where The Market Was: The Dow finished the day at 11,796.16. The S&P 500 traded at 1,215.65. What Else Was Going On In The...

Leading mobile and platform gaming company Roblox is purportedly preparing to go public via an initial public offering or direct listing. What Happened: Reuters reports that Roblox, which was founded in 2004, is eyeing a debut on the public markets. The company operates with a freemium model,...

Social media, as we know it, rests inside platforms like Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) and Twitter (NYSE:TWTR). The evolution of digital accessibility, however, has begun to morph how we interact with our friends and family. With COVID-19 urging people to stay inside, more are reaching for video games to...

If what gamers are talking about on Reddit is an indication, "Fortnite" was the biggest game story of 2019. According to Reddit's 2019 Year in Review, r/fortnitebr was the top overall game community on Reddit, with two other "Fortnite"-related communities also making the top...

According to the latest data from TickerTags, Nintendo Co., Ltd (ADR) (OTC: NTDOY)’s new Pokemon Go game could be a huge hit. TickerTags monitors social media sites to identify trends by searching for words and phrases that appear together in social media content, such as tweets. Nintendo...

The online gaming sensation Minecraft has decided to make bitcoin a part of its in-game currencies. The bitcoin community took the news as a major step forward for cryptocurrencies as using bitcoin in the game will allow kids to become familiar with using the digital currency in the real world...

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) fired back at naysayers who claim the company has fallen behind peers like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Google Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) in the tech race by unveiling a new operating system and some very impressive hardware Wednesday. Related Link:...

"Minecraft" is a largely un-monetized sandbox game that has sold more than 54 million copies worldwide. The game has been profitable for its developer, Mojang, but only at the point of sale. Once the game has been downloaded, consumers take their money elsewhere. Microsoft (NASDAQ:...

The technology sector continues to dominate headlines with announcements from Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) of a new iPhone and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) purchasing the popular Minecraft franchise.  However, one technology sub-industry in particular has been quietly and resolutely moving...