video games

By Migue Medina After several months of analysis and investigations, it seems that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is considering filing an antitrust complaint against Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT)'s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI). Politico reported that the intervention of the...

By Juan Ignacio Boscato What started as a community of "Call of Duty" players, became a company listed on the Nasdaq (NASDAQ: NDAQ) 12 years later. On May 30, 2010, the first video of the FaZe Snipping channel was posted on YouTube. It depicted the skills and trick shots of three players...

By Flor Orsetti On November 15, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT)'s Xbox published its first Transparency Report for the January to June period of the current year, detailing a series of actions it has taken in order to make the Xbox gaming community and playing environment a safer, more positive...

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA), the company that owns "FIFA," "Battlefield" and "Need For Speed," announced that 73% of its revenues come from “videogames as a service,” according to GamesIndustry. These titles stay active over time thanks to content updates...

By Enrique D. Fernández The most important ceremony of the mainstream videogame world is getting ready to award the best game of 2022. The ninth edition of The Game Awards announced the names of the games that will headline its categories. Geoff Keighley, producer and host of the event,...

By Enrique D. Fernández Mobile games are gaining more and more ground, but competition is increasingly risky and the consequences of the confrontation translate into worrying numbers. In recent years, the video game industry has become one of the most solid and profitable sectors in the...

A leading video game company has made changes to its rules of operation to prevent the utilization of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). What Happened: Rockstar Games, a unit of Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO), is banning the use of cryptocurrencies and NFTs from its servers. The move follows...

The Pokemon Company celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2021. The company continues to power forward with new products like video games, trading cards and collectibles. Here’s a look at how the franchise has also helped video game company Nintendo Co (OTC: NTDOY), a partial owner and...

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to begin this week, with matches kicking off on Nov. 20, 2022. A total of 32 teams will play through a group stage and bracket style tournament to crown a winner. The tournament held in Qatar will feature a total of 64 matches played. To find out who will win each...

Major Wall Street indices closed in the green on Monday as the focus shifted to the U.S. midterm elections, which will decide which party will control Congress and therefore, spending.  Investors and traders are also awaiting this week’s inflation data release. Meanwhile, here are...

Video game company Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ: TTWO) reported second-quarter financial results after market close Monday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Take-Two Interactive reported GAAP revenue of $1.4 billion, up 62% year-over-year. The company reported net bookings of $1...

Video game company Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) reported third-quarter results after the market close Monday. Here are the key highlights and an update on a pending acquisition of the company by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT). What Happened: Activision Blizzard reported third-quarter...

The largest video game acquisition of all time faces significant hurdles in getting approved. The deal has also encountered concerns from gamers that one of the highest-selling franchises of all time could become exclusive to one console. What Happened: Earlier this year, Microsoft...

Video game company Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ: EA) reported second-quarter financial results after market close Tuesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Electronic Arts reported second-quarter bookings of $1.754 billion, down from last year’s $1.851 billion total, according to...

By Enrique D. Fernandez TikTok recently announced the expansion of its universe with the inclusion of an exclusive section for video games. The app that revolutionized the mobile video market now aims to repeat its success in the field of mobile games, albeit without neglecting its main...