video games

A planned acquisition of a leading video game publisher and console maker has faced regulatory hurdles. The acquirer was taking steps to help make the deal move forward, including creating a new landing page. What Happened: As it faced regulatory hurdles, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT)...

The world’s richest person is a fan of video games and when he’s not busy running two companies and chiming in on the progress of several others, has been known to play his favorite game. A recent twitter thread shows Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk sees similarities between...

Ted Lasso, the titular character of a hit AppleTV+ comedy series, is getting the video game treatment. What Happened: Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) is including the fictional AFC Richmond team from "Ted Lasso" in the 2023 version of its popular FIFA soccer video game series. Coach Ted...

Leading retailer Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) is making a big bet on the growth of the metaverse with a partnership with leading metaverse and gaming company Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX). What Happened: Walmart announced the launch of Walmart Land and Walmart’s Universe of Play on Monday....

A 17-year-old teen is arrested today and a journalist suggests that the teen is suspected for the GTA 6 leak which happened last week along with the Uber leak that happened this month with the connection of hacking group Lapsus$. The City of London Police posted on Twitter that on the evening of...

The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 video game from Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (NASDAQ: TTWO) was officially confirmed by the company earlier this year but had no release date set. Gamers had been waiting for it to come out for years with the last game in the series,...

GTA  6 is trending again on Twitter and most people thought its fake, but this time a user called teapotuberhacker on GTAForums leaked 90+ development videos stating “Here are 90 footage/clips from GTA 6. Its possible i could leak more data soon, GTA 5 and 6 source code and assets,...

Video game company Nintendo Co (OTC: NTDOY) hosted its Nintendo Direct event this week to highlight its upcoming games and plans for the future. Here’s a look at what’s in store for gamers and why it could be important for Nintendo shareholders. What Happened: Nintendo highlighted a...

Video game retailer and WallStreetBets favorite GameStop Corporation (NYSE: GME) announced an exclusive promotion with leading Web3 trading card game Gods Unchained Wednesday. Here are the details and why it’s important for GameStop. What Happened: GameStop announced a promotion that...

After seeing growth in the Web3 sector, video game retailer GameStop Corporation (NYSE: GME) may have to find a new person to lead the charge. What Happened: GameStop’s Head of Blockchain Matt Finestone announced he recently left his position at GameStop, calling the role “among the...

Rumors that e-commerce behemoth Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) was going to announce an offer to purchase the "Apex Legends" and "Madden NFL" maker Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) began to circulate Friday morning. The report originated from the Swedish gaming media company...

One of the biggest developments in the video game industry has been cross-platform play, the ability to play with other gamers on other consoles. One video game company could actually be working on a controller that could be used on multiple consoles. What Happened: Reggie Fils-Aimé ...

Video game company Embracer Group AB (OTC: THQQF) is purchasing several rights to The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit franchises that could bring theme parks and more movies to fans of the J.R.R. Tolkien books. What Happened: Embracer announced Thursday the acquisition of Middle-earth...

Gaming company Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) reported second-quarter financial results after market close Tuesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Roblox reported second-quarter revenue of $591.2 million, up 30% year-over-year. The revenue came in shy of a Street estimate of $645...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has seen its base of subscribers decline in 2022. Video games and an ad-supported plan could be among the growth areas for the company. A new report shows the company’s early role in the video game sector might be underwhelming. What Happened: Data...