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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella said Tuesday that more than 10 million people have streamed games on its Xbox Cloud Gaming platform. What Happened: Nadella, speaking at the company’s third-quarter earnings conference, said that Microsoft is “redefining how games...

Video game giant Sony Group Corp (NYSE: SONY) could be increasing the number of ads in its games. What Happened: Sony is building out an advertising platform that could allow companies to buy ads inside PlayStation games, according to a Business Insider report. Sony is currently testing the...

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 “...

The owner of the Xbox franchise is bringing advertisements into its games. Here’s the latest. What Happened: Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) is building an advertising program inside its free-to-play games, according to a recent Insider report. The report says Microsoft is...

One of the most popular games on computers and mobile devices could see increasing engagement on consoles soon if a job posting leads to the expansion of the franchise. What Happened: A job posting from Roblox Corp (NYSE: RBLX) is picking up steam across technology sites as it could mean the hit...

The list of companies ending or suspending business in the country of Russia is growing. One sector that has been relatively silent on making any changes in the video game sector. Here’s what one company is doing and what Ukraine would like the industry to do. Playstation and Xbox Called Out...

Founded in 1993, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) has become one of the leading technology companies. Here's a look at how shares have performed since the 1999 IPO. What Happened: Now a “blue-chip” technology company, Nvidia has evolved over time to become a leader in several...

Xbox Game Pass users are getting the next assortment of games coming to the subscription pass this February. The subscription system rotates new games in and out each month, and this month the pass is seeing a solid new batch of games. The full game list with release dates can be found ...

Loup Funds analysts Gene Munster and Doug Clinton said during a discussion Monday that there is a build-up of urgency around the acquisition of gaming content after a recent flurry of mergers and acquisitions. What Happened: The analysts opened their comments noting Sony Corporation’s (NYSE:...

The largest video game acquisition of all time caused mixed emotions for investors and gamers when it was announced. Here’s one piece of good news that could come for gamers out of the acquisition. What Happened: A $68.7 billion acquisition by Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) of Activision...

One of the big headlines last week was the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT). The deal marks the largest in Microsoft’s history and will create the third-largest video game company by revenue if approved. Investors who bet on...

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) reported second-quarter financial results after market close Tuesday. Here are the key details for investors. What Happened: Microsoft's second-quarter revenue came in at $51.7 billion, up 20% year over year. The total came in ahead of a $50.9 billion estimate from...

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) on Tuesday announced plans to acquire game developer Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) for $95 per share in an all-cash deal. The announcement left people wondering how the partnership would impact competitor Sony Group Corp (NYSE: SONY). The companies...

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced Tuesday morning plans to buy Activision Blizzard, Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) for nearly $70 billion in an all-cash deal. Following the announcement, shares of Activision skyrocketed more than 25%, while Microsoft shares traded down about 2%. What To Know:...

The video game sector cooled off slightly in 2021 going up against heightened 2020 sales figures driven the COVID-19 pandemic. Several big game releases were delayed in 2021 and were pushed back. Here is a look at some of the video game stocks investors my consider heading into 2022. Sony...