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Beloved video game character Sonic the Hedgehog celebrated his 30th anniversary in 2021. The blue hedgehog could be in for a strong 2022 with several events that could boost the stock of parent company Sega Sammy Holdings (OTC: SGAMY). Tesla Arcade: The original Sonic game has made its way from...

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) reported first-quarter earnings after hours Tuesday. Here are the key highlights for investors to know. What Happened: Microsoft reported first-quarter revenue of $45.3 billion, up 22% year-over-year. The total came in ahead of Street consensus estimates of $44...

An Xbox Series X fridge for sale, which is a replica of Microsoft Inc’s (NASDAQ: MSFT) console, reportedly sold out 15 minutes after it went on sale for pre-orders on Tuesday. What Happened: The fridge, which owes its origin to a viral meme, was decked up with LEDs with surface features made...

A leader in electric two-wheeled hardware and battery swap solutions is going public via a SPAC merger announced Thursday. The SPAC Deal: Gogoro Inc announced a SPAC merger with Poema Global Holdings Corp (NASDAQ: PPGH). The deal values Gogoro at an enterprise value of $2.35 billion. A PIPE on the...

Tencent Holdings Ltd (OTC: TCEHY) and NetEase Inc (NASDAQ: NTES) are among gaming companies eyeing China’s fast growing console market, CNBC reported on Sunday. What Happened: The console market is still small in China and accounted for 4.1% of the entire gaming spend in the country last year...

In 2001, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) released the Xbox gaming console to take on rivals like Sony Corp (NYSE: SONY) and Nintendo Co (Pink: NTDOY). What Happened: On Nov. 15, 2001, the Xbox console was released and became an immediate favorite for gamers and the introduction of the...

Video game publisher Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) has been in the spotlight in recent weeks with the company accused of sexual harassment and a “frat boy” work environment. The company announced changes to its management team Tuesday. What Happened: Jen Oneal and Mike Ybarra were...

A doughnut chain is helping Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic Xbox gaming console. What Happened: Krispy Kreme Inc (NASDAQ: DNUT), which recently went public, is launching an Xbox-themed “Nexus Level” doughnut to celebrate the 20th...

Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ: MSFT) gaming revenue grew 11% on a year-over-year basis in the fourth quarter. What Happened: The Satya Nadella-led company’s gaming division raked in $357 million in revenue in the quarter ended June 30. Hardware sales brought in more revenue thanks to...

Technology giant Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) reported earnings after the market close on Tuesday. Here are the key things to know from the report. What Happened: Fourth quarter revenue was $46.2 billion, up 21% year-over-year and ahead of the Street consensus of $44.1 billion. ...

Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Xbox boss Sarah Bond said she is “excited” about having videogame retailer GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) as a partner to her company. What Happened: Bond, the Xbox head of game creator experiences, said in an interview with Bloomberg TV that Microsoft...

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) worked with global TV manufacturers to enable hardware-free Xbox games through internet-connected televisions, Reuters reports. What Happened: Xbox was also building its own console-free streaming devices for cloud gaming on any TV or monitor as a ...

Microsoft Inc (NASDAQ: MSFT) left no holds barred in relation to a trial involving Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) and “Fortnite'' maker Epic Games where the iPhone maker suggested that the latter was acting as a “stalking horse” for Microsoft, Bloomberg reported Thursday. What...

The announcement of the marriage between two celebrities in Japan has been termed as “Nintendo Marriage” on social media as both appeared in advertisements of Nintendo Co. Ltd (OTC: NTDOY), reported Kotaku Wednesday. What Happened: The marriage between actor and musician Gen Hoshino and...

Communication platform Discord rejected several large bids and is said to be pursuing an IPO. That didn’t stop gaming company Sony Corp (NYSE: SONY) from swooping in to invest in the company and launch a partnership. What Happened: Technology company and Xbox owner Microsoft Corporation...