A Surprising Number Of Steam Users Prefer Windows 11
Based on findings in the June 2022 Steam Hardware Survey, over 21% of Steam users used Windows 11 as theirContinue Reading
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Is Activision-Blizzard’s Sale To Microsoft In Danger?
This may be why you never want to count your chickens before they hatch. Despite the deal first being reportedContinue Reading
Xbox Launches Samsung TV App
On June 30th, Xbox launched a Samsung TV app so you can play games without a console. The cloud streamingContinue Reading
Another Company Joins Quickload Accelerator Program
Blockchain gaming and entertainment company Catheon Gaming has joined the Quickload Accelerator program as its first Web3 Publishing Partner. CatheonContinue Reading
Gaming Firm Displaced By War In Ukraine Opens New Offices Across Eastern Europe
Although its roots are Swedish, G5 Entertainment has operated in Russia and Ukraine for several years. Unfortunately, instability in theContinue Reading
Keyboard And Mouse Support Coming To Xbox Cloud Games
Microsoft recently announced that keyboard and mouse support will be available on Xbox’s cloud gaming service. In fact, the technologyContinue Reading
Tech Giants Aim To Bring More Organization To The Metaverse
Several major technology companies are trying to bring some order to the metaverse. Microsoft, Huawei, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Sony Interactive Entertainment,Continue Reading
Israeli Gaming And Software Development Start-Up Closes $35M Series B Funding Round
Israeli gaming and software development start-up Incredibuild has just wrapped up a successful $35 million Series B funding round ledContinue Reading
Activision Blizzard To Recognize And Negotiate With Newly Formed Union
Since Activision Blizzard employees first announced their intention to form a union in January, it has been an uphill battleContinue Reading
The Inventor Of The Metaverse Is Now Looking To Build His Own
Before the metaverse became the immersive, billion-dollar concept it is today, it started as an idea in Neal Stephenson’s 1992Continue Reading
Microsoft Enters Into Labor Neutrality Agreement With Workers
Microsoft has reached a “labor neutrality agreement” with the Communications Workers of America (CWA), the parent organization of the GameContinue Reading
How Microsoft Is Trying To Make Business Meetings More Interesting
Have you ever been bored out of your mind during a work meeting? Yeah, me too. Sometimes they go onContinue Reading
Is Activision-Blizzard Changing Its Tune When It Comes To Exclusives?
Remember when Activision-Blizzard said it wouldn’t be making any of its games exclusively for Xbox devices? Well, it turns outContinue Reading
Las Vegas Kids Should Check Out This Free Esports And Technology Camp
Stride Esports has put together a summer program for Southern Nevada kids who want to learn to code and createContinue Reading
Microsoft Wants People To Play Video Games Without A Console
Microsoft will be launching its Xbox TV Application this month. This aims to give Samsung Smart TV and monitor ownersContinue Reading
Big Titles Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Tencent and NetEase are partnering with Microsoft’s gaming department to bring some big titles to Xbox Game Pass. The twoContinue Reading
Envy Gaming’s Plan To Boost Revenue
Envy Gaming, owner of esports franchises Optic Gaming and Envy Gaming is looking away from media rights as a primaryContinue Reading
Riot Unveils Major Game Pass Partnership
Riot Games just announced a huge partnership with Xbox Game Pass. During the Xbox Bethesda Gaming Showcase that took placeContinue Reading
The New Call Of Duty Will Cost More Than Previous Games
A new trailer was recently revealed for the upcoming COD game Call of Duty Modern Warfare II. And, unlike previousContinue Reading
Should Apple Be Considered A Gaming Giant?
According to a recent report from Newzoo, Apple had the third-highest gaming revenues in the world, beating out other companiesContinue Reading
Microsoft Confirms Project Keystone, An Affordable Cloud Streaming Device
Based on a recent report from Windows Central, Microsoft has confirmed it is developing a streaming device. Currently dubbed ProjectContinue Reading
A Former Microsoft Executive Fears Xbox’s Game Pass
Not everybody is thrilled with the way that Microsoft is approaching the video game industry. In fact, former Microsoft executiveContinue Reading
How Xbox Is Looking To Make Our Industry More Diverse
Microsoft is looking to create more games with Asian characters as the world calls on the industry to increase diversityContinue Reading
How Xbox Is Celebrating Pride Month
Xbox has big plans to celebrate Pride Month. For starters, Microsoft is donating $170,000 to various LGBTQ+ non-profits, while alsoContinue Reading
Microsoft Unveils Adaptive Ecosystem Designed For PC And Smartphone Users With Physical Disabilities
Microsoft recently unveiled a new system of customizable peripherals designed to make gaming more accessible for people with physical disabilities.Continue Reading
Call Of Duty League And Overwatch League Teams Owe Activision-Blizzard $420M
Activision-Blizzard allowed esports teams to defer payments to the company for up to two years because of the COVID-19 Pandemic.Continue Reading
Electronic Arts In Talks To Sell
Insiders are reporting that Electronic Arts is actively seeking a potential buyer or merger, with companies Apple, Disney, and AmazonContinue Reading
Weekly News Show #238: Marvel MMO Flop, FaZe SPAC Update, Activision-Blizzard Owed Money, Xbox USB Key, PS4 Free-To-Play, France Bans, Fortnite Esports, Gamerji Middle East, Shaq On Gamers, Most Played Games
In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Daybreak Games canceling its Marvel MMO project, LeeContinue Reading