Tag: GAME INDUSTRY

Spanning Gaming, Television, And Movies, Netflix To Acquire WB 

In a move that is likely bigger than the average person is expecting, Netflix just announced they plan to acquire WB which includes IP from multiple major brands.  Did you ever think HBO and Netflix would become one service? Well that’s an idea on the board for Netflix as they announced a massive $82.7 Billion (with a B) deal. The mostly cash and stock deal...
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Original Version of Star Wars Returns to Theaters in 2027

Lucasfilm has made the speculation official, a new, fully remastered version of George Lucas’ original Star Wars is coming to theaters. Fans who’ve been holding out hope for seeing the original version of Star Wars remastered or back on the big screen are getting some wonderful news this afternoon. While we knew Star Wars would be back in theaters as part of the big 50th...
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Another 650 People Laid Off by Microsoft

Just a little over a week after Phil Spencer admitted to making "some of the worst decisions in gaming," Microsoft has announced another round...
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GameStop Kills Game Informer After 33 Years

The longest running gaming publication in the US has been shut down by GameStop, with many staff members learning about it through social media....
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Respawn’s Star Wars FPS Game Canceled as Layoffs Hit EA

As EA has laid off a number of their developers, word has come that Respawn's other Star Wars game has been shelved. Another day,...
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IGN Announces Summer Gaming Event, IGN Live

Looks like IGN is looking to step up and help fill the gap left by E3's demise, as they've announced their own three-day in-person...
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Insomniac Releases Statement on Recent Hack

The developers at Insomniac have formally addressed the hack on their studio, while confirming work on Marvel's Wolverine is going forward as planned. If...
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E3 is Officially No More

The writing has been on the wall for a while now, but today brings official word: E3 is cancelled for good. Talk about the...
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Former CD Projekt Red Developers Form New Game Studio, Blank

The director behind The Witcher 3 and a few other CDPR alums have banded together to form a new game studio, with a tease...
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E3 2023 Has Been Officially Canceled

After a wave of major publishers announced they wouldn't be participating in E3's return this Summer, the ESA is calling it quits. Though this...
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Horror Studio Expands to Gaming With Blumhouse Games

Not content to merely scare you in movie theaters, Blumhouse is now expanding into horror video games with the creation of Blumhouse Games. The...
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Civilization VII Officially in Development as Firaxis Enters a New Era

Firaxis Games has announced some recent shifts at the company as it names a new Studio Head and confirms the next Civilization game is...
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A Brief History of Beyond Good & Evil 2’s Rocky Development

After recent reports of Beyond Good & Evil 2 still being in "early development" we're taking a look back at the near 15 year...
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Dates for E3 2023’s Return Have been Revealed

It's official, E3 will return next year, with ReedPOP and the ESA announcing dates for an in-person event in 2023! One of the strangest...
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NetEase Officially Acquires Quantic Dream, David Cage Still Awful

After lots of speculation and early reports, this morning NetEase officially announced it has purchased Quantic Dream. NetEase continues to expand its influence, and...
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Activison Blizzard Investigates Itself and Agrees They’ve Done Nothing Wrong

Activision Blizzard's investigation of itself determines they've done nothing wrong, and also that they're insanely cool with six-pack abs... This morning, Activision Blizzard released a...
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Activision Blizzard Will Never Change Until Leadership Changes

In light of horrible new accusations of abuse and cover-ups, Activision Blizzard's Board of Directors have chosen a side. Hint: it wasn't the right...
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The Game Awards Returns to a Live, In-Person, Event This December

The date for this year's The Game Awards have now been officially announced, confirming that the event will be back to a live, and...
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Activison Blizzard Walkout: What to Know, and How to Help

Today, employees at Activison Blizzard have staged a walkout. Here we compile all the various statements, and show how YOU can support them. Last...
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Disturbing Allegations Against Activision Blizzard Come to Light in New Lawsuit

A recently filed lawsuit against the gaming company Activision/Blizzard brings to light a disturbing history of harassment and abuse. Folks, we're entering deep into...
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Bethesda Officially Joins the Xbox Family

Xbox has confirmed that the acquisition of ZeniMax Studios is fully complete and more Bethesda titles will join Game Pass this week. Though it...
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The Reality of Video Game Remakes & The Industry’s Long Love Affair With Them

Take a peak around any gaming community these days and you’ll find complaints in abundance about the recent trend of video game remakes/ports to new consoles. I hate to break it to you, but it’s not a new trend.  Let’s talk about the history of gaming remakes and why they serve a more important purpose than pissing off people. 

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