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‘Diablo IV’ hands-on: This feels worryingly good
We got the chance to play an early build of Diablo IV and came away surprised by how much we liked it.
Microsoft vows to bring 'Call of Duty' to Nintendo consoles
Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming's CEO, has announced the company's 10-year commitment to bring CoD to Nintendo consoles if its Activision purchase goes through.
Second group of Activision Blizzard testers wins union vote
A second batch of Activision Blizzard QA workers has voted to form a union.
Microsoft: ‘Sony has more exclusive games … many of which are better quality’
Microsoft has been downplaying the importance of the Activision Blizzard deal in order to obtain regulatory approval.
Epic lawsuit claims Google paid Activision Blizzard $360 million to prevent Play Store rival
Google made at least 24 deals, including one $240 million agreement with Call of Duty publisher Activision, to prevent the creation of Play Store competitors, according to new documents from Epic Games.
‘Overwatch 2’ no longer blocks players with prepaid numbers
Blizzard reversed the overzealous moderation tool, which was intended to cut down on cheating.
European Union opens 'in-depth' investigation into Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard
Following a preliminary investigation, the European Commission believes the deal may “significantly reduce competition” in a handful of areas, including the PC and console gaming markets.
Toxic 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II' players will be muted in voice and text chat
While their remarks might not warrant a complete ban, players who abuse in-game chat might find themselves silenced.
A swarm of 500 drones will plague New York City with advertising tomorrow
A swarm of 500 drones will invade New York City's skyline to sell you on 'Candy Crush.'
Microsoft wants to build an Xbox-branded mobile game store
Microsoft is developing an Xbox game store for phones, and it's hoping the Activision Blizzard deal will help.
Activision Blizzard found to have withheld raises from unionizing Raven Software workers
The labor board determined that the company attempted to undermine a union drive.
Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard will face 'in-depth' UK investigation
A UK regulator is conducting an 'in-depth' investigation of Microsoft's buyout of Activision Blizzard, potentially stalling the merger.
Blizzard explains how 'Overwatch 2' battle passes work
Blizzard has detailed how the 'Overwatch 2' battle pass system will work, including hero unlocks.
The first US video game studio to unionize is shutting down
On Wednesday, Beast Breaker developer Vodeo Games announced it had failed to secure funding to produce an additional release beyond its debut title.
UK competition regulator finds Microsoft-Activision deal 'could lead to competition concerns'
The UK's antitrust regulator is concerned Microsoft could become too powerful in cloud gaming.
‘Diablo IV’ won’t include pay-to-win microtransactions
Blizzard has published a long-awaited update on its monetization plans for Diablo IV.
Activision Blizzard accused of spying on protesting workers
Activision Blizzard is facing a labor complaint accusing it of illegally surveilling workers who walked out in protest.
Blizzard may have canceled a 'World of Warcraft' mobile spinoff (updated)
Blizzard is said to have axed a 'World of Warcraft' spinoff mobile game despite working on it for three years.
Microsoft negs Activision Blizzard to push through $68.7 billion acquisition
Microsoft is taking an interesting approach to secure regulatory approval for its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Another Activision Blizzard studio is working to unionize
On Tuesday, quality assurance staff at Blizzard Albany went public with the news that they had filed for a union election with National Labor Relations Board.