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Microsoft purchases Activision Blizzard for US $68.7 billion
Microsoft has agreed to purchase embattled company Activision Blizzard in a whopping US $68.7 billion deal.
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Konami's Castlevania NFTs made US $162,000
Konami has described their Castlevania NFT project as their 'first' foray into the space for good reason.
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New report claims CEO Bobby Kotick is still trying to hide Activision Blizzard issues
A new report alleges Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has continued to cover up major issues at the company.
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AIDC and Film Victoria launch interactive storytelling lab
The Australian International Documentary Conference and Film Victoria have partnered for a series of interactive storytelling workshops.
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Awesome Games Done Quick raises US $3.4 million for charity
Awesome Games Done Quick, the famed speedrunning event, has raised US $3.4 million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
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Who is the real villain of Animal Crossing?
The world of Animal Crossing might not be as wholesome as we think. In fact, the real villain might be...…
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Ubisoft announces new batch of NFTs despite loud outcry
Ubisoft has announced its next round of NFT 'digits' for Ghost Recon Breakpoint. It's not going down well online.
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$117 billion worth of games industry acquisitions took place in 2021
A new global report has detailed how 2021 became the biggest year for video game industry deals.
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Lego delays Overwatch 2 set as it reviews Activision Blizzard partnership
Lego has delayed an upcoming Overwatch 2 set as the company reviews its relationship with Activision Blizzard.
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Unpacking nabs multiple Game Developers Choice Awards nominations for 2022
Witch Beam's Unpacking has nabbed another slew of nominations ahead of this year's Game Developers Choice Awards.