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BigTech Companies

Crash Bandicoot Is Getting a Netflix Animated Series

Netflix is developing a new animated series based on the video game character Crash Bandicoot, expanding its catalog of game…

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BigTech Companies

Vince Zampella: Call of Duty Exists Because “EA Were Dicks”

The Call of Duty franchise originated after Infinity Ward's founders left Electronic Arts due to disagreements, leading them to partner…

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Artificial Intelligence

Dead Space Creator Slams “Broken” Games Industry

Glen Schofield criticizes the video game industry as broken, citing overwork and low morale, and calls for a collective effort…

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BigTech Companies

The Predator Joins Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, But Fans Want More

The Predator returns to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on October 9 as part of the Haunting event, strategically…

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Business

Black Ops 7 Ditches Skill-Based Matchmaking at Launch

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will launch with minimal skill-based matchmaking as the default, creating a more varied multiplayer…

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BigTech Companies

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Beta Bans “Arc Raiders” Chat Mentions

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta is censoring the phrase "Arc Raiders" in its chat system, which is…

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BigTech Companies

Game Pass Cost Xbox $300 Million in Call of Duty Sales

Microsoft lost an estimated $300 million in Call of Duty sales last fiscal year due to the game's immediate availability…

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BigTech Companies

Battlefield 6: A Turning Point for EA and the Series

Battlefield 6 is a critical release for Electronic Arts, with its success tied to the company's strategic direction, financial health,…

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Cybersecurity

Activision Bans 97% of Black Ops 7 Cheaters in 30 Minutes

The open beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 attracted many players but was disrupted by cheaters, with Activision…

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BigTech Companies

EA Buyout Stuns Gaming Industry: Key Reactions

A private-equity consortium, including Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, has acquired Electronic Arts in a $55 billion…

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Entertainment

Warzone’s New Mode Confirmed, Inspired by Blackout

A new Warzone experience inspired by the classic Blackout mode is in development and set to launch in 2026, as…

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Business

Call of Duty: Next 2025 Reveals Black Ops 7 in Las Vegas Takeover

Activision is unveiling Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 at the Call of Duty: Next event in Las Vegas, showcasing…

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Business

EA Nearing Historic $50 Billion Leveraged Buyout with Silver Lake and Saudi PIF

Electronic Arts (EA), one of the world’s most powerful video game publishers, is reportedly poised to be acquired in a…

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Entertainment

Battlefield 6 Beta Breaks Call of Duty Player Record on Steam

Battlefield 6's open beta saw a record-breaking 521,079 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing Call of Duty's all-time peak, with a…

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Entertainment

Call of Duty & Battlefield Both Launching New Games

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6 are set to launch in 2025, marking the first head-to-head release…

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Entertainment

Call of Duty Skips Switch, But Another CoD Game Is Coming

Cats on Duty, a feline-themed strategy game blending tower defense and match-three mechanics, has launched on Nintendo Switch as a…

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BigTech Companies

Raven Software Workers Win Union Contract After 3-Year Fight

Raven Software employees secured their first union contract with Microsoft after a three-year battle, achieving a 10% wage increase, merit-based…

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Entertainment

Battle Beast Joins Invincible’s Playable Roster

Battle Beast is the latest playable fighter announced for *Invincible Vs.*, joining the 3v3 tag-team game with brutal club attacks…

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Entertainment

Battlefield 6 May Skip PS4 and Xbox One

Battlefield 6 is likely to be exclusive to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with no support for PlayStation 4…

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BigTech Companies

Call of Duty’s Slump Hands Battlefield 6 the Advantage

Call of Duty's shift toward flashy, unrealistic cosmetics has alienated fans, creating an opportunity for Battlefield 6 to appeal with…

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