Disney’s Deal To Buy Fox–Including Simpsons, Deadpool, X-Men–Nearly Finished

Disney’s massive deal to buy the majority of Fox’s assets and franchises–including The Simpsons, Family Guy, Deadpool, and X-Men–for around $71 billion is nearly completed. Fox and Disney announced in their own press releases that the acquisition is expected to become effective at 12:02 AM EST on March 20. “This is an extraordinary and historicContinue reading “Disney’s Deal To Buy Fox–Including Simpsons, Deadpool, X-Men–Nearly Finished”

Overwatch’s New Hero, Baptiste, Is Available Now For Everyone

Overwatch’s new hero, Baptiste, is out now for everyone on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Baptiste had been available on Overwatch’s PTR for a while now, but he’s finally available for everyone on every platform. Like Overwatch’s other post-release characters, he’s free. Baptiste is Overwatch’s 30th hero. A combat medic who serves as a supportContinue reading “Overwatch’s New Hero, Baptiste, Is Available Now For Everyone”

Anthem Sales Open Strong In The US, Second-Biggest BioWare Release Ever For First Month

The NPD Group has released its US sales report for February, revealing the best-selling hardware and software for the month and providing an overall health update on the industry. Starting with game sales, BioWare’s Anthem was the best-selling title of the month, beating out other new releases like Jump Force, Far Cry New Dawn, andContinue reading “Anthem Sales Open Strong In The US, Second-Biggest BioWare Release Ever For First Month”

Google’s Stadia Controller Hides The Konami Code, Which Has Some New Tricks

At Google’s GDC 2019 keynote, company VP Phil Harrison revealed a new cloud gaming streaming service called Stadia. During the presentation, Harrison also unveiled a new controller specifically designed for Stadia. The floor model that’s currently being displayed at the show, as confirmed by GameSpot’ sister site CNET, has the Konami code engraved on it.Continue reading “Google’s Stadia Controller Hides The Konami Code, Which Has Some New Tricks”

GDC 2019: Google Stadia Will Be “Complementary” To PCs And Consoles, Says Ubisoft CEO

Google announced its cloud gaming platform, Stadia with an in-depth presentation detailing the tech and its features. The idea promises to open up high-fidelity gaming to everyone regardless of whether they can afford a gaming PC or console. Still, some areas of the US have low broadband penetration, which is why Ubisoft’s Yves Guillemot saysContinue reading “GDC 2019: Google Stadia Will Be “Complementary” To PCs And Consoles, Says Ubisoft CEO”

Castle Crashers Releases For PS4 And Switch Soon

It’s nearing four years since Castle Crashers made the jump to current gen with a remaster on Xbox One. It’s been even longer since San Diego-based developers, The Behemoth, launched the side-scrolling beat-em-up on last generation’s hardware. Now, in celebration of the game’s 10th–going on 11th–year on the market, the studio has announced that CastleContinue reading “Castle Crashers Releases For PS4 And Switch Soon”

GDC: Google Forms First-Party Games Studio For Stadia

Google has finally given the world its first look at its big video game initiative: Stadia, an ambitious cloud gaming platform that will allow players to stream games across smartphones, tablets, computers, and TVs. The company has already announced a handful of third-party titles coming to the platform, but it’ll also be venturing into gameContinue reading “GDC: Google Forms First-Party Games Studio For Stadia”

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