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Xbox, in collaboration with partner Byowave, has radically upgraded the accessibility of its consoles with the Proteus controller for disabled gamers. The controller is a modular adaptive kit that provides disabled gamers the ability to build a controller in a way that works for them.
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Sony has announced its new leadership structure, which will include two CEOs taking charge of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). This is the first time Sony has decided to go with co-CEOs to manage its PlayStation side of the business.
It was just last September that former SIE President and CEO Jim Ryan...
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Corsair announced it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire sim racing specialist Endor AG, owners of the popular Fanatec brand. Corsair has agreed to fund Endor’s short-term cash needs during negotiations for restructuring the company, which is currently about $75 million in debt.
Fanatec is a one-stop...
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With the launch of the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 handheld gaming console looming, rumors and supposed leaks abound. The latest comes from a source that makes 3rd party Switch controllers.
In a post on Reddit, GamingLeaksAndRumors shared the latest leak, which seems to confirm an earlier rumor that...
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More leaks have emerged regarding the upcoming Sony Playstation 5 Pro. Prior leaks have pointed to a console with more RAM, an overclocked mode, and an upgrade to AMD's RDNA 3 graphics architecture.
As PC gaming becomes more affordable and accessible, many console gamers are having a harder time justifying the...
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Sony's PlayStation division joins a growing list of tech related companies that are trimming their budget at the cost of its employees. The tech giant shared an email it sent to its PlayStation employees where the company announced it will send some 900 workers packing.
In a press release, Sony President and CEO...
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As you'll know if you've been reading our deals posts recently, this Friday is Black Friday. The infamous day of deals heralds the beginning of the holiday shopping season. If you have kids, then you probably already know what they want as gifts, and there's a pretty good chance it's video games.
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LinkedIn continues to be a gold mine for gaming sleuths looking to unearth unannounced video games. This latest leak comes by way of a profile of a supposed developer at Gearbox Software, that mentions Borderlands 4 and Tiny Tina’s Wonderland 2. While it’s not particularly surprising to hear Gearbox is hard at work in...
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Fans of the iconic Call of Duty: Modern Warfare video game franchise had high hopes for the third installment, but critics and gamers alike are already ripping into it. Modern Warfare 3 picks up where the second left off with Captain Price and Task Force 141 facing off against war criminal Vladimir Makarov.
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Blizzard President Mike Ybarra says that gamers lack patience and have unrealistic expections when it comes to new content. However, while Ybarra says he is unsure how things will change for the company following Microsoft's acquisition, he is confident that it is the start of a "new era' for Blizzard.
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After nearly 25 years of being one of the most recognizable voices and faces of Bethesda Softworks, Pete Hines announced he is leaving the company and retiring from the videogame industry altogether. Hines said his decision did not come quickly or easily, but after the successful launch of Starfield, he just felt the...
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The UK has given its blessing to Microsoft to acquire Activision-Blizzard after the tech giant agreed to exclude cloud gaming rights from the deal. The new deal has Ubisoft acquiring cloud gaming rights instead of Microsoft.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had been the last hurdle that Microsoft needed...
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Twitch has finally provided a way for streamers to block banned users from being able to view their livestreams. While streamers now have the power they have been asking for, there are a few things that they need to know moving forward.
Streamers on Twitch have been asking for the ability to block banned users from...
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Sony Interactive Entertainment President and CEO Jim Ryan has announced he will retire in March 2024. In an open letter from Ryan, he expressed his gratitude and pride in what the company had been able to achieve during his tenure.
Ryan remarked that he did not decide to retire lightly after being with the company...
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Unity is apologizing for the confusion and anger resulting from the company's announcement of its Runtime Fee Policy, stating it will be changing it. However, customers are responding that the damage has been done and that Unity is still left with an egg on its head.
Unity tweeted out its apology on X over the...
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Earlier this week, Unity announced a change to its business model, which has caused some game developers to drop f-bombs all over social media in response, and others to speak out with less abrasive language. The company tweeted that the upcoming changes would include new additions to its subscription plans and...
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The iconic voice of Mario since the days of Super Mario 64 is coming to an end. Charles Martinet announced he will be stepping down from voicing Mario and taking on a new role with the company as Mario Ambassador.
Issa not Mario anymore, Martinet sadly shared on his X account yesterday. The voice actor confirmed...
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For fans of the popular Genshin Impact video game and are in need of a new smartphone, OnePlus has you covered. It is offering up a OnePlus 11 5G smartphone that comes in a limited-edition custom gift box that pays tribute to Genshin Impact.
OnePlus is well-known for its premium smartphones delivered at a more...
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The argument is being made that artificial intelligence will create more jobs in the video game industry, as well as more games, and free up game devs to be more creative. However, the counter-argument is still prevalent, in that AI will replace humans in many ways in the industry and simply pad the pockets of the...
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Assassin's Creed Mirage is set to come out in October, and the popular franchise's next adventure is coming with a haptic shirt that will let you feel the consequences of enemies that get too close. OWO will be releasing a bundle that includes its unique haptic system and Assassin's Creed Mirage for PS5, Xbox, or...
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Niantic, the creator of the immensely popular Pokémon Go game, informed its employees that it would be laying off 230 employees and shutting down two of its other titles. Founder John Hanke said the decision came due to the studio's "expenses [growing] faster than revenue."
Niantic is a company whose vision is to...
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Blizzard has released a patch for its highly-popular Diablo IV game that delivers buffs for all five classes and fixes a plethora of issues across PC, Xbox, and PS5. The game developer said it will continue to monitor class performance and will make adjustments according to player feedback.
Diablo IV took only five...
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