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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.

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.

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.

Why are video game companies doubling down on NFTs?
The backlash against NFTs and use of the blockchain is vocal and prolific. So why are companies like Square Enix…

Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirms 'change' in Activision Blizzard relationship
Xbox's relationship with Activision Blizzard has reportedly gone through certain changes, although it's unclear what these are.

Take-Two set to acquire mobile giant Zynga for $17.7 billion
Take-Two is set to acquire Zynga in a massive cash and share deal valued at US $12.7 billion.

The perfect video game is just six hours long
New details have revealed a 500+ hour playtime for Dying Light 2. No game needs to be that long.

Riot Games settles gender discrimination lawsuit with $139 million payout
Riot Games has agreed to pay USD $100 million to settle a lawsuit which alleged gender discrimination and harassment at…

Unpacking leads 2022 Independent Games Festival nominations
Unpacking and Inscryption have gathered the most nominations for IGF 2022.

Playing video games as an adult requires patience and strategy
Finding time to play video games as an adult can be very difficult, but there are ways to squeeze them…