Blizzard’s big gaming show BlizzCon returns this November after four years off, and ticket prices are higher than ever. The Warcraft and Overwatch company has announced more details about BlizzCon 2023, including ticket prices and an overview of what attendees can expect. Starting with ticket prices, fans can get in …

The developers of Call of Duty are rolling out a new method to try to thwart cheaters. The newest mitigation technique is called “Hallucinations,” and here’s how it works. With Hallucinations, “decoy characters” are deployed in the game environment. They can only be seen by players believed to be cheating, …

Pokemon Go developer Niantic has become the latest major game studio to announce serious layoffs and other significant changes. The company’s boss, John Hanke, notified staffers of a drastic change to the company’s organization and outlook that includes layoffs, a studio closure, and game cancellations. Niantic is closing its Los …

Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian Studios has announced new release dates for the game on console and PC. The PC edition is now releasing on August 3, which is a few weeks earlier than the game’s previously announced August 31 release date. The PS5 version, however, has been delayed to …

As it does most years since 2013, Rockstar Games is celebrating the 4th of July with a special update for Grand Theft Auto Online. This week’s update brings a variety of Independence Day celebrations to the game, including free America-themed vehicles and more for everyone. “The grill’s heating up, and …

In an effort to promote the release of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty for Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft partnered with a craftsman to create a working Xbox controller made out of the mineral jade. In a new mini-documentary video from Microsoft, we get a closer look at designer Andy Chi’s process, …

Amazon Studios is producing a new Tomb Raider TV series (and publishing the next Tomb Raider game as well), tapping Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge to write the show. In a new interview, Waller-Bridge said she is hoping to achieve something “dangerous and exciting.” “What if I could take the reins …

June 23 update: It now appears the company in question was Zynga, which was instead acquired by Take-Two. That potential acquisition was revealed by Phil Spencer as part of the ongoing hearings, in which the FTC is seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard until FTC …

Xbox Game Studios boss Matt Booty has teased that Microsoft has additional film/TV projects based on its franchises in the works beyond those that have been announced. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Booty listed off upcoming projects like season 2 of the Halo TV series, the Minecraft movie …

It’s approaching summertime in the Northern Hemisphere, and if you’re looking to keep your snacks and drinks cold on a trip to the beach, you can now do so in style with an officially licensed Sonic the Hedgehog cooler from Igloo. The cooler features Green Hill Zone graphics inspired by …