GameStop makes $56 billion takeover bid for eBay
New York (AFP) - US video game retailer GameStop made a takeover bid on Sunday to buy eBay for about ...
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Hello Kitty’s parent company to make own video games
Tokyo (AFP) - Seeking new fans for Hello Kitty, the company behind the enigmatic character on Tuesday launched a video ...
Video game voice star Troy Baker says ‘only humans’ can make art
Paris (France) (AFP) - Millions of gamers around the world may not know Troy Baker's face but would recognise his ...
‘Stealth hit’ Pokemon game sends Nintendo shares soaring
Tokyo (AFP) - Fan buzz around life-simulation game "Pokemon Pokopia" sent Nintendo shares soaring on Wednesday, with some hailing the ...
UK trial opens against Sony over PlayStation video game prices
London (AFP) - A trial opened in London on Tuesday over a £2 billion ($2. 7 billion) class action lawsuit ...
Sony faces $2.7 bn class action from UK PlayStation users
London (AFP) - Japanese entertainment giant Sony will face a £2 billion ($2. 7 billion) class action lawsuit starting Tuesday ...
3D tool Unreal Engine makes real impact in creative industries
Paris (France) (AFP) - Massively popular video game "Fortnite", TV news graphics and acclaimed animated series and films have something ...
New Pokemon titles on horizon as 30th anniversary approaches
Paris (France) (AFP) - Pikachu and friends are set to return to consoles in two new games next year, the ...
Xbox boss Phil Spencer retires as Microsoft shakes up gaming unit
San Francisco (United States) (AFP) - Microsoft on Friday put out word that Xbox stalwart Phil Spencer is retiring, in ...
Sony hikes forecasts even as PlayStation falters
Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese giant Sony hiked its full-year forecasts on Thursday, as a weaker yen compensates for its ageing ...
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