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EA Sports FC 24 Tops UK Boxed Charts for Christmas
EA Sports FC 24 retains its position as the best-selling game in the UK retail charts for 2023, going into the Christmas season. According to the latest data from GfK, the game saw a 29% surge in sales after a slight decline the previous week. Hogwarts Legacy reclaimed the second spot with a 17% increase in sales, pushing Super Mario Bros Wonder down to third place. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3…
Dec. 21, 2023, 3:47 p.m.
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Newzoo Stands by 2023 Gaming Market Value Estimate of $184 Billion
Newzoo's annual review has reaffirmed its prediction for the 2023 gaming market to reach $184 billion. previously, in October, the firm had revised its forecast downward, anticipating a modest growth of 0.6%, citing difficulties in the mobile gaming sector. At the start of the year, Newzoo had projected that the global gaming market would experience a 2.6% increase to $187 billion in 2023. …
Dec. 21, 2023, 11:09 a.m.
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Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick to Step Down Next Week
After over three decades at the helm, Bobby Kotick will relinquish his position as CEO of Activision Blizzard on December 29. In a statement to employees, Kotick expressed his pride in the company's achievements and the people who have contributed to its success. He has confidence in the company's future under Microsoft's ownership. According to Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, the current lead…
Dec. 20, 2023, 7:59 p.m.
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Riot's Misstep in Restricting Pro Players
The gaming industry's history is filled with examples of companies attempting to exert control over their markets, only to face significant backlash. One such instance is Riot Games' decision to restrict professional League of Legends players from streaming other games. This move was met with widespread criticism, and the company was forced to backtrack on its policy. The incident highlights the …
Dec. 20, 2023, 3:14 p.m.
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Activision Blizzard Reaches $55 Million Settlement with California State
In a recent development, Activision Blizzard has announced that it has reached a settlement with the California Civil Rights Department, amounting to $55 million. This agreement concludes a lawsuit filed in July 2021, which accused the company of fostering a culture of harassment and discrimination against women. As part of the settlement, approximately $46 million will be allocated to a fund for…
Dec. 20, 2023, 2:53 p.m.
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Global PS5 Sales Surpass 50 Million Mark
Sony has revealed that the PlayStation 5 has reached a significant milestone, selling over 50 million units worldwide as of December 9th, 2023. This achievement puts the console merely a week behind the sales pace of its predecessor, the PlayStation 4. In July, when the PS5 hit the 40 million mark, it was lagging two months behind the PS4. The PS5's launch was marred by severe stock shortages due…
Dec. 20, 2023, 1:30 p.m.
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Google Agrees to $700 Million Antitrust Settlement with US State Attorneys General
Google has reached a $700 million antitrust settlement with attorneys general from US states. The settlement, which was finalized in September, has now been made public and includes several key changes to the Google Play store. The case, initially filed in July 2021, alleged that Google was unfairly dominating the Android market with its Play store. As part of the settlement, Google will introduc…
Dec. 20, 2023, 11:27 a.m.
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Jingle Jam Reaches £25m Milestone Since Its Inception in 2011
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Dec. 20, 2023, 9:44 a.m.
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Twitch Viewership Sees a 3% Decline in November
In November, Twitch recorded 1.72 billion hours of viewership, marking a 3% decrease from October's 1.77 billion hours, according to the State of the Stream report by Stream Elements and Rainmaker.gg. Despite being a day shorter than October, November had the most daily hours watched since April. The most-watched games for the month were League of Legends, Fortnite, and Grand Theft Auto 5. The re…
Dec. 19, 2023, 7:22 p.m.
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Activision Blizzard Abandons Flexible Work Arrangement for QA Staff
Activision Blizzard will be discontinuing its flexible work model for quality assurance personnel starting next month, requiring employees in Minneapolis, Austin, and El Segundo to return to full-time office work. The ABK Workers Alliance condemned this decision, stating it will have a detrimental impact on employees who had been seeking permanent remote work arrangements due to disabilities, fin…
Dec. 19, 2023, 3:37 p.m.