Video game industry sales soar to $3.6 billion in July
The video game industry's hardware, software, and accessories sales reached $3.6 billion last month, jumping by nearly a third compared to last year.
Fortnite also removed from the Google Play Store
After challenging both Apple and Google, Epic Games' hit title is no longer available on either platform, essentially eradicating it from mobile devices.
Epic Games is suing Apple over Fortnite, App Store policies
Epic Games filed a complaint against Apple on Thursday, alleging anticompetitive practices.
Injustice 2 and NASCAR Heat 5 are free to play on Xbox this weekend
Microsoft is letting Xbox users play both NASCAR Heat 5 and Injustice 2 for free all weekend. There's also an option to purchase the game at a discounted rate.
New Spider-Man: Miles Morales details revealed
The game will be a coming-of-age story for the young superhero, who finds himself caught in a crime war that threatens to destroy his home and family in Harlem.
Apple removes Fortnite from the App Store
After offering a way to circumvent in-app purchases for V-Bucks in the mobile version, the battle royale from Epic Games has been removed from the platform.
Epic Games cuts Fortnite V-Bucks prices, calls out Apple and Google
Epic Games says a new discount should allow for players to access more V-Bucks at a reduced rate and sidestep the exorbitant fees Apple and Google charge.
All the critters you’ll face in Grounded and how best to beat them up
The grass of Grounded is home to over a dozen dangerous bugs. Here's where you can find them, and the best ways to kill each pesky beast that gets in your way.
Xbox Series X launch date tipped for November 6
Microsoft hasn't confirmed plans for an Xbox Series X launch date but signs now point to it landing on November 6, according to leaks.
Control gets an ultimate edition featuring DLC and next-generation upgrade
The $40 dollar bundle will include an upgrade for PS5 and Xbox Series X, but those that purchased the game prior to the bundle will be required to pay for it.
Halo Infinite delay hobbles the Xbox Series X launch
Microsoft’s new console will still launch this holiday, but an early lead over Sony's PlayStation 5 now seems impossible.
Popular streamer Shroud goes back to Twitch, signs exclusive deal
Popular streamer Shroud has signed an exclusive contract with Twitch, where he has more than 7 million followers. He said he's going to reimagine his brand.
Halo Infinite delayed until 2021
The Xbox Series X’s premiere launch title won’t launch with highly anticipated console this holiday season.
Microsoft rolls out Minecraft: Education Edition to Chromebooks
Microsoft, in partnership with the Google Education team, has rolled out Minecraft: Education Edition to Chromebooks, just in time for the new school year.
Subscription service EA Access is coming to Steam
EA Access, a gaming subscription service that gives early access to EA games, meaningful discounts, and a huge vault of older titles, is coming soon to Steam
Red Dead Online players are encountering odd glitches with their horses
Red Dead Online players have been witnessing weird glitches involving their horses following The Naturalist update released in late July.
Leaked controller packaging points to possible Xbox Series S
The Xbox Series S may not have been confirmed yet, but a new leak suggests it's in the works, and could launch around the same time as the Xbox Series X.
New The Last of Us Part II trophies hint at higher difficulty, Permadeath mode
New The Last of Us Part II trophies reveal that the Grounded difficulty setting, which first appeared in The Last of Us, and a Permadeath mode are coming soon.
Video game industry continues success with massive second quarter
The video game industry scored significant sales increases in both console sales and video games during the second quarter, NPD data has shown.
Kate Bishop, She-Hulk, War Machine spotted in Marvel’s Avengers beta files
Kate Bishop, She-Hulk, and War Machine were found in the beta files of Marvel's Avengers, though it remains unclear if they will be playable heroes or skins.
Street Fighter producer Yoshinori Ono to leave Capcom after almost 30 years
Street Fighter series producer Yoshinori Ono is leaving Capcom after nearly 30 years with the company, amid rumors of internal conflict over Street Fighter VI.
Horizon Zero Dawn on PC suffering from crashes, technical issues
The PC version of Horizon Zero Dawn has been plagued by random crashes and other technical issues, which are allegedly due to poor coding by Guerilla Games.
Marvel’s Avengers creative director keeps door open for addition of X-Men
Shaun Escayg, the creative director of the upcoming Marvel's Avengers, kept open the possibility that X-Men will be added to the game in the future as DLC.
PlayStation 5 to outsell Xbox Series X by 2-to-1 margin, research firm predicts
DFC Intelligence expects the PlayStation 5 to outsell the Xbox Series X by a 2-to-1 margin, but believes Microsoft has the winning plan over the long term.
Fall Guys shoots up Steam, Twitch popularity rankings despite server issues
Fall Guys has the fourth-highest peak player count on Steam and is the second-most viewed game on Twitch, despite persistent issues due to overloaded servers.
Persona 4 Golden’s success on PC pushes Sega to consider more ports
Sega is planning to port more previously released games to other platforms after the success of former PlayStation Vita exclusive Persona 4 Golden on Steam.
Remedy confirms Alan Wake and Control are linked, third game is in the works
Remedy is working on the next game in the Remedy Connected Universe that includes 2010's Alan Wake and 2019's Control, which will soon release its AWE DLC.
Quake is free through Bethesda Launcher for QuakeCon 2020, Quake II to follow
Bethesda is offering classic first-person shooter Quake for free through the Bethesda Launcher over the QuakeCon 2020 weekend, with Quake II to soon follow.
Doom Eternal is getting a campaign expansion called The Ancient Gods
A new Doom Eternal campaign expansion called The Ancient Gods Part One is slated to be unveiled later this month. It's unknown when it'll launch.
Apple says cloud gaming apps like Google Stadia violate iOS app store rules
Apple has confirmed that it doesn't allow cloud gaming services such as Google Stadia and Microsoft Project xCloud since they violate iOS guidelines.
The next two John Wick films are confirmed and will be filmed back-to-back
The next two John Wick movies starring Keanu Reeves are going to be filmed back to back, with the fourth having a release date on Memorial Day weekend 2021.
Rocksteady Studios to unveil new Suicide Squad game
Rocksteady Studios said it will share new details on a Suicide Squad game on August 22. Exactly what it has planned and what the game will feature is unknown.
August’s State of Play shows off Hitman VR and Bugsnax gameplay
PlayStation wrapped up its PS4 announcements while teasing some of the first experiences that will be coming to its next-generation console at its launch.
Destiny 2 reveals next big event, called the Solstice of Heroes
The Solstice of Heroes is Destiny 2's summer 2020 event and it features lots of new goodies for players, as well as new pursuits, cosmetics, and glowing armor.