God of War Ragnarok Shatter Records and Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Records

God of War Ragnarok Shatter Records and Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Records

Pokemon Scarlet/Violet and God of War Ragnarok have shattered records for first-day sales on consoles. Both games are projected to sell more than 180 million copies before the end of 2019, meaning they’ll be bigger than any other titles ever released. Pokemon Scarlet/Violet and God of War Ragnarok Shatter Records The gaming industry has been … Read more

A Microsoft executive claims that gaming is “somewhat resilient” to economic uncertainty.

A Microsoft executive claims that gaming is "somewhat resilient" to economic uncertainty.

It’s a console cycle that has seemingly been in the works for years, but finally, there’s an end in sight. And Microsoft is looking to capitalize on a year when demand for its new Xbox Series X seems high. In an interview with Protocol, Microsoft’s Phil Spencer was asked whether the pandemic-induced economic downturn would … Read more

Alexa unit and the cloud gaming division are among the areas where Amazon is cutting off employees.

Alexa unit and the cloud gaming division are among the areas where Amazon is cutting off employees.

Seattle-based Amazon is cutting jobs in several divisions, according to people familiar with the matter. The cuts include units that work on cloud gaming platforms and voice-operated devices such as Alexa. The company confirmed that it will be making a small number of layoffs in its consumer devices and services businesses. “We’re making strategic investments … Read more

Activision Blizzard and NetEase’s 14-year partnership will result in World of Warcraft going offline in China.

Activision Blizzard and NetEase's 14-year partnership will result in World of Warcraft going offline in China.

World of Warcraft is one of the most popular role-playing games in history, but its sales have been on a steady decline for years. However, there are still millions who play the game today and will likely continue to do so after its expiration date on 31 May 2019. Activision Blizzard’s World of Warcraft is … Read more