The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has no plans to give up on its crusade to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Here are all the details about the appeal and the latest news related to the $68.7 billion deal.

A few weeks prior to its launch, Baldur’s Gate 3 looks like one of the most promising RPGs in recent memory. However, some devs are urging players not to rate all other games in the genre by such a high standard, appealing to Larian Studios’ unique combination of vast experience and resources.

Some changes are coming to Naughty Dog’s leadership team as the studio’s co-president Evan Wells announces his departure after working there for 25 years.

Microsoft’s victory in its legal battle against the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has become a positive sign for investors. This caused Activision Blizzard’s share price to skyrocket.

Microsoft is now one step closer to acquiring Activision Blizzard, as a Calfironia judge has denied a preliminary injunction request by the US Federal Trade Commission. Here is what’s next for the companies trying to close the largest M&A deal in video game history.

Dave the Diver is a new hit game, which has become the top-selling premium title on Steam last week. Here are the key details about the project and developer Mintrocket, a separate subsidiary of South Korean publisher Nexon.

Preservation is one of the biggest issues in the games industry, as more classic titles fade into history every year. The Video Game History Foundation’s new study sheds light on the commercial and cultural availability of such games.

Jay Watamaniuk, veteran community manager and writer, has decided to leave BioWare. He has been with the studio for more than 20 years.

Microsoft has started a new round of layoffs, cutting jobs at several divisions. This comes after the company eliminated 10,000 roles earlier this year.

PUBG has started a twisted cross-border love story. A married Pakistani woman was so impressed by the Indian man’s gaming skills that she decided to flee her homeland, taking her four underaged kids with her. This adventure nearly cost her freedom.

Electronic Arts has unveiled a new in-house studio Cliffhanger Games. The Seattle-based team is now working on a AAA game based on the Black Panther IP.

The Final Fantasy franchise has reached a new milestone, surpassing 180 million units sold globally. This solidifies its position among the best-selling video game IPs of all time.

The Godot team has officially released version 4.1 of their open source game development engine. Here are the key features and improvements.

In a series of videos on his YouTube channel, Mark Darrah recalls the games he contributed to while working at BioWare. Here are the lessons he learned from the development of Jade Empire, which at the time was the studio’s first original IP since Shattered Steel.

Yuji Naka, one of the creators of Sonic the Hedgehog, has been sentenced to two and a half years for insider trading. However, he can avoid prison if he complies with the conditions of probation.

Capcom now has another hit game in its catalog, as Street Fighter 6 reaches a new milestone. Let’s take a look at how its sales compare with other games in the long-running series.

IO Interactive is expanding into the UK by opening a game development studio in Brighton. The new division will focus on a title based on the James Bond IP.

Game designer and creative director Emile Morel has suddenly died at age 40. The last game he was involved in was Beyond Good & Evil 2.

Embracer Group has issued 80 million new B shares. The raised funds will help the Swedish holding company achieve certain goals as part of its restructuring program.