Counter-Strike 2 could succeed where Overwatch 2 failed
For Counter-Strike 2's launch to go smoothly, Valve needs to take some lessons from Overwatch's 2 less-than-perfect rollout.
Microsoft pledges to bring Xbox PC games to Nvidia GeForce Now
Microsoft has pledged to bring Call of Duty and its other first-party games to Nvidia GeForce Now.
U.K. wants Call of Duty removed from Microsoft’s Activision acquisition
U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority is suggesting the divestiture of Call of Duty or Activision before it'd accept Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition.
4 predictions for where video games are headed in 2023
Don't blink: 2023 could be another landmark year for the gaming world if these four trends hold strong.
4 video game news stories that shaped the industry’s future in 2022
2022 turned out to be a pivotal year for the gaming industry thanks to a blockbuster acquisition, unionization efforts, and more.
FTC files lawsuit to block Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition
The FTC has filed a complaint about Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Starfield, The Elder Scrolls Online devs are voting to unionize
Quality assurance testers at Microsoft-owned game developers like Bethesda Game Studios are voting to unionize.
Microsoft offered Sony a 10-year Call of Duty deal for PlayStation, report says
A new report claims that Microsoft has offered Sony a 10-year commitment to keep the Call of Duty franchise on PlayStation.
Overwatch 2 removes Mei for at least 2 weeks due to ice wall exploit
Blizzard has temporarily removed Mei from Overwatch 2 until November 15 due to an ice wall exploit.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (2022) PC performance guide: Best settings for high fps
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (2022) is available now on PC. Here are the best settings to optimize your performance, along with XeSS, DLSS, and FSR testing.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’s physical disc doesn’t actually include the game
If you buy a physical edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, you'll still need to download the full game digitally.
Overwatch 2’s item prices are the scariest part of its Halloween event
Overwatch 2's Halloween event is giving out more tricks than treats due to its high item prices.
Bastion and Torbjörn temporarily removed from Overwatch 2 due to exploits
Blizzard temporarily removed Bastion and Torbjörn from the Overwatch 2 roster due to exploits.
The best heroes in Overwatch 2
As of the current state of Overwatch 2, these are the best heroes you should at least consider for each role, which we will update as the game's meta adjusts.
Overwatch 2 Sojourn guide: abilities, strategies, counters, and more
Damage heroes are generally the most popular of the three roles. If you want to master this Damage class hero, here's a full guide on Sojourn for Overwatch 2.
Overwatch 2 Kiriko guide: abilities, strategies, counters, and more
Kiriko is on the more technical side in terms of characters, so a quick guide on how she works will help you make the most of this shinobi's prowess.
Overwatch 2 hit with second DDoS attack as long queues persist
Can't get into Overwatch 2? A string of DDoS attacks is to blame, causing server issues to continue into day two.
Overwatch 2 DDoS attack results in launch day server woes
Blizzard Entertainment's president says a DDoS attack is to blame for Overwatch 2's launch day server issues.
Overwatch 2: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more
More details on Overwatch 2 are coming, which will hopefully answer many of the lingering questions about the game. In the meantime, here's everything we know.
Overwatch 2’s heroes will be tied to battle passes. Here’s how it works
Blizzard outlined Overwatch 2's new seasonal model, which will tie new characters to the sequel's battle pass.
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition just hit another hurdle in the U.K.
The UK is calling for further review into Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard out of concern the deal may harm competition.
PlayStation and Xbox are betting big on mobile, and for good reason
Mobile gaming is simply too big and too global for PlayStation and Xbox to ignore anymore, and acquisitions this year prove that.
Microsoft claims Sony pays to stop devs from adding content to Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has accused Sony of paying for so-called "blocking rights" to prevent certain games from appearing on Xbox Game Pass.
Overwatch is ditching loot boxes ahead of sequel launch
Blizzard will no longer sell loot boxes in Overwatch after the Anniversary Remix Vol. 3 event at the end of the month.
Blizzard and NetEase reportedly cancel a Warcraft mobile MMO
Blizzard and NetEase have reportedly canceled a Warcraft mobile MMO project due to a financial dispute.
Call of Duty will still get ‘premium paid content’ in 2023, says Activision
Despite reports saying there won't be a Call of Duty game next year, Activision said it will release 'premium paid content' for COD in 2023.
Another Activision Blizzard QA team forms a union
In a tweet from the official studio account, the team at GWA Albany announced that a new union for the QA staff had been formed under Activision Blizzard.
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition is under investigation again
The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into the $68.7 billion deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 canceled after studio merges with Blizzard
Tony Hawk told Twitch streamer AndyTHPS that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 got canceled after Vicarious Visions merged with Blizzard.
Overwatch 2 is getting a second beta this month featuring its new hero
Overwatch 2 is getting a second beta featuring a new hero and map on June 28.
How to pre-register for the Diablo 4 closed beta
While it is a simple thing to do, you will need to know how to pre-register for the Diablo 4 closed beta since there are no official instructions just yet.
Microsoft will recognize Activision Blizzard unions under labor neutrality agreement
Microsoft and CWA have reached a breakthrough labor neutrality agreement that would make Microsoft recognize any union formed by Activision Blizzard employees.
Overwatch 2 is coming this year and it’ll be free-to-play
At long last Overwatch has a confirmed release date along with a free-to-play launch confirmation.
Microsoft plans to recognize Call of Duty devs’ new union
Phil Spencer said Microsoft will recognize Raven Software's union once its deal with Activision Blizzard closes next year.