New Ubisoft takeover rumors. Employee claims „it's a company that is not based in the U.S”
Rumors of a potential takeover of Ubisoft have been revealed. The buyer of the entity is not supposed to be from the US, and many suspect it's Tencent.
video games
Martin Bukowski
November 17, 2025
EA drowns in debt but promises to keep creative control. „Our creative freedom and player-first values will remain intact”
Electronic Arts is once again reassuring employees worried about a publisher takeover. This time, the company responded to concerns about its $20 billion debt.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
November 3, 2025
Data of 700 million EA players might end up in the hands of a „repressive, authoritarian government.” Senators sound the alarm
U.S. senators are sounding the alarm over the purchase of Electronic Arts, calling it a potential threat to national security.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
October 16, 2025
Baldur's Gate 3 creator warns Electronic Arts after buyout. "This has never worked before”
Plans to use artificial intelligence and possible layoffs following EA's $55 billion takeover have sparked a wave of criticism. The head of Larian Studios, Swen Vincke, and actor Elias Toufexis, among others, have spoken out, slamming the direction being taken by the new owners.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
October 3, 2025
EA reassures employees after acquisition, but analysts are under no illusions: company will sell its smaller brands to pay off debt
According to analysts, the acquisition of Electronic Arts will result in big layoffs. However, it's also possible that the publisher will try to sell some of its studios and franchises.
video games
Adrian Werner
October 2, 2025
Electronic Arts to be bought out for $55 billion
A deal has been announced that will see Electronic Arts disappear from the stock market. 55 billion dollars is at stake.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
September 30, 2025
Pokemon GO could be sold to Monopoly GO! creators for $3.5 billion. Players aren't sure if this is good news
Pokemon GO fans have an undying love for Niantic, but news of the possible sale of the studio's gaming section for $3.5 billion doesn't fill them with enthusiasm.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
February 19, 2025
Paradox acquired Jagged Alliance 3 devs, so they can make more „great games”
The developers of the highly acclaimed Jagged Alliance 3 have come under the wing of Paradox and are preparing more „great games”.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
February 7, 2025
The Evil Within, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and Hi-Fi Rush devs return, Tango Gameworks studio is back
The developers of the Hi-Fi Rush and The Evil Within series have officially returned thanks to Krafton.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
January 2, 2025
Sony Is in Negotiations to Buy Owner of FromSoftware, Creators of Elden Ring, Dark Souls Series and Bloodborne
Sony is to hold talks to acquire Kadokawa Corporation. If a deal is reached, the PlayStation console manufacturer will become the owner of FromSoftware studios, among others.
video games
Martin Bukowski
November 19, 2024
Antitrust Lawsuit Against Microsoft Over Activision Blizzard Acquisition Settled
The lawsuit brought by gamers against Microsoft has finally met its end. Both sides have requested that the case be dismissed without the possibility of re-filing.
video games
Martin Bukowski
October 15, 2024
Activision Blizzard Games in Game Pass One Year After Acquisition by Microsoft. Here's the Full List of Titles Available in 2024
Xbox completed the acquisition of Activision Blizzard one year ago. Here is the current list of Activision Blizzard games available on Game Pass.
video games
Maciej Bogusz
October 15, 2024
Hi-Fi Rush Devs Have Been Rescued. They Were Brought by the Publisher of PUBG
Tango Gameworks is alive after all. The developers of Hi-Fi Rush have been acquired along with their brand by Krafton (PUBG) to provide players with more „fresh and exciting experiences”.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
August 12, 2024
'It's No Longer Xbox, but Microsoft Gaming.' Brand Veterans Explain Recent Layoffs
Even before the announcement of more layoffs, Xbox veterans confirmed that Microsoft bosses have now begun to interfere more in the company's games division.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
May 10, 2024
Embracer Group Leaves Russia and Sells Selected Assets to Saber Interactive. Metro Devs May Be Next
Embracer Group is getting rid of selected assets of Saber Interactive, including 38 games. The buyer also has the right to purchase Zen studios and 4A Interactive at a fixed price.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
March 14, 2024
Success of Helldivers 2 Fuels Sony Acquisition Rumors, CEO of Arrowhead Denies
The success of Helldivers 2 won't result in Sony's acquisition of the Arrowhead studio, contrary to speculation.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
March 6, 2024
Microsoft Faces Complaints Over Activision Blizzard Takeover
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a complaint against Microsoft. According to the FTC, the announcement of mass layoffs conflicts with the company's statements during a trial prior to its purchase of Activision Blizzard.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
February 9, 2024
Devs of Popular MMO Might Be Sold Second Time
UK-based Jagex, the company behind the RuneScape brand, is about to be sold, as Sky News reported. If the deal goes through, it will mean that the studio will change ownership for the second time in three years.
video games
Marcin Przała
February 8, 2024
Microsoft Boss: "We Want to Be a Good Publisher on Sony and Nintendo.”
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has hinted at the possibility of greater cooperation with companies that have so far been treated as the Redmond giant's biggest competitors.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
January 18, 2024
'There's Too Many Games Right Now;' Nacon CEO on Modern Industry Problems
People from Nacon, the publisher of RoboCop: Rogue City, among others, talked about what they think is the biggest problem in the industry right now and how they are dealing with it.
video games
Adrian Werner
January 12, 2024