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At one point, Lina Khan attempted to block the deal but was unsuccessful. According to Lina Khan, the former chair of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the Microsoft–Activision Blizzard acquisition is damaging to the broader gaming industry. In the wake of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision, the industry saw steep price increases and widespread layoffs, which...
As the 66-year-old developer remarked, he no longer has the energy for another project. Veteran game designer Peter Molyneux, the creator of the Fable series with more than 40 years in the industry, hinted in an interview with Edge that the upcoming god-simulator Masters of Albion may be the final game of his career. Molyneux,...
Microsoft’s Chief Financial Officer, Amy Hood, has instructed the Xbox team to identify alternative ways to increase profitability. Microsoft recorded substantial losses last year, largely tied to adding the Call of Duty franchise to the Game Pass subscription. A former employee who asked to remain anonymous said that moving away from traditional retail sales resulted...
The studio says it has identified a security vulnerability. Obsidian has temporarily pulled several of its Unity-based titles from sale, citing an unexpectedly discovered vulnerability. Until the studio patches the issue, the following titles will be unavailable on digital storefronts: Grounded 2 Founders Edition Grounded 2 Founders Pack Avowed Premium Edition Avowed Premium Edition Upgrade...
The project’s release had been slated for October 8. Independent developer Redemption Road Games and publisher tinyBuild have announced a delay for Kingmakers, which was scheduled to launch on PC on October 8. The release has been pushed back indefinitely, though the team assures players the extra time will be worth it. In an official...
Neil Frances’ Portola Afterparty Set Turns Public Works Into a Celebration Trending on Billboard • Pia Riverola Neil Frances — Photo: Pia Riverola Among the flurry of afterparties that followed Portola 2025, Neil Frances’ late-night appearance at Public Works rose above the rest — an especially memorable night for the duo themselves. “Frankly some DJ...
Taylor Swift Headlines a Big Week of New Releases — Cast Your Vote Published October 3, 2025 Taylor Swift — photo by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott The first Friday of October 2025 brought a wave of new music, with Taylor Swift’s latest album release standing out as the biggest event of the week. Released...
This Week’s Standout Dance Releases A roundup of the most compelling new tracks, albums and industry news shaping dance music right now. Cercle has announced a one-night DJ performance with Tame Impala in Mexico City tied to the band’s new dance-influenced album Deadbeat. Veteran DJ Lee Burridge offers a reflective clip from his upcoming documentary...
Taylor Swift’s “Cancelled!” May Echo a Phrase Used by Candace Owens Published Oct. 3, 2025 Candace Owens on the set of “Candace,” April 19, 2022. Photo: Jason Davis/Getty Images. Artists often borrow inspiration from unexpected corners, and Taylor Swift may have done just that on a line from “Cancelled!,” a song released on Oct. 3,...
12 Movie Soundtracks Featuring Original Songs by African Artists Artists from across Africa have lent their voices and compositions to a wide array of films — from superhero epics and action sports dramas to westerns and intimate, locally rooted stories. These collaborations have expanded the sonic palette of mainstream soundtracks while amplifying African perspectives on...
