Bethesda Acquisition Arms Microsoft for Upcoming Console War
Rapid acquisitions of dev studios throughout the tail end of the last decade was the first sign of Xbox Game Studios prepping for a new console generation, ending 2019 with as many first-party studios...
View Article3 Reasons Why Google Stadia Failed to Make a Splash in Cloud Gaming
Google’s decision earlier this month to close Stadia Games and Entertainment, the in-house studio developing first-party games that would have been exclusive to its Stadia cloud gaming service,...
View ArticleExpect Xbox to Power Microsoft’s Cloud Gaming Domination
New VIP+ Analysis: Cloud gaming is a video gaming sector that has yet to see a definitive leader — here's why Xbox could fill that role.
View ArticleThree Questions as E3 Makes Its Return
New VIP+ Analysis: After E3 2020 was nixed due to COVID, the expo is back in business for 2021 facing some major shifts in the industry.
View ArticleWhy Sony Shouldn’t Rest on PS5 Sales Laurels
New VIP+ Analysis: Sony’s PS5 console is outselling Xbox Series X/S, but Microsoft has more favorable financials for strategizing.
View ArticleThe Best Gaming Gifts to Buy This Year, According to Three Professional Gamers
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View ArticleThe Best Gaming and PS5 Deals to Shop This Weekend: Consoles, Controllers,...
All products and services featured by Variety are independently selected by Variety editors. However, Variety may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may...
View ArticleBethesda Acquisition Arms Microsoft for Upcoming Console War
Rapid acquisitions of dev studios throughout the tail end of the last decade was the first sign of Xbox Game Studios prepping for a new console generation, ending 2019 with as many first-party studios...
View ArticleWhy Sony’s PlayStation Subscription Strategy Can’t Wait
New VIP+ Analysis: As Xbox Game Pass dominates subscription gaming, Sony’s reported Spartacus upgrade to PlayStation Now must launch soon.
View ArticleU.K. Consumer Games Market Grew to $9 Billion in 2021
The U.K. consumer games market was valued at £7.16 billion ($9.4 billion) in 2021, a growth of 1.90% from £7 billion in 2020, according to the annual valuation report released by trade body, the...
View ArticlePlayStation’s Subscription Makeover Rivals Xbox but Isn’t All That Aggressive
New VIP+ Analysis: An overhaul of its subscription offering is the right move for PlayStation, but Xbox Game Pass remains ever valuable.
View ArticleWhy Private Equity, Not Microsoft, Is Likely Circling Ubisoft
New VIP+ Analysis: The French publisher is a target for M&A speculation but has significantly less immediate advantage for the Xbox brand.
View ArticleMicrosoft Xbox Enters TV’s Streaming Wars With Samsung Gaming Hub App
TV’s streaming wars aren’t just about TV. Microsoft’s Xbox will bring cloud gaming to Samsung 2022 smart TVs starting June 30 — in a bid to bring videogaming to a broader audience, who won’t have to...
View ArticleCOVID Didn’t Slow Video Game Spend. A Souring Economy Just Might
New VIP+ Analysis: Quarterly growth of game-content spend has yet to stop, but declining growth rates for console and PC expose weak points.
View ArticleThe Best Wireless Gaming Headphones to Buy Right Now
What is gaming without wireless gaming headphones? Exceptionally loud for your housemates, for starters. And hardwired headphones are always one good hard twist of the cord away from ending up in the...
View ArticleThe Best Wireless Gaming Keyboards in 2022
A computer is worthless without a means of interfacing with it. So, finding the best gaming keyboard is crucial. After all, it doesn’t matter if you have a high-end PC if you’re constantly frustrated...
View ArticleMicrosoft and Sony Must Embrace Partnership After Activision Deal
VIP+ Analysis: As Microsoft’s deal with Activision Blizzard hits the finish line, PlayStation and Xbox need to prepare for the future.
View Article‘Mortal Kombat 1’ Premium Edition Is Out Now: Here’s Where To Get the Game...
Although Mortal Kombat 1 isn’t officially available until September 19, fans of the video game can get their hands on the premium edition of the fighting game early. Developed by NetherRealm Studios...
View Article‘RoboCop: Rogue City’ Is Available for Pre-Order: Here’s How to Get a Copy of...
There hasn’t been a new “RoboCop” game since the release of the video game tie-in for the movie remake starring Joel Kinnaman, Abbie Cornish, Michael K. Williams, Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton and others...
View ArticleXbox Series S Is on Sale for Its All-Time Lowest Price Ever for Cyber Monday
For Cyber Monday, gamers are in for a treat because the Xbox Series S console is down to the cheapest price we’ve ever seen. Target has the white 512GB version of the console available for $239.99,...
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