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FTC sues to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. https://buff.ly/3UIYm5d The Federal Trade Commission voted 3-1 in favor of the filing.

FTC sues to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard The Federal Trade Commission voted 3-1 in favor of the filing.

GameStop net sales decreased by 8% in Q3 2022. https://buff.ly/3iPUDWp A lack of debt and minimal losses in the crypto space appear to have buoyed the worst of the damage.

GameStop net sales decreased by 8% in Q3 2022 A lack of debt and minimal losses in the crypto space appear to have buoyed the worst of the damage.

Creative diversification and differentiation. [Sponsored Post]

Creative diversification and differentiation Article written by Lewis Tutssel, Head of Gaming, Creative Shop, EMEA at Meta.

FTC reportedly split on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. https://buff.ly/3ixq6w9 According to sources, Microsoft has been readying its legal defenses against a potential lawsuit in response to the titanic deal.

FTC reportedly split on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard According to sources, Microsoft has been readying its legal defenses against a potential lawsuit in response to the titanic deal.

Nintendo addresses Pokémon Scarlet and Violet performance issues. https://buff.ly/3B0V1Y8 A new patch is just the first step in fixing the myriad technical problems, according to a statement.

Nintendo addresses Pokémon Scarlet and Violet performance issues A new patch is just the first step in fixing the myriad technical problems, according to a statement.

New details emerge in the ongoing case of Studio ZA/UM. https://buff.ly/3u57Tss Claims of shell companies and illegally taking control of the studio abound.

New details emerge in the ongoing case of Studio ZA/UM Claims of shell companies and illegally taking control of the studio abound.

Riot winds down Wild Rift esports outside of Asia. https://buff.ly/3hTme8r Viewership in the US has not reached expectations. Sensor Tower analyst Dennis Yeh comments.

Riot winds down Wild Rift esports outside of Asia Viewership in the US has not reached expectations. Sensor Tower analyst Dennis Yeh comments.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet launch is the second-biggest in franchise history. https://buff.ly/3ENF4XA In the UK, it's the biggest launch of 2022.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet launch is the second-biggest in franchise history In the UK, it's the biggest launch of 2022.

Blizzard and NetEase end licensing agreement. https://buff.ly/3tEKSfG The development leaves Blizzard without a foothold in China for the moment, but a new deal is likely to replace it.

Blizzard and NetEase end licensing agreement The development leaves Blizzard without a foothold in China for the moment, but a new deal is likely to replace it.

Gearbox Entertainment takes control of Eidos Shanghai. https://buff.ly/3TFcrjx The studio will be renamed Gearbox Studio Shanghai.

Gearbox Entertainment takes control of Eidos Shanghai The studio will be renamed Gearbox Studio Shanghai

Report: VR market to reach $1.8 billion in revenue in 2022 (Newzoo). https://buff.ly/3GbLGQR The VR industry has experienced steady growth since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Report: VR market to reach $1.8 billion in revenue in 2022 (Newzoo) The VR industry has experienced steady growth since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mick Gordon breaks silence on Doom Eternal OST controversy. https://buff.ly/3NYAuJ0 In a lengthy Medium post, the composer alleges unpaid work and offers of hush money.

Mick Gordon breaks silence on Doom Eternal OST controversy In a lengthy Medium post, the composer alleges unpaid work and offers of hush money.

Disco Elysium maker Studio ZA/UM flooded by claims of fraud and workplace toxicity. https://buff.ly/3UJkgpw The back-and-forth narrative surrounding the legal drama at the company has reached new heights.

Disco Elysium maker Studio ZA/UM flooded by claims of fraud and workplace toxicity The back-and-forth narrative surrounding the legal drama at the company has reached new heights.

The benefits of an automated campaign setup [Sponsored Post]

The benefits of an automated campaign setup Authors: Krystel Bitar, Global Gaming Product Marketing Manager, Facebook Gaming at Meta and Jueling Ye, Global Gaming Product Marketing Manager, Facebook Gaming at Meta

Overwatch 2 launch plagued by multiple DDoS attacks. https://buff.ly/3fIAxM3 The saga of the game's development is fraught with controversy.

Overwatch 2 launch plagued by multiple DDoS attacks The saga of the game's development is fraught with controversy.

Fandom acquires GameSpot, Giant Bomb, more from Red Ventures. https://buff.ly/3ydrHw9 The surprise deal will see further expansion of Fandom's rapidly-growing stable of brands.

Fandom acquires GameSpot, Giant Bomb, more from Red Ventures The surprise deal will see further expansion of Fandom's rapidly-growing stable of brands.

Report: Genshin Impact has generated $3.7 billion on mobile (Sensor Tower). https://buff.ly/3fuvkaz The feat was accomplished in just two years on the market.

Report: Genshin Impact has generated $3.7 billion on mobile (Sensor Tower) The feat was accomplished in just two years on the market.

Google Stadia to shut down in January. https://buff.ly/3SnLK2Z Three years after launching, Google's game streaming experiment is coming to an end.

Google Stadia to shut down in January Three years after launching, Google's game streaming experiment is coming to an end.

Take-Two and People Can Fly end publishing partnership. https://buff.ly/3BNsIfl People Can Fly's Project Dagger will be self-published.

Take-Two and People Can Fly end publishing partnership People Can Fly's Project Dagger will be self-published.

ReedPop reveals details for a revamped E3 2023. https://buff.ly/3r95L1n Separate business and consumer days highlight the announcement.

ReedPop reveals details for a revamped E3 2023 Separate business and consumer days highlight the announcement.

Videogamedunkey announces indie publishing label. https://buff.ly/3SrlynI Bigmode will focus on "substance, quality, creativity, and fun," according to the announcement.

Videogamedunkey announces indie publishing label Bigmode will focus on

DHS awards nearly $700,000 for research into extremism in games. https://buff.ly/3R0JPjE The initiative is a collaboration between a handful of organizations. Dr. Rachel Kowert, research director of Take This, spoke to GameDaily about the funding.

DHS awards nearly $700,000 for research into extremism in games The initiative is a collaboration between a handful of organizations. Dr. Rachel Kowert, research director of Take This, spoke to GameDaily about the funding.

Report: Video game spending reached $4.1 billion in August 2022 (NPD). https://buff.ly/3So8WxT Analyst Mat Piscatella notes a "return to 2020 levels" for industry sales.

Report: Video game spending reached $4.1 billion in August 2022 (NPD) Analyst Mat Piscatella notes a

Games media hit by wave of layoffs. https://buff.ly/3Bkwf4B A catastrophic series of firings swept the industry this week.

Games media hit by wave of layoffs A catastrophic series of firings swept the industry this week.

Investigation into Microsoft's acquisition of Activision heading to new phase. https://buff.ly/3QG0716 Sony continues to stir the pot.

Investigation into Microsoft's acquisition of Activision heading to new phase Sony continues to stir the pot.

Splatoon 3 becomes biggest video game launch ever in Japan. https://buff.ly/3eOw9dR Today's Nintendo Direct presentation kept the momentum rolling.

Splatoon 3 becomes biggest video game launch ever in Japan Today's Nintendo Direct presentation kept the momentum rolling.

Ubisoft Forward highlights the future of Assassin's Creed. https://buff.ly/3dbvHpS The publisher's flagship franchise is getting several new entries.

Ubisoft Forward highlights the future of Assassin's Creed The publisher's flagship franchise is getting several new entries.

Mario Kart Tour to remove loot boxes. https://buff.ly/3RnDGyW An in-game shop will replace the gacha elements. Sensor Tower's Craig Chapple weighs in.

Mario Kart Tour to remove loot boxes An in-game shop will replace the gacha elements. Sensor Tower's Craig Chapple weighs in.

Sony and Tencent acquire a combined 30% ownership in FromSoftware shares. https://buff.ly/3CPnhyJ Rumors of an acquisition continue to swirl.

Sony and Tencent acquire a combined 30% ownership in FromSoftware Rumors of an acquisition continue to swirl.