Games

UK CMA Green Lights $69-Billion Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal

Back in January 2022, Microsoft announced plans to acquire gaming giants Activision Blizzard. The staggering $69 billion deal would radically shake up the gaming industry and the proposed purchase price set a record for being five times bigger than the previous largest gaming company acquisition.  From the moment the deal was first announced, it was … Continue reading UK CMA Green Lights $69-Billion Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal

Palmer Luckey Creates VR Headset That Kills You When You Die In Game

Oculus and Anduril founder Palmer Luckey claims he’s invented a VR headset designed to kill its user if they die in a video game.  The headset is called “NerveGear”, and it’s charged with explosives that will detonate, intentionally bringing death to the wearer.  So, Why has Luckey made this device? And did this scary piece … Continue reading Palmer Luckey Creates VR Headset That Kills You When You Die In Game

Former Zynga Employees are Getting Into VR Big Time With New Studio ForeVR

Love it or hate it, Zynga has been one of the companies to best crack the code of mainstream gaming appeal. Milking millions from mobile players with addictive virtual skinner boxes such as Farmville.  VR hasn’t yet reached the level of mass appeal smartphones have, but it seems two ex-Zynga staffers think it’s not too … Continue reading Former Zynga Employees are Getting Into VR Big Time With New Studio ForeVR