Electronic Arts closes $55 billion go-private sale
EA completes its $55 billion deal to go private, marking one of the largest transactions in gaming history.
ABC7 Bay Area · +14 outlets
Disney and TikTok form global content partnership
Disney and TikTok announce a major content deal that could reshape how Disney properties reach audiences on short-form video.
The DisInsider · +14 outlets
TikTok Live crosses 50% of global streaming market; CS2 leads Q2 2026 esports charts
TikTok Live now commands over half of global live streaming watch time, while Counter-Strike 2 tops esports viewership for Q2.
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Xbox 'reset': Microsoft layoffs and studio changes roundup
The Verge compiles all major news on Microsoft's ongoing restructuring at Xbox, including layoffs and studio closures.
The Verge · +6 outlets
GTA VI is changing the industry; developers delay own games to play it
Multiple game developers, including the creator of Danganronpa, publicly delay their own projects citing the need to play GTA VI.
ixbt.games · +14 outlets
Twitch announces viewership cap for viewbotting offenders
Twitch introduces a viewership cap policy targeting streamers who use viewbots, after Nmplol's count was inflated to 63,000.
WIN.GG · +5 outlets
Xbox celebrates 25 years with community designs, updates, and FanFest tour
Xbox marks its 25th anniversary with new community-themed designs, platform updates, and a global FanFest tour.
Variety · +14 outlets
Gears of War: E-Day beta launches August 6 with DLSS
The Gears of War: E-Day beta kicks off on August 6, featuring Nvidia DLSS support at launch.
NVIDIA · +14 outlets
Xbox price hike may signal gaming's Netflix-era shift
Analysts suggest Xbox's subscription price increase could accelerate the industry's move toward a streaming-like model.
Spiel Times · +1 outlets
God of War creator says Sony likely killing PlayStation discs
God of War creator David Jaffe comments that Sony's move away from physical discs is driven by the needs of the majority.
Yahoo Tech · +14 outlets
ESPN enlists five creators to promote first Super Bowl telecast
ESPN taps gaming and streaming creators to help market its inaugural Super Bowl broadcast.
Northeast Times · +1 outlets
Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed to host Minecraft Hardcore marathon
The two top Twitch streamers announce a co-streamed Minecraft Hardcore event, with xQc accusing Kai of 'faming ads' over the promotion.
Sportskeeda · +4 outlets
Corsair Gaming acquires Trak Racer assets
Corsair expands its sim racing hardware lineup by acquiring Trak Racer's assets.
Business Wire · +12 outlets
Apex Legends Season 30 patch notes: Bloodhound rework and legend balance changes
Apex Legends Season 30 introduces a full Bloodhound rework and widespread legend balance adjustments.
Esports.gg · +12 outlets
Shigeru Miyamoto explains why AI 'sucks' in layman's terms
The Super Mario creator offers a plain-spoken critique of AI in game development during a recent interview.
GAMINGbible · +1 outlets
Kick pays 60% more per subscriber than Twitch
Kick's higher subscriber revenue share continues to lure streamers away from Twitch in 2026.
openPR.com · +2 outlets
Stars Reach MMO from Ultima Online's creator launches Early Access August 18
The sci-fi sandbox MMO from Richard Garriott enters early access this month.
Yahoo Tech · +3 outlets
Esports World Cup 2026 festival draws thousands to Paris
The Esports World Cup's free public festival in Paris attracts thousands, with Karim Benzema among attendees praising the event.
StreetInsider · +8 outlets