Gam news

Here are some recent gaming news updates:

Industry News

  1. Microsoft acquires Bethesda Softworks: Microsoft has acquired the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, including studios like Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, and ZeniMax Online Studios, for $7.5 billion. (Source: IGN)
  2. EA acquires Codemasters: Electronic Arts (EA) has acquired UK-based racing game developer Codemasters for $1.2 billion. (Source: GameSpot)
  3. Google Stadia's free tier is shutting down: Google is discontinuing its free tier for Stadia, its cloud gaming platform, citing low adoption rates. (Source: The Verge)

Game Releases

  1. Halo Infinite: The highly anticipated first-person shooter Halo Infinite has been delayed to 2022, with a new release window announced. (Source: IGN)
  2. Deathloop: Arkane Studios' time-looping shooter Deathloop has been delayed to May 21, 2022. (Source: GameSpot)
  3. Elden Ring: FromSoftware's dark fantasy RPG Elden Ring has been delayed to February 25, 2022. (Source: IGN)

Esports and Competitive Gaming

  1. Overwatch League: The Overwatch League has announced a new franchise, the Washington D.C. Justice, which will join the league in the 2022 season. (Source: ESPN)
  2. Dota Pro Circuit: Valve has announced the 2022 Dota Pro Circuit, with a new format and prize pool. (Source: Dot Esports)
  3. League of Legends Championship: The 2021 League of Legends Championship has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: ESPN)

Rumors and Leaks

  1. Next-gen PlayStation console: Rumors suggest that Sony is working on a next-generation PlayStation console, codenamed "PS5 Pro". (Source: Kotaku)
  2. New Assassin's Creed game: A new Assassin's Creed game is rumored to be in development, with a potential release date in 2023. (Source: Game Informer)
  3. Starfield: Bethesda's upcoming sci-fi RPG Starfield has been rumored to have a release date in 2023. (Source: IGN)

These are just a few of the latest gaming news updates. Stay tuned for more!