Vgn news 2019
VGNews 2019! Here are some of the most significant gaming news stories from 2019:
January
- Resident Evil 2 Remake released to critical acclaim, selling over 4 million copies in its first week.
- Google Stadia announced, a cloud gaming platform that allows players to play games on various devices without the need for a console or PC.
February
- The Outer Worlds released, a highly anticipated RPG from Obsidian Entertainment.
- Cyberpunk 2077 delayed to September 2020, but CD Projekt Red promised it would be worth the wait.
March
- Game Developers Conference (GDC) cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Microsoft acquires ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, for $7.5 billion.
April
- PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X announced, with release dates set for November 2020.
- Google Stadia Pro launched, offering 4K resolution and HDR support.
May
- E3 2019 held, with major announcements from Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo.
- Death Stranding released, receiving mixed reviews from critics and players.
June
- EA acquires Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind Apex Legends and Titanfall.
- Google Stadia Base launched, a free version of the platform with limited features.
July
- Microsoft acquires InXile Entertainment, a studio known for Wasteland 2 and The Bard's Tale IV.
- Nintendo Switch Lite released, a handheld-only version of the Switch console.
August
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare released, receiving positive reviews from critics and players.
- Apple Arcade launched, a subscription-based gaming service for iOS devices.
September
- Control released, a highly anticipated action-adventure game from Remedy Entertainment.
- Nintendo Switch Online launched, a subscription service offering online multiplayer and cloud saves.
October
- Resident Evil 3 Remake released, a remake of the classic survival horror game.
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order released, a single-player action-adventure game set in the Star Wars universe.
November
- Pokémon Sword and Shield released, the latest installments in the popular Pokémon series.
- Google Stadia Pro added support for 8K resolution and 60 FPS gameplay.
December
- Cyberpunk 2077 released, receiving widespread critical acclaim and commercial success.
- Microsoft acquires Obsidian Entertainment, the studio behind The Outer Worlds and Fallout: New Vegas.
These are just a few of the many gaming news stories from 2019. It was a big year for the industry, with many exciting releases and announcements that shaped the future of gaming.