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Inside the making of Redfall, Xbox’s latest misfire
The latest video game by Microsoft-owned developer Arkane Studios has been a commercial and critical disappointment.

Nintendo Live 2023 coming to Seattle; here’s how to register for free tickets
The family-friendly event featuring game tournaments, character meet-and-greets and more is coming to the U.S. for the first time.

The esports world is starting to teeter
Six years ago, the Madison Square Garden Co., a group that includes James Dolan, owner of the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers,...

Video game developer behind Grand Theft Auto predicts strong rebound
Take-Two exceeded quarterly sales estimates and hinted at a possible release date for the next version of its wildly popular action-adventure game.

Microsoft’s $69B bid to buy Activision Blizzard clears a key hurdle
The European Union has approved Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard. But the blockbuster deal is still in jeopardy.

New this week: Jonas Brothers, Muppets, Bennifer and Zelda
Here’s a collection of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services, and music and video game platforms this week.

Nintendo warns of big slowdown in Switch console sales
Nintendo expects to sell 15 million units of its Switch console this fiscal year, showing the extent of the slowdown for its six-year-old flagship product....