Activision Blizzard fined over Diablo Immortal’s microtransactions
Activision Blizzard has been fined after failing to disclose Diablo Immortal's microtransactions during its rating process......»»
Saturday citations: The "donut effect"; basically immortal batteries; Neanderthals and H. sapiens
This week, researchers studying data from NASA's Dawn mission reported the identification of 11 sites on Ceres that suggest an internal reservoir of organic materials. A multidisciplinary team published an analysis of the dazzle camouflage patterns d.....»»
Blizzard’s pulling of Warcraft I & II tests GOG’s new Preservation Program
Blizzard's push of remasters has GOG committing to its DRM-free offerings. When an updated, remastered, or otherwise spiffed-up version of a game is released, nobody—not long-ti.....»»
GOG takes on Blizzard in a big win for game preservation
Blizzard has made another consumer-unfriendly move, but GOG has stepped in to keep Warcraft and Warcraft II available for owners in a less-expensive form......»»
Warcraft Remastered is a trip through history that never was, and always will be
Blizzard's new Warcraft Remastered collection reminds players why the past is so important......»»
US government steps up oversight of Apple Pay and rivals
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says it will apply rigorous oversight to Big Tech payment systems such as Apple Pay.Apple Pay on an Apple WatchThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently fined Apple and Goldman Sachs a $90 mi.....»»
Assassin’s Creed Infinity has a new name and no microtransactions
Addressing some rumors, Ubisoft confirmed that Assassin's Creed Infinity has an official name, along with some details about microtransactions......»»
EU fines Meta €800 million for breaking law with Marketplace
EU: Tying the free Facebook Marketplace to the social network undermines rivals. Meta has been fined nearly 800 million euros ($844.6 million) by Brussels after regulators accused.....»»
Everything announced at Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct
For the Warcraft series' milestone 30th anniversary, Blizzard had some updates to share to capitalize on your nostalgia......»»
Royal Caribbean Cruises fined $470,000 for disturbing actions caught during inspection — here"s what happened
Royal Caribbean Cruises fined $470,000 for disturbing actions caught during inspection — here"s what happened.....»»
Russia fines Google an impossible amount in attempt to end YouTube bans
Kremlin rep on fine of 2 undecillion rubles: "I cannot even say this number." Russia has fined Google an amount that no entity on the planet could pay in hopes of getting YouTube.....»»
Black Ops 6 might be the biggest Call of Duty release ever
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 had a record-breaking three-day launch, according to Activision and Microsoft......»»
Pokémon’s free mobile card game is nostalgic fun, but watch your wallet
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket captures all the simple pleasures of card collecting, but just be wary of its microtransactions......»»
Russian hackers deliver malicious RDP configuration files to thousands
Midnight Blizzard – a cyber espionage group that has been linked to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) – is targeting government, academia, defense, and NGO workers with phishing emails containing a signed Remote Desktop Proto.....»»
Path of Exile 2 is getting delayed due to its microtransactions
Grinding Gear Games announced that the long-awaited Path of Exile 2 is getting another delay, but it's a short one this time......»»
Apple, Goldman Sachs fined $89 million for misleading Apple Card customers
Apple, Goldman Sachs fined $89 million for misleading Apple Card customers.....»»
Blizzard is finally bringing 6v6 matches back to Overwatch 2 — for now
After a lot of consideration, Blizzard is set to add 6v6 back into Overwatch 2, although only in some test modes to start......»»
Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct: how to watch and what to expect
Blizzard Entertainment has announced an online stream that'll look at the past and future of the Warcraft franchises — maybe with some surprises......»»
Apple and Goldman Sachs fined over $89 million for ‘Apple Card failures’
Apple and Goldman Sachs have officially been hit with over $89 million in fines due to “Apple Card failures.” The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced the ruling today after a multi-year probe into Apple Card. While it was initially.....»»
Black Ops 6 isn’t the only Activision Blizzard game coming to Xbox Game Pass this month
As expected, Xbox Game Pass' offerings for the rest of October mostly consist of Call of Duty games, but Starcraft is coming too......»»
Activision weighs in on Call of Duty toxicity ahead of Black Ops 6
Activision knows Black Ops 6 will likely be another bed of toxicity, so it has some tools to help......»»