80 LEVEL·4yMicrosoft to Buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion
Microsoft announced they decided to acquire Activision Blizzard, the publisher of Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Diablo. The company also announced plans to add Activision’s games to Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft notes it will be the "third-largest gaming company by revenue, behind Tencent and Sony" when the deal is closed.
omg! ubuntu!·4yUbuntu is Finally Taking Linux Gaming Seriously
Canonical is recruiting a ‘Linux Desktop Gaming Product Manager’ The job will be to ‘…make Ubuntu the best Linux desktop for gaming’ When Steam for Linux debuted in 2012 Ubuntu was Valve’s recommended Linux distro for gamers wanting to thumb-flex with Tux.
It's Foss·4yLinux Distros That Turn Your PC into Retro Gaming Console
Steam Deck is a fantastic piece of tech, powered by a variant of Arch Linux (SteamOS 3.0) developed by Valve. So, what if you can convert your system to a Linux-powered retro gaming console using a distribution? Turn your PC into a Retro Gaming Console With These Linux Distros.
Moralis·4yCreating a Minecraft Web3 Game – Take Ideas Into Production
The main focus of Web3 is on the backend, the frontend will adopt most of what web 2. Players must acquire resources to build in the world and maintain health. Players can fight hostile mobs or cooperate with or compete against other players in the same world. The next section will discuss some particular ideas for a potential Minecraft Web3 clone.
80 LEVEL·4yBlizzard Is Making a Brand-New Survival Game
Blizzard is developing a "brand-new survival game for PC and console" The team said the game will be set in an all-new universe, unrelated to existing games. Blizzard is the developer and publisher of StarCraft, World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch.
The Register·4yHacker steals Grand Theft Auto 6 source code, videos
Hacker steals Grand Theft Auto 6 source code, videos, source code from Rockstar Games subsidiary. Company says it has taken steps to "isolate and contain this incident" No definitive release date has been announced but reports suggest game won't debut for at least another year or two.
80 LEVEL·4yGraham McNeill Is Working on League of Legends MMO
Graham McNeill is best known as the author of many novels in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. McNeill joined Riot Games in 2015 as a senior narrative writer. He has contributed to the stories of Caitlyn, Azir, Elise, Kai'Sa, and many other Runeterra characters.
TechCrunch·4yMinecraft says ‘No F-ing Thanks’ to NFTs – TechCrunch
Minecraft, one of the most popular games of all time, says it won't support NFTs. Polygon-based NFT Worlds is the most prominent example of this, selling virtual land that can be used in custom Minecraft servers. Minecraft's stance could have serious ramifications for such developers.
Hacker News·4yIVANCA — I hate what video games have become
I hate what video games have become. Once you stop playing a game 100% of the money you spend on it disappears, you can’t recover any of it, not 50%, not 20%, just nothing. I’m atheist that prays to all the gods the old and the new ones that Valve, Epic, Microsoft and all the companies doing this popular but insidious business practice get sued into the ground.
80 LEVEL·4yNo-Code Game Creation Platform for Building the Metaverse
We love user-generated content and believe that anyone can be a creator – so the democratization of the creation process is very important to us. Existing platforms can seem daunting or even overwhelming for new users, with many would-be creators not knowing where to begin. We focus on social interactions rather than solely gaming.
80 LEVEL·4yHogwarts Legacy: Official Gameplay Revealed
The game is expected to be released later this year for PS4 and PS5. The release date is currently not known but the studio plans to release the game later in the year. You can learn more about the game by visiting the official website. Also, don't forget to join our new Reddit page, our new Telegram channel and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
80 LEVEL·4yUbisoft Scalar: Cloud Gaming Tech Announced
The cloud computing concept is not new, but we are yet to see a good example of the tech used in a game. Ubisoft Stockholm is now working on an IP using the Scalar, but it's still too early to talk about the project. Read more about Ubisoft Scalar here and don't forget to join our new Telegram channel.
80 LEVEL·4yNumber of Games Made with Unity Game Engine Increased 93% in 2021
The number of games made with the Unity Game Engine increased by 93% in 2021. The company also noted that there were 31% more new creators compared to the year earlier. The gaming industry will keep growing reaching over $300 billion by 2027, according to the report.
