Niantic Labs, the US tech company behind the global phenomenon Pokémon Go, has agreed to sell its gaming division to Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely for $3.5 billion.
Anthropic, a US-based artificial intelligence (AI) company, has trained its newest model, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, to play a modded version of the 1996 Game Boy classic 'Pokémon Red'. But this isn’t just a nostalgic party trick: the AI’s ability to battle gym leaders and navigate pixelated forests could potentially revolutionise how businesses use AI for real-world tasks like coding and problem-solving.
Microsoft has recently introduced Muse, an artificial intelligence model designed to generate both game visuals and gameplay actions. Developed in collaboration with Ninja Theory, a subsidiary of Xbox Game Studios, Muse aims to assist in game development by predicting game dynamics based on human input.
A free-to-play video game on Steam named 'PirateFi' has been unmasked as a malicious scheme to distribute the notorious Vidar info-stealer malware, prompting Valve to urgently remove the title and warn players that their computers—and sensitive data—may be compromised.
NSU Tech Fest 2025 has recently wrapped up, featuring four esports tournaments: Valorant (male), Valorant (female), EA Sports FC 25, eFootball Mobile, and the crowning of new esports champions.
Nintendo has officially unveiled its much-anticipated next-generation console and successor to the Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Switch 2. The reveal came via a short teaser video, giving fans a glimpse of the upcoming console's functionality and design.
The gaming industry is gearing up for an eventful 2025, with a slate of highly anticipated titles set to launch across various platforms. Here’s a look at some of the standout releases:
With Wintersale 2024 on Steam till January 2 and Epic Games till January 9, this is a great opportunity for gamers to grab the most popular titles at a crazy price. We have compiled a list of top games - both old and new - that should be worth your time and money, especially with new discounted prices.
The game is set in early 1900s Sicily and explores the origins of organised crime.
NetEase Games and HBO have revealed Game of Thrones: King's Road, a story-driven action-adventure RPG developed exclusively for mobile devices.
CD Projekt, the Polish video game developer, has unveiled the first cinematic trailer for The Witcher 4, the highly anticipated successor to its critically acclaimed 2015 release, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
Astro Bot, a 3D platformer game for PlayStation 5, secured the 'Game of the Year' title at The Game Awards 2024. It triumphed over strong competition from Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Shareholders of Ubisoft Entertainment SA, the company behind popular game series like 'Assassin’s Creed' and 'Just Dance', are exploring a potential buyout while ensuring the founding Guillemot family retains control.
SI Anik, a Bangladeshi esports player, is scheduled to participate in the finals of the Capcom Pro Tour 2024, also known as Capcom Cup 11, the official tournament held by Capcom for the popular fighting game 'Street Fighter 6'.
Vibe Gaming, a Bangladesh-based video gaming and electronics retailer, has secured strategic investment from Adcomm Holdings on November 28 following their pitch on Shark Tank Bangladesh.
Microsoft's plan to allow Android users to play and purchase Xbox games directly through the Xbox App has hit an unexpected obstacle due to legal challenges in court.
Humanoid Origin, the game studio founded by former BioWare general manager Casey Hudson, has recently announced its closure due to funding challenges.
CD Projekt, the Polish game developer, has recently announced that The Witcher 4, codenamed Project Polaris, has officially entered full-scale production.
