Overwatch 2: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more
More details on Overwatch 2 are coming, which will hopefully answer many of the lingering questions about the game. In the meantime, here's everything we know.
Overwatch 2’s heroes will be tied to battle passes. Here’s how it works
Blizzard outlined Overwatch 2's new seasonal model, which will tie new characters to the sequel's battle pass.
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition just hit another hurdle in the U.K.
The UK is calling for further review into Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard out of concern the deal may harm competition.
PlayStation and Xbox are betting big on mobile, and for good reason
Mobile gaming is simply too big and too global for PlayStation and Xbox to ignore anymore, and acquisitions this year prove that.
Microsoft claims Sony pays to stop devs from adding content to Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has accused Sony of paying for so-called "blocking rights" to prevent certain games from appearing on Xbox Game Pass.
Overwatch is ditching loot boxes ahead of sequel launch
Blizzard will no longer sell loot boxes in Overwatch after the Anniversary Remix Vol. 3 event at the end of the month.
Blizzard and NetEase reportedly cancel a Warcraft mobile MMO
Blizzard and NetEase have reportedly canceled a Warcraft mobile MMO project due to a financial dispute.
Call of Duty will still get ‘premium paid content’ in 2023, says Activision
Despite reports saying there won't be a Call of Duty game next year, Activision said it will release 'premium paid content' for COD in 2023.
Another Activision Blizzard QA team forms a union
In a tweet from the official studio account, the team at GWA Albany announced that a new union for the QA staff had been formed under Activision Blizzard.
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition is under investigation again
The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into the $68.7 billion deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 canceled after studio merges with Blizzard
Tony Hawk told Twitch streamer AndyTHPS that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 got canceled after Vicarious Visions merged with Blizzard.
Overwatch 2 is getting a second beta this month featuring its new hero
Overwatch 2 is getting a second beta featuring a new hero and map on June 28.
How to pre-register for the Diablo 4 closed beta
While it is a simple thing to do, you will need to know how to pre-register for the Diablo 4 closed beta since there are no official instructions just yet.
Microsoft will recognize Activision Blizzard unions under labor neutrality agreement
Microsoft and CWA have reached a breakthrough labor neutrality agreement that would make Microsoft recognize any union formed by Activision Blizzard employees.
Overwatch 2 is coming this year and it’ll be free-to-play
At long last Overwatch has a confirmed release date along with a free-to-play launch confirmation.
Microsoft plans to recognize Call of Duty devs’ new union
Phil Spencer said Microsoft will recognize Raven Software's union once its deal with Activision Blizzard closes next year.
Call of Duty workers vote to unionize in industry first
QA testers at Call of Duty: Warzone developer Raven Software have officially voted to form a union with the help of the NLRB.
New York City sues Activision Blizzard over Microsoft deal
New York City is suing Activision Blizzard over the Microsoft deal, alleging that CEO Bobby Kotick rushed the sale to escape accountability.
Microsoft’s Activision purchase just cleared a big hurdle
Activision Blizzard has announced that its stockholders have approved Microsoft's acquisition of the company by an overwhelming 98% of the vote.
Overwatch 2 is taking pages from the Valorant playbook
The Overwatch 2 PvP beta Twitch drops signify how much Blizzard has changed.
Diablo Immortal launches in June, and it’s coming to PC
Diablo Immortal is releasing in June, and it's not just for mobile platforms anymore.
Vicarious Visions has fully dissolved into Blizzard
The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 developer Vicarious Visions has finally completed its merger with Blizzard.
Unionized Activision QA testers won’t receive raises
Activision Blizzard claims it can't give unionized employees at Raven Software raises 'due to our legal obligations under the National Labor Relations Act.'
U.S. senators raise concerns over Activision Blizzard deal
A letter from four U.S. senators urges the FTC to shut down Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Activision denies report about Call of Duty 2023 delay
Next year's mainline Call of Duty is delayed, leaving 2023 without an entry.
Activision’s workplace scandal led to Microsoft acquisition
Microsoft reportedly began its Activision Blizzard acquisition conversations days after misconduct reports regarding the latter.
2022’s biggest video game reveals have been a bummer so far
AAA studios are now revealing Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, and Star Wars games in the least-exciting way possible.
Activision Blizzard games will stay on PlayStation after all
According to a blog post, Microsoft has committed to Sony that future games will be available on PlayStation beyond any current agreements
Activision Blizzard plans mobile Warcraft, next Call of Duty
A new mobile Warcraft game and a follow-up to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare are coming from Activision Blizzard in 2022.
World of Warcraft will finally unite the Alliance and Horde
World of Warcraft adds cross faction play after almost twenty years of open war.
Unionization at Activision: Everything you need to know
Workers at Raven Software are on the path to unionizing. Here's how they got here.
Call of Duty to reportedly stay on PlayStation through 2023
Bloomberg reports that 2022 and 2023's mainline Call of Duty games, as well as a Warzone sequel, will be on PlayStation platforms.
7 Activision Blizzard games we want to see on Game Pass
Once the dust settles from Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, here are the titles we'd most like to see on Game Pass.
Your biggest questions about the Microsoft-Activision deal, answered
Analysts reveal what Microsoft's Activation Blizzard acquisition means for the industry.