Male characters in role-playing video games ‘speak twice as much as females’
Male characters in role-playing video games have 50% more dialogue than females, highlighting a “stark gender imbalance” in the gaming genre, scientists have said. In role-playing games (RPGs), the gamer controls one or more characters undertaking
Microsoft slams UK move blocking Activision takeover as ‘bad day for Britain’
Microsoft’s vice chair and president has slammed the UK competition watchdog’s decision to block the software company’s 68.7 billion dollar (£55 billion) takeover of gaming firm Activision Blizzard, calling it a “bad day for Britain”. Brad
UK watchdog blocks Microsoft’s £55bn takeover of Call Of Duty firm Activision
Microsoft’s 68.7 billion dollar (£55 billion) takeover of gaming firm Activision Blizzard has been blocked by the UK competition watchdog, in a potentially fatal blow to one of the technology industry’s biggest ever deals. The Competition
Angry Birds maker Rovio agrees £625m takeover by Japan’s Sega
Japanese gaming giant Sega Sammy has agreed to buy Angry Birds maker Rovio Entertainment. The groups confirmed in a joint statement on Monday that Sega, the firm behind franchises such as Sonic the Hedgehog, will buy
Microsoft makes case for Activision merger amid EU scrutiny
Microsoft’s Xbox video game division has announced new partnerships with Nintendo and chipmaker Nvidia as it tries to persuade European regulators to approve its planned 68.7 billion dollar (£56.7 billion) takeover of game publishing giant Activision
Meta acquisition of VR company is challenged in court
US federal regulators will open their campaign to block Facebook parent Meta’s acquisition of a virtual-reality company. Opening statements will begin on Thursday in a San Jose, California, courtroom. In a landmark legal challenge to a
