Activision buys back shares from Vivendi in a deal worth $8.17 billion
Activision purchases its freedom from Vivendi for a handsome fee.
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified preorder comes with group buying rewards
XCOM’s going retro in the upcoming Bureau: XCOM Declassified. Preorder and get store credit, or opt for group buying rewards and snag free games.
New Zynga CEO Don Mattrick lays out his 90-day plan
Mattrick set his desk up among the developers of Zynga's FarmVille franchise in an effort to get the best out of them.
Zynga exec explains why it's abandoning online gambling in the U.S.
Zynga said in an analyst conference call today that it decided not to invest in U.S. real-money online gambling because it needs to stay focused on social gaming and its core casual audience.
Zynga slightly beats Wall Street expectations for Q2, but stock falls after-hours
But the company sees a big drop in users in the second quarter.
DICE shows off the expanded Battlelog features for Battlefield 4
Players can use their tablets or phones to check stats, set up loadouts, and as a minimap during gameplay.
Aeria Games bringing free-to-play F.E.A.R. Online to U.S. gamers
F.E.A.R. Online will elaborate on the story of F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin.
Square Enix's Bloodmasque rises from its coffin on iOS
The Victorian-era RPG casts players in the role of hunter for $6.99 on Apple mobile devices.
Minecraft-like shooter Guncraft blasts its way to Steam on Aug. 9
Developer Exato Game Studios is adding a new racing mode for the Steam debut.
Machine Zone launches ambitious iOS title Game of War: Fire Age after huge investment
The title is a sign that mobile is becoming a more mature platform for serious games.