Activision's potential acquisition by Microsoft Blizzard has been making waves in the gaming industry for more than a year, and it appears that the company is going all out with its advertising efforts in order to win the public opinion.

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon by FromSoftware has been a long-awaited release in the gaming community, and fans of the series will be pleased to learn that it has been rated in Korea. While no official release date has been set (apart from somewhere in 2023), this is a promising sign that the game will still be released this year.

Microsoft is facing another lawsuit, this time from a group of gamers who are protesting the tech giant's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. While the lawsuit was initially dismissed in March of this year, the group has refilled it with new information that they believe strengthens their case. Microsoft, on the other hand, is skeptical, calling the claims "unsupported and implausible." (Via Reuters)

The Super Mario Bros. Movie may not have impressed critics, but it appears to have won the hearts of audiences worldwide, and it may now be in contention for an Oscar. Universal Studios has announced that the film's theme song, "Peaches," could be nominated for Best Original Song at the prestigious awards ceremony.

According to associate director Joe Piepiora, Blizzard Entertainment's upcoming hack-and-slash action role-playing game Diablo 4 will receive new narrative content every quarter. Piepiora revealed in an interview with Game Informer magazine (via GameSpot) that these updates will include "solid" quarterly content that will add new storylines and features to the game.

Virtex's latest creation, a virtual stadium for Counter-Strike, is changing the game for e-sports fans. While the idea of a virtual stadium is appealing, there are some concerns about how it will be implemented and what impact it will have on the gaming community.

A small group of modders has completed a multiplayer mod for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which many gamers have wished for for years. The modders have released a fully functional multiplayer mod for the popular game, allowing up to 32 players to explore Hyrule together, after nearly a year and a half of work.

Electronic Arts (EA), one of the world's largest video game publishers, has announced that it will no longer distribute physical video games in South Africa, leaving local gamers in the dark

Geoff Keighley and Koelnmesse have announced that the annual Gamescom Opening Night Live show will return on August 22nd this year, and gamers all over the world are looking forward to it. For several years, Keighley, a well-known presenter in the gaming industry, has hosted this live show prior to Gamescom, which serves as a platform for game developers to showcase their latest titles and reveal exciting news to their fans.

Grant Kirkhope made a name for himself in the gaming world when he created the 'DK Rap' for the Rare game Donkey Kong 64. With its unforgettable rap style, the song quickly gained cult status and has been featured in a variety of media over the years. The iconic tune appears in the recently released Super Mario Bros. Movie, but Kirkhope is not mentioned in the credits.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie has finally arrived in theaters, but critics and audiences appear to have mixed feelings about the animated film.

Sony has been granted a patent that will allow game developers to adjust the temperature of PlayStation controllers. Exputer discovered the patent, which describes the use of a special gel inside the controller that can harden or soften to mimic the texture of an object in the game.

Blizzard, the company behind iconic franchises like World of Warcraft and Diablo, has been working on a new survival game for several years. A recent job posting for a senior producer for an "unannounced survival game" confirms that Blizzard's next venture will be based on a new IP.

Saudi Arabia is betting big on video games, investing $38 billion to turn the country into a gaming mecca. The Saudi government has identified the video game industry as a critical sector for diversifying the economy and reducing reliance on oil.

Nintendo has announced that it will now repair Joy-Con controllers with "drift" issues in Europe for free, even if they are out of warranty. This is fantastic news for gamers who have been plagued by Joy-Con drift, which causes characters to move without player input.

Ark 2: Survival Evolved, the highly anticipated sequel to Ark: Survival Evolved, will have to wait a little longer than expected. The game's release date has been pushed back until late 2024, according to Studio Wildcard. Many fans were disappointed by the news, but the developer claims the delay is necessary to ensure the game meets the high standards it has set for itself.

Following the rocky PC launch of The Last of Us, it has become clear that Steam will provide refunds for the game regardless of how much time has passed. The move comes after the game received only a 42% positive rating on the platform, with many players citing bugs and performance issues as major issues.

Jeff Grubb, a gaming industry insider, is back with his Summer Game Mess, and it looks like it's going to be a wild ride. Grubb recently announced a series of upcoming events on Twitter, including the highly anticipated PlayStation Showcase and Xbox + Bethesda Showcase.

Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 16 has officially "gone gold," indicating that the game's development is nearly complete. The company confirmed the news on Twitter, revealing that the entire team, including Torgal, is looking forward to the game's June 22 release.

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the beloved annual gaming event, has been canceled after much anticipation. The decision was made due to a lack of sustained interest required for the event to be successful. (VIA ING)