MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would…
Gaming
Nintendo reports lower profits as demand drops for its aging Switch console
TOKYO — Nintendo, the Japanese video game maker behind the Super Mario franchise, said Tuesday that…
The minds behind EA Sports FC, NBA 2K, Madden soundtracks seek music from everywhere but the obvious
Steve Schnur can’t sleep. He calls it a blessing and a curse. In pursuit of the…
Kuwait bans ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ video game, likely over it featuring Saddam Hussein in 1990s
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The tiny Mideast nation of Kuwait has banned the release of…
Microsoft settles video gamers’ lawsuit over Activision takeover
SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft Corp. has settled a lawsuit from a group of gamers who sued…
Ubisoft shares jump following reports of Tencent, Guillemot family considering buyout
LOS ANGELES — Shares of Ubisoft jumped more than 30% Friday, following reports that Tencent and…
Civilization 7 makers work with Shawnee to bring sincere representation of the tribe to the game
MIAMI, Okla. — Shawnee Tribe Chief Ben Barnes grew up playing video games, including “probably hundreds…
Indonesia arrests a fugitive former Filipino town mayor wanted for illegal online gaming scams
JAKARTA, Indonesia — A dismissed town mayor who fled the Philippines after being accused of helping…
Can AI truly replicate the screams of a man on fire? Video game performers want their work protected
LOS ANGELES — For hours, motion capture sensors tacked onto Noshir Dalal’s body tracked his movements…
Nevada gaming regulators accuse Resorts World casino of accommodating illegal gambling
RENO, Nev. — The Nevada Gaming Control Board filed a disciplinary complaint Thursday alleging that one…