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Sony to cut about 900 jobs in its PlayStation unit as layoffs in technology, gaming sector continue
Read full article: Sony to cut about 900 jobs in its PlayStation unit as layoffs in technology, gaming sector continueSony will cut about 900 jobs in its PlayStation division, or about 8% of its global workforce, becoming the latest company in the technology and gaming sector to announce layoffs.
Microsoft agrees to keep Call of Duty on Sony Playstation after it buys Activision Blizzard
Read full article: Microsoft agrees to keep Call of Duty on Sony Playstation after it buys Activision BlizzardMicrosoft has signed an agreement with Sony to keep the Call of Duty video game series on PlayStation after the tech giant buys video game maker Activision Blizzard.
Microsoft CEO Nadella tells a judge his planned Activision takeover is good for gaming
Read full article: Microsoft CEO Nadella tells a judge his planned Activision takeover is good for gamingMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella told a judge Wednesday that his company's proposed $69 billion takeover of video game-maker Activision Blizzard will be good for the gaming industry.
Some 'Diablo IV' players report invalid license error message after early access launch
Read full article: Some 'Diablo IV' players report invalid license error message after early access launchEarly access for “Diablo IV” began Thursday night — but the rollout of the highly anticipated action role-playing video game didn’t come without speedbumps, notably for PlayStation users.
How PlayStation box in Novi helped feds seize enough fentanyl ‘to kill entire population of Michigan’
Read full article: How PlayStation box in Novi helped feds seize enough fentanyl ‘to kill entire population of Michigan’FBI agents broke down how they used a PlayStation box to track down a drug stash in Novi that led to the seizure of enough fentanyl “to kill the entire population of Michigan.”
Nostalgia factor: Ypsilanti’s Game Pawn brings back retro gaming
Read full article: Nostalgia factor: Ypsilanti’s Game Pawn brings back retro gamingThe new video game and electronics store is set to open on Friday with a customized mural, store swag, a raffle for a free PlayStation 5 and other giveaways.
Upgrade your gaming experience with PlayStation Plus, on sale for 20% off in our Green Monday Sale
Read full article: Upgrade your gaming experience with PlayStation Plus, on sale for 20% off in our Green Monday SaleGet an extra 20% off this 5-year PlayStation Plus Code Bundle in our Green Monday Sale.
EA Sports announces long-awaited return of college football video game series
Read full article: EA Sports announces long-awaited return of college football video game seriesEA Sports has officially announced the long-awaited return of its popular college football video game series. NCAA Football was last released in 2014, with Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson on the cover. Known for its dynasty and create-a-player modes, the video game series was among the most popular in the world. It appears the series will be rebranded as “EA Sports College Football.” There are still many questions, such as whether the game will include player names and if all schools will agree to participate. No further details have been revealed, but it appears NCAA Football is likely to be released for the 2022 season on Next Generation consoles.
Troy police warn of potential scams when reselling PlayStation 5
Read full article: Troy police warn of potential scams when reselling PlayStation 5TROY, Mich. – Police are issuing a warning to anyone trying to sell one of the hottest holiday gifts on the resale market. Troy police said they’re investigating multiple cases of people being scammed while reselling the PlayStation 5 gaming system. Troy Police are noticing more scams involving the PlayStation 5. This is happening unfortunately not just in Troy but around the country,” said John Julian with Troy Police Department. Police advise that if you’re going to meet and sell items, go with a friend and have your cellphone ready in case something goes wrong.
Microsoft to launch new $500 Xbox console Nov. 10
Read full article: Microsoft to launch new $500 Xbox console Nov. 10The holiday video game console battle is heating up. Microsoft says its Xbox Series X will cost $500 and debut Nov. 10, just ahead of the holidays. There havent been new generations of video game consoles for several years. The most recent Xbox, Xbox One, was released in 2013, as was Sonys PlayStation 4. A stripped down version, Xbox Series S, will cost $300 and be available at the same time.