Shortly after reports that Discord was investigating a sale, a new report says that Microsoft has emerged as a front-runner in the discussions.
Discord Exploring Sale for $10 Billion
Discord is exploring a possible sale for $10 billion, as gaming and communication take on greater importance.
Google Backs Out of Game-Making, Shuts Down Stadia Game Studios
Google is backing away from making games for its Stadia gaming platform, shutting down the involved studios.
Opera Acquires YoYo Games, the Company Behind GameMaker
Opera has announced it has acquired YoYo Games, the company behind GameMaker.
Microsoft Buys Smash.gg to Boost Xbox
Microsoft has bought Smash.gg, the site dedicated to building “active esports scenes around the games people love to play.”
Microsoft Buys Game Maker ZeniMax for $7.5 Billion
Microsoft on Monday announced plans to acquire ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, one of the largest, privately-held game developers and publishers in the world.
Discord Pivots to Chat, Downplays Gaming
Discord is working on repositioning itself as a chat platform, rather than a gaming messaging platform.
Akamai Throttling Game Download Speeds to Ease Network Congestion
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Akamai has announced it’s going to start slowing down video game downloads during peak times.
Coronavirus: Social Games Replacing Hanging Out
As the coronavirus forces people to forgo hanging out in person, social gaming is gaining in popularity.
Microsoft Sees Amazon and Google As Primary Xbox Competition
People love rivalries. Apple vs Microsoft, Ford vs Chevy, Patriots vs the Bills and Xbox vs PlayStation are just a few of the greats. According to Protocol, however, the Xbox vs PlayStation rivalry may be nearing its end as Microsoft’s…