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Grand Theft Auto VI is delayed — again | TechCrunch

Grand Theft Auto VI, one of the most anticipated video games of all time, has been delayed, again...

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Microsoft Azure is down, affecting 365, Xbox, Minecraft, and others | TechCrunch

Microsoft Azure, the cloud computing service provided by the company, is experiencing a significant outage on Wednesday. The...

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Do EA buyout talks hint at bigger industry troubles? | TechCrunch

Why is Electronic Arts, one of the biggest names in the video game business, reportedly in talks to...

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Electronic Arts will reportedly be acquired for $50B | TechCrunch

The video game company Electronic Arts is nearing a $50 billion sale to a group of investors including...

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The FBI is investigating malware hidden inside games hosted on Steam | TechCrunch

The FBI is investigating a hacker suspected of publishing several video games laced with malware on the popular...

Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, during an interview on "The Circuit with Emily Chang" at Anduril's headquarters in Costa Mesa, California, US, on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. Anduril recently beat several legacy defense players in a contest for a major contract to develop an unmanned fighter jet for the US Air Force and is now valued at $8.5 billion. Photographer: Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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Palmer Luckey’s retro gaming startup ModRetro reportedly seeks funding at $1B valuation | TechCrunch

ModRetro, the vintage gaming startup by Palmer Luckey, is in talks to raise funding at a $1 billion...

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Nintendo sues the US government for a refund on tariffs | TechCrunch

Nintendo filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government on Friday over its extraction of tariffs from global businesses....

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Microsoft’s new gaming CEO vows not to flood the ecosystem with ‘endless AI slop’ | TechCrunch

Microsoft announced a major gaming shake-up on Friday, with Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer departing the company, along...

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Discord’s IPO could happen in March | TechCrunch

Wall Street is once again whispering about a potential Discord IPO. Discord, the popular chat and community platform,...

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Intel is building a handheld gaming platform including a dedicated chip | TechCrunch

Intel is looking to double down on gaming hardware with a new chip and platform for portable gaming...