Video game retailer GameStop has submitted a $55.5bn cash-and-stock offer to acquire eBay, valuing shares at $125 — a $20 premium over Friday's close. CEO Ryan Cohen says eBay could rival Amazon under his leadership, but analysts are skeptical.
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé disclosed at an NYU lecture that Amazon once pressured Nintendo for illegal financial support to undercut Walmart, prompting Nintendo to cut off Amazon entirely — a rift that explains Nintendo's ongoing absence from the platform.
Ubisoft has appointed three veteran developers who previously led Assassin's Creed Black Flag and Origins to take charge of the franchise, signaling a potential return to the series' acclaimed roots.
A new report from Windows Central reveals that former Xbox President Sarah Bond's strategic direction—particularly the "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign—generated significant backlash among Xbox employees, who reportedly felt offended and relieved when she and Phil Spencer departed.
Sarah Bond, the outgoing Xbox president, has spoken publicly for the first time since news of her departure alongside Phil Spencer's retirement. She expressed pride in her time leading Xbox.
Chris Stockman, design director of the original Saints Row, says he believes the franchise is finished after IP owner Embracer Group went silent on his pitch for a 1970s-set prequel.
After 38 years at Microsoft and 12 years leading Xbox, CEO Phil Spencer is retiring. Xbox President Sarah Bond is also departing, and AI executive Asha Sharma will take over as the new Microsoft Gaming CEO.