gaming

PS5 Access Controller Pre-Order Date: July 21

PlayStation has announced a significant addition to its hardware lineup, the Access controller for PS5. This highly customizable controller is aimed at enhancing the gaming experience for players with disabilities, according to Isabelle Tomatis, Vice President, Brand, Hardware and Peripherals at Sony Interactive Entertainment. The Access controller, designed in collaboration with accessibility organizations and experts...

Microsoft-Activision Deal Allowed to Proceed, Rules Judge

A federal judge in San Francisco rejected the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request for a preliminary injunction to block Microsoft's acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard. While this brings the tech giant one step closer to finalizing the deal, it is still subject to potential appeal and ongoing scrutiny from the United Kingdom's Competition...

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5 Debuts Next Week

Nintendo has announced the release date for the next wave of the Mario Kart Deluxe 8 Booster Pass on Switch. Wave 5 is set to launch on July 12, 2023, bringing 8 new courses from various former Nintendo gaming consoles. The upcoming wave includes the following courses: Feather Cup: Athens Dash from the Tour console...

Minecraft Developers Quit Reddit Ahead of Upcoming Changes

Developers from Mojang Studios, the creators of the popular video game Minecraft, have quit Reddit following the platform's controversial API billing increases, which has affected third-party apps such as Apollo. The Microsoft-owned company confirmed the move in a post on the r/Minecraft subreddit. “Reddit management introduced changes recently that have led to rule and moderation...

Oreo and Nintendo to Launch Super Mario Cookies

Oreo has announced a partnership with Nintendo to bring to market a limited-edition line of cookies featuring iconic characters from the Super Mario universe. Both companies said they are embarking on a quest to "save the Mushroom Kingdom". Fans of both brands are being invited to participate in the adventure, which brings together the world...