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Pokémon NFTs Could Be Coming Soon: Will Investors Chase Down Pikachu, Charmander And More To Catch ‘Em All

March 14, 6:35 PM

One of the biggest video game brands of all time could be the latest company to explore the use of non-fungible tokens in games or as a way to boost its connection with fans. Here’s the latest.

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Microsoft Forges Long-Term Deal With Boosteroid After Nintendo, Nvidia To Dispel Concerns Over Activision Deal

By Anusuya Lahiri

March 14, 11:48 AM

On Tuesday, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) inked a 10-year deal with Boosteroid to bring Xbox PC games to Boosteroid's cloud gaming platform.

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It’s-A Me! Why Is March 10 Celebrated As Mario Day?

By Chris Katje

March 10, 4:46 PM

Friday marks the annual celebration of one of the most iconic video franchises and characters of all time.

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Nintendo ‘The Super Mario Bros.’ Movie’s Final Trailer Drops And It’s Dark: ‘There’s No Escape…The Only Hope Is The Sweet Relief Of Death’

By Ananya Gairola

March 10, 2:00 AM

Nintendo Co. Ltd. (OTC:NTDOY), a Japanese multinational video game company, has released the final trailer before its highly-anticipated…

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Sony Seems To Be In No Mood To Support Microsoft’s Activision Deal; Calls For Suspension Or Sale Of Call Of Duty

By Anusuya Lahiri

March 8, 1:55 PM

Sony Group Corp (NYSE:SONY) advised the U.K.’s antitrust watchdog to prohibit Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI) takeover or force it to…

ATVI

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Benzinga Buzz: McConaughey’s Millions, DeSantis Vs. Disney, Pokémon, Star Wars & More

By Anthony Noto

March 4, 10:51 AM

Each week, Benzinga compiles the latest entertainment news into a cohesive column for your consideration. Read on for the latest updates — both useful and irreverent.

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Sony Wanted To Block Activision Microsoft Merger, But May Be Giving Ammo To Antitrust Fight

By Chris Katje

March 3, 2:21 PM

PlayStation owner Sony Group Corp (NYSE: SONY) has been vocal in its attempt to block rival Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), manufacturer of the Xbox, from buying video game publisher Activision Blizzard

ATVI

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Microsoft And Activision Try To Canvass UK Antitrust Watchdog About $69B Deal After EU Opposition

By Anusuya Lahiri

March 2, 2:30 PM

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) met the U.K.’s antitrust watchdog this week to alleviate antitrust concerns regarding the $69 billion deal.

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Microsoft Expands Game Pass To Newer Geographies To Tap Netflix Kind Of Approach To Gaming On Multi Devices

By Anusuya Lahiri

February 28, 9:34 AM

On February 28, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) expanded the Game Pass subscription service to dozens of new markets, including in Latin America, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, almost doubling the number of countries where it's available to 86, Bloomberg

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If You Invested $1,000 In Nintendo Stock When The First Pokemon Game Was Released In The US, Here’s How Much You’d Have Now

By Chris Katje

February 27, 1:32 PM

Video game company Nintendo Co (OTC: NTDOY) got its start in 1889 as a playing card company. The company would transform into a video game giant in the 1970s and go on to be one of the most recognizable companies in the world.

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