Mobile Games Hotspot: GameClub Counters Apple Arcade; 'Mario Kart' Tour Gets New Characters

Elsewhere in mobile gaming, AR title 'Dragon Quest Walk' debuts in Japan and 'Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered' finally sets a release date.

Sega Genesis Mini: Console Review

Did Sega just win a console war?

Scopely Taps Former Disney Exec to Head New Japan Offices

Justin Scarpone will head the mobile game company's expansion into the Asia-Pacific market.

Streamys Brand Awards Name 2019 Winners

Chipotle, Marc Jacobs Beauty and NBC's 'The Tonight Show' are among the honorees.

E-sports Arena: Bauer Hockey Inks Deal With Streamer; Russian Team Responds to Pay Dispute

Elsewhere in esports, 'Call of Duty' pro Ian "Crimsix" Porter announces free agency; 'CS:GO' vet Danylo "Zeus" Teslenko retires; and fans launch backlash campaign against 'NBA 2K.'

Apple's TV Goal Becomes Clear: Sell More iPhones

“All of these companies are trying to keep you in their ecosystem for as much time as possible,” says media analyst Rich Greenfield of a pricing plan that is more like Amazon’s content play than that of Netflix or Hulu.

Disney Planning Sale of Fox Video Game Division

FoxNext was one of the divisions that Disney acquired in its $71.3 billion deal for the Fox assets.

GameStop Posts Drastic Sales Decrease Following Rash of Layoffs

The company laid off roughly 14 percent of its associate base last month and has now reported a 14 percent decrease in global sales over the most recent fiscal quarter.

Roku Shares Tumble Amid Apple TV+ Pricing News

Netflix and Disney shares also dropped as Apple unveiled its streaming service plans Tuesday.

Apple Sets Price, Launch Date for TV+ Streaming Service

The platform will launch with original series such as 'The Morning Show' starring Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston.

Apple's Arcade Game Subscription Service Sets Price, Launch Date

The offering is expected to give users access to more than 100 new and exclusive titles.

'Blasphemous' Team Took "Purist" Approach to Game's Pixel Art Style

Enrique Colinet, level designer at Spanish studio The Game Kitchen, discusses the new action platformer's unique aesthetic, as well as its local folklore and 'Dark Souls' influence.

Netflix Names Sasha Bühler as European Film Exec

The former Constantin producer is the streamer's new director of original movies for Germany, France and the Nordic territories.

'Red Dead Online' Introduces New Character Roles

For those wishing to play out their bounty-hunting, trading or treasure-hunting Wild West dreams, 'Red Read Redemption 2's' online experience is now offering that chance.

Bill Simmons' The Ringer to Produce Daily Podcast for Spotify (Exclusive)

'The Ringer's Hottest Take' will be released weekdays and feature appearances from the media company's roster of podcast hosts.

Facebook Can't Deactivate Privacy Class Action

The social media behemoth was sued following the Cambridge Analytica Scandal, in which user information was accessed to create targeted advertisements during the 2016 election.

California Law Censoring Ages on IMDb Faces Skepticism From Appeals Court

SAG-AFTRA attempts — and struggles — to reverse a federal judge's ruling that AB 1687 is unconstitutional.

BAFTA Games Awards Opens Submissions, Expands Categories

A new supporting actor honor will be introduced at the 2020 ceremony next April.

QCODE Orders Fiction Podcast 'The Edge of Sleep' Starring Gamer Markiplier (Exclusive)

The audio drama is the first from QCODE's new Wood Elf label.

How Hollywood Can (and Can’t) Fight Back Against Deepfake Videos (Guest Column)

Legislative fixes and contractual protections are meant to police the dissemination of misinformation from hyperrealistic (but fake) videos. A look at the proposals and consequences of a crackdown.

NRA Hires Former Gearbox Software Attorney

Wade Callender, the former company lawyer at the 'Borderlands' studio, is currently embroiled in a legal battle with his former employer and its CEO, Randy PItchford.

Former CBS News Chief David Rhodes Consulting With Spotify on Podcast Programming

The music streaming giant has also tapped former Facebook executive Amy Hudson to lead its sports podcasting push.

'Gears 5' Studio Head Plans to "Grow and Flourish" Franchise With Film, Comics, Games

The Coalition studio head and creative director Rod Fergusson weighs in on the upcoming film, a newfound emphasis on esports and how famous gaming streamer Ninja came to showcase the new franchise entry.

News Anchor Files $10M Lawsuit Against Facebook, Reddit Over Lewd Ads

Karen Hepp's photo was used without permission, and she says it's damaging her professional reputation.

'Awards Chatter' Podcast — Bill Gates ('Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates')

The man, myth and legend of tech and philanthropy — founder of Microsoft and co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation — reflects on his trailblazing work with computer software, starting the largest private philanthropic foundation ever and cooperating with a Netflix docuseries.