Microsoft’s $7.5 Billion Bethesda Deal
Bethesda, id Software, Arkane, and more are part of Microsoft’s proposed ZeniMax acquisition. The deal is not closed, and future exclusivity remains unresolved.
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Fortnite Removed From Mobile Stores
Epic Games has sued Apple and Google after Fortnite was removed from their mobile stores over a new direct-payment option that bypasses store fees.
Mixer Shuts Down
Microsoft’s streaming service is closing after a month’s notice, leaving creators to rebuild their audiences on Facebook Gaming, Twitch, or other platforms.
Animal Crossing’s Lockdown Launch
Nintendo’s island life simulator is barely a week old, but its relaxed routines and multiplayer visits are finding an audience stuck apart from friends.
E3 2020 Is Canceled
E3’s June 9–11 event will not take place in Los Angeles. Refunds are planned, while an ESA-backed online replacement remains under consideration.