video games

Microsoft is making 4 exclusive Xbox video games available to rival consoles

Posted by WRAL News | Feb 16, 2024

Several exclusive Xbox games will be soon making their way to rival consoles, the video gaming brand and its parent company, Microsoft, announced Thursday.

Sony’s Access controller for PlayStation aims to make gaming easier for people with disabilities

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Oct 22, 2023

Playing video games has long been a challenge for people with disabilities, chiefly because the standard controllers for the PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo can be difficult, or even impossible, to maneuver for people with limited mobility. But that may be changing.

Microsoft clears last hurdle to buying Call of Duty maker Activision in $69 billion deal

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Oct 13, 2023

Microsoft’s purchase of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard won final approval Friday from Britain’s competition watchdog, reversing its earlier decision to block the $69 billion gaming deal and removing the final obstacle for one of the largest tech transactions in history.

‘If that weren’t enough …’: Whitehurst’s resume sparks a wow at game industry site

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Oct 10, 2023

After reviewing Whitehurst’s background, you might say the editorial team was impressed. Check out these paragraphs – and more.

Raleigh video game company shuts down; 20 people to lose jobs

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Oct 3, 2023

Puny Human, a video game development company that launched in 2007 and grew to employ a staff of 20 people, is shutting down.

Fortnite players, due refunds? You can now apply for share of $245M settlement

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Sep 20, 2023

Millions of Fortnite users can now claim their small part of the $245 million that the game’s parent company agreed to pay as part of a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission. Here are the details.

Deep dive into gaming: Director of Duke Engineering’s new program talks impact beyond entertainment

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Sep 13, 2023

Duke Engineering’s new Master of Engineering in Game Design, Development and Innovation is a unique program that incorporates facets and applications of the industry that often get overlooked. Here’s an in-depth profile of the program.

Game on: Girls Make Games awards first three STEAM scholarships

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Sep 7, 2023

LearnDistrict n Wednesday announced the first recipients of its four year college scholarship fund for women and non-binary people aiming to join the games industry. Here are the details.