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Is Disney Buying Epic Games?

Is Disney Buying Epic Games?

Recent reports in business and gaming media have sparked discussion about whether The Walt Disney Company is considering acquiring Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite. This is not the first time the idea has been rumored, but recent comments seem to show that Disney...

Alyssa Mercante Caught in Conflicts of Truth as Gaming Community Rallies Around YouTuber Smash JT

Alyssa Mercante Caught in Conflicts of Truth as Gaming Community Rallies Around YouTuber Smash JT

By filing her lawsuit against YouTuber Smash JT (while subsequently revealing his home address to the world), Alyssa Mercante was caught in an embarrassing lie. To make matters worse for the former Kotaku Senior Editor, the gaming community rallied around Smash JT, helping him raise the $25,000 he needed to mount his legal defense with attorney Ron Coleman of the Dhillon Law Group. 

From Villain to Under the Radar: What Happened to EA’s Infamy?

From Villain to Under the Radar: What Happened to EA’s Infamy?

Remember when EA was widely regarded as the worst game company and publisher in the world?

Their reputation was built on scummy practices, pay-to-win loot box controversies, and a history of destroying well-known game studios—either by shutting them down or blaming gamers for their poorly made games. Who could forget the infamous “don’t like it, don’t buy it” comment from EA? It seemed like every week brought another news story exposing EA’s questionable behavior.

Marvel Rivals Reaches Ten Million Players Worldwide and Keeps Momentum Due to Awesome Gameplay

Marvel Rivals Reaches Ten Million Players Worldwide and Keeps Momentum Due to Awesome Gameplay

The gaming world has a new contender for the crown, and its name is Marvel Rivals. Less-than-a-week after its highly anticipated release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, NetEase Games has announced an astonishing milestone: the game has surpassed ten million players worldwide. Even more impressive, the game appears to be gaining steam with its audience rather than cooling down after a blazing hot start.