Video Game

GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) reported a 3.44% increase in its cash holdings during the fourth quarter. It reported a mixed quarter and announced that its board has unanimously agreed to add Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a treasury reserve asset. What Happened: GameStop reported cash, cash equivalents, and...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced the launch of Xbox credit card in partnership with Mastercard Inc (NYSE: MA). The Xbox Mastercard will be issued by Barclays (NYSE: BCS) with no annual fees but with many benefits for U.S. Xbox users, who will be able to use the...

A 13-year-old girl in China spent her family's life savings, approximately $64,000, on pay-to-play mobile video games. According to Insider, the teen's mother, Gong Yiwang, was taken by surprise when she received a phone call from the school informing her about her daughter's...

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk turned down a $500,000 buyout for a skateboarding video game in the late 1990s. The game ended up generating more than $1 billion in sales and the pro skateboarder raked in royalties for 16 years.  Letting It Ride: Activision, now Activision...

When a company's computer systems are compromised, it is not surprising there is going to be a negative impact on its share price, though the price action following such an announcement can vary. The above scenario applies to Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ: TTWO), which is the...

John Madden is one of the most well-known figures in the NFL. He was a coach and an iconic commentator whose likeness has been used in the legendary Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) video game Madden NFL for almost 33 years. A little background: Madden was an exceptionally gifted...

Skillz Inc (NYSE: SKLZ) shares are trading higher Friday possibly because Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest purchased more of the stock. The stock was trending throughout the day on social media sites such as StockTwits. Skillz was up 2.82% at $10.22 at last check Friday morning. ...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is locked in a legal battle with video game developer Epic over the former's restrictive practices in its App Store and the 30% commission its charges for each purchase made on its App Store. Musk Leaps to Epic's Defence: Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:...

Shares of GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) remain "very detached from fundamentals" and the latest data from NPD isn't offering any support for the stock. The GameStop Analyst: Curtis Nagle maintains an Underperform rating on GameStop's stock with a $10 price target. The GameStop...

Video game maker Zynga Inc (NASDAQ: ZNGA) acquired the cross-platform game studio company Echtra Games because the industry is heading in a clear direction where the top games are playable on mobile devices, consoles and PCs, Zynga CEO Frank Gibeau said on CNBC. What Happened: Many of the...

Video game maker Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) reported fourth-quarter results Thursday that lifted shares to a new 52-week high, while four Street analysts see further upside ahead. The Activision Blizzard Analysts: Raymond James analyst Andrew Marok maintains an...

Shares of GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) soared nearly 1,000% since Telsey Advisory Group upgraded the stock in September and the run "far exceeds our high fundamental expectations." The GameStop Analyst: Joseph Feldman downgraded GameStop from Outperform to Underperform with a price...

Most live sporting events have been on hold for the past month, and there’s no sign sports will be returning any time soon. In the absence of sports, leagues and their partners are turning to the virtual world to reach sports fans and even build their audience for when live sports eventually...

Shares of GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) have lost more than 70% year to date amid growing concerns the market for video game retailers will continue to fall. However, at least one notable investor is optimistic about the company's outlook. What Happened Hedge fund manager Dr. Michael Burry,...

Video game exchange traded fund ETFMG Video Game Tech ETF (NYSE: GAMR) is among the most underrated ETFs — an undeserved distinction, according to Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas. What Happened A disconnect exists between the $130-million market cap of the video game ETF and the $130-billion...