Activision Shareholder Lawsuits Challenge $69 Billion Sale to Microsoft
New suits allege game company’s lack of transparency about the deal, as well as company insiders’ conflicts of interest.
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A ‘BioShock’ Film Adaptation is Coming to Netflix
The streaming giant, along with 2K and Take-Two Interactive, will at long last make the dystopian deep-sea sci-fi shooter game into a movie, after previous efforts to do so were abandoned years ago.
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Microsoft Buying Activision Blizzard in Largest Gaming Industry Deal Ever
Tech giant’s planned $68.7 billion purchase signals everyone that it’s all in on capturing future generations of gamers.
It’s Game On as Take-Two Interactive Acquires Mobile Gaming Giant Zynga
$12.7 billion deal will create a diversified video game, interactive, and mobile entertainment giant; popular titles from the two companies range from ‘Grand Theft Auto’ and ‘Red Dead Redemption’ to ‘Harry Potter: Puzzles and Spells’ and ‘Words With Friends.’
Jamie Lee Curtis and Jack Black Join Eli Roth’s ‘Borderlands’
The ‘True Lies’ star will play Tannis the archaeologist, while the beloved comedian and ‘Jumanji’ star will voice the lovable and hilarious robot Claptrap, in the upcoming video game adaptation.
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New York Officials Unveil ‘Made in NY Animation Project’
Young New Yorkers receive training on state-of-the-art animation software, opening doors to careers in film, gaming, advertising and more. New Animation Industry Council, comprised of professionals from New York-based animation studios, will advise the program.
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