Xbox’s new job listing hints at more acquisitions after Activision Blizzard

The internet pretty much exploded the day Microsoft announced its intention to buy Activision Blizzard. The Xbox integration isn’t expected to last until sometime next year, and it still has potential hurdles to clear up first. However, a Post a new job From Microsoft it seems to confirm that the company is looking forward to more acquisitions. As I spotted it Chronicle video gamesthe job ad is for “Manager, Gaming Strategy & Development,” and makes several references to both the company’s purchase of Bethesda Game Studios, and its stated purchase…

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The Modern Phenom PCS Statue is ready for pre-order

Premium Collectibles Studio (PCS) has revealed the latest WWE icon to join their WWE line of 1:4 scale statues, none other than Deadman himself The Undertaker. This isn’t the first time the Undertaker has been a part of the line, but another statue is based on the Undertaker’s Summerslam 94 look, while this one is based on his most recent appearance over the years. The statue stands 26 inches tall and sits atop a round black plinth with the Undertaker logo embossed to the front. It features his trademark duster…

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Nintendo’s latest acquisition is extraordinary

At a time when video game companies are making several major acquisitions, Nintendo just announced a new acquisition worth nearly $40 million. However, the company hasn’t actually purchased any new development teams, or outside publishers! Instead, this money was spent on purchasing land adjacent to the company’s headquarters in Kyoto, Japan. according to press release From the company, the land will become the site of the “Company Headquarters Development Centre, Building 2”, which will be used to enhance the company’s existing research and development. “Together with its R&D and capital…

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