2022's Biggest Video Game News
2022's Biggest Video Game News

2022's Biggest , Video Game News.

Game Rant reports that 2022 was a rollercoaster ride, for the gaming industry, full of , big announcements and massive acquisitions.

Here are some of the biggest, video game news stories, of 2022.

'Grand Theft Auto 6' , Rockstar Games finally confirmed that the sixth installment of the franchise is in development, while also getting hit with one of the biggest leaks in gaming history.

'Grand Theft Auto 6' , Rockstar Games finally confirmed that the sixth installment of the franchise is in development, while also getting hit with one of the biggest leaks in gaming history.

Game Rant reports that hackers stole the entire source code of 'Grand Theft Auto' 5 and 6, leaking extremely early gameplay footage online.

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Game Rant reports that hackers stole the entire source code of 'Grand Theft Auto' 5 and 6, leaking extremely early gameplay footage online.

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Embracer Group , Microsoft's proposed takeover of Activision Blizzard was huge industry news in 2022, but so was Embracer Group's less noticeable acquisition of some other big name studios.

In 2022, game studios picked up by Embracer included Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, Tuxedo Labs, Limited Run Games and Tripwire Interactive.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment, Sony also made some high-profile acquisitions, with the takeover of Bungie, Haven Studios and more.

Game Rant reports that buying Bungie, the creators of the 'Halo' and 'Destiny' franchises, could signal a move by Sony to branch out beyond the single-player experience gamers associate with the console.

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Game Rant reports that buying Bungie, the creators of the 'Halo' and 'Destiny' franchises, could signal a move by Sony to branch out beyond the single-player experience gamers associate with the console.

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Microsoft's Activision Blizzard King Acquisition , If approved by the Federal Trade Commission, Microsoft's massive $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard King would be the biggest deal in the history of the industry.

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Microsoft's Activision Blizzard King Acquisition , If approved by the Federal Trade Commission, Microsoft's massive $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard King would be the biggest deal in the history of the industry.

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Game Rant reports that this enormous deal is unlikely to be wrapped up anytime soon, meaning this will likely go on to be one of 2023's biggest talking points.

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Game Rant reports that this enormous deal is unlikely to be wrapped up anytime soon, meaning this will likely go on to be one of 2023's biggest talking points.