Microsoft wants to reduce its Xbox store cut and shake up console gaming
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Microsoft has been planning to cut its Xbox store cut to just 12 percent, according to confidential documents filed in the Epic Games…
As Epic v. Apple approaches the courtroom, Valve is getting sued over Steam too
Just two days before Apple gets dragged into a California court to justify its 30 percent App Store fee — and two days after Microsoft axed its 30 percent cut…
Newsmax apologizes to employee of Dominion Voting Systems over false election accusations
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Conservative news channel Newsmax has posted an apology to an employee of Dominion Voting Systems, after it reported without evidence that he was…
Epic-backed expert says Apple’s app store profit is as high as 78 percent
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge An expert witness for Epic Games testified that Apple’s App Store had operating margins above 70 percent in fiscal years 2018 and 2019,…
California appeals court finds Amazon responsible for third party sellers’ products
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge An appeals court in California has ruled that Amazon can be held liable for products sold through its marketplace by a third-party seller,…
Former Netflix executive convicted of money laundering
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A former Netflix executive was convicted of taking bribes and kickbacks from vendors doing business with the company, according to the US Department…
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is like an epic yet enigmatic novel
A screenshot from Disco Elysium. | Image: Studio ZA/UM At some point during my time with Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, after I read yet another minutes-long dialogue sequence to…
Florida bill would fine social media platforms for banning politicians— with exemption for Disney
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Florida is on the verge of passing legislation that would fine social media companies like Twitter and Facebook that “knowingly de-platform” political candidates.…
New vaccine perks: halftime shots and savings bonds
A woman gets a COVID-19 vaccine at a mobile vaccine clinic in Texas on April 30, 2021. | Photo by CECILE CLOCHERET/AFP via Getty Images If you’re one of the…
Enjoy these limited-time tech and gaming discounts
Apple We’ve reached the weekend, and the start of another month. Sayonara, April, and hello to May. The past few days at The Verge have been some of the best…
