In the aftermath of Saturday’s mass shooting in El Paso, President Donald Trump placed blame on video game makers, seeking to link games like “Call of Duty” with a rise in gun violence. Fears of a backlash against the industry sent shares of game developers tumbling on Monday
While gaming companies recovered some that lost ground on Tuesday, with “Call of Duty” maker Activision Blizzard rising in early afternoon trading after losing 6% of its value on Monday, the questions facing the industry may not disappear as quickly. Other video game makers saw their stocks slide Monday, including Take-Two Interactive, the maker of “Grand Theft Auto,” and Electronic Arts…
Source: CBS News
Author: Aimee Picchi