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Microsoft Fires Back at FTC's Accusation on Layoffs in Activision Blizzard Legal Battle

Microsoft's legal counsel has responded to the accusations leveled yesterday by the FTC within the legal battle for the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The regulator is appealing against a…

February 8, 2024 | 12:00 EST

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FTC and "Gamers' Lawsuit" Lawyers Denounce Microsoft's Layoffs in Activision Blizzard Legal Battle

Both the FTC and the lawyers behind the so-called "Gamers' lawsuit" against Microsoft over the acquisition  $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard have denounced the recent wave of layoffs…

February 7, 2024 | 12:25 EST

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Microsoft Will Share Its "Vision for the Future of Xbox" at an Event Next Week

Today Microsoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer announced that the company is going to share its vision for the future of Xbox at an event next week.  Shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, the…

February 5, 2024 | 03:44 EST

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Grows 49% Due to Activision Acquisition, Xbox Hardware Up 3% Year-on-Year

Microsoft announced its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, including details on the ongoing performance of the Xbox business.  Interestingly, as mentioned in the past…

January 30, 2024 | 04:18 EST

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Coming in 2024 for Xbox and PC, Details and Gameplay Revealed

Today, during Microsoft's Developer Direct event, the house of Xbox, Bethesda, and MachineGames finally revealed the much-teased next Indiana Jones game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The game…

January 18, 2024 | 05:14 EST

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Judge Denies Microsoft's Demand for More Documents from Sony in Activision Blizzard Acquisition Case

The endless Saga of the legal battle between Microsoft and the FTC over the $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard continues, but a Judge just shut a door in Microsoft's face.  A while ago…

January 9, 2024 | 01:03 EST

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Sony Rejects Microsoft's Accusation of Cherry-Picking Documents to Help FTC in Activision Deal Case

Following a pause for the New Year holiday, the preliminary battle has restarted between Microsoft and FTC about what documents and testimonies will be included in the administrative court hearing…

January 5, 2024 | 11:18 EST

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Microsoft President Praises UK's CMA in Aftermath of Battle over Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Microsoft president Brand Smith spoke during a brief interview on the BBC about the battle with the British competition authority CMA that happened last year over the $68.7 billion acquisition of…

January 2, 2024 | 01:04 EST

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Microsoft and FTC Are Fighting Over Ubisoft Deal Investigation in Activision Acquisition Case

While the $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft has been closed, the FTC isn't giving up, and the legal battle between the house of Xbox and the regulator continues.  A few…

December 22, 2023 | 03:12 EST

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Bobby Kotick Is Leaving Activision Soon, Triggering Leadership Changes at Xbox

Today Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer shared in an internal memo the plans for the joint leadership of Xbox and Activision Blizzard. The memo, posted by The Verge and indirectly confirmed by Lulu…

December 20, 2023 | 02:12 EST

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Xbox Year in Review 2023 Available Now

Today Microsoft made available its official "Year in Review" feature for 2023, allowing gamers who play on Xbox platforms to check out which games they played and how much. You can find the service…

December 12, 2023 | 01:28 EST

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Development of Marvel's Blade by Arkane Lyon "Has Just Begun"

During The Game Awards, Arkane Lyon and Marvel Games announced Marvel's Blade, but you may want to read on before you get too excited.  Bethesda mentioned on X (formerly Twitter) that they're…

December 9, 2023 | 04:18 EST

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Phil Spencer Clarifies Microsoft Has "No Plans to Bring Game Pass to PlayStation or Nintendo"

Today Xbox Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has responded to media speculation about the potential launch of Game Pass on PlayStation or Nintendo consoles. The speculation was sparked by statements made by…

December 1, 2023 | 06:24 EST

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Xbox CFO Discusses Opportunities with AI, How Microsoft Measures Its Success in Games, and More

Today Xbox chief financial officer and corporate vice president of finance and operations Tim Stuart spoke about the application of AI to the gaming business, the acquisition of Activision Blizzard,…

November 28, 2023 | 09:40 EST

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Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition Released Years After Latest Update [UPDATED]

Ten years ago today, Microsoft and Double Helix Games released Killer Instinct, rebooting the old and glorious fighting franchise. The game was then taken over by Iron Galaxy, which today is…

November 28, 2023 | 08:17 EST

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Sega Executive Unsurprisingly Dismisses the Possibility of an Acquisition by Microsoft

A few months ago, leaked documents from the court hearings against the FTC revealed that Microsoft was interested in acquiring Sega back in 2020, but this doesn't mean that the Japanese publisher and…

November 15, 2023 | 11:41 EST

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"Gamers Lawsuit" vs Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Suffers Another Scathing Defeat

While the $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft has been consumed, the attorneys behind the so-called "gamers lawsuit" have attempted to score a last-minute point in their…

November 11, 2023 | 05:35 EST

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Matt Booty Discusses Xbox Studio Leadership & Portfolio Strategy: "We Don't Have a Portfolio Bingo"

Microsoft's Matt Booty, who has just been promoted to President of Game Content and Studios at Xbox, shared interesting insight on his philosophy regarding studio leadership and portfolio strategy.…

November 11, 2023 | 03:20 EST

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Xbox Partners With Generative AI Company to Enable "Dynamically-Generated Stories, Quests, Dialogue"

Today Microsoft announced a partnership between its Xbox arm and Inworld AI, a company focusing on generative AI tools.  According to the announcement made on Microsoft's blog, the partnership aims…

November 6, 2023 | 11:34 EST

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Xbox Error 0x82d60002 Cracking Down on Unauthorized Accessories Won't Affect Adaptive Controller

If you're using an Xbox Adaptive controller with additional peripherals and you're worried about the recently surfaced error 0x82d60002 affecting unauthorized accessories, you can rest easy. …

November 1, 2023 | 11:28 EDT

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Unauthorized Xbox Controllers Crackdown Reportedly Due to New Third-Party Wireless Accessory Policy

It appears that many Xbox users have started to receive errors connected to the use of unauthorized controllers and accessories. These errors, labeled "0x82d60002," warn the user that using…

October 29, 2023 | 09:47 EDT

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Xbox Leadership Reorganization Triggers Promotions for Sarah Bond and Matt Booty

After a long protracted back and forth between various institutions, Microsoft has acquired Activision Blizzard. A purchase deemed "transformative" by the CWA Union. Shortly after this acquisition,…

October 26, 2023 | 01:10 EDT

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Starfield Passes 11 Million Players; Sets Record of Most New Game Pass Subscriptions on Launch Day

Microsoft is hosting its financial conference call for investors and analysts related to the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella and Chief Financial…

October 24, 2023 | 06:18 EDT

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Grows 9% As Games & Game Pass Lead the Charge While Xbox Hardware Declines

Microsoft announced its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, including the traditional details about the performance of its Xbox business.  The Xbox business is part of…

October 24, 2023 | 04:16 EDT

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Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Promises Parity to Call of Duty Fans on PlayStation and Nintendo Consoles

Today, during an episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer promised that Call of Duty fans on PlayStation and Nintendo platforms can rest easy following the closure of…

October 17, 2023 | 05:50 EDT

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Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Shows Regulators Haven't Taken Gaming Seriously

The battle over the $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft has shed light on the fact that major antitrust watchdogs are woefully unprepared to regulate the gaming industry. …

October 15, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

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Ubisoft Exec Says Physical Media Will Never "Completely Go Away"

Ubisoft may have acquired the cloud streaming rights to Activision Blizzard's catalog, but that doesn't mean the company believes physical media is going away. That's according to a new Ubisoft News…

October 13, 2023 | 10:49 EDT

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Microsoft Activision Blizzard Merger Completed After Major Hurdles Cleared

Microsoft has announced that its Activision-Blizzard merger is finally complete, meaning the studio is now officially part of Microsoft. This news was announced via an Xbox blog earlier today, in…

October 13, 2023 | 09:10 EDT

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Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Has Been Approved by British CMA

Early today the British Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) granted its consent to the $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, paving the way to its closure. In the 13-…

October 13, 2023 | 03:44 EDT

Is Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Finally done?
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Activision Blizzard Stock Trading Halted Due to Probable Acquisition "News Pending"

Apparently, the market expects the controversial $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft to close soon, as trading of the publisher of Call of Duty and Diablo has  been halted…

October 12, 2023 | 10:40 EDT

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Microsoft Charges into the Holiday Season With Affordable Xbox Starter Bundle

Microsoft is planning its assault on the Holiday season with the obvious intent to compete on price, thanks to a brand-new Xbox Series S Starter Bundle announced today. The bundle, announced on Xbox…

October 12, 2023 | 01:32 EDT

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FTC Wants to Investigate Microsoft's Deals With Sony & Ubisoft in Bid to Block Activision Deal

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has played another card in its ongoing bid to block the $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. The regulator's complaint counsel…

October 12, 2023 | 12:09 EDT

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FTC Resumes The Fight Against Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The FTC has resumed its administrative case against the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft.  According to the "Order returning matter to adjudication" published by the…

September 27, 2023 | 01:07 EDT

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Capcom COO Would "Gracefully Decline" Acquisition by Microsoft

While Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard appears to be almost in the bag, there's at least one major publisher that isn't interested in going the same route, Capcom.  During a video…

September 25, 2023 | 06:24 EDT

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Phil Spencer Vows There Won't Be Xbox Game Pass Exclusive Games

Subscription exclusivity is common among TV shows and even movies. Could it happen with Xbox Game Pass in the future? Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer denied that possibility in an interview with…

September 23, 2023 | 06:40 EDT

Hideo Kojima Announces His New Game in Partnership with Xbox in 2022
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Phil Spencer Explains Why We Haven't Heard About Hideo Kojima's Xbox Game

Some may have been wondering what happened to Hideo Kojima's game developed in partnership with Xbox and announced last year.  Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer himself was interviewed by the…

September 23, 2023 | 04:59 EDT

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UK CMA Issues Preliminary Approval For Revised Microsoft Deal

The UK CMA has announced its preliminary approval of the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger this morning, pointing to "remedies" that allay its residual concerns with the newly-proposed deal.…

September 22, 2023 | 04:41 EDT

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New Xbox Credit Card Promises Perks for Gamers

Today Microsoft announced the Xbox Mastercard credit card, promising perks dedicated to gamers using it for their purchases.  According to the announcement, the card issued by Barclays requires no…

September 11, 2023 | 11:52 EDT

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Microsoft Proposes Restructured Activision Merger After CMA Blocks Original Deal

Microsoft has submitted a restructured version of its proposed Activision-Blizzard acquisition after the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed it blocked the original deal. In a…

August 22, 2023 | 05:42 EDT

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Xbox 360 Store To Close Next July, Microsoft Announces

Microsoft has announced that the Xbox 360 store is to close its doors for good next year. According to a post on the official Xbox site, the Xbox 360 store will close down on July 29th, after which…

August 17, 2023 | 09:33 EDT

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Hi-Fi Rush Achieves 3 Million Players

Today Bethesda announced that its cool new IP rhythm game by Tango Gameworks Hi-Fi Rush has passed a player milestone.  According to the announcement made on X (previously Twitter), the game has now…

August 16, 2023 | 01:33 EDT

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Xbox Introduced Strike-Based Enforcement System Against Hate Speech, Cheating, & More

Today Microsoft announced that it implemented a new enforcement system on its Xbox online services with the intent of curbing problematic behavior. According to the announcement, the system will…

August 15, 2023 | 12:08 EDT

Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Cleared by New Zealand's Regulator
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Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Approved by New Zealand's Regulator

Today the Commerce Commission of New Zealand cleared the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft.  The antitrust regulator of the island country was one of the few remaining agencies that…

August 7, 2023 | 09:45 EDT

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Stormcloud Vapor Special Edition Xbox Controller Revealed by Microsoft

Today Microsoft revealed a brand new special edition Xbox Wireless Controller, named "Stormcloud Vapor." According to the announcement, the effect decorating on the controller is described as a "…

August 1, 2023 | 11:04 EDT

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Microsoft Boasts Record Q4 Gaming MAU & Game Pass Engagement; Expects Xbox Revenue Growth in Q1

During Microsoft's financial conference call for investors and analysts, chief executive officer Satya Nadella and chief financial officer Amy Hood provided more insight into the performance of the…

July 25, 2023 | 06:13 EDT

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Grows 1% Year-on-Year: Content & Services Are Up 5%, Xbox Hardware Down 13%

Microsoft announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, including details about the performance of its Xbox business.  The related press release and presentation…

July 25, 2023 | 04:12 EDT

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CMA Expects to Reach Provisional Decision on Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision by Mid-August

The British antitrust regulator CMA has provided more clarity about its plans for issuing a new decision on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In a witness statement requested by the…

July 22, 2023 | 01:52 EDT

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FTC Withdraws Case Against Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard from Adjudication

Today the FTC paused its administrative proceeding against the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft.  The order published today by the regulator follows a joint motion by Microsoft and…

July 20, 2023 | 06:18 EDT