Microsoft calls out Activision Blizzard for pulling Call of Duty off Steam
Microsoft described the move as a "resounding failure" that significantly stymied the iconic FPS franchise's commercial success.
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FTC files notice to appeal in Microsoft – Activision Blizzard ruling
A US Judge ruled that the vertical merger does not significantly lessen competition in the industry.
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Microsoft to release Call of Duty on the new Nintendo Switch
Microsoft continues to be the gift that keeps on giving, this time leaking information about Nintendo's worst-kept secret.
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Is the FTC considering filing an appeal Microsoft-Activision ruling?
The US regulatory body is reportedly preparing to appeal the court's decision following its recent loss against Microsoft.
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Microsoft and CMA agree to negotiate Activision Blizzard acquisition
The UK regulator's about-face comes after the Federal Trade Commission lost in court to Microsoft in its attempt to block the deal.
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Microsoft wins fight against FTC to buy Activision Blizzard
And, just like that, Microsoft's bid to buy one of the largest video game publishers in the world just took a step closer to becoming...
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Gamers share their best Starfield sick day excuses
Fans are already planning to take the day off when Bethesda's upcoming open-world space ARPG launches in September.
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Microsoft brings back one-dollar Xbox Game Pass trial offer
It's worth remembering that Microsoft dropped the dollar-priced trial offer for the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass back in March.
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Xbox will be joining the “biggest ever” Tokyo Game Show later this year
Nintendo, Sony, Capcom, Sega, Square Enix, and Capcom are just some of the gaming companies participating in the annual expo.
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Microsoft insists that a cheaper PlayStation 5 Slim is coming later this year
PlayStation's chief rival reveals a PlayStation 5 Pro is in development as well, shortly after calling the Xbox Series X a "mid-gen refresh."
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Nintendo is the ultimate king of first-party publishers
Nintendo has taken the spotlight and dominated the hearings that were expected to be a showdown between Microsoft and Sony.
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Nintendo Switch’s Minecraft rakes in more revenue than its Xbox and Playstation versions
While Microsoft may have ownership of Minecraft, it's Nintendo that reigns as the true king when it comes to the game's revenue.
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Canada throws monkey wrench into Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition plans
Canada joins a growing list of countries with regulatory bodies that cite loss of competition as a potential reason to decline the buyout.
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Microsoft is preparing to launch Windows 11 into the Cloud
Microsoft is propelling Windows 11 straight towards a cloud-based future, ushering in a new era for consumers.
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Courtroom drama reveals Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 launch date
It looks like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will come out around the same time that its predecessors have always launched.
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Microsoft lawyer “confirms” that The Elder Scrolls 16 is coming out in 2026
In any case, neither The Elder Scrolls 16 nor The Elder Scrolls VI is coming out in 2026, despite what the lawyer is claiming.
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Microsoft finally reveals the official sales figures of the Xbox
This is the first time that Microsoft has decided to confirm the sales figures of the Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X in nearly a...
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SEGA wants to stay independent and thumbs down acquisition talks
Not today Microsoft, but perhaps it will have better luck at acquiring a different Japanese studio some time in the future.
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Activision CEO admits fault in Nintendo Switch decision
It's been nearly a decade since Call of Duty graced a Nintendo console, with the last installment being Call of Duty: Ghosts back in 2013.
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Some players will get access to Starfield earlier than expected
Apparently, due to timezone differences, Starfield will launch as early as August 31 for certain players in specific areas.
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Microsoft pins the blame on console exclusivity on Sony
If it were up to Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, there would be no exclusive games to any platform, whether it be the Xbox or Sony.
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Sony’s confidential Call of Duty earnings accidentally exposed in clerical error
The redacted information reveals that Sony raked in $800 million from Call of Duty sales in the US during 2021.
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DayZ 2 confirmed as part of court battle between Microsoft and FTC
Hidden within the myriad of court documents has fans of the survival horror genre on the edge of their seats.
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Court documents reveal Microsoft considered acquiring Square Enix
Square Enix's franchises have sold over 10 million copies worldwide after 2020, with Final Fantasy selling 173 million, Dragon Quest selling 85 million, and Kingdom...