Activision CEO compares next Nintendo console to PS4 and Xbox One
The courtroom battle between Microsoft and the FTC continues to offer us glimpses into the behind-the-scenes world of the gaming industry.
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Microsoft left Bethesda confused with its Call of Duty exclusivity
Then again, when you're one of the best-selling franchises of all time, it's understandable to get special treatment.
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Jim Ryan just blasted Xbox Game Pass’ “value destructive” model
In contrast, his Xbox counterpart, Phil Spencer, says that the Game Pass' oft-criticized model is "very, very sustainable."
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PlayStation CEO, Jim Ryan, admits Starfield exclusivity on Xbox is not “anti-competitive”
According to Jim Ryan, he has "no quarrel" when it comes to Microsoft making Starfield exclusive to the Xbox Series S/X.
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Ninja Theory was a bargain purchase for Microsoft
Embracer Group still holds the trophy for the coup of the decade but Microsoft's purchase price of Ninja Theory comes close.
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Microsoft was apparently confident that it could outspend Sony
To be more specific, the exact phrase used was that Microsoft is in a "very unique position to be able to go spend Sony out...
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Microsoft explored acquiring SEGA and Bungie before Activision Blizzard
A new email surfaced detailing plans to accelerate the growth of the Xbox Game Pass by purchasing studios.
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The Hitman studio’s fantasy IP, Project Dragon, might be an Xbox exclusive
Project Dragon doesn't have a release date but it's been described as an ambitious "ten-year game" in the past.
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Bungie’s new IP, Matter, gets a release date from Microsoft
Microsoft just keeps on spilling the beans on stuff that they aren't supposed to know about in the first place.
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Bethesda’s Indiana Jones game will mix first-person and third-person gameplay
A new rumor reveals that the upcoming adventure game will have specific areas for first-person and third-person perspectives.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will not have “gamey” missions
Players will be doing "doing is accurate aviation activities" in the upcoming flight sim.
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Microsoft is giving away a Barbie-themed Xbox Series S for free
It looks like the Forza Horizon 5 x Barbie crossover wasn't the only marketing stunt Mattel had in store for the upcoming film.
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Blizzard promises official DirectStorage support for Diablo 4 – eventually
Blizzard's official confirmation of this new technology is making fans excited about the prospect of faster loading times coming to Diablo 4.
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Microsoft estimates that Sony’s Project Q handheld will cost $300
The estimated price of the upcoming handheld device was revealed in one of the tech giant's filings for the FTC hearing.
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Microsoft tried (and failed) to buy Zynga before Activision Blizzard
It definitely looks like Microsoft was serious about wanting to be a major player in the mobile gaming space.
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Starfield is not going to be Steam Deck verified in September
One way of interpreting Todd Howard's words is that Starfield is never coming to the Steam Deck - not now and now ever.
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Microsoft bought Bethesda so that Starfield would not be exclusive to the PlayStation 5
It looks like the earlier speculations about the potential timed-exclusivity of Starfield on the PlayStation 5 was actually true.
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Activision once demanded a higher revenue share for Call of Duty to remain on Xbox
Apparently, if Microsoft hadn't agreed to the deal, Activision Blizzard was willing to make Call of Duty exclusive on the PlayStation 5.
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Microsoft believes that the PlayStation 6 will be out by 2028
Naturally, the competing Xbox console that's part of the tenth generation of gaming consoles will be out by then as well.
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Microsoft admits it has “lost the console wars” to Sony and Nintendo
Microsoft has finally admitted what everyone has been thinking ever since Xbox flubbed the initial announcement of the Xbox One.
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Microsoft is raising prices for the Xbox Series X and Game Pass
The subscription prices will increase in July for select regions while console prices will be adjusted in the following month.
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Sony will not share PS6 confidential information if Activision deal goes through
The PlayStation maker isn't too keen about sharing details about its next console with its rival should the $70 billion merger happen.
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New Zealand regulator raises concerns about the Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal
Microsoft just can't seem to catch a break as it attempts to close out the almost $70 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard.
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Gamer’s lawsuit argue that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard is “designed to eliminate PlayStation”
The lawsuit provides a redacted email from Microsoft execs as proof that the tech giant wants to put Sony out of business.