Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Buyout: Gamers' Hope or Despair?

The nearly two-year-long saga of Microsoft buying one of the largest video game publishers in the world has come to an end.

PS Plus is apparently more "meaningful" than the Game Pass

Keep in mind that Jim Ryan made these comments a year ago, way before the recent controversial price increase to the PlayStation Plus.

FTC grants victimized parents hundreds of millions in refunds in Fortnite

Affected parties, mainly parents who found unexpected charges from in-game purhcases, will only have until January 17, 2024 to file a claim.

Microsoft missed out big on securing Baldur's Gate 3 on the Game Pass

To be fair, Larian Studios and those who played Baldur's Gate 3 in Early Access were the only ones who believed in the game.

FTC pins blame on massive Xbox leaks on Microsoft

Phil Spencer promises "real plans" remain undisclosed following massive Xbox leak

We're pretty sure nothing is bigger for Microsoft's upcoming Xbox pipeline than the mid-gen Xbox refreshes and the next Xbox platform.

Microsoft makes hundreds of millions every month from Game Pass

The Game Pass' revenue model has been criticized for being ineffective but it it appears to play a role in Microsoft's revenue stream.

Microsoft will release a new version of the Xbox Series X in 2024

This is less of an upgrade compared to the Xbox Series X and more of a proper refresh of the company's current console lineup.

Microsoft plans to release the next Xbox console in 2028

To no one's surprise, a flagship console is still on the cards for the Xbox platform albeit it'll be part of the company's plans for "cloud hybrid games."

Microsoft Gaming CEO really believed in buying Nintendo in 2020

It would've been interesting to see how a Microsoft-Nintendo merger would turn out and how long it would take.

Activision Blizzard double down on the performance of the Nintendo Switch 2

At best, the next Nintendo console will be as powerful as the PlayStation 4 Pro and will benefit from better utilization of Nvidia's DLSS technology.

FTC appeal to block Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal denied

The FTC botched an opportunity to pause this merger, a setback that Microsoft and Activision declared could have potentially killed the deal.

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 real.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.