Microsoft Signs Off On New Game Partnership With Toys For Bob
Contrary to popular belief, Microsoft has a solid history with partnering with independent studios and letting them do their own thing.
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What We Learned From The Xbox Business Update
Xbox's Business Update was a lot shorter than expected, with many expecting more significant news following a week of speculation.
Diablo 4 Is The First Activision Blizzard Game Coming to Game Pass
The Game Pass guarantees that Diablo 4 always has a sizable audience as Blizzard takes its time releasing seasonal updates and expansions.
Phil Spencer To Discuss "Future of Xbox" on February 15
Podcasts usually go on for hours, suggesting that Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty, will have plenty to talk about.
Activision Blizzard Thrown Into Chaos With Mass Layoffs
Activision Blizzard wasn't the only company affected by Microsoft's recent wave of layoffs but it's arguably the worst off.
Mike Ybarra Resigns from Blizzard Amidst Massive Microsoft Layoffs
Big names such as Allen Adham and Mike Ybarra are departing from Blizzard as Microsoft realigns its priorities for growth.
Is Xbox becoming a third-party publisher?
Xbox might be looking to take a page out of SEGA's manufacturer-turned-third-party-publisher playbook.
Bobby Kotick blamed for Overwatch 2's shortcomings
Former Blizzard employee Andy Belford claims devs pleaded for help from Kotick before it was launched on Valve's storefront.
Hellblade 2 gets an updated release date from Xbox
Matty Booty confirmed that the sequel to Hellblade: Senua's Saga is arriving in 2024.
A New Dawn for Xbox as Sarah Bond and Matt Booty Step Up
Matt Booty's promotion, in particular, is seen as a move that helps guarantee that Microsoft's first-party exclusives are up to standards.
Alan Wake 2 developer doubles down on the difficulty of working on Xbox Series S
Studios are becoming vocal about the issues, with Alan Wake 2 joining a growing list of games with reduced features on the Xbox Series S.
Starfield is Bethesda's least buggy game at release
Bethesda's games, while historically beloved, have been notorious for having glitches and technical issues, especially at launch.
Microsoft is serious about plans to release four first-party titles every year
According to one Xbox exec, Starfield is the start of a ‘multi-year relay race of first-party titles.’
The early Starfield impressions should make Bethesda happy
As much as leaks are the bane of any video game developer, it's a bitter pill Bethesda has to swallow now that the review copies are out.
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 of business."
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.
Arkane Austin isn't shutting down despite Redfall's poor performance
Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty intends to keep the studio open as it continues to support Redfall.
Matt Booty promises four first-party titles every year for the Xbox
After learning that exclusives are what makes consoles sell, Xbox Game Studios is committing to a massive slate for the next few years.