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Microsoft to pay $250 million settlement over ‘rushed’ Activision purchase

A big chunk of change.

Destructoid

Activision anti-cheat team goes on another victory lap after 'the strongest beta results in Call of Duty history', brags '99% of matches were cheater-free' and warns that every day they get 'faster'

But you may well have some concerns about that number.

PC Gamer

Skylanders studio Toys for Bob says they'd love to work on a 'Banjo-Kazooie' since going independent of Xbox, all in this new interview

Toys for Bob, known for games like Spyro the Dragon and the recent Crash Bandicoot reboots, discuss going indie.

Windows Central

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Xbox fans are pining for Microsoft to re-open backward compatibility, considering it previously said it would add "as many games as possible" from Activision's catalog

Microsoft acquired Activision-Blizzard in full in 2023, and as we enter the second year of that acquisition, some fans have grown frustrated.

Windows Central

I spoke to Blizzard Entertainment President Johanna Faries on her first year in the job, and how Blizzard games like Warcraft and Overwatch are reaching for greater heights

Johanna Faries charted a course from the NFL, to Call of Duty, now to Blizzard. With her first year behind her, I wanted to get a glimpse at Blizzard's future.

Windows Central

EXCLUSIVE: Xbox's new hardware plans begin with a gaming handheld set for later this year, with full next-gen consoles targeting 2027

Microsoft's first full foray into PC gaming handhelds begins with a partner device set to launch later this year, with its own Xbox Series X|S successors now fully in production.

Windows Central

Bobby Kotick says he'd never have raised World of Warcraft's subscription by even a dollar because 'it's a prickly audience, you don't wanna do too much to agitate them'

But also calls it "the best subscription business of all time."

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What time does Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Warzone season 2 start and what's in the Battle Pass?

Cyborg assassins and Destiny-style operators will run amok in the new season this week

Evening Standard

Exclusive Xbox console games will be the exception rather than the rule moving forward — inside the risky strategy that will define Xbox's next decade

Microsoft's strategy has Xbox's core fans upset about the future of console hardware. Today, we're going to analyze the strategy that will define Xbox over the next decade, and settle its future once and for all.

Windows Central

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 tips and tricks: The best guns, perks, controller settings, and more

Bag more wins with our guide to the essential loadouts, proven perks and top settings for the new Call of Duty

Evening Standard

Microsoft CEO earns $30.6 million more despite laying off over 2,000 employees in 2024 — salary package represents a 63% raise from the previous year

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella received $79.1 million in compensation for the performance of its AI investments.

Tom’s Hardware

Blizzard has made it impossible to die while levelling in World of Warcraft, for some reason — at what point does being too easy become boring?

World of Warcraft's levelling experience is one of the worst and most under-baked aspects of the modern game, and Blizzard just made a change that I feel is actually worse for the health of the near 20-year-old MMO.

Windows Central

World of Warcraft dev says the game's 500-strong union, spurred on by 2021 controversies, has been aided by the move to Microsoft

"We've had CWA representatives and members from other video game unions like Sega and ZeniMax on the campus."

PC Gamer

Microsoft and Activision have formed a new team within Blizzard to work on smaller 'AA' games based on existing IP

Yesterday, users on Twitter (X) noticed that several employees from the King team (known for mobile titles like Candy Crush) have now moved into the Blizzard umbrella. We now have some details on what they might be up to.

Windows Central

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella describes a three-pronged gaming approach, across Xbox console, PC, and mobile

Microsoft's gaming operation grew by a whopping 61% last quarter, largely on the back of Activision Blizzard and services, rather than hardware. What does that mean for traditional Xbox platforms? It seems Microsoft isn't done yet.

Windows Central

What does Microsoft's big NetEase-Blizzard partnership mean for Xbox? An analysis.

With NetEase and Microsoft buddying up more than ever before, Blizzard has once again seen its titles return to one of the world's most lucrative gaming markets. To that end, we spoke to Daniel Ahmad of Niko Partners to learn more about what this partnership means for Microsoft, and by…

Windows Central

Microsoft's Xbox has taken over Sony's PlayStation Store 🤯

In news that might've seemed impossible ten years ago, PlayStation's storefront has been overtaken by arch rival Microsoft.

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Xbox President Teases Biggest Technological Leap In Next-Gen Console

Xbox president's leaked email hints at major advancements and partnerships in the gaming industry, sparking enthusiasm in the community.

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Legendary Xbox CVP Kareem Choudhry is leaving Microsoft, and Xbox growth plans accelerate

Kareem Choudhry is exiting Microsoft after 26 years, following a successful run at the company, working on everything from Outlook to Kinect, to cloud gaming, and cutting-edge Xbox AI tech.

Windows Central

On Xbox's growing pains, and its strange future

Microsoft's Xbox platform is at a crossroads and faced with more challenges than ever; it is also faced with more opportunities than ever. What does that mean for today's Xbox customer? It might not all be good news. It might be all good news.

Windows Central

Xbox's automated 'moderation' systems are pathetic and need to be scrapped — we pay for this

Microsoft wants to be a gaming company, but it doesn't really take its job seriously. Its automatic moderation tools keep permanently banning players for no reason, and it's not acceptable.

GamesRadar

Xbox Podcast - everything announced at the Future of Xbox event

Xbox's got some news about hardware, exclusivity, and more

PC Gamer

FTC hits Microsoft with federal complaint over game division layoffs

The Federal Trade Commission heads back into battle with Microsoft over its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

PC Gamer

Former Activision-Blizzard employee sues the company for none of the reasons you'd expect by now, accuses Bobby Kotick of saying it had 'too many old white guys'

"Activision placed profits over people by terminating the older, higher paid executives".

Windows Central

What to expect from Xbox in 2024: A preview of exclusive games, platform expansion, and increased momentum

Microsoft has finally got all its pieces in place. An avalanche of games on the horizon, Xbox could be ready to have a truly special year in 2024, with a mountain of content, features, and momentum.

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