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Call of Duty Rules on This Platform, But it's Not PC, PlayStation or Xbox

Call of Duty Rules on This Platform, But it's Not PC, PlayStation or Xbox

Statistics released during the FTC vs. Microsoft hearing showed which platforms Call of Duty is most popular on. If you assumed it would be PC, PlayStation or Xbox, you are wrong.

video games

Agnes Adamus

July 5, 2023

Call of Duty Rules on This Platform, But it's Not PC, PlayStation or Xbox
The Elder Scrolls 16 Will Launch in 2026, Microsoft's Lawyer Claims

The Elder Scrolls 16 Will Launch in 2026, Microsoft's Lawyer Claims

More and more interesting information is coming out during Microsoft's continuing series of hearings by the Federal Trade Commission. This time we learned that 2026 will see the release of... Elder Scrolls 16.

video games

Kamil Kleszyk

June 30, 2023

The Elder Scrolls 16 Will Launch in 2026, Microsoft's Lawyer Claims
Microsoft Would Like to Drop Exclusives, but Can't Because Sony

Microsoft Would Like to Drop Exclusives, but Can't Because Sony

According to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, console exclusivity of video games is not good. However, the market standards imposed by Sony prevent his company from abandoned this model.

Tech

Agnes Adamus

June 30, 2023

Microsoft Would Like to Drop Exclusives, but Can't Because Sony
Jim Ryan on Starfield's Exclusivity: 'I Don't Like It, but have No Quarrel With It'

Jim Ryan on Starfield's Exclusivity: 'I Don't Like It, but have No Quarrel With It'

Sony CEO Jim Ryan „has no quarrel” with Starfield's console exclusivity. What's more, he doesn't see it as anti-competitive.

video games

Hubert Sledziewski

June 27, 2023

Jim Ryan on Starfield's Exclusivity: 'I Don't Like It, but have No Quarrel With It'
The Elder Scrolls 6 Won't Launch Until End of The Decade, Phil Spencer Suggests

The Elder Scrolls 6 Won't Launch Until End of The Decade, Phil Spencer Suggests

During the court hearing, Microsoft's Phil Spencer said that it has not yet been decided whether The Elder Scrolls VI will be a title exclusive to PC and Xbox consoles, and that's because, as he explains, the game will be released in five years at the earliest.

video games

Adrian Werner

June 25, 2023

The Elder Scrolls 6 Won't Launch Until End of The Decade, Phil Spencer Suggests
'Eliminate PlayStation': Lawyers Provide Evidence Revealing Microsoft's Intentions

'Eliminate PlayStation': Lawyers Provide Evidence Revealing Microsoft's Intentions

Alleged internal messages sent between Microsoft employees have surfaced, making it clear that the Activision deal is aimed at eliminating PlayStation from the game market.

video games

Kamil Kleszyk

June 21, 2023

'Eliminate PlayStation': Lawyers Provide Evidence Revealing Microsoft's Intentions
Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Temporarily Blocked by FTC

Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Temporarily Blocked by FTC

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have been granted a „temporary restraining order” by a court in the United States. This is to prevent the companies from finalizing their merger prematurely.

video games

Hubert Sledziewski

June 14, 2023

Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Temporarily Blocked by FTC
Disco Elysium was Supposed to Go to Ubisoft or Microsoft; Dev Reveals New Details

Disco Elysium was Supposed to Go to Ubisoft or Microsoft; Dev Reveals New Details

Robert Kurvitz, in an interview with Chris Bratt, gave the official reason for his dismissal by ZA/UM - it was an attempt to steal the Disco Elysium brand. The developer, however, dismissed the reports.

video games

Karol Laska

May 30, 2023

Disco Elysium was Supposed to Go to Ubisoft or Microsoft; Dev Reveals New Details
Nintendo Sued for Microtransactions in Mario Kart Tour; Children Affected

Nintendo Sued for Microtransactions in Mario Kart Tour; Children Affected

An American citizen has decided to sue Nintendo after his child spent more than $170 on lootboxes in Mario Kart Tour.

video games

Kamil Kleszyk

May 24, 2023

Nintendo Sued for Microtransactions in Mario Kart Tour; Children Affected
Microsoft Won Skirmish With Gamers Trying to Block Activision purchase

Microsoft Won Skirmish With Gamers Trying to Block Activision purchase

A group of gamers who see a threat in the merger between Activision and Microsoft have asked a California court to block the deal. The US judiciary rejected the lawsuit.

video games

Kamil Kleszyk

May 23, 2023

Microsoft Won Skirmish With Gamers Trying to Block Activision purchase
Riot Games to Pay Compensation to 1,548 Women for Gender Discrimination [UPDATE]

Riot Games to Pay Compensation to 1,548 Women for Gender Discrimination [UPDATE]

Riot Games' discrimination case against women is coming to an end. The settlement obliges LoL developers to pay a total of $100 million to more than 1,500 people.

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

May 15, 2023

Riot Games to Pay Compensation to 1,548 Women for Gender Discrimination [UPDATE]
Microsoft Brings Out Big Guns to Salvage the Activision Deal

Microsoft Brings Out Big Guns to Salvage the Activision Deal

Microsoft is not giving up on the Activision deal. After the UK blocked the merger, the corporation is reaching out for help from a lawyer experienced in similar cases.

video games

Adam Celarek

May 9, 2023

Microsoft Brings Out Big Guns to Salvage the Activision Deal
Dark and Darker Creators Send Refunds, Fans Refuse to Accept

Dark and Darker Creators Send Refunds, Fans Refuse to Accept

The developers of Dark and Darker have decided to return the money given in the form of voluntary donations by fans. However, players have shown unexpected support to the studio.

video games

Adam Celarek

April 26, 2023

Dark and Darker Creators Send Refunds, Fans Refuse to Accept
Dark and Darker Dev Sued; Legal Escalation [UPDATE]

Dark and Darker Dev Sued; Legal Escalation [UPDATE]

Nexon has filed an official lawsuit against Ironmace, the studio responsible for Dark and Darker, which has recently become popular. Among other things, the Korean company is demanding that Ironmace cease work on they game and pay damages.

video games

Michal Ciezadlik

April 21, 2023

Dark and Darker Dev Sued; Legal Escalation [UPDATE]
Nintendo Goes to Court; Wants Discord to Identify Zelda Leaker

Nintendo Goes to Court; Wants Discord to Identify Zelda Leaker

Nintendo wants to punish an „anonymous” perpetrator who illegally published an 200-page artbook from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The case has gone to court.

video games

Jakub Tarchala

April 11, 2023

Nintendo Goes to Court; Wants Discord to Identify Zelda Leaker
Take-Two Reaches Settlement With GTA Mod Makers, But it's Not the End

Take-Two Reaches Settlement With GTA Mod Makers, But it's Not the End

The nearly two-year-long court battle between Take-Two and a group of modders modifying GTA games is most likely at an end. However, another one is looming in the background.

video games

Adam Celarek

April 4, 2023

Take-Two Reaches Settlement With GTA Mod Makers, But it's Not the End
Nexon Wants to 'Bleed Out' Dark and Darker Devs in Court; Fans Show Generous Support

Nexon Wants to 'Bleed Out' Dark and Darker Devs in Court; Fans Show Generous Support

Fans of Dark and Darker have shown that they are ready to give substantial financial support to the game's developers in their legal battle with Nexon.

video games

Adrian Werner

April 2, 2023

Nexon Wants to 'Bleed Out' Dark and Darker Devs in Court; Fans Show Generous Support
Fallout 2 Designer Cleared of Harassment Charges and Compensated

Fallout 2 Designer Cleared of Harassment Charges and Compensated

The high-profile case over alleged harassment allegedly committed by Chris Avellone is slowly coming to an end. The women who sued the famous game designer have withdrawn their accusations.

video games

Kamil Kleszyk

March 27, 2023

Fallout 2 Designer Cleared of Harassment Charges and Compensated
Scandals Surrounding Disco Elysium Devs are Slowly Settling

Scandals Surrounding Disco Elysium Devs are Slowly Settling

The dispute between ZA/UM, the studio responsible for Disco Elysium, and its former employees is apparently slowly coming to an end. Kaur Kender has responded to court orders for payment related to the lawsuit he filed, which was withdrawn in December.

video games

Zuzanna Domeradzka

March 15, 2023

Scandals Surrounding Disco Elysium Devs are Slowly Settling
Police Raided Dark and Darker Devs; Team Reassures

Police Raided Dark and Darker Devs; Team Reassures

One of the local offices of Dark and Darker devs was raided by police. Korean team is defusing the situation and assuring that everything is under control. However, conflicting information on the subject is appearing online.

video games

Marcin Przała

March 9, 2023

Police Raided Dark and Darker Devs; Team Reassures