![Xbox Live Gold Replaced by Xbox Game Pass Core [Update #2]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/427285561.jpg)
Xbox Live Gold Replaced by Xbox Game Pass Core [Update #2]
Credible reports have emerged online that the Xbox Live Gold subscription will cease to exist. It will be replaced by Xbox Game Pass Core.
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Jan Kopacz
July 19, 2023
![FTC Doesn't Let Up [Update: Supreme Court Involved]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/426938412.jpg)
FTC Doesn't Let Up [Update: Supreme Court Involved]
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is not giving up and is appealing the ruling favoring Microsoft. In the meantime, Internet users have stormed the authority's Wikipedia page.
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Maciej Gaffke
July 18, 2023
![Microsoft Takes on UK's CMA Again [Update: CMA Extends Decision Period]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/426804981.jpg)
Microsoft Takes on UK's CMA Again [Update: CMA Extends Decision Period]
The merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard is close to being finalized. After winning in the United States, the Redmond giant will refocus on the UK and try to allay CMA's concerns.
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Hubert Sledziewski
July 14, 2023
Microsoft Wins in U.S.; Activision Blizzard Acquisition Almost Certain
Microsoft has won the court battle with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Thus, nothing now stands in the way of its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
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Hubert Sledziewski
July 12, 2023
Phil Spencer Wasn't Kidding; Data Shows Xbox Really is Losing the Console War
Phil Spencer was not exaggerating. It looks like Sony is indeed dominating the console market, as PlayStation 5 is apparently selling much better than the Xbox Series X and S.
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Jacob Blazewicz
July 3, 2023
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.
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Kamil Kleszyk
June 30, 2023
Microsoft's Astounding Shopping List Includes Sega, Paradox and IO Interactive
Thanks to court documents, we learned the list of studios that Microsoft wanted to acquire. It included teams such as Bungie, Bohemia Interactive, IO Interactive and 11 bit studios. Publishers such as Sega and Paradox Interactive were also considered for buyout.
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Adrian Werner
June 27, 2023
Excel in EVE Online; Official Plugin Adds Tables Support
For the first time, Microsoft Excel has been officially integrated into a video game, which will make it easier for EVE Online players to manage their virtual possessions.
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Jacob Blazewicz
June 23, 2023
Sony Won't Share PlayStation 6 With Activision if Microsoft Acquires It
Sony will not provide Activision Blizzard with the technical specs of the PlayStation 6 if the company is acquired by Microsoft, the company's CEO Jim Ryan has assured. Creating future installments of the Call of Duty series for the PS6 would therefore be severely hampered.
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Hubert Sledziewski
June 23, 2023
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.
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Hubert Sledziewski
June 14, 2023
![Iconic Fantasy Brand May Return; Phil Spencer Surprises at Xbox Showcase [UPDATE]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/424254910.jpg)
Iconic Fantasy Brand May Return; Phil Spencer Surprises at Xbox Showcase [UPDATE]
At the Xbox Games Showcase, Phil Spencer appeared wearing a T-shirt with the logo of the classic, if now slightly forgotten, PC series, hinting that it may soon return.
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Adrian Werner
June 12, 2023
PC Gaming Essential for Microsoft; Phil Spencer Mentions Big Amount
Microsoft will get huge revenues from PC games this year. The company also revealed how many gamers per month are playing Xbox exclusive titles.
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Maciej Gaffke
June 12, 2023
Starfield at 30 FPS on Consoles; Todd Howard Confirms Performance
Starfield has clearly become more beautiful since last year's presentation. The price for this, however, may be difficult for many console gamers to accept.
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Adrian Werner
June 12, 2023
Microsoft Reportedly Considers Drastic Steps to Get Around CMA's Block on Acti-Blizz Purchase
According to credible rumors, Microsoft has a rather drastic plan B in case the British CMA does not agree to the acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
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Adrian Werner
June 4, 2023
Microsoft Fights Back in UK; Company Appeals CMA's Decision
Microsoft has appealed CMA's decision literally at the last moment. The fight on British soil over the merger with Activision continues.
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Sonia Selerska
May 25, 2023
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.
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Kamil Kleszyk
May 23, 2023
![Another World Power Greenlit Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Merger [UPDATE]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/422347046.jpg)
Another World Power Greenlit Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Merger [UPDATE]
Another major country has agreed to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
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Adrian Werner
May 22, 2023
Ads in Xbox Game Pass Games; Microsoft Experiments
Although the issue of in-game ads has quieted down somewhat in recent months, Microsoft is still considering introducing them. The company is also debating the use of a solution known from the PlayStation Plus service.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
May 19, 2023
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Deal Greenlit by European Union; Breakthrough
The European Commission has backed Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, but under certain conditions.
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Jacob Blazewicz
May 16, 2023
Brits Want to Make Sure Microsoft Doesn't Get Activision
Britain's Competition and Markets Authority has issued a regulation on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The agency wants to make sure the companies don't try to force the deal.
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Jacob Blazewicz
May 12, 2023