Microsoft 'Invites' Sony to Court; Wants to Know Its Secrets
Microsoft considers details of PlayStation game development process to be relevant to the Federal Trade Commission's investigation attempting to undermine the Activision Blizzard acquisition. The Redmond giant has therefore invited Sony to court to reveal its secrets.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
January 24, 2023
Microsoft Will Lay Off Over 10,000 Employees
Microsoft intends to make major staff cuts. It plans to lay off up to 11,000 employees, or about 5% of its total workforce. These would be the second such layoff made in recent months.
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Marek Pluta
January 18, 2023
EU Seems to Have Doubts over Microsoft Takeover of Activision
The European Commission may join the ranks of opponents of the biggest deal in video game history, Reuters reports.
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Jacob Blazewicz
January 16, 2023
Google and Nvidia Also Fear Microsoft's Merger With Activision
The finalization of a record-breaking gaming industry deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard could mean a „reshuffling” of the market and a time of great change. Google and Nvidia join the group of companies companies that voice concerns.
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Jakub Tarchala
January 13, 2023
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Microsoft Fails to Reach Settlement With FTC; Activision Deal Set Back [UPDATE]
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has only just begun the process of giving its opinion on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision, but already lawyers are suggesting that finalizing the deal won't be easy.
video games
Sonia Selerska
January 5, 2023
Microsoft May be Planning Its Own Show for Early 2023
Microsoft is said to be planning an early 2023 presentation to reveal, among other things, a new game from the creators of Ghostwire: Tokyo and The Evil Within series.
video games
Adrian Werner
December 27, 2022
Microsoft Digs Up Dirt - Sony Blocks Release of Several Xbox Games
From Microsoft's latest report, we learn that Sony was set to block the release of several major Xbox titles. Among them are Final Fantasy VII Remake and Silent Hill 2 Remake.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
December 23, 2022
Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Sued
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard is a record-breaking deal in financial terms, but also a legal turmoil. The deal has become the subject of a battle between the American company and a number of authorities. Most recently, the Federal Trade Commission joined in.
video games
Wiktor Szczesny
December 9, 2022
Microsoft Wants to Placate EU Over Activision Blizzard Takeover
The stalemate over the merger of Activision Blizzard and Microsoft has been going on for a very long time. While the European Commission is screening the deal for antitrust violations, Microsoft is reaching out and offering a solution to the problem.
video games
Wiktor Szczesny
November 29, 2022
Bobby Kotick Shares Activision Acquisition Date, European Union Doesn't Care
The merger process between Activision Blizzard and Microsoft is picking up steam. We learned the date for the deal finalization. The merger is accompanied by more objections from officials. The European Commission has taken a clear stance on the matter.
video games
Wiktor Szczesny
November 9, 2022
European Union to Examine Microsoft's Purchase of Activision
Microsoft is having a lot of trouble getting approval for its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The European Commission has decided to take a closer look at the matter.
video games
Adrian Werner
November 2, 2022
Xbox Game Pass Fails to Meet Microsoft's Expectations
In addition to the problems associated with the acquisition of Activision Blizzard and the need for across-the-board price increases, the Redmond giant has greatly overestimated the influx of new users of the Game Pass service.
video games
Wiktor Szczesny
October 28, 2022
Xbox Series X and S, Game Pass and Microsoft Game Prices Will Increase
Phil Spencer has admitted that Microsoft will be forced to raise the prices of its games, Xbox consoles and Game Pass subscription service.
video games
Adrian Werner
October 27, 2022
Layoffs at Microsoft, Including Xbox Division
About 1,000 Microsoft employees have been laid off from their jobs. The cuts have affected the Xbox division, among others.
video games
Adam Adamczyk
October 19, 2022
Sony Blocks Xbox Game Pass From PlayStation; Microsoft Claims it's Attack on Competition
Xbox Game Pass on PlayStation consoles? Sounds like a joke, but recent reports indicate that Microsoft was offering its flagship service to Sony. The Japanese rejected the offer.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
October 13, 2022
Xbox Game Pass Brings in Lots of Money
Microsoft has revealed to Brazilian officials the revenue the company generates from Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. The amount is impressive.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
October 10, 2022
Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Approved by Brazil
Microsoft has received approval from Brazil's CADE to acquire Activision Blizzard. However, the corporation is still waiting for a similar move from several other entities.
video games
Adrian Werner
October 6, 2022
Microsoft Not Afraid of Investigations and Confident in Activision Deal
Although UK officials have launched a detailed investigation into Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the Redmond giant doesn't seem to care at all.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
September 23, 2022
Xbox Tests Interface Changes; Users Unsatisfied
Microsoft is testing a new home screen interface for Xbox Series X and S consoles, and it is expected to be introduced in 2023. One of its most prominent features will be recommendations.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
September 12, 2022
Call of Duty Being Xbox Exclusive Would be Unprofitable for Microsoft
Microsoft does not intend to take the Call of Duty brand away from PlayStation console owners. The company explains that such a move would be unprofitable.
video games
Adrian Werner
August 11, 2022