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Crash Team Rumble’s Final Update Releases on March 4th

Crash Team Rumble’s Final Update Releases on March 4th

The final update adds a new 500-tier Battle Pass with 104 new items from previous seasons and events for players to earn.

Toys for Bob is Separating from Activision

Toys for Bob is Separating from Activision

The studio behind Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time! is going private and working on a new title.

Activision Was Already Planning “Significant” Layoffs Independently of Acquisition, Microsoft Says

Activision Was Already Planning “Significant” Layoffs Independently of Acquisition, Microsoft Says

"Consistent with broader trends in the gaming industry, Activision was already planning on eliminating a significant number of jobs while still operating as an independent company," Microsoft says.

Crash Bandicoot, Spyro Studio Toys for Bob Has Reportedly Laid off Over 80 People

Crash Bandicoot, Spyro Studio Toys for Bob Has Reportedly Laid off Over 80 People

Amidst mass layoffs across new parent company Microsoft, Toys for Bob has reportedly lost a significant chunk of its workforce, along with shutting down its office.

Call of Duty Developer Sledgehammer Games Reportedly Lays off Over 70 People

Call of Duty Developer Sledgehammer Games Reportedly Lays off Over 70 People

Sledgehammer Games is one of several studios across Microsoft's entire gaming division to be affected by widespread layoffs.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Gulf War Will Have a Fully Open World Campaign – Rumour

Call of Duty: Black Ops Gulf War Will Have a Fully Open World Campaign – Rumour

Players will also be able to use vehicles to navigate the map, while more linear missions will also be featured, a report has claimed.

Microsoft’s First-Party Multiplatform Strategy Will be Officially Detailed Soon – Rumour

Microsoft’s First-Party Multiplatform Strategy Will be Officially Detailed Soon – Rumour

Leaks have previously claimed that first-party Xbox titles like Sea of Thieves and Hi-Fi Rush are headed to PlayStation and Switch.

Former Call of Duty Boss Johanna Faries Announced as New Blizzard Entertainment President

Former Call of Duty Boss Johanna Faries Announced as New Blizzard Entertainment President

"I’m optimistic about our ability to serve our current and future player communities, and to further amplify the shared passion for greatness, polish, and creative mastery that is a hallmark of Bliz...

Microsoft’s Gaming Division is Cutting 1,900 Jobs

Microsoft’s Gaming Division is Cutting 1,900 Jobs

The widespread layoffs will impact Xbox, ZeniMax, and Activision Blizzard, as Microsoft's gaming arm looks to "align on a strategy and an execution plan with a sustainable cost structure."

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and PS5 Top US’ December Sales Charts

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and PS5 Top US’ December Sales Charts

Activision's shooter was the best-selling game of the month in the US, while both PS5 and Xbox enjoyed year-on-year sales increases.

Hogwarts Legacy Becomes Just the Third Non-Call of Duty Game Since 2009 to Top Annual US Sales Charts

Hogwarts Legacy Becomes Just the Third Non-Call of Duty Game Since 2009 to Top Annual US Sales Charts

Other than 2013, 2018, and now 2023, Call of Duty has been the United States' best-selling game every year since 2009.

Bobby Kotick’s Decisions “Made Our Games Worse,” Says Former Call of Duty Dev

Bobby Kotick’s Decisions “Made Our Games Worse,” Says Former Call of Duty Dev

"In my first month it came out he threatened to have an employee killed," says former Demonware developer Christina Pollock.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is in Development – Rumor

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is in Development – Rumor

The next title in the reboot saga is allegedly "already well into development", with Modern Warfare 3 reportedly doing well.

Sony is Concerned Xbox Could “Leapfrog” PlayStation Following Activision Deal, as Per Leaked Internal Documents

Sony is Concerned Xbox Could “Leapfrog” PlayStation Following Activision Deal, as Per Leaked Internal Documents

Leaked documents reveal Sony is concerned about the "incredible strategic value" Activision's acquisition will provide to Microsoft.

Activision Blizzard Will Pay $54 Million Settlement in Unequal Pay Lawsuit

Activision Blizzard Will Pay $54 Million Settlement in Unequal Pay Lawsuit

The company was sued by California’s Civil Rights Department in 2021 following reports of widespread sexual harassment and racial discrimination against employees.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Tops US Sales Charts in November

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Tops US Sales Charts in November

It's now the second best-selling game of 2023 year-to-date, with Call of Duty HQ ranking second in monthly active users.

Call of Duty’s DMZ Mode is Getting Removed from Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone

Call of Duty’s DMZ Mode is Getting Removed from Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone

While DMZ is still playable in Call of Duty, its progression is entirely cut off from Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Season 1 Roadmap and Launch Trailer Released

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Season 1 Roadmap and Launch Trailer Released

Four new multiplayer maps and the return of Gunfight kick off the season on December 6th, with new modes and Ranked Play coming later.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Discounted on Xbox and PlayStation Stores for Black Friday

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Discounted on Xbox and PlayStation Stores for Black Friday

After a below-average reception from fans and critics, Activision's latest sequel in the series has been discounted on consoles.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Developer Investigating Exploit That Allows Sprinting While Prone

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Developer Investigating Exploit That Allows Sprinting While Prone

The "Snaking" exploit is only available for keyboard and mouse users, but cross-platform play means console players are also affected.