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Microsoft Issues Subpoena to Sony to Divulge Confidential Business Information

Microsoft Issues Subpoena to Sony to Divulge Confidential Business Information

As part of its bid to fight off lawsuits that are stopping its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft has now issued a subpoena to Sony.

Forza Motorsport Will Take the Spotlight in Forza Monthly Livestream on January 26

Forza Motorsport Will Take the Spotlight in Forza Monthly Livestream on January 26

Turn 10 Studios will be featuring the upcoming racing sim in a livestream tomorrow, shortly after it is showcased in the Xbox Developer_Direct.

Tango Gameworks’ Next Game to be Announced at Xbox and Bethesda Developer_Direct – Rumour

Tango Gameworks’ Next Game to be Announced at Xbox and Bethesda Developer_Direct – Rumour

A known leaker has claimed that Tango Gameworks will be unveiling its next game soon, possibly at the upcoming Xbox showcase.

Redfall Standard and Deluxe Edition Upgrade Prices on Xbox Series X/S Leaked – Rumor

Redfall Standard and Deluxe Edition Upgrade Prices on Xbox Series X/S Leaked – Rumor

The console version will reportedly retail for €79.99 while upgrading to the Deluxe Edition costs €29.99, as per leaker billbil-kun.

Xbox Boss Addresses Recent Layoffs in Internal Email

Xbox Boss Addresses Recent Layoffs in Internal Email

Phil Spencer says Microsoft "had to make decisions that we felt set us up for the long-term success of our products and business."

Perfect Dark Development Has “Hit a Road Bump or Two” – Rumour

Perfect Dark Development Has “Hit a Road Bump or Two” – Rumour

A known insider has claimed that Perfect Dark has faced more development hurdles behind the scenes.

343 Industries Confirms it Will Continue Developing Future Halo Games, Both Single Player and Multiplayer

343 Industries Confirms it Will Continue Developing Future Halo Games, Both Single Player and Multiplayer

343 Industries has publicly refuted recent reports that the studio will only no longer be developing Halo projects.

Xbox Fumbles Again With Layoffs at 343, Bethesda Game Studios and The Coalition

Xbox Fumbles Again With Layoffs at 343, Bethesda Game Studios and The Coalition

Numerous layoffs at Xbox's studios continue to underscore the various problems with its handling of first-party titles and beloved IPs.

Sea of Thieves Update Reduces PvP Queue Times, Kicks off New PvE Adventure

Sea of Thieves Update Reduces PvP Queue Times, Kicks off New PvE Adventure

Sea of Thieves is getting a new update that hopes to reduce PvP queue times, and along the way, is kicking off its new PvE adventure.

Former Halo Infinite Multiplayer Designer Criticizes Layoffs, Blames “Incompetent Leadership”

Former Halo Infinite Multiplayer Designer Criticizes Layoffs, Blames “Incompetent Leadership”

"The people I worked every day with were passionate about Halo and wanted to make something great for the fans," says Patrick Wren.

Starfield Release Date Will be Announced “Very Soon” – Bethesda

Starfield Release Date Will be Announced “Very Soon” – Bethesda

Bethesda's Latin American Instagram account says a Starfield release date will be announced very soon. A standalone showcase for the game is currently in the works.

Halo Infinite Creative Director Joe Staten Leaves 343 Industries to Rejoin Xbox Publishing – Rumor

Halo Infinite Creative Director Joe Staten Leaves 343 Industries to Rejoin Xbox Publishing – Rumor

343 Industries was reportedly hit hard by recent layoffs, with an email by studio head Pierre Hintze noting some roles "being eliminated."

Microsoft Lays off 10,000 Employees, Reportedly Includes 343 Industries, The Coalition, and Bethesda

Microsoft Lays off 10,000 Employees, Reportedly Includes 343 Industries, The Coalition, and Bethesda

Xbox employees who have been at the company for "more than a decade" are gone, with marketing and HoloLens teams also affected.

Destruction AllStars Developer Lucid Games is Working with Rare on Sea of Thieves

Destruction AllStars Developer Lucid Games is Working with Rare on Sea of Thieves

"It’s been incredible supporting them on their thrilling pirate adventure," developer Lucid Games says.

Microsoft Likely to Receive EU Antitrust Warning Over Activision Acquisition

Microsoft Likely to Receive EU Antitrust Warning Over Activision Acquisition

A new report claims that the European Commission is likely to pose antitrust objections to Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Starfield Delayed Out of First Half of 2023, Still Coming This Summer – Rumour

Starfield Delayed Out of First Half of 2023, Still Coming This Summer – Rumour

A new rumour claims Bethesda's sci-fi RPG has been delayed out of the first half of 2023, but is still targeting a Summer release.

Halo Infinite Developer Working to Bring Campaign AI Into Forge

Halo Infinite Developer Working to Bring Campaign AI Into Forge

While Firefight still hasn't been confirmed for the first-person shooter, 343 Industries continues to build on Forge's features.

Subscription Services Like Game Pass Can “Go Either Way” for Smaller Indie Teams, Says Tunic Publisher

Subscription Services Like Game Pass Can “Go Either Way” for Smaller Indie Teams, Says Tunic Publisher

"In general, subscription buyouts don't pay for that many years of a team's development, unless your team is very small," says Finji CEO Bekah Saltsman.

Scalebound Revival Allegedly Being Discussed by PlatinumGames and Microsoft – Rumour

Scalebound Revival Allegedly Being Discussed by PlatinumGames and Microsoft – Rumour

It's been claimed that PlatinumGames and Microsoft are in the very early stages of bringing back Scalebound.

Redfall Will Launch on May 2, More Leakers Claim – Rumour

Redfall Will Launch on May 2, More Leakers Claim – Rumour

The release date for Arkane's open world first person shooter is expected to be announced at Xbox and Bethesda Developer_Direct later this month.