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Mobile Gaming is One of the More Critical Parts of the Activision Acquisition, Says Microsoft CEO

Mobile Gaming is One of the More Critical Parts of the Activision Acquisition, Says Microsoft CEO

CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella has highlighted how the ABK acquisition strengthens the company's position in mobile gaming.

Sony Stock Prices Drop Significantly Following Xbox’s Activision Acquisition Announcement

Sony Stock Prices Drop Significantly Following Xbox’s Activision Acquisition Announcement

Microsoft's ABK deal is easily the biggest acquisition in all of gaming, and it seems that the news might have some impact on its competitor's stock prices.

“Gaming is an Incredibly Competitive Market” – Xbox Boss on Competition Concerns Following Activision Acquisition

“Gaming is an Incredibly Competitive Market” – Xbox Boss on Competition Concerns Following Activision Acquisition

"This is our opportunity to fight to compete on the largest platform out there in gaming, which is mobile devices," Phil Spencer says.

Nintendo Switch Tops US Hardware Sales in December 2021 – The NPD Group

Nintendo Switch Tops US Hardware Sales in December 2021 – The NPD Group

Though the PS5 tied with the Switch in dollar sales, the latter was the clear leader in hardware unit and dollar sales for the entirety of 2021.

Examining the Potential Impact of Xbox’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Examining the Potential Impact of Xbox’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Xbox has announced the acquisition of Activision Blizzard in a massive deal- and it could be significantly impactful in a number of ways.

Halo Infinite – Cyber Showdown Event is Now Live, Adds Attrition Mode and New Cosmetics

Halo Infinite – Cyber Showdown Event is Now Live, Adds Attrition Mode and New Cosmetics

The event adds a 4v4 Team Slayer variant with revives and players fighting to deplete their opponents' life pools along with new Challenges.

“It’s Not Our Intent to Pull Communities Away from PlayStation” – Phil Spencer on Xbox’s Activision Purchase

“It’s Not Our Intent to Pull Communities Away from PlayStation” – Phil Spencer on Xbox’s Activision Purchase

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says Microsoft's doesn't want to "pull communities away from" Sony's platform following Activision acquisition.

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Will Leave Once Xbox Deal is Done – Rumour

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Will Leave Once Xbox Deal is Done – Rumour

Though official announcements regarding Bobby Kotick's position can't be made just yet, it's possible that he will leave the company once Xbox completes its acquisition.

Microsoft Will Keep “Some” Activision Game Content Exclusive to Xbox – Report

Microsoft Will Keep “Some” Activision Game Content Exclusive to Xbox – Report

The company does plan to keep some of Activision's titles available for PlayStation consoles, as per a source that spoke to Bloomberg.

Game Pass Surpasses 25 Million Subscribers

Game Pass Surpasses 25 Million Subscribers

Microsoft announces that Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass have collectively amassed over 25 million subscribers to date.

“Bobby Kotick Will Continue to Serve as CEO of Activision Blizzard” – Microsoft

“Bobby Kotick Will Continue to Serve as CEO of Activision Blizzard” – Microsoft

Activision Blizzard's embattled CEO is going to remain at the company even after the Xbox deal, Microsoft has confirmed.

Xbox Has Acquired Activision Blizzard

Xbox Has Acquired Activision Blizzard

Microsoft has announced the acquisition of Activision Blizzard and all of its internal studios. The deal is valued at nearly $69 billion.

Xbox Backward Compatibility’s Success Has Been Instrumental for Game Preservation, Says Exec

Xbox Backward Compatibility’s Success Has Been Instrumental for Game Preservation, Says Exec

In an interview with TechRadar, Xbox's Jason Ronald talked about the influence of backward compatibility on the industry at large.

Xbox Boss on Rumours About PlayStation’s Game Pass Competitor: “It’s the Right Answer”

Xbox Boss on Rumours About PlayStation’s Game Pass Competitor: “It’s the Right Answer”

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says he views subscription services similar to Xbox's own Game Pass as something of "an inevitability".

Halo Infinite – Big Team Battle Fix Coming Later This Week

Halo Infinite – Big Team Battle Fix Coming Later This Week

343 Industries will also compensate all players by offering five XP Boosts and five Challenge Swaps for free upon logging in after the fix is live.

Halo Infinite – In-Game Store Changes, Price Drops Coming Tomorrow

Halo Infinite – In-Game Store Changes, Price Drops Coming Tomorrow

343 Industries says it's focused on "reducing pricing across the board, providing stronger values in our bundles" and more in the coming days.

Killer Instinct Reboot Might be in the Works at Bandai Namco – Rumour

Killer Instinct Reboot Might be in the Works at Bandai Namco – Rumour

Previous rumours have suggested that a new game in the fighting series is in active development, but details on who's working on it have been scant.

Redfall Could Get Delayed to Holiday 2022 – Rumour

Redfall Could Get Delayed to Holiday 2022 – Rumour

Arkane Studios' open world vampire-slaying first person shooter might not hit its intended Summer 2022 launch window.

Microsoft Has Stopped Production of All Xbox One Consoles

Microsoft Has Stopped Production of All Xbox One Consoles

Senior director of Xbox console product marketing Cindy Walker said this was done at the end of 2020 to "focus on production of Xbox Series X/S"

State of Decay 2 is Set to Receive Multiple Content Updates in 2022

State of Decay 2 is Set to Receive Multiple Content Updates in 2022

Well over 3 years since its release, State of Decay 2 is set to receive multiple content updates in 2022, as revealed in a recent livestream by developer Undead Labs.