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Sea of Thieves Preview Event Set for January 27th

Sea of Thieves Preview Event Set for January 27th

Rare says that this will be the "biggest year yet" for its live service multiplayer title. It's currently available for Xbox One, PC and Xbox Series X/S.

Halo Infinite – Credits Will be Earnable in Season 2’s Battle Pass

Halo Infinite – Credits Will be Earnable in Season 2’s Battle Pass

343 Industries confirms that as part of its continued improvements to Halo Infinite's multiplayer, season 2's battle pass will allow players to earn credits.

The Elder Scrolls 6 is Seemingly Still in Pre-Production

The Elder Scrolls 6 is Seemingly Still in Pre-Production

With Bethesda Game Studios currently focused on Starfield, it seems like work on The Elder Scrolls 6 is still moving at a gradual pace.

The Activision Acquisition Announcement Reveals The Relative Precariousness of Sony’s Position

The Activision Acquisition Announcement Reveals The Relative Precariousness of Sony’s Position

Sony needs to act fast to realign.

Franchises Like Guitar Hero and Skylanders Could Benefit from Xbox Acquisition, Activision CEO Suggests

Franchises Like Guitar Hero and Skylanders Could Benefit from Xbox Acquisition, Activision CEO Suggests

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick suggests that Microsoft will be able to do more with certain franchises than they've been able to until now.

Call of Duty Could Move Away From Annual Release Schedule – Rumor

Call of Duty Could Move Away From Annual Release Schedule – Rumor

Bloomberg's Jason Schreier also notes that there's "cautious optimism" about the merger and Bobby Kotick's departure along with a "fear of layoffs."

Microsoft “Had a Good Discussion” Regarding Activision’s Plan for Ongoing Controversies – Xbox Boss

Microsoft “Had a Good Discussion” Regarding Activision’s Plan for Ongoing Controversies – Xbox Boss

Phil Spencer says that, "We had to look at that forward plan and ensure we had a kind of confidence in that” when pursuing the acquisition.

Xbox Boss Confirms “Intent to Honor Existing Activision Agreements and Desire to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation”

Xbox Boss Confirms “Intent to Honor Existing Activision Agreements and Desire to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation”

"Sony is an important part of our industry, and we value our relationship," says Xbox boss Phil Spencer, who recently had conversations with Sony leadership.

Activision Blizzard Studios Will Work on “a Variety of Franchises,” Says Xbox Boss Phil Spencer

Activision Blizzard Studios Will Work on “a Variety of Franchises,” Says Xbox Boss Phil Spencer

There's a very good chance that Activision Blizzard won't be as singularly focused on Call of Duty once the Xbox deal is finalized.

GhostWire: Tokyo Launches on March 24, According to PlayStation Store Listing

GhostWire: Tokyo Launches on March 24, According to PlayStation Store Listing

Tango Gameworks' action-adventure title is slated for early 2022, and a recent PlayStation Store leak may have given the final release date away.

Microsoft Could Push for “Windowed Access”, “Enhanced Experiences” With Activision Titles on Xbox – Analyst

Microsoft Could Push for “Windowed Access”, “Enhanced Experiences” With Activision Titles on Xbox – Analyst

MIDia Research's Karol Severin says it wouldn't be "financially sound" for Microsoft to turn off revenue from Activision titles on PlayStation.

Call of Duty Exclusivity Might be “Hard to Get Past Regulators,” Analyst Says

Call of Duty Exclusivity Might be “Hard to Get Past Regulators,” Analyst Says

A DFC Intelligence analyst believes that making Call of Duty exclusive to Xbox platforms could make getting the deal past anti-trust regulators a big hassle.

Sony Expects Microsoft to “Abide by Contractual Agreements and Ensure Activision Games Are Multiplatform”

Sony Expects Microsoft to “Abide by Contractual Agreements and Ensure Activision Games Are Multiplatform”

Microsoft will be completing the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, but Sony expects them to still launch multiplatform games to fulfil contractual obligations.

Xbox’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition Will be Completed in Fiscal Year 2023, Microsoft CEO Says

Xbox’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition Will be Completed in Fiscal Year 2023, Microsoft CEO Says

In a conference call, Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft talked about the recent Activision Blizzard acquisition, and how it benefits the company down the line.

Xbox Boss Says Activision Acquisition “is Not About Short-term Results”

Xbox Boss Says Activision Acquisition “is Not About Short-term Results”

In a conference call, Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming and head of Xbox talked about the recent Activision Blizzard acquisition and how it helps them to reach out to the newer market.

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.