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Sony is Confident Call of Duty Will Remain on PlayStation Even if Microsoft Acquires Activision, According to Internal Email

Sony is Confident Call of Duty Will Remain on PlayStation Even if Microsoft Acquires Activision, According to Internal Email

PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan wrote in an internal email in January 2022 that he believes Microsoft's bid to acquire Activision is "not an Xbox exclusivity play at all."

Starfield Director: “We’ve Hit a Real Sweet Spot” with Character Depth

Starfield Director: “We’ve Hit a Real Sweet Spot” with Character Depth

Todd Howard discusses the trick of starting choices and the amount of depth "if you're playing for 20 hours, 50 hours, 100 hours, or 500 hours."

Microsoft Expects Next Console Generation to Start in 2028

Microsoft Expects Next Console Generation to Start in 2028

"The agreement also would ensure that Call of Duty console games are offered on PlayStation at parity with Xbox,” said Microsoft to the FTC.

10 Percent of Starfield’s 1,000+ Planets Will Have Life on Them

10 Percent of Starfield’s 1,000+ Planets Will Have Life on Them

Director Todd Howard explains how the upcoming Starfield is balancing procedurally generated and handcrafted content.

Starfield Will Have Planets with “a Whole Bunch” of Different Biomes

Starfield Will Have Planets with “a Whole Bunch” of Different Biomes

Director Todd Howard says that while some planets will have just one biome, there will be others that will come with a variety of unique environments.

Redfall Has “Generated Minimal Sales” – Microsoft

Redfall Has “Generated Minimal Sales” – Microsoft

The beleaguered and widely panned vampire first person shooter hasn't sold very well, according to Microsoft.

Indiana Jones Game Will be Exclusive to Xbox and PC – Pete Hines

Indiana Jones Game Will be Exclusive to Xbox and PC – Pete Hines

Though MachineGames' Indiana Jones game was originally supposed to be multiplatform, Bethesda amended its deal with Disney following the former's acquisition by Microsoft.

Microsoft Says it “Lost the Console Wars” in New Statement to the FTC

Microsoft Says it “Lost the Console Wars” in New Statement to the FTC

Microsoft reveals Xbox had a global market share of just 16% for the year of 2021, lagging behind PlayStation and Nintendo.

Starfield Won’t Have Vehicles or Mounts for Planetary Exploration – Todd Howard

Starfield Won’t Have Vehicles or Mounts for Planetary Exploration – Todd Howard

"We do have the Boost Pack, and you have the skills for the Boost Pack. So the Boost Pack almost acts like this vehicle," said Howard.

The Outer Worlds 2 on PlayStation is Still Undecided – Xbox Game Studios Head

The Outer Worlds 2 on PlayStation is Still Undecided – Xbox Game Studios Head

Microsoft's Matt Booty says a "decision has not been made", regarding the sequel, currently in development for Xbox Series X/S and PC.

Xbox Series X and Xbox Game Pass Are Getting Price Hikes

Xbox Series X and Xbox Game Pass Are Getting Price Hikes

The Xbox Series X will be seeing a price increase in several markets, alongside a price hike for Game Pass.

ID@Xbox Showcase Announced for July 11

ID@Xbox Showcase Announced for July 11

Microsoft is set to reveal new trailers, gameplay, reveals, and more for upcoming indie titles coming to Xbox and PC.

Microsoft’s Actions After Acquiring Bethesda Are Enough Evidence to Oppose Activision Blizzard Acquisition – FTC

Microsoft’s Actions After Acquiring Bethesda Are Enough Evidence to Oppose Activision Blizzard Acquisition – FTC

The FTC believes that actions like making Starfield exclusive to Xbox consoles is evidence enough to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Need for Speed Unbound, F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch Lead Game Pass Wave 2 Lineup for June 2023

Need for Speed Unbound, F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch Lead Game Pass Wave 2 Lineup for June 2023

F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch is finally come to Xbox, while the new Game Pass lineup also includes The Bookwalker, Bramble: The Mountain King, and more.

VR Audience isn’t Big Enough to Invest in Yet, Says Xbox Game Studios Head

VR Audience isn’t Big Enough to Invest in Yet, Says Xbox Game Studios Head

"I think for us, it’s just a bit of wait until there’s an audience there," says Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty.

Halo Was Absent at the Xbox Showcase Because “We Have a Lot More Games Now” – Phil Spencer

Halo Was Absent at the Xbox Showcase Because “We Have a Lot More Games Now” – Phil Spencer

“I wouldn’t say Halo is of lesser importance, but we have over 20 studios now," says the Xbox boss.

“Making the Best Starfield is Absolutely Our Goal” – Xbox Boss

“Making the Best Starfield is Absolutely Our Goal” – Xbox Boss

Xbox boss Phil Spencer addresses previous statements about how Starfield's success may or may not impact competition with the PS5.

Shutting Down Redfall Studio isn’t the Plan “Right Now” – Xbox Game Studios Head

Shutting Down Redfall Studio isn’t the Plan “Right Now” – Xbox Game Studios Head

Arkane Austin won't be shuttered following Redfall's failure, Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty says.

Forza Motorsport – 11 New Things We’ve Learned About It

Forza Motorsport – 11 New Things We’ve Learned About It

Turn 10 Studios has offered extensive new details on its upcoming racing sim's career mode- here's what you should know about it.

Microsoft’s First Party Studios Are No Longer Developing New Games for Xbox One

Microsoft’s First Party Studios Are No Longer Developing New Games for Xbox One

Teams under the Xbox Games Studios umbrella have fully moved to Xbox Series X/S development, barring continued support for ongoing games.