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What Made Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005) an All Time Classic?

What Made Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005) an All Time Classic?

Here's why this 2005 classic still remains one of the best racing games ever made.

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Approved by Japan’s Fair Trade Commission

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Approved by Japan’s Fair Trade Commission

The Commission concluded its investigation, stating the merger "would not substantially restrict competition in certain business fields."

Sony’s Jim Ryan Doesn’t Want New Call of Duty Deal, Only to Block Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Sony’s Jim Ryan Doesn’t Want New Call of Duty Deal, Only to Block Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Activision Blizzard EVP/CCO Lulu Cheng Meservey reveals the SIE President and CEO said this on February 21st in Brussels.

Project Fantasy Announced by IO Interactive, First Concept Art Revealed

Project Fantasy Announced by IO Interactive, First Concept Art Revealed

Developed for consoles and PC, the online fantasy RPG is a new IP "built from the core to entertain players and expand for many years to come."

Xbox Series X/S Prices Increase in Japan Starting February 17th

Xbox Series X/S Prices Increase in Japan Starting February 17th

Both consoles will see a price increase of 5,000 yen. The decision is due to "carefully evaluating the market condition in Japan."

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.

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.

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.

Xbox Developer_Direct Coming January 25th; Features Redfall, Forza Motorsport, and More – Rumor

Xbox Developer_Direct Coming January 25th; Features Redfall, Forza Motorsport, and More – Rumor

The rumored event will also reportedly look at major titles that Microsoft is releasing this year and could be a recurring event.

Next Xbox Event Could be Announced Soon – Rumor

Next Xbox Event Could be Announced Soon – Rumor

Windows Central's Jez Corden implies that some announcement is coming in a "few days" and that there's "definitely something cooking."

Xbox’s Rumored Q1 2023 Event is Reportedly More Like a Direct Than a Showcase

Xbox’s Rumored Q1 2023 Event is Reportedly More Like a Direct Than a Showcase

"You shouldn't be waiting too long" for the event, says Windows Central's Jez Corden, but don't expect "a huge E3 show."

Xbox Hardware Sales Are up by 13 Percent Year-Over-Year

Xbox Hardware Sales Are up by 13 Percent Year-Over-Year

Gaming revenue reached $3.610 billion, growing by four percent, but Xbox content and services dropped by three percent year-over-year.

Microsoft Intends to Launch a “Next Generation” Xbox Mobile Store to Compete Against Google and Apple

Microsoft Intends to Launch a “Next Generation” Xbox Mobile Store to Compete Against Google and Apple

Microsoft says in an official filing that is proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard will allow it to "create a next generation game store which operates across a range of devices, including mobil...

What Went Wrong With The Thing?

What Went Wrong With The Thing?

Based on a cult classic movie, The Thing had many unique gameplay ideas, but the franchise was prematurely discontinued due to many reasons.

Xbox Has Provided a Signed Agreement to Sony Promising to Bring Future Call of Duty Games to PlayStation

Xbox Has Provided a Signed Agreement to Sony Promising to Bring Future Call of Duty Games to PlayStation

Xbox head Phil Spencer has revealed that Microsoft has given Sony a signed agreement promising the release of future Call of Duty games on PlayStation.

Overwatch, Diablo, and Call of Duty Will Come to Game Pass, Confirms Phil Spencer

Overwatch, Diablo, and Call of Duty Will Come to Game Pass, Confirms Phil Spencer

Microsoft Gaming CEO reiterates commitment to release the "same version" of Call of Duty on PlayStation on the same day as other platforms.

The Original Splinter Cell Is Still A Masterclass In Stealth Design

The Original Splinter Cell Is Still A Masterclass In Stealth Design

While cracks do rear their head sometimes, the original Splinter Cell remains one hell of a game 20 years later.

Microsoft Claims Sony Pays “Blocking Rights” to Prevent Certain Titles From Releasing on Game Pass

Microsoft Claims Sony Pays “Blocking Rights” to Prevent Certain Titles From Releasing on Game Pass

Microsoft says that its "ability to continue expanding Game Pass has been hampered by Sony’s desire to inhibit such growth."

Sony Believes it Would Take “Several Years” for a Competitor to Rival Game Pass

Sony Believes it Would Take “Several Years” for a Competitor to Rival Game Pass

Responding to Brazil's regulatory body, the PS5 manufacturer said Game Pass comprised "60-70 percent" of the global market share over the last 5 years.