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The Latest Breaking News from Activision Blizzard

New on Xbox Game Pass: One of the best card-based games joins one of the best brawlers

Inscryption, Sifu, and more titles are headed to Xbox Game Pass across different tiers in October 2024.

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Activision Blizzard reportedly clashed with the Overwatch team on how to cope with the hero shooter's swelling demands like OW2, pushed for "hundreds" of hires to be more Call of Duty-like

Not everyone loved that

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Netflix adaptations of Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft were reportedly in development before Activision Blizzard filed a lawsuit against the streaming giant

The lawsuit was filed in 2020

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Overwatch 2 players are banging their heads against a wall after finding out that Blizzard fumbled a Netflix adaptation

That answers my almost decade-long question.

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Activision Blizzard Lays Off Hundreds of California Workers to Eliminate Redundancies

Activision Blizzard announced more layoffs that will affect hundreds of workers across its different offices in California.

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"StarCraft is not dead at Blizzard" - Blizzard reportedly "incubating" another StarCraft shooter after its last attempts failed

With a former Far Cry boss at the helm

GamesRadar

StarCraft Remastered and StarCraft 2 are coming to PC Game Pass — here's when

StarCraft Remastered and StarCraft 2 are joining PC Game Pass in November 2024, as revealed during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 presentation.

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Everything you missed at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show: Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster confirmed, more Square Enix games, and Starcraft on Xbox Game Pass

The Xbox Tokyo Game Show returned today in a 45-minute long show; here's everything we got to see from Xbox, Bethesda, Square Enix and more.

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“This could be just the first pounding of Nintendo’s giant global IP protection hammer” — industry experts weigh in on why we should be concerned over Palworld lawsuit

We take a closer look at Nintendo's upcoming battle with Pocketpair, creators of Palworld, and the implications of Nintendo's patent infringement claims on the wider gaming industry.

Windows Central

Overwatch 2 comes to Xbox Game Pass, thrilling players with free bonuses

What is a free-to-play game like Overwatch 2 doing on Xbox Game Pass? It’s time for an explanation

Evening Standard

Overwatch 2 comes to Xbox Game Pass — but you can't play it on the cloud for one annoying reason

Overwatch 2 will be added to Xbox Game Pass on September 17, 2024. This means exclusive skins for subscribers, but unfortunately, there will be no Xbox Cloud Gaming for one easily missed reason.

Windows Central

The Flaws In Albo’s Internet Ban & The PS5 Controversy Explained: Tech & Gaming News This Week

Everything you need to know about the Albanese government's social media ban and Sony's brand new PS5 Pro controversy.

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Microsoft Cutting More Jobs From Its Gaming Unit

Microsoft is cutting about 650 more positions from its gaming unit as it continues to tighten its belt following the blockbuster buyout of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard.

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European Consumer Organization alleges game companies including Activision, Electronic Arts, Epic, and Ubisoft are 'tricking' consumers with premium in-game currencies

The org is calling on the European Commission to "stop the unfair practices" inherent in the sale and use of virtual currencies in videogames.

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Microsoft is reportedly laying off a further 650 people from its gaming staff, 7 months after cutting 1,900 roles across ZeniMax, Xbox, and Activision Blizzard

Microsoft previously announced around 1,900 layoffs in late January

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Microsoft is laying off 650 more Xbox staff members, Phil Spencer says the decision was made "to organize our business for long term success"

1,900 jobs were cut earlier this year

Windows Central

"We hope you enjoy the show." Phil Spencer is really making sure we tune into the Xbox Tokyo Game Show

Xbox Tokyo Game Show returns on September 26. Today, Xbox put out an announcement from Phil Spencer to ensure we tune in to the show. Here's how to watch it and when it airs in your time zone.

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The Black Ops 6 beta has turned me into a knee-shooting menace, and now I can't go back to Modern Warfare 3

Opinion | Call of Duty: Carpet Burn has defied my expectations

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Evening Standard

Xbox console sales are plunging. So what now for the gaming giant?

Console are on the out. But what’s going to replace them?

Evening Standard

How to play the Call of Duty Black Ops 6 beta: release dates and free codes revealed

Before the game’s launch on October 25, Activision Blizzard is running two beta periods allowing players to try the game’s multiplayer mode across several days

Windows Central

Xbox and Blizard detail Gamescom 2024 plans with hands-on demos, live shows, free prizes, and more on Avowed, Starfield, and Indiana Jones

Gamescom 2024 will give us new looks at dozens of games, and Xbox and Activision Blizzard will have big presences during the 3-day convention.

Inverse

Xbox Owners Are The Last Ones Benefitting From Microsoft's Gaming Success

500 million monthly players seems a little off.

Windows Central

Microsoft reports $64.7 billion FY24 Q4 revenue, the seventh consecutive Surface decline, and big jumps for Xbox and cloud

Following the conclusion of Microsoft's final quarter in its fiscal year 2024, the firm has released its earnings report.

Windows Central

Overwatch 2 is testing a 6v6 return, but that alone won't fix the game's biggest problem

Blizzard is officially bringing 6v6 back to Overwatch 2 for testing, but regardless of the game's format, deeper changes are needed for the tank role.

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Activision Blizzard Artists Criticize Studio's Use of AI in Game Development

Activision Blizzard artists are criticizing the studio for its reported use of artificial intelligence technology in game development.

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