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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.

International Business Times

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.

PC Gamer

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

TechRadar

"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.

Windows Central

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

GamesRadar

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

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

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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

Evening Standard

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.

Windows Central

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

500 million monthly players seems a little off.

Inverse

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.

Windows Central

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.

Player One

Three Years After Walkout, ‘World of Warcraft’ Developers Form Large Union

Activision Blizzard developers working on games including 'World of Warcraft' and 'Diablo' have unionized, adding more than 500 unionized employees to Microsoft's workforce.

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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Rumored to be Coming to Xbox Game Pass Next Month

A reliable leaker suggested that Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy would be arriving on Xbox Game Pass on Aug. 8, 2024.

PC Gamer

Blizzard's World of Warcraft team has unionized

The entire 500-person team will be covered by the union.

GamesRadar

Activision Blizzard is reportedly already making games with AI, and quietly sold an AI-generated microtransaction in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Some of the biggest names in the business have already adopted the controversial tech

TechRadar

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is finally available on Xbox Game Pass

The latest Call of Duty game, Modern Warfare 3, has been added to Xbox Game Pass.

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Xbox Game Pass gets the latest Call of Duty – you can download it right now

Xbox Game Pass finally got a Call of Duty game, and it's this year's instalment.

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'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3' Is Coming to Game Pass Sooner Than You Think

Modern Warfare 3 will be the first Call Of Duty on Game Pass since the Activision Blizzard deal closed late last year.

GamesRadar

Xbox's EMEA marketing director says PlayStation is "blessed with marketing funds" that team green doesn't have: "Regrettably they outspend us"

But that's "totally fine," he adds

Evening Standard

Call of Duty Season 5: Release date, COD Warrior mode, Urzikstan superstore, and more

The Warzone superstore is also returning in what could be the game’s penultimate update

Evening Standard

The 10 best Call of Duty games, ranked: from Black Ops 2 to Modern Warfare

Can you survive the chaos of No Russian? Back up your mates on Zombies? Find out if you have what it takes as we rank the best Call of Duty games

GamesRadar

Microsoft hits back at the FTC's "misleading" letter that called Xbox Game Pass Standard a "degraded" service as a result of the Activision Blizzard buyout

Does Call of Duty make up for the higher price?

PC Gamer

Bethesda Game Studios developers form 'wall to wall' union that includes artists, designers, and programmers

The Fallout and Elder Scrolls developer is a union shop now.

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