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Microsoft’s lineup of exclusive games draws fire from deal foes

U.S. officials suing to stop Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard Inc. argue the software giant’s recent acquisition history suggests it’s motivated to rope off blockbuster video games from competitors.

Tribune News Service

Court emails reveal Bethesda's confusion at Microsoft's special treatment for COD while Starfield goes Xbox-exclusive: 'What's the difference?'

Bethesda execs weren't clear why its owner's approach to Activision was the complete reverse of its policy for Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6.

PC Gamer

Will Starfield be on PS5? Phil Spencer bombshell reveals fate of Starfield on PlayStation

Starfield, Bethesda's upcoming space-faring RPG, is finally being released later this year, but will it be on PS5?

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'Warzone Caldera' Shutting Down Is a Slap in the Face to Call of Duty Fans

The closure is yet another blow to game preservation efforts — and sets a scary precedent for future 'Warzone' installments.

Inverse

The 8 top classic Xbox franchises we want to see rise from the dead

Everybody loves a comeback, which is why games like Flight Simulator, Age of Empires, and Fable are all enjoying a renaissance right now. But what Xbox's extensive backlog? Are there other games we could see come back? We can only hope.

Windows Central

Crash Team Rumble review - a tragically fun time

Crash Team Rumble is an engaging multiplayer game that’s woefully lacking in modes and content.

TechRadar

Minecraft doesn't have a native PS5 version because Sony was "reluctant" to send Microsoft a dev kit

“I think Sony could have sent the kits to Microsoft just as easy as any other publisher," said Xbox boss Phil Spencer

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Starfield's development was streamlined thanks to ignoring PS5

Bethesda VP Pete Hines explains how the team have slowly warmed to Xbox exclusivity and how developing for PS5 would have made the process much harder.

TechRadar

Starfield wouldn't release in 2023 if it was on PS5 according to Bethesda head

Pete Hines also gave confirmation that the upcoming Indiana Jones game will be an Xbox and PC exclusive

Daily Mirror

Call of Duty players up in arms after Activision calls time on Warzone

The original Call of Duty: Warzone is shutting down on September 21

GamesRadar

Sony right to ‘not run the risk’ of sharing PS6 plans if Microsoft Activision deal passes

Activision might not have access to PS6 development insight if it is purchased by Microsoft

Daily Mirror

PlayStation boss Jim Ryan wasn't worried about Call of Duty becoming Xbox exclusive after Microsoft Activision deal was announced, email shows

"It's not an Xbox exclusivity play at all"

GamesRadar

Microsoft says this week's FTC hearing on the Activision buyout will "decide whether the deal goes forward"

A delay could send Microsoft into a "three-year administrative nightmare"

GamesRadar

Activision reportedly wanted better revenue split before Call of Duty would come to Xbox Series X|S

According to Xbox's Sarah Bond, Activision asked for a better revenue share before Call of Duty would come to Xbox Series X|S consoles.

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Microsoft says the next Xbox and PS6 should launch in 2028

According to Microsoft, the "expected starting period" of the next generation of consoles is 2028

Windows Central

The FTC argues that Xbox-exclusive content would be bad, ignoring that PlayStation has had it for years

The FTC says it's worried Microsoft will make Xbox-exclusive skins if it acquires ABK. How ironic.

Windows Central

Call of Duty: Warzone Caldera to shutdown permanently

Say goodbye to classic Warzone as Activision moves to shut down Call of Duty: Warzone Caldera on September 21.

PC Gamer

Activision is shutting down the original Call of Duty: Warzone after only 3 years

Warzone is dead, long live Warzone.

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Windows Central

FTC vs. Xbox: The FTC claims cloud gaming and Xbox Game Pass are 'the same'

The battle for Activision Blizzard King continues as Microsoft meets with the FTC in court. The FTC kicks things off by trying to convince the judge that cloud streaming and subscription markets are one and the same.

Fortune

Everything to know about the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard hearing that starts today

A slew of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard executives will try to defend Microsoft’s $68.7 billion deal for the gaming company in court this week.

The Independent UK

Microsoft, U.S. regulators head to court over $69 billion deal that could reshape video gaming

Microsoft on Thursday will try to gain clearance to complete a $69 billion takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard in a legal showdown with U.S. regulators that will reshape a pastime that’s bigger than the movie and music industries combined

GamesRadar

Sony says it would withhold PS6 information from Activision if the Microsoft deal goes through

Sony won't share new console with a studio owned by its rival

PC Gamer

Here's where the Microsoft-Activision deal stands around the world

With a handy map!

GamesRadar

Activision "wants to invest" in new Crash Bandicoot games

The bandicoot is back

Tribune News Service

Microsoft, Activision CEOs to defend $69 billion deal in fight with FTC

Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella and Activision Blizzard Inc. CEO Bobby Kotick will be in court this week to try to persuade a federal judge in California to reject the Federal Trade Commission’s effort to block their $69 billion deal.

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