Microsoft’s AI Chip Innovation And Expanding Gaming Presence With Activision Blizzard Acquisition. Microsoft Corporation is making significant strides in both the artificial intelligence and gaming sectors. Zenger · Oct 11, 2023
Call of Duty games could arrive on Game Pass next year if Microsoft deal closes The franchise’s developer says it will start adding games to the subscription service if the UK lets it join the Microsoft family Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2023
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III preview: First impressions from the multiplayer beta Is there more to this year’s Call of Duty than nostalgia for the glory days? Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023
Modern Warfare 3 Killstreaks list in 2024 Here's all of the confirmed Modern Warfare 3 Killstreaks so far, as well as some info on each. TechRadar · Oct 7, 2023
Games to look forward to this holiday season This year saw many big games released, from gory Dead Island 2 to From Software’s Armored Core. We got a new Zelda, Resident Evil 4 remake, Diablo IV, Street Fighter 6, Jedi: Fallen Order sequel, Final Fantasy and more. Expect Bethesda's Starfield, Mortal Kombat reboot, Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 update, Phantom… The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023
Pushing Buttons: Why I’m mourning the death of the true arcade game In this week’s newsletter: A trip to the Devon coast led me to visit some seaside arcades for the first time in years, and reminded me how much games have changed The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2023
Microsoft's revamped $69 billion deal for Activision gets closer to UK approval British competition regulators has signaled that Microsoft’s restructured $69 billion deal to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard is likely to receive antitrust approval The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
UK set to clear Microsoft’s deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard The $69bn acquisition is expected to go ahead as revised proposal addresses regulator’s concerns The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023
Fresh Microsoft-Activision deal ‘opens the door’ to being cleared, CMA says Microsoft’s blockbuster deal with Call of Duty maker Activision got a step closer to completion today after the UK competition watchdog said a revised version of the deal addressed its concerns, adding that it “opens the door” to being cleared. Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2023
Electronic Arts (EA) and 2 More Entertainment Stocks – Buy or Sell? The gaming industry has evolved from a leisure activity to a more serious endeavor. Growing internet penetration and the adoption of advanced technologies make this industry well-positioned for solid growth. So, let’s analyze whether Nintendo (NTDOY), Activision Blizzard (ATVI), and Electronic Arts (EA) are a Buy or Sell. Keep reading. StockNews.com · Sep 20, 2023
Microsoft leaked a new Xbox Series X and upcoming Bethesda games The FTC accidentally leaked several unredacted documents from Microsoft’s antitrust hearing over the Xbox Activision acquisition USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 19, 2023
How Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III was written: ‘you start with sticky notes’ From consulting with military advisers on raid tactics to tailoring responses for different player styles … the game’s development team take us inside their creative campaign The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023
Xbox Executive Sarah Bond on Game Pass, AI, and "Citizen Creators" Sarah Bond has led Microsoft's gaming division to new heights with Game Pass and ID @ Xbox. In an exclusive interview with Inverse, she unveils her vision for the future of video games. Inverse · Sep 11, 2023
Video game strike in the making as actors’ union slams industry’s ‘greed’ Actors’ dispute with video game companies echoes demands from film studios, including calls for fairer pay and regulated use of AI Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023
PC Gamer · Aug 30, 2023 Call of Duty enlists AI to eavesdrop on voice chat and help ban toxic players starting today There's a new AI-powered sheriff in town, and its name is ToxMod.
Windows Central · Aug 30, 2023 Call of Duty partners with Modulate to add real-time voice chat moderation to Modern Warfare 3 Call of Duty takes aim at toxicity by partnering with Modulate to introduce real-time voice chat moderation into the Modern Warfare 3, releasing in November.
TechRadar · Aug 30, 2023 Modern Warfare 3 Campaign Early Access release date and how to access Here's the Modern Warfare 3 Campaign Mode Early Access release date, as well as details on how to gain access.
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TechRadar · Aug 24, 2023 Xbox boss Phil Spencer says mobile is important for audience growth Xbox boss Phil Spencer has discussed the ongoing Activision Blizzard deal, saying that the acquisition is about "mobile capability."
Windows Central · Aug 22, 2023 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer beta dates announced Strap in for more Call of Duty, hot on the heels of the brand new reveal trailer Activision and Sledgehammer Games announced multiplayer beta dates and when to expect the Call of Duty: Next showcase.
Windows Central · Aug 22, 2023 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 gets its first campaign premiere at Gamescom 2023 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the latest premium title in the annually released first person shooter franchise from Activision, set to launch on November 10.
Inverse · Aug 22, 2023 Microsoft May Have Just Saved Ubisoft’s Game Pass Competitor Microsoft gives Ubisoft a big win in a new deal that aims to appease the CMA's biggest worries about an Activision Blizzard acquisition.
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 22, 2023 Microsoft's Revised Acquisition Plan Could See Activision Cloud Gaming Go to Ubisoft In its latest move meant to accelerate regulatory green-light, Microsoft has sold cloud gaming rights for its Activision game portfolio to Ubisoft Plus.
TechRadar · Aug 22, 2023 UPDATE: Bobby Kotick confirms Activision Blizzard streaming rights are to be sold to Ubisoft to counter monopoly concerns In an effort to appease the UK mergers regulator, Microsoft has offered to sell streaming rights for Activision Blizzard games to Ubisoft.
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023 Microsoft submits new plan in £54bn takeover battle with UK competition watchdog The Competition and Markets Authority had originally blocked the multibillion-dollar deal.