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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 · Jun 28, 2023

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 · Jun 27, 2023

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?

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023

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 · Jun 23, 2023

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 · Jun 23, 2023

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 · Jun 23, 2023

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 · Jun 23, 2023

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 · Jun 22, 2023

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 · Jun 22, 2023

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.

Windows Central · Jun 22, 2023