In 2021, more than a million PlayStation players only played Call of Duty And 6 million spent 70% of their time with CoD GamesRadar · Jun 29, 2023
Microsoft's CEO would get rid of console exclusives if he could Of course he'd say this in front of the FTC GamesRadar · Jun 29, 2023
Today’s Cache | Google sets aside Project Iris; Twitter tries drawing back advertisers; Microsoft CEO defends Activision Blizzard takeover Google has set aside work on its augmented reality (AR) glasses under Project Iris, said the Insider outlet The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023
Former PlayStation exec told Jim Ryan the Activision deal is bad business: "Microsoft can p*ss away that kind of [money]" "They would have been better off announcing a new electric car" GamesRadar · Jun 28, 2023
Xbox won’t make Call of Duty worse on PlayStation — here’s why Call of Duty is a core component of the FTC's argument against Xbox, but previous comments about downgrades aren't holding up in the courtroom. Windows Central · Jun 28, 2023
Activision CEO wouldn't put Call of Duty, other titles on Xbox Game Pass During the FTC vs. Microsoft hearing, Activision CEO Bobby Kotick said the company isn't interested in Game Pass-style services. Windows Central · Jun 28, 2023
Bombshell PlayStation emails reveal Sony's true feelings about Xbox's Activision merger A fresh round of internal documents reveals PlayStation's true feelings about the Xbox-Activision merger. Windows Central · Jun 28, 2023
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
'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 · Jun 26, 2023
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 · Jun 26, 2023
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 · Jun 26, 2023
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 GamesRadar · Jun 24, 2023
TechRadar · Jun 23, 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.
Daily Mirror · 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
GamesRadar · 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
Daily Mirror · 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
GamesRadar · Jun 22, 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"
Windows Central · 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.
GamesRadar · Jun 22, 2023 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 · Jun 22, 2023 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 · Jun 22, 2023 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 · Jun 22, 2023 Activision is shutting down the original Call of Duty: Warzone after only 3 years Warzone is dead, long live Warzone.