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Under oath, Phil Spencer addresses the future of Call of Duty titles

Under oath, Phil Spencer said former, current, and future Call of Duty games would remain on PlayStation

Windows Central · Jun 24, 2023

Microsoft tried buying Zynga prior to Activision Blizzard deal

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says the company tried buying Zynga prior to the Activision Blizzard deal, but that ultimately it didn't work out.

Windows Central · Jun 23, 2023

The Elder Scrolls 6 is "so far out" even Phil Spencer doesn't know what console it'll be on

It could end up being over 17 years between Skyrim and TES6

GamesRadar · Jun 23, 2023

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Xbox explains to FTC judge why Halo isn't on PlayStation

Phil Spencer says Halo isn't on PlayStation because exclusives are part of the business, and Halo is a much smaller title than something like Call of Duty.

Windows Central · Jun 23, 2023

FTC vs. Xbox: Sony 'uses revenue' from Microsoft's games to block games from coming to Xbox

During the FTC V Microsoft hearing, Phil Spencer said that PlayStation uses the money they make from Xbox games to block games from coming to Xbox.

Windows Central · Jun 23, 2023

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer: Microsoft heard Starfield might skip Xbox before buying Bethesda

In the FTC vs. Microsoft hearing, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer indicates that prior to Microsoft buying Bethesda, it heard that Starfield might skip Xbox.

Windows Central · Jun 23, 2023

FTC declares console war winners

US court records now include the last two console war winners

GamesRadar · Jun 23, 2023

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The next Xbox and PS6 could launch as early as 2028 according to court documents

Console generation 10 could be just a few years away.

Windows Central · Jun 23, 2023

FTC Proposes ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Online Subscription Rule

Follows lawsuit filed against Amazon over Prime auto-renewal

Multichannel News · Jun 23, 2023

Amazon's 'dark patterns' alleged to have deceived millions of customers into signing up for seemingly endless Prime memberships

Amazon reportedly called Prime's complicated cancellation process "Iliad", a new case by the FTC suggests.

PC Gamer · Jun 23, 2023

Here are the six 'dark pattern' tricks that Amazon used to get and keep people subscribed to Prime, according to the FTC

Emotional wording, persuasive animations, and roadblocks to completing purchases are all used to drive people into a Prime membership.

Fortune · Jun 23, 2023

New York could become the latest state to ban noncompetes

There's new energy from states around limiting these often-criticized agreements.

Axios · Jun 23, 2023

The PS6 and Xbox Series X successor will launch in 2028 according to Microsoft

A Microsoft court document has confirmed that the next generation of console hardware isn't coming until 2028.

TechRadar · Jun 23, 2023

Xbox Cloud Gaming more popular on console than mobile, Microsoft admits

Some surprising information on Xbox Cloud Gaming was revealed during the Microsoft / FTC court hearing.

TechRadar · Jun 23, 2023

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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

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

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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

Microsoft shows Xbox Game Pass boosts interest in playing new game genres

During the hearing for the FTC against Microsoft and Activision Blizzard, the company revealed some stats on how Xbox Game Pass encourages new game purchases.

PC Gamer · Jun 22, 2023

Email reveals PlayStation boss wasn't actually worried about Call of Duty becoming Xbox exclusive: 'We'll be OK, more than OK'

Shortly after the proposed acquisition was announced, Jim Ryan said he expects to see Call of Duty games on PlayStation consoles "for many years to come."

GamesRadar · Jun 22, 2023

Bethesda's Indiana Jones game is a confirmed Xbox exclusive but was originally multiplatform

The new Indiana Jones game will be a day one Game Pass drop

Windows Central · Jun 22, 2023

MachineGames' Indiana Jones is an Xbox exclusive title

During a hearing between the FTC and Microsoft, it was revealed that MachineGames' Indiana Jones title is an Xbox exclusive game.

Windows Central · Jun 22, 2023

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.

Windows Central · Jun 22, 2023

Xbox admits defeat in 'console wars'

The courtroom showdown between the FTC and Microsoft rages on and Xbox says it's "losing the console wars."

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