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Microsoft and UK regulators want more time to work on $69 billion Activision deal

Microsoft and British regulators sought more time from a court Monday as the U.S. tech company uses a rare second chance to overcome opposition to its $69 billion bid for video game maker Activision Blizzard

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Our Daniel Rubino chats Microsoft vs FTC on This Week in Tech

Our Daniel Rubino chats Microsoft vs FTC on This Week in Tech

Last week was a big one for Microsoft in its pursuit to purchase Activision Blizzard. Our Editor in Chief discussed the progress in the latest episode of This Week in Tech.

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New Xbox Game Pass Core subscription to replace Xbox Live Gold

You’ll get access to 25 games including Forza Horizon 4, Dishonored 2, and Gears 5

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Call of Duty is staying on PlayStation – so what's next for the Activision saga?

With the title set to stay, will Microsoft be granted permission to complete the Activision takeover?

Xbox Live Gold is merging with Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft is shutting down Xbox Live later this year and merging it with the established Xbox Game Pass tiers.

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2 Cathie Wood Stocks to Buy in July 2023 and 1 to Sell

Cathie Wood's flagship ARK Innovation ETF has rebounded in 2023 and some of her holdings including Tesla have more than doubled during this period. Meta Platforms and Teladoc Health look like two Wood stock worth buying at these levels, while Coinbase appears a sell.

These 3 Game Pass Core features would make it an Xbox Live beater

With talk that Microsoft will soon rebrand Xbox Live Gold as Game Pass Core, here's how it could launch the service in style.

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Microsoft is binning Xbox Live Gold and replacing it with Game Pass Core

Microsoft is binning Xbox Live Gold and replacing it with Game Pass Core

In a bid to provide players with more choice and value Microsoft is replacing Xbox Live Gold with Game Pass Core as its newest subscription service.

Microsoft ends Xbox Live Gold forever. Say hello to Xbox Game Pass 'Core.'

Microsoft ends Xbox Live Gold forever. Say hello to Xbox Game Pass 'Core.'

Microsoft's Xbox Live Gold has been a vestigial limb for some time, but now, Microsoft has finally brought it in line with its current subscription offering. You'll get more out of it too. Say hi to Xbox Game Pass Core.

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Xbox Game Pass Core: Price, details, and what you need to know

Xbox Game Pass Core: Price, details, and what you need to know

Microsoft is replacing Xbox Live Gold with Xbox Game Pass Core, but how does that affect users? Here's what you need to know.

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Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation following Microsoft’s purchase of Activision

Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation following Microsoft’s purchase of Activision

As the case surrounding Xbox's acquisition of Activision Blizzard rolls on, the company has come to an agreement with PlayStation.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Microsoft still isn't sure how Chinese hackers got access to its systems

Microsoft still isn't sure how Chinese hackers got access to its systems

Microsoft continues investigation into how Chinese hackers managed to steal account consumer signing key.

PSA: Yes, you’ll still be able to play Call of Duty on PS5

PSA: Yes, you’ll still be able to play Call of Duty on PS5

Call of Duty will be available on PlayStation for the next decade — thanks to a Microsoft deal.

What is Xbox Game Pass Core and does it replace Xbox Live Gold?

What is Xbox Game Pass Core and does it replace Xbox Live Gold?

Leaks have emerged that Xbox could be changing the way it offers online services. Xbox Live Gold may be getting replaced with Xbox Game Pass Core.

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‘Call Of Duty’ Stays In PlayStation Arsenal As Sony, Microsoft Reportedly Strike 10-Year Deal

Sony Group Corp and Microsoft Corporation reached a 10-year agreement to keep “Call of Duty” games on PlayStation consoles

Classic Call of Duty fans are flooding back to Xbox 360 following surprise server revival

Call of Duty Black Ops 1, 2, and Modern Warfare 3 have all seen a significant boost in player count

July's Windows 11 update could be the solution to your game stuttering woes

Microsoft finally catches up to the fact we've had 1,000Hz gaming mice since 2005.

Xbox Game Pass Core confirmed as Xbox Live Gold replacement

Xbox Game Pass Core is offering 25 titles at launch, with more following

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Microsoft seemingly won’t give up pushing Bing AI onto Windows 11 users

Testers are getting annoyed by taskbar pop-ups urging them to use Microsoft’s Bing chatbot.

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Will Call of Duty still be on PS4 and PS5 when Xbox buys Activision?

The answer is yes. Microsoft has entered into a legally binding agreement to keep Call of Duty with PlayStation. Here are the details.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Two dead after explosions on Kerch Bridge linking Crimea and Russia

Road and rail link is only direct overland link between Russia and occupied Crimea. Plus, how we got addicted to weather apps

Xbox Live Gold reportedly shutting down — here’s what might replace it

A new leak suggests that Xbox Live Gold is being replaced by a new tier of Xbox Game Pass — here's what we know.

Crash Bandicoot and Tony Hawk could become Xbox exclusives despite new Call of Duty deal

A lot of Activision franchises could be going Xbox exclusive

Your Microsoft Excel spreadsheets could soon be more off-putting than ever

You'll soon be able to boost your Microsoft Excel spreadsheets on the go.

Microsoft and Sony enter "binding agreement" to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation

In advance of Microsoft's likely acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the software giant has agreed with Sony to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation.

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