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Rumors suggest Xbox is bringing more games to Nintendo Switch and PS5, but what's the truth?

Rumors are swirling that Xbox is once again going to bring one of its first-party exclusives to a competing platform. Why do we always find ourselves in this situation? Well, some of it is on Microsoft.

Windows Central

How Bobby Kotick became 'the most hated man in videogames'

Over 30 years ago, Kotick took over a struggling software company, and gaming's greatest villain was born.

PC Gamer

Bobby Kotick to depart Activision before the end of the month

The CEO of Activision Blizzard, Bobby Kotick, is leaving the company before the end of the month.

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After 32 years, CEO Bobby Kotick is leaving Activision next week as Microsoft makes more changes to bring the company under the Xbox mothership

In his goodbye note, Kotick calls Microsoft "the world's most admired company"

GamesRadar

Xbox chief Phil Spencer thanks Bobby Kotick for his 'invaluable contributions' to the games industry as Kotick officially exits Activision Blizzard after 32 years

We were pretty sure Kotick would be shown the door at the end of 2023, but now it's official.

PC Gamer

New Microsoft Activision Blizzard leadership changes see CEO Kotick and others leave soon, Xbox fully take over

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is stepping down as Microsoft makes several significant leadership changes.

Windows Central

Xbox Year in Review: A year of accomplishments bodes well for Microsoft in 2024

Opinion | It's been full of swings and roundabouts, but 2023 paved an exciting road ahead for Xbox

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TV tonight: Mo Gilligan throws a raucous Christmas party

The Lateish Show does Christmas, with Leona Lewis, Fred Sirieix and Joel Dommett among the visitors. Plus: the World’s Strongest Man kicks off. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Phil Spencer’s parents’ death in river car plunge was tragic accident, coroner rules

Elderly parents of Location, Location, Location star spent 20 minutes trapped underwater near their Kent farm, inquest told

The Independent UK

To claim the title of 'portable Xboxes,' Windows gaming handhelds MUST bolster cross-feature support

Phil Spencer needs to double down on solving the pain point for Xbox gamers playing on Windows Handheld where most 3rd party games don't feature cross-save or cross-play.

Windows Central

Xbox Year in Review is now live, and Phil Spencer might have more hours in Starfield than you

The Xbox boss also played a lot of Diablo 4 and Pillars of Eternity this year

GamesRadar

"Japanese publishers need Xbox to expand," says ex-PlayStation exec as Microsoft gets serious about Japan

Xbox in Japan is getting a serious boost from Mena Kato, a former PlayStation exec whose proven track record could be a huge boost to Microsoft.

Windows Central

Somehow, Xbox boss Phil Spencer found time to get his Diablo 4 character to level 100

Big Phil lives for the grind

GamesRadar

Microsoft discounting Xbox Series X following disastrous sales — is the console war already over?

Sales of Xbox Series X have dwindled massively in Europe over the last year, but as long as Microsoft is getting Game Pass subscribers, does the company really care?

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Xbox Game Pass for free? Microsoft is experimenting with ad views for access to hundreds of Xbox games.

Do you want free Xbox Game Pass? Would you watch a 30 second ad to do it? You may be able to do so soon.

Tom’s Guide

The Xbox App Store could be just the competition that Apple and Android need

With a Microsoft executive talking up a potential Xbox app, that may be just what it takes to take mobile gaming to the next level on both the iPhone and Android.

Windows Central

World of Warcraft 'Season of Discovery' is the best WoW experience I've had in a decade

I love World of Warcraft, but with all of my real-life responsibilities, it is hard to keep pace with my friends. Season of Discovery solves this issue and it makes all the difference.

An Xbox Game Store could be on your phone soon – but don't expect Game Pass on your PS5

Microsoft has big plans for the future, and an iOS game store is part of those plans

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Xbox could be getting its own mobile store on iPhone and Android — this is big

The CEO of Microsoft Gaming hinted that the company is working to bring its services to smartphones.

GamesRadar

Starfield lead designer reacts to the RPG surpassing 12 million players: "It’s hard not to feel pretty great about that"

"As a game dev, your one true goal is for fans to play and love your game"

GamesRadar

Phil Spencer wants Starfield to be a 12-year hit, just like Skyrim

The Microsoft Gaming CEO has big dreams for Bethesda

Windows Central

"Banjo fans, I hear you," Xbox offers a roadmap for getting new Banjo Kazooie, StarCraft, and other classic Microsoft-owned games

With Microsoft now owning decades of legacy IP, you might be wondering how some of that stuff could eventually get made. Xbox CEO Phil Spencer recently commented on it during an exclusive interview with ourselves.

TechRadar

Xbox head Phil Spencer acknowledges the demand for a new Banjo-Kazooie game - “Banjo fans, I hear you”

In a recent interview, Phil Spencer has acknowledged the demand for a new entry in the Banjo-Kazooie series.

TechRadar

Phil Spencer reveals how much Xbox Game Pass costs to upkeep - and it's staggering

Xbox Game Pass is costing Microsoft "over a billion dollars a year," Phil Spencer confirms.

iMore

Microsoft's Xbox is ready to give iPhone gamers more choice with an app store of its own

Microsoft's Xbox division is working with partners so that it's ready to bring a new store to the iPhone if and when it's allowed to.

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