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Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard reportedly approved in China

Chinese regulator SAMRA reportedly approved Microsoft's Activision Blizzard purchase for Xbox.

Windows Central

If Microsoft puts ads in Game Pass it’s game over for my Xbox Series X love

Microsoft could put adverts in Game Pass but that would kill my Xbox Series Xpassion.

Tom’s Guide

Great British Dog Walks with Phil Spencer: release date, celebrities, interview and all we know

Great British Dog Walks with Phil Spencer sees the presenter hiking with his dog Luna and some celebrity pals.

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European Commission approves Microsoft's Activision Blizzard purchase for Xbox

The European Commission has chosen whether or not to allow Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard.

Windows Central

Kirstie and Phil seen in two posh Edinburgh neighbourhoods for Location Location Location

It seems the capital will feature again on the 40th series of the hit show as the pair were spotted out filming in Brunstfield and Trinity.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh house-hunters on Location, Location, Location find dream home but there's a downfall

The couple quickly caught on to just how ruthless and competitive the Edinburgh property market is with many homes going for tens of thousands over the asking price.

Edinburgh Live

Xbox hasn't 'given up' on the console war — they already stopped taking part

Following Phil Spencer's comments on Kinda Funny Xcast, some of the Xbox community has taken key quotes about Xbox and its position in the console market wholly out of context in the wider debate about how Xbox measures success.

Windows Central

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Microsoft exec admits the console war has been lost

In a brutally honest 40-minute mea culpa, Xbox head Phil Spencer said the new Xbox Series X console will not be able to topple Sony and Nintendo.

Fortune

If Starfield isn’t a hit, I think it could be game over for Xbox Series X

Xbox's future success could all be on Starfield’s shoulders — if it has a launch like Redfall, then PS5 could kill the Xbox Series X.

Tom’s Guide

Xbox boss Phil Spencer: "We lost the biggest console generation there is"

In a recent interview with Phil Spencer, the Xbox head confirmed that the brand is behind the competition.

TechRadar

Edinburgh house-hunters featured on Channel 4's Location, Location, Location

Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp visited Edinburgh this week in Location, Location, Location to help two couples find their dream home in the capital - but viewers were critical of the new series.

Edinburgh Live

Xbox boss says the Activision deal got blocked over a cloud gaming market that "doesn't really exist yet"

"Activision Blizzard King is not our strategy, but it is an accelerant for our strategy"

GamesRadar

Xbox head Phil Spencer promises a better Redfall in future updates

Phil Spencer, CEO of Xbox Game Studios, promised a brighter future for Arkane’s Redfall after the FPS game’s troubled launch

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Xbox Apologizes for 'Redfall’ Flop by Throwing Its Developer Under the Bus

Xbox head Phil Spencer got candid with Kinda Funny Xcast about 'Redfall' and the lack of AAA exclusives on Xbox.

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Phil Spencer apologizes for Redfall's 'disappointing' launch but promises to keep working on it

The Xbox boss said Redfall's poor reception caught Microsoft by surprise.

GamesRadar

Phil Spencer says Xbox is not trying to "out-console Sony or Nintendo," and "great games" alone won't solve its problems

Spencer says even games like Starfield won't dramatically affect console share

TechRadar

Disappointed by Redfall? So is Xbox head Phil Spencer

Xbox head Phil Spencer was asked about the state of Redfall, and his response was interesting.

GamesRadar

Xbox Summer Showcase will feature new games and updates on major titles

Fable, Everwild, and Avowed are all contenders to make an appearance

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Xbox lead Phil Spencer comments on Redfall 'disappointment' and more in new interview

The latest interview with Phil Spencer had some interesting quotes from the CEO about recent Redfall and CMA controversies.

GamesRadar

Xbox head reassures Starfield fans after Redfall's disappointing launch

Starfield will be better because its team was integrated into Xbox earlier in development, Phil Spencer says

GamesRadar

Xbox head "disappointed" by Redfall, but commits to improving it

"We're gonna continue to work on the game"

Windows Central

Xbox wasn't involved with Redfall, but it's still blamed for its quality

Exclusive title Redfall dropped to middling reviews, catalyzing a very bad news cycle for Xbox. With the Activision-Blizzard deal likely dead, and no games to look forward to, fingers are being pointed.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft patent hints at VR or AR headset — here’s what we know

An eye-tracking patent filing by Microsoft was recently published and hints at a future VR or AR device from Microsoft. Here's what we know.

Windows Central

The Microsoft and Activision Blizzard deal is being scrutinized for the wrong reasons

Microsoft's ongoing $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard deserves to be scrutinized, but many regulators are doing so for the wrong reasons.

Windows Central

Report: Microsoft Gaming lead Phil Spencer comments on the future of Xbox, should the Activision deal fail

The Activision-Blizzard deal was nuked by the United Kingdom's regulator this week, but Xbox has sought to remind staff that the vision for Microsoft's gaming strategy will continue.

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