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Xbox boss Phil Spencer claims PlayStation wants to ‘grow by making Xbox smaller’

According to Spencer, 'Sony is trying to protect their dominance on console'

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How to set up a games console for a child

Keep your kids safe while they’re gaming with our guide to setting up a new Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch

Evening Standard

From The Silent Twins to Sam Ryder: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

Whether it’s a magnetic drama about elective-mute twins or the leonine Eurovision nearly man’s debut LP, our critics have you covered for the next seven days

The Guardian - UK

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Why is the FTC suing to stop Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal? Because it doesn’t trust the tech giant

Federal regulators are skeptical that the Xbox parent will make good on pledges to keep games available on PlayStation.

Fortune

'Death Stranding 2' release date, trailer, story, and cast for Kojima's sequel

A sequel to Hideo Kojima's walking simulator 'Death Stranding' is coming. Here is everything we know so far.

Inverse

The Guide #64: Six games the whole family will enjoy this Christmas

In this week’s newsletter: Games have always been a vital part of Christmas. And thanks to smartphones and Switches, they’ve never been more accessible – or enjoyable

The Guardian - UK

FTC votes to file suit to block Microsoft’s $69 Billion Activision deal

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is seeking to block Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc., saying the tie-up between the Xbox maker and popular gaming publisher would harm competition.

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The FTC sues to block Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition

The FTC will try and block Microsoft from buying Activision Blizzard, citing concerns over negative effects on competition and innovation

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Microsoft promises a decade of Call of Duty on Nintendo consoles

Microsoft forged an agreement with Nintendo to put Call of Duty on Nintendo consoles after the Activision Blizzard merger goes through

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Call of Duty is coming to Nintendo consoles – if Microsoft and Activision merger closes

Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, has confirmed that the Call of Duty franchise will be available on Nintendo following the merger of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard King.

Daily Mirror

Microsoft keeps pulling the right political strings. Is it enough to get the Activision Blizzard deal over the finish line?

The tech giant is making shrewd moves, but regulators remain wary of its $68.7 billion purchase of the video game developer.

Fortune

Xbox partners with Calm to prioritize the mental health of gamers

Xbox is partnering with Calm to add sounds from 'Sea of Thieves' and 'Halo Infinite' to the meditation app. Here are all of Xbox's new mental health programs.

Inverse

Microsoft pledges to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo

Nintendo is being promised the gaming franchise for at least a decade if Microsoft clinches its buyout of Call of Duty owner Activision Blizzard.

Evening Standard

Game of the Year 2022: The titles we loved this year

The best games of 2022 were a blend of premium epics and those that evoked gentler pleasures

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The Independent UK

Making 'indie' video games gets trickier as industry evolves

Every year, some tiny and independent video game developer studios like hold their own with the big leagues by making hit games that achieve commercial success or at least critical acclaim

Evening Standard

Xbox games will get more expensive after Christmas

Microsoft will add an estimated £10 to its Xbox game prices from January 2023, matching rival Sony

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Microsoft is raising prices on first-party games to $70

Xbox's biggest games will cost an extra $10 starting in 2023.

Inverse

15 years ago, the creator of Final Fantasy made his masterpiece

This cult classic JRPG from the creator of 'Final Fantasy' remains one of the best video game narratives ever told thanks to its experimental storytelling.

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Inverse

Seagate's 1TB expansion card is the biggest upgrade you can give your Xbox Series S

Seagate literally changed the game with its lineup of high-speed storage expansion cards for the Xbox Series S and Series X. Every current-gen Xbox owner should get this external NVMe storage card.

Inverse

You need to play the best dystopian RPG on Xbox Game Pass ASAP

'Eastward' is the rare RPG that is captivating without being overwhelming

Tribune News Service

Microsoft is ready to fight for its $69 billion Activision deal

Microsoft Corp. is ready to fight for its $69 billion acquisition of gaming company Activision Blizzard Inc. if the US Federal Trade Commission files a lawsuit seeking to block the deal, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Evening Standard

What’s coming to Game Pass in December 2022? Lego Star Wars, High on Life, and more

All the titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in December 2022

Windows Central

Xbox Game Pass games list for Xbox console, PC, and xCloud

Do you need to know which games are available on Xbox Game Pass? Check out our list of Xbox Game Pass games and Xbox Perks currently on offer through Xbox consoles, PC, and xCloud.

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Microsoft will reportedly make concessions regarding Activision Blizzard deal

The Xbox manufacturer might enter a 10-year deal with PlayStation to appease UK regulators.

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Save £60 on the Xbox Series S in Cyber Monday sales at Currys, Microsoft, Amazon, Very and more

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