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Hi-Fi Rush lives: PUBG owner Krafton has acquired Tango Gameworks from Xbox

The move will allow "the talented team to continue developing the Hi-Fi Rush IP".

PC Gamer · Aug 12, 2024

Former Xbox studio Tango Gameworks and 'Hi-Fi Rush' have been acquired by PUBG's Krafton Inc, saving it from closure

Krafton of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds fame is picking up former Xbox studio Tango Gameworks, known for The Evil Within and Hi-Fi Rush. Microsoft has offered a statement, too.

Windows Central · Aug 12, 2024

World of Warcraft dev says the game's 500-strong union, spurred on by 2021 controversies, has been aided by the move to Microsoft

"We've had CWA representatives and members from other video game unions like Sega and ZeniMax on the campus."

PC Gamer · Aug 5, 2024

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Another Bethesda studio at Xbox is unionizing

Bethesda Game Studios Montreal is unionizing, marking the latest Xbox team to unionize after Microsoft vowed to remain neutral in any unionization efforts.

Windows Central · Jun 26, 2024

Despite its stormy red skies, Skyline Valley marks a bright new era for Fallout 76

In this exclusive preview of Fallout 76's latest expansion, Skyline Valley, we delve into the new content that awaits players in this eerie and captivating addition to the game. From the ominous red skies to the enigmatic Dark Hollow Manor, the expansion introduces a bunch of story quests, formidable enemies,…

Windows Central · Jun 12, 2024

Xbox Game Studios head says Microsoft needs 'smaller games that give us prestige and awards' one day after shutting down Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks

Microsoft reportedly said it needs games like Hi-Fi Rush one day after shutting down Tango Gameworks.

TechRadar · May 9, 2024

Arkane Austin wanted to make a new immersive sim before Microsoft closed the studio down, reports suggests

A new report suggests that Arkane Austin wanted to make a new Dishonored game before studio closure.

TechRadar · May 9, 2024

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Report: Microsoft Gaming turned down a sequel to critical Xbox hit Hi-Fi Rush

Microsoft Gaming reportedly decided not to pursue a sequel to Hi-Fi Rush, with developer Tango Gameworks instead being closed.

Windows Central · May 8, 2024

The Xbox cuts might not be finished, while Game Pass debates go on over pricing and Call of Duty

Xbox is in the headlines for pretty tough reasons this week, and it sounds like the rough ride might not be over yet.

Windows Central · May 8, 2024

Microsoft closes Bethesda's Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog Games, and Tango Gameworks, kills off one of its best new franchises in years in the process

Microsoft Gaming is shutting down three Bethesda studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks.

Windows Central · May 7, 2024

The Elder Scrolls Online's ingenious housebuilders are creating impossible Frankenstein wonders out of game assets and duct tape, and they took me on a tour

Location, location, location.

PC Gamer · Apr 3, 2024

Microsoft to lay off around 1,900 staff from across the Xbox, Activision Blizzard, and ZeniMax teams

Microsoft is planning to lay off around 1,900 people from its video game workforce.

TechRadar · Jan 25, 2024

Microsoft announces layoffs at gaming division with 1900 jobs cut across Activision Blizzard, Xbox Game Studios, and ZeniMax Media

More layoffs are hitting across the gaming industry, with Microsoft cutting 1900 jobs out of the greater Xbox organization.

Windows Central · Jan 25, 2024

What to expect from Xbox in 2024: A preview of exclusive games, platform expansion, and increased momentum

Microsoft has finally got all its pieces in place. An avalanche of games on the horizon, Xbox could be ready to have a truly special year in 2024, with a mountain of content, features, and momentum.

Windows Central · Jan 3, 2024

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Inverse · Dec 14, 2023

'Marvel’s Blade' Proves the MCU’s Biggest Problem Is Coming to Games

The announcement of 'Marvel's Blade' leaves a bad taste in my mouth in the wake of MCU fatigue and Arkane Studios' troubled history of chasing trends.

Windows Central · Dec 8, 2023

Microsoft converts some Starfield testers to full-time unionized employees

Microsoft has worked with ZeniMax Workers United to convert a number of Starfield testers into full-time employees.

Windows Central · Dec 4, 2023

"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.

Inverse · Oct 25, 2023

Thanks to Microsoft, A New Push to Unionize Activision Blizzard Has Already Begun

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard means more than 10,000 works are now covered by a labor neutrality agreement.

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TechRadar · Aug 14, 2023

ID Software co-founder returns to QuakeCon a decade after company exit

ID Software's co-founder returned to QuakeCon a decade after exiting the company.

T3 · Jul 19, 2023

Not fair! Xbox insiders are already playing Starfield

With a 6th of September release, we're now within orbit of Starfield's release, but some like Phil Spencer already have access.

Zenger · Jul 1, 2023

Microsoft CEO Criticizes Console Exclusives Amid FTC Hearing

Xbox's decision to make games exclusive questioned as FTC weighs in on Microsoft's proposed Activision Blizzard acquisition.

Inverse · Jun 29, 2023

“Spending Sony Out of Business.” 5 Bombshells From Microsoft’s FTC Hearing

After one week of hearings in the Microsoft FTC trial, a number of shocking revelations have come out, here are the most important things to know.

Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2023

Microsoft’s lineup of exclusive games draws fire from deal foes

U.S. officials suing to stop Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard Inc. argue the software giant’s recent acquisition history suggests it’s motivated to rope off blockbuster video games from competitors.

GamesRadar · Jun 23, 2023

Phil Spencer was afraid PlayStation might buy Starfield exclusivity, so Xbox bought Bethesda instead

That's one way of making sure Xbox gets Starfield

Windows Central · Jun 20, 2023

In Los Angeles, I saw a new Xbox emerge

Microsoft's Xbox has been on the back foot for years, but the tide could be changing. At the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 events in Los Angeles in the shadow of E3, Microsoft re-emerged confident, ready, and excited about the future.

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