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Can Blizzard Keep Its Autonomy Post-Microsoft Acquisition? 'No One Asking Us To Do Anything,' Says World Of Warcraft Exec
Ready To Tip Your Favorite Game Developers? Former Blizzard President Says You Should
China Welcomes Back World Of Warcraft As Blizzard, NetEase Reach Agreement
Ready To Tip Your Favorite Game Developers? Former Blizzard President Says You Should
China Welcomes Back World Of Warcraft As Blizzard, NetEase Reach Agreement
Good News For Gamers: Xbox's Sarah Bond Commits To Game Preservation, Creates 'Dedicated Team' For Future-Proofing Classics
Diablo 4 Season 4 Preview Available In New Public Test Realm: Here's How To Install It

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Microsoft, Toys For Bob To Join Forces: Will Crash Bandicoot And Spyro Get A Revival?
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) has reportedly reached an agreement with Crash Bandicoot developer, Toys for Bob, for the studio’s next game.
Diablo 4 Season 4 Delayed to Incorporate Player Feedback: Here's What To Expect
Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Blizzard Entertainment has announced a delay in the release of Diablo 4 Season 4, pushing it back to May 14, 2024, from the previously scheduled April 16 date.
Returning To Roots? Overwatch 2 Season 10 Redefines Monetization With Free Heroes, More
The upcoming season of Overwatch 2 will introduce a new hero named Venture, who will be available for free to all players upon launch, marking a departure from the previous model of locking new heroes behind paywalls or progression.
Toys For Bob, Creator Of Spyro, Crash Bandicoot, To Leave Activision
Toys For Bob, the studio celebrated for games such as Crash Bandicoot 4 and the remastered Spyro collection, decided to break away from Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Activision, aiming to recapture its
Xbox's Phil Spencer Announces Day-One Release Of All Activision Games On Xbox Game Pass: Is Call Of Duty Included?
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has revealed that Microsoft Corp.
Call Of Duty Pros Sue Activision Over Alleged Tournament Monopoly
In a lawsuit filed in a Los Angeles federal court, prominent players of the video game Call of Duty accused Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Activision Blizzard Inc.
Microsoft Reportedly Mulling Launch Of Xbox Games Hi-Fi Rush And Pentiment On PlayStation, Nintendo Switch
Microsoft is preparing to launch a select number of Xbox games on platforms such as Sony's PlayStation and Nintendo's Switch.
Microsoft Claps Back At FTC, Insists Activision Was 'Already Planning Significant' Layoffs
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) has responded directly to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) claims regarding layoffs following the acquisition of Activision.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Free Trial Drops After Season 2 Launch
Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Activision announced that a free trial for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is set to launch one day after the release of Season 2.
Xbox Chief Responds To PlayStation Port Rumors: Business Update Expected Next Week
Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, addressed recent rumors about Xbox first-party titles potentially being ported to other platforms in a tweet.
Activision Blizzard's Esports Team Takes Hit In Microsoft's Latest Round Of Layoffs
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ; MSFT) has initiated another round of layoffs at Activision Blizzard Inc., shortly after the tech giant's recent cut of 1,900 jobs.
Microsoft's Gaming Revolution: Xbox Hits Cosmic Heights With 200M Monthly Users After Activision Blizzard Fusion, Reveals Satya Nadella
The revenue from Xbox content and services experienced a 61% year-over-year increase, boosted by the acquisition of Activision.
Blizzard Appoints Former Call of Duty And NFL Executive As President
Blizzard Entertainment, the video-game development studio acquired by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) for $69 billion, appointed Johanna Faries as its new president, succeeding Mike Ybarra.
Call Of Duty Community Cleans Up: Activision Reports 50% Drop In Chat Toxicity
In a recent blog post on callofduty.com, Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Activision Blizzard and its associated studios addressed the issue of in-game conduct within the
Activision Alerts Call of Duty Players: Anti-Cheat Tech Will Ban Aim Assist, Ranked Play Will Face Delays
Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Activision issued a warning to Call of Duty players, stating tha
Microsoft's Brad Smith Acknowledges Fairness Of UK Regulator CMA In Activision Blizzard Deal Approval
Microsoft's President, Brad Smith, has lauded UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for its "fair" stance on Activision Blizzard deal.
Call Of Duty 2025, Codenamed 'Saturn,' Is A Semi-Futuristic Sequel To Black Ops 2
The upcoming "Call of Duty" installment, codenamed 'Saturn' and referred to as Call of Duty 2025, will venture into a semi-futuristic setting, set to be a direct sequel to "Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. "
Sony Estimates $1.5B Loss Due To Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition: 'Our Pillars Are Already Dated'
Sony anticipates a $1.5 billion loss due to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, saying that the company resting on its laurels.
Activision's Quality Assurance Team Protests New Mandate, Cites 'Soft Layoff' Concerns
Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Quality Assurance (QA) workers within Activision are protesting a new return-to-office mandate, labeling it a "soft layoff" and fearing it will force many employees
Insomniac Breach Leaks Marvel, X-Men Gaming Details: Does Sony Fear Microsoft's Strategy?
The Insomniac data breach disclosed a significant agreement between Sony Group Corp.
Activision Opens Up About Skill-Based Matchmaking In Call Of Duty
Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Activision, the publisher behind Call of Duty, recently addressed the ongoing debate surrounding skill-based matchmaking (SBMM).
Leaked Survey: Is Blizzard Contemplating A $100 Price Tag For Diablo IV's Vessel Of Hatred Expansion?
A leaked survey from Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Blizzard hinted at potential pricing strategies for the forthcoming Diablo IV expansion, Vessel of Hatred.
Blizzard Chief Thinks Microsoft Will Allow It To Be More Independent And Serve Players 'Better Than We Ever Have'
Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra thinks the studio will flourish under Xbox. He has experience working with Microsoft and Xbox chief Phil Spencer.