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„We Need More Compassion and Union in the World, and Less Rivalry.” Helldivers 2 Devs Comment on Platform War

„We Need More Compassion and Union in the World, and Less Rivalry.” Helldivers 2 Devs Comment on Platform War

Johan Pilestedt has once again given Helldivers 2 fans food for thought, although not all of his posts have received wide approval from players.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 5, 2024

„We Need More Compassion and Union in the World, and Less Rivalry.” Helldivers 2 Devs Comment on Platform War
Starfield and Hellblade 2 Could be Coming to PS5; Microsoft Wants to Be „Mega-publisher” (rumor)

Starfield and Hellblade 2 Could be Coming to PS5; Microsoft Wants to Be „Mega-publisher” (rumor)

Starfield could be the next title heading to the PlayStation 5. Thus, Microsoft is reportedly shifting its focus from the success (or lack thereof) of Xbox consoles to multiplatform.

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Jacob Blazewicz

February 6, 2024

Starfield and Hellblade 2 Could be Coming to PS5; Microsoft Wants to Be „Mega-publisher” (rumor)
Phil Spencer Treats PS5 and Switch Users Like Members of Xbox Community

Phil Spencer Treats PS5 and Switch Users Like Members of Xbox Community

For Phil Spencer, owners of Sony and Nintendo consoles have become members of the Xbox community. This follows the approval of Microsoft's nearly $69 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard.

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Maciej Gaffke

November 6, 2023

Phil Spencer Treats PS5 and Switch Users Like Members of Xbox Community
Xbox Won't Use Call of Duty as Bait for PlayStation Owners; 'That's Not Our Goal,' says Phil Spencer

Xbox Won't Use Call of Duty as Bait for PlayStation Owners; 'That's Not Our Goal,' says Phil Spencer

The head of Xbox argues that Call of Duty will not be an exclusive title for the Xbox console. The popular shooter is to be available on all platforms, including Nintendo.

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Maciej Gaffke

October 18, 2023

Xbox Won't Use Call of Duty as Bait for PlayStation Owners; 'That's Not Our Goal,' says Phil Spencer
'We Have a Better Product Than Sony'; Phil Spencer Confident After PS5 Specs Reveal

'We Have a Better Product Than Sony'; Phil Spencer Confident After PS5 Specs Reveal

Almost three years after the launch of the next-generation consoles, we get a glimpse of Phil Spencer's email. The Xbox boss was very excited on the day the PS5 specifications were revealed.

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Maciej Gaffke

September 20, 2023

'We Have a Better Product Than Sony'; Phil Spencer Confident After PS5 Specs Reveal
'Revenge Time'; PlayStation Fanboys Plan Review Bombing of Starfield

'Revenge Time'; PlayStation Fanboys Plan Review Bombing of Starfield

Starfield has already fallen victim to review bombing once, but die-hard PlayStation fans are said to be preparing another attack. For now, they are limiting themselves to spoiling the game's plot.

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Jacob Blazewicz

August 17, 2023

'Revenge Time'; PlayStation Fanboys Plan Review Bombing of Starfield
Sony Paid Studios to Discriminate Xbox - Official Confirmation

Sony Paid Studios to Discriminate Xbox - Official Confirmation

The justification released by the court noted that Sony paid studios to skip or deliberately delay the release of games for Microsoft's consoles.

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Maciej Gaffke

July 21, 2023

Sony Paid Studios to Discriminate Xbox - Official Confirmation
Call of Duty Stays on PlayStation; Deal Struck Between Sony and Microsoft!

Call of Duty Stays on PlayStation; Deal Struck Between Sony and Microsoft!

Microsoft and Sony have signed a deal that guarantees the release of Call of Duty game on PlayStation consoles for the next ten years.

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Adrian Werner

July 17, 2023

Call of Duty Stays on PlayStation; Deal Struck Between Sony and Microsoft!
Jim Ryan: 'I've Talked to All Publishers, None of Them Like Game Pass'

Jim Ryan: 'I've Talked to All Publishers, None of Them Like Game Pass'

Sony's chief executive Jim Ryan testified that he had spoken with a number of publishers, who were said to have given him information about the negative impact of Game Pass on the value of games.

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Marcin Przała

June 29, 2023

Jim Ryan: 'I've Talked to All Publishers, None of Them Like Game Pass'
Jim Ryan on Starfield's Exclusivity: 'I Don't Like It, but have No Quarrel With It'

Jim Ryan on Starfield's Exclusivity: 'I Don't Like It, but have No Quarrel With It'

Sony CEO Jim Ryan „has no quarrel” with Starfield's console exclusivity. What's more, he doesn't see it as anti-competitive.

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Hubert Sledziewski

June 27, 2023

Jim Ryan on Starfield's Exclusivity: 'I Don't Like It, but have No Quarrel With It'
Phil Spencer Made a Solemn Vow About Call of Duty on PlayStation

Phil Spencer Made a Solemn Vow About Call of Duty on PlayStation

Xbox boss Phil Spencer made a promise to the court that Call of Duty would continue to be released on Sony's consoles. However, the way he worded his pledge may be questionable.

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Kamil Kleszyk

June 26, 2023

Phil Spencer Made a Solemn Vow About Call of Duty on PlayStation
'Eliminate PlayStation': Lawyers Provide Evidence Revealing Microsoft's Intentions

'Eliminate PlayStation': Lawyers Provide Evidence Revealing Microsoft's Intentions

Alleged internal messages sent between Microsoft employees have surfaced, making it clear that the Activision deal is aimed at eliminating PlayStation from the game market.

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Kamil Kleszyk

June 21, 2023

'Eliminate PlayStation': Lawyers Provide Evidence Revealing Microsoft's Intentions
Sony Hurts Xbox in Japan, US Politicians Claim [Update]

Sony Hurts Xbox in Japan, US Politicians Claim [Update]

For many months we have been watching the dispute between Microsoft and Sony unfold. The Japanese oppose the merger of the Redmond giant with Activision Blizzard for fear of it monopolizing the game market. Meanwhile, U.S. politicians are drawing attention to an interesting aspect of the issue.

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Wiktor Szczesny

April 5, 2023

Sony Hurts Xbox in Japan, US Politicians Claim [Update]
Microsoft Refutes Redfall Accusations: 'We Didn't Pull Any Games From PlayStation'

Microsoft Refutes Redfall Accusations: 'We Didn't Pull Any Games From PlayStation'

Following recent reports that Microsoft was said to have ordered the cancellation of the PlayStation version of Redfall, representatives of the Redmond giant have decided to make an official announcement.

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Kamil Kleszyk

March 26, 2023

Microsoft Refutes Redfall Accusations: 'We Didn't Pull Any Games From PlayStation'
Microsoft Cancelled Redfall for PS5; Offline Mode Planned

Microsoft Cancelled Redfall for PS5; Offline Mode Planned

Redfall may get an offline mode, but the PlayStation 5 version was buried by Microsoft's intervention.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 22, 2023

Microsoft Cancelled Redfall for PS5; Offline Mode Planned
Starfield is the Reason Sony Doesn't Trust Microsoft With Call of Duty

Starfield is the Reason Sony Doesn't Trust Microsoft With Call of Duty

Sony fears that Microsoft's promises of no Call of Duty exclusivity will end up like with the Bethesda acquisition.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 13, 2023

Starfield is the Reason Sony Doesn't Trust Microsoft With Call of Duty
Sony Suggests Microsoft Could Sabotage Call of Duty on PlayStation

Sony Suggests Microsoft Could Sabotage Call of Duty on PlayStation

Bugs, missing features and a higher price of Call of Duty. Such ploys, according to Sony, may be used by Microsoft to discourage gamers from PlayStation after Activision Blizzard acquisition.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 9, 2023

Sony Suggests Microsoft Could Sabotage Call of Duty on PlayStation
Sony Dominates the Console Market, Microsoft Suggests

Sony Dominates the Console Market, Microsoft Suggests

During a hearing before the European Commission, a Microsoft representative argued that Sony completely dominates the console market and therefore blocking the Redmond giant's merger with Activision Blizzard harms the competitiveness of the entire industry.

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Adrian Werner

February 22, 2023

Sony Dominates the Console Market, Microsoft Suggests
Sony Not Letting Microsoft Off the Hook; PlayStation Chief Lobbied Politicians?

Sony Not Letting Microsoft Off the Hook; PlayStation Chief Lobbied Politicians?

According to the latest reports, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan was scheduled to go to the European Parliament to express his concerns about Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

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Kamil Kleszyk

October 3, 2022

Sony Not Letting Microsoft Off the Hook; PlayStation Chief Lobbied Politicians?
Xbox's Call of Duty Offer was 'Inadequate,' PlayStation Head Says

Xbox's Call of Duty Offer was 'Inadequate,' PlayStation Head Says

It appears that Microsoft's offer that Call of Duty would remain on Sony consoles for three years beyond the end of the current contract has been rejected. PlayStation chief Jim Ryan said the proposal was 'inadequate.'.

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Kamil Kleszyk

September 8, 2022

Xbox's Call of Duty Offer was 'Inadequate,' PlayStation Head Says