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Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Approved by Brazil

Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Approved by Brazil

Microsoft has received approval from Brazil's CADE to acquire Activision Blizzard. However, the corporation is still waiting for a similar move from several other entities.

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Adrian Werner

October 6, 2022

Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Approved by Brazil
Activision Blizzard Acquisition is Good for Everyone, Microsoft Argues

Activision Blizzard Acquisition is Good for Everyone, Microsoft Argues

It looks like Microsoft is very confident in its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The Redmond giant has even launched a special website to convince gamers that there be nothing but benefits will come with the deal.

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Kamil Kleszyk

October 4, 2022

Activision Blizzard Acquisition is Good for Everyone, Microsoft Argues
Obsidian Entertainment's Survival Game Launches to Good Reviews

Obsidian Entertainment's Survival Game Launches to Good Reviews

Version 1.0 of the online survival game Grounded will be released today. The new game by Obsidian Entertainment is collecting good reviews.

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Adrian Werner

September 27, 2022

Obsidian Entertainment's Survival Game Launches to Good Reviews
Gears of War Remaster Approaching; GoW 2 and 3 in Demand on PC

Gears of War Remaster Approaching; GoW 2 and 3 in Demand on PC

Microsoft's trademark application has reignited speculation about remastered edition of the Gears of War series.

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Adrian Werner

September 26, 2022

Gears of War Remaster Approaching; GoW 2 and 3 in Demand on PC
Xbox's PC App Now Shows Games' Estimated Playthrough Time

Xbox's PC App Now Shows Games' Estimated Playthrough Time

Microsoft has teamed up with a well-known website to add a new feature to the Xbox PC app.

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Jacob Blazewicz

September 15, 2022

Xbox's PC App Now Shows Games' Estimated Playthrough Time
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
Why do Games Keep Getting Delayed? Head of Xbox Game Studios Explains

Why do Games Keep Getting Delayed? Head of Xbox Game Studios Explains

Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty explained the reason for the current wave of delays in the industry during a panel at PAX West. On the occasion, the developer expressed his wish to harness artificial intelligence to test games.

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Michal Ciezadlik

September 6, 2022

Why do Games Keep Getting Delayed? Head of Xbox Game Studios Explains
Fable to Offer Forza Horizon's Quality, but Devs Are in No Hurry

Fable to Offer Forza Horizon's Quality, but Devs Are in No Hurry

The latest Fable is supposed to be the essence of the series. The head of Microsoft Studios declares that we should expect high quality straight out of Forza Horizon 5.

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Adam Adamczyk

September 5, 2022

Fable to Offer Forza Horizon's Quality, but Devs Are in No Hurry
Activision Blizzard's Big IPs May be Coming to Xbox Game Pass

Activision Blizzard's Big IPs May be Coming to Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft has provided information on Activision Blizzard's games that will be eligible for Game Pass once the controversial deal is approved. Subscribers can look forward to several high-profile brands.

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Miriam Moszczynska

September 2, 2022

Activision Blizzard's Big IPs May be Coming to Xbox Game Pass
Halo Infinite Won't Receive Split-screen; Fans Livid

Halo Infinite Won't Receive Split-screen; Fans Livid

Studio 343 Industries has unveiled a plan for updates and season 3 of Halo Infinite for the coming months. Unfortunately, contrary to the developers' earlier assurances, among the (delayed) new features will not be the couch co-op mode awaited by fans. The community is not happy - to put it mildly.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

September 1, 2022

Halo Infinite Won't Receive Split-screen; Fans Livid
Age of Empires 4 With New Civilizations; Free Week and Discounts

Age of Empires 4 With New Civilizations; Free Week and Discounts

Age of Empires 4 will receive two new civilizations. A free week and discounts are currently underway.

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Adam Adamczyk

August 24, 2022

Age of Empires 4 With New Civilizations; Free Week and Discounts
This Element is Bound to be Better in Redfall Than in Prey

This Element is Bound to be Better in Redfall Than in Prey

Redfall is expected to be the biggest game in Arkane's output. Just one of the many sections of the game is expected to heavily outdo the entire map from Prey.

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Adrian Werner

August 19, 2022

This Element is Bound to be Better in Redfall Than in Prey
Game Pass for Late August 2022; Ubisoft's Next Big Game for Hades

Game Pass for Late August 2022; Ubisoft's Next Big Game for Hades

We have learned the list of games coming to Game Pass in the second half of August. This time it counts eight items, including Immortals Fenyx Rising from Ubisoft, and Commandos 3: HD Remaster for release. In return, the excellent roguelike Hades will leave the offer.

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Hubert Sledziewski

August 16, 2022

Game Pass for Late August 2022; Ubisoft's Next Big Game for Hades
Xbox Reveals What we Will See at gamescom 2022

Xbox Reveals What we Will See at gamescom 2022

Microsoft has announced what we can expect from the Xbox show at gamescom 2022. These will be presentations of titles announced some time ago.

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Hubert Sledziewski

August 10, 2022

Xbox Reveals What we Will See at gamescom 2022
Xbox Game Pass Will Offer Account Sharing Option

Xbox Game Pass Will Offer Account Sharing Option

Microsoft is preparing an option for sharing Xbox Game Pass subscriptions with family members. Users in Colombia and Ireland can already test the new solution.

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Krzysiek Kalwasinski

August 5, 2022

Xbox Game Pass Will Offer Account Sharing Option
Games with Gold for August 2022 - Saints Row 2 and More

Games with Gold for August 2022 - Saints Row 2 and More

Microsoft has shared the titles that Xbox console users will receive as part of its Games with Gold offer in August 2022.

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Agnes Adamus

July 28, 2022

Games with Gold for August 2022 - Saints Row 2 and More
Minecraft Without Blockchain, but Mojang Leaves the Door Open

Minecraft Without Blockchain, but Mojang Leaves the Door Open

Studio Mojang categorically rejects the implementation of blockchain technology and NFT in Minecraft. At least until they are „reliable” and „secure.”.

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Jacob Blazewicz

July 21, 2022

Minecraft Without Blockchain, but Mojang Leaves the Door Open
As Dusk Falls in First Reviews - Microsoft's Small but Good Exclusive

As Dusk Falls in First Reviews - Microsoft's Small but Good Exclusive

As Dusk Falls is another title worth having the Game Pass subscription for. At least according to many reviewers, although there were also more critical voices.

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Jacob Blazewicz

July 18, 2022

As Dusk Falls in First Reviews - Microsoft's Small but Good Exclusive
Game Pass for End of July 2022 - 6 Games Coming, 5 Leaving

Game Pass for End of July 2022 - 6 Games Coming, 5 Leaving

Five games will soon disappear from Game Pass, to be replaced by six new ones, including a debuting Microsoft exclusive.

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Jacob Blazewicz

July 18, 2022

Game Pass for End of July 2022 - 6 Games Coming, 5 Leaving
Forza Horizon 5 Reveals Sprawling Map from Hot Wheels DLC

Forza Horizon 5 Reveals Sprawling Map from Hot Wheels DLC

The developers of Forza Horizon 5 have presented a map from the Hot Wheels DLC, which will debut the day after tomorrow. Check out what we can expect.

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Adrian Werner

July 17, 2022

Forza Horizon 5 Reveals Sprawling Map from Hot Wheels DLC