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Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 On Game Pass Could Drive 2.5M New Subscribers, Analysts Say — But What About Sales?
Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 2:53pm | 800The launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Game Pass is expected to affect the game's sales, but industry experts also believe it could significantly boost Xbox's subscription numbers. Analysts predict millions of new subscribers will join Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox's service to...
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Everything Announced At Xbox Partner Preview: Alan Wake 2, Subnautica 2, More
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 3:50pm | 837This Thursday, Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox Partner Preview delivered an exciting glimpse into the remainder of 2024 and what's coming in 2025. Packed with DLC announcements, new game reveals, and early access opportunities, this showcase provided plenty to keep fans excited about....
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Microsoft To Test Cloud Gaming For Owned Xbox Games In November: Report
Monday, October 14, 2024 - 1:24pm | 450Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is set to expand its cloud gaming capabilities by introducing support for player-owned Xbox games, a long-anticipated feature that will allow users to stream titles from their personal game libraries. According to a report from The Verge, the company plans to begin...
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Microsoft To Launch Game Sales In Xbox App For Android This November
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 2:53pm | 489Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is taking a significant step forward in its mobile gaming strategy by enabling game sales within the Xbox app on Alphabet Inc‘s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Android. Xbox president Sarah Bond announced the development via social media; the update will roll out in November,...
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Xbox Co-Founder Joins Amazon To Work On Devices, Services: 'Too Early To Have Anything To Say'
Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 4:27pm | 496A man responsible for helping to bring the Xbox gaming console and Zune media player to life for Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has a new place to call home after years of helping build up the technology giant’s gaming division. What Happened: While J Allard might not be a household name...
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Final Fantasy 16 On Xbox? Square Enix Hints At A Possible Release
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 3:10pm | 519Square Enix Holdings Co Ltd (OTC:SQNXF) has confirmed its intention to release Final Fantasy 16 on Xbox. Naoki "Yoshi-P" Yoshida, the producer behind both Final Fantasy 14 and Final Fantasy 16, addressed the situation during an interview with Video Games. See Also: Square Enix Announces Final...
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In A Competitive Console Landscape, Nintendo Says It Will Not 'Get Involved In The Game War'
Friday, September 27, 2024 - 3:54pm | 433As the console landscape continues to be dominated by intense competition between PlayStation and Xbox, Nintendo ADR's (OTC:NTDOY) legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto has expressed the desire for the company to remain detached from this ongoing "game war." During a recent interview with...
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Microsoft Phases Out Xbox Ambassadors Program After 13 Years
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 3:06pm | 470Microsoft Corp. (NASDA: MSFT) announced the end of its Xbox Ambassadors program. Starting today, the program will begin winding down, with a complete shutdown scheduled for Oct. 15, 2024. Ambassadors have until that date to claim any remaining rewards and codes. See Also: Xbox Invests In...
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Why Krafton Bought Tango Gameworks From Microsoft: CEO Kim Reveals 'We Don't Think Hi-Fi Rush 2 Is Going To Make Us Money'
Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 5:51pm | 415South Korean gaming giant Krafton's recent acquisition of Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Tango Gameworks, known for titles like The Evil Within and Hi-Fi Rush, marked a significant move in the gaming sector. The deal, announced on Aug. 13, was driven more by a commitment to preserving...
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Activision Blizzard Mobile Games Face Cuts After Microsoft's Latest Round Of Layoffs: What Went Wrong With Warzone Mobile?
Friday, September 13, 2024 - 2:08pm | 775Microsoft Corp's (NASDAQ:MSFT) latest round of gaming layoffs has impacted key teams at Activision Blizzard, with those behind Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile and Warcraft Rumble bearing the brunt. These layoffs, numbering 650, follow an earlier cut of 1,900 employees this year, bringing the total to...
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Microsoft's New Xbox Game Pass Tiers: Which Games Will You Lose?
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 1:59pm | 578Microsoft Corp's (NASDAQ:MSFT) recent overhaul of Xbox Game Pass has brought significant changes to the subscription service, impacting how gamers access some of the industry's anticipated titles. As of Sept. 12, 2024, the newly introduced tiers are live, offering different levels of access — and...
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Microsoft Cuts 650 Xbox Jobs Amid Restructuring Following Activision Blizzard Deal (Updated)
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 7:30am | 633Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with a confirmation from Microsoft. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has reportedly laid off 650 employees in its gaming division, months after the company laid off 1,900 employees following its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. What Happened...
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Age Of Mythology: Retold Leads Xbox Game Pass September 2024 Lineup
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 6:26pm | 441Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) unveiled the first wave of games for Xbox Game Pass in September 2024 and it’s packed with a diverse lineup that promises something for everyone. September 2024 Xbox Game Pass Lineup Age of Mythology: Retold (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S and PC) – Sept. 4 A...
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GameStop Converts Stores To Retro Retailers To Help Gamers Find Old Nintendo, Sega, Game Boy, PlayStation, Xbox Consoles
Thursday, August 29, 2024 - 12:53pm | 701Video game retailer GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) faced concerns over the growth of digital games taking away from physical games and the company's business model. The company may have a new strategy by offering a place to buy retro video games. What Happened: Best known as a meme stock these days,...
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Xbox Introduces Four New Accessibility Devices, Features For Disabled Gamers
Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 1:40pm | 527Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox announced a range of new accessibility options designed to enhance the gaming experience for players with disabilities. These developments include the introduction of three new devices — the Xbox Adaptive Joystick, 8BitDo Lite 2.4G Wireless Controller and...