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Xbox Is Sunsetting Xbox Live Gold, Rolls Out New Xbox Game Pass Core Sub In September

The name Xbox Live has been ubiquitous to console gaming since the early 2000s, as Microsoft brought the first online subscription for online play to consoles. Today, Microsoft announced it's sunsetting the name and rolling it into its Xbox Game Pass offerings officially in September.


Blizzard Boss Shuts Down Diablo 4 On Xbox Game Pass: 'This Is Not Happening'

For those looking at the recent legal win for Microsoft in its Activision Blizzard acquisition and hoping it means we'll see Diablo 4 on Game Pass any time soon, Blizzard's President has shut that down full stop in a recent tweet.


Xbox Games Showcase And Starfield Direct Live Blog

Today is the day, with Microsoft hosting both its Xbox Games Showcase as well as the highly anticipated Starfield Direct at Summer Game Fest 2023. Watch along with us.


Microsoft Fined $20 Million By FTC For Collecting Children's Personal Info On Xbox Without Parental Consent

The Federal Trade Commission has fined Microsoft to the tune of $20 million USD for illegally collecting the personal information of children on its Xbox console.


Microsoft Announces Details for Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct Coming on June 11th

Microsoft has announced that the next Xbox Games Showcase will happen on June 11th, and will be followed by the promised standalone Starfield Direct.


Redfall Review In Progress

Arkane's latest immersive sim takes the form of a Vampire slaying co-op shooter named Redfall. How does it stack up, and is it worth your time? Here are some of our thoughts as we work through our full review.


Redfall Drops Official Launch Trailer And PC Requirements Ahead Of Next Week's Launch

Arkane's upcoming co-op shooter Redfall is fast approaching and the team released its latest trailer celebrating the launch next week. Additionally, we finally have full PC requirements for those looking to take on the Vampires on your fully-tricked out rigs.


Microsoft and Nvidia Announce 10-Year GeForce NOW Deal, As Microsoft and Nintendo Make Their Deal Official

Microsoft and Nvidia announce a 10 year deal to have Xbox PC games on GEForce NOW, and also finalizes 10-year deal with Nintendo for "same day as Xbox" with content parity Call of Duty releases.


UK CMA Report Declares Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal Would 'Substantially Reduce Competition'

The UK Competitions and Markets Authority report on Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision-Blizzard finds the deal would "substantially reduce competition" and recommends prohibiting the deal or substantial divestiture to save it.


Microsoft To Lay Off 10K Employees Exactly One Year Since Activision Blizzard Purchase Announced

Microsoft announced today that it would be cutting up to 10,000 jobs at the tech giant across its workforce, with reports stating that the gaming divisions at both Xbox and Bethesda are affected by the layoffs. This was announced exactly one year to the day that Microsoft told the world they planned on acquiring Activision Blizzard for billions.


Jan 25th Xbox and Bethesda and Elder Scrolls Online Streams To Reveal New Content

 The Elder Scrolls Online will feature on two special streams later this month, on January 25th. first up, ZeniMax Online Studios will be part of the next Microsoft and Bethesda showcase. Afterwards, an ESO Global Reveal will happen.


ZeniMax Workers United Votes to Unionize, With Microsoft Formally Recognizing Its First Union

Representing about 300 QA workers across ZeniMax Studios, ZeniMax Workers United has officially voted to unionize under the CWA. Microsoft has formally recognized this, its very first union.


The FTC Sues to Block Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued to block the nearly $69 billion deal that would see Microsoft acquire Activision Blizzard over claims that it would harm competition and consumer choices.


UPDATED: About 300 QA Workers at ZeniMax Studios Have Declared Intent to Unionize

About 300 QA workers at ZeniMax Studios have declared their intent to unionize. Microsoft, which owns the company, has vowed to remain neutral towards unionization and to recognize unions if employees vote for one.


Microsoft Offering 'Concessions' to Ease Chances of Activision Blizzard Deal Going Through

A new report says that that Microsoft will make concessions in order to preserve its Activision Blizzard deal in Europe, with hopes to appease regulators more generally too.