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One of Xbox's most popular subscription tiers, Xbox Live Gold, has gradually become one of the most popular subscription services for PC games, and Microsoft may be rebranding it soon. The move will mark the end of the “Xbox Live” branding since it was launched on 15 November 2002. A link to the news was initially posted on Windows Central, ...
After all the drama and the cold war between Microsoft and PlayStation these past few years, Xbox head Phil Spencer has announced that Microsoft and PlayStation have finally signed an official agreement to keep releasing future Call Of Duty games on Sony's PlayStation platform even after Microsoft has acquired Call of Duty developer/publisher Activ...
Xbox veteran Larry Hryb, also known as "Major Nelson," announced his departure from Microsoft's Xbox division today via Twitter. Hryb spent many years as Xbox Live's Director of Programming. Although he did not state his reasons for leaving, he said he plans to step back and work on his next step. The news came as Microsoft’s Xbox is still cel...
Microsoft Xbox has officially won the court case against the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for the purchase of Activision Blizzard. Californian Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley gave her ruling, which was submitted earlier today (via The Verge): Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision has been described as the largest in tech history. It deserv...
It seems that Microsoft may have spilled the beans on Sony's future plans. According to court documents from the recent Microsoft Xbox Activision FTC trial, Microsoft reveals that Sony is set to launch new PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro consoles later in 2023. The PS5 Slim will allegedly be the same price as the current PS5 Digital Edition, which is US$39...
The trial between Xbox/Activision and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues. A lawyer representing Microsoft/Xbox made a statement in court that The Elder Scrolls 6 will launch in 2026, but only after accidentally referring to it as "The Elder Scrolls 16". As transcribed by The Verge, the lawyer said: "There are two Elder Scrolls games, ...
Warner Bros. Pictures, Mattel, and Xbox are working together to bring exclusive Forza Horizon 5 in-game content, racing simulators and a life-sized Barbie box at Sydney’s Microsoft Experience Centre, an inspiring video about careers in gaming with a Barbie touch, the first ever Xbox Barbie dolls, and our most stylish custom Xbox hardware yet. ...
Microsoft at one point had considered acquiring SEGA, Bungie, IO Interactive, and more. This is based on an email sent by Xbox CEO Phil Spencer to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Microsoft CFO Amy Hood in November 2020. Microsoft's ongoing attempts to buy Activision Blizzard for $69 billion have forced the company to divulge all kinds of details...
A reboot of the Perfect Dark series for Xbox Series S|X consoles is in the works, as Microsoft looks to revive the franchise after over two decades. Announced in 2018, the game’s development is currently being led by developer The Initiative. Crystal Dynamics is assisting with the project. However, a new report points out a number of conce...
It seems like we still have half a decade to enjoy our PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles before the PS6 and next-gen Xbox arrives. According to court documents reviewed by IGN, Microsoft said the “expected starting period” of the next-gen consoles such as the PS6 and whatever the next Xbox will be is sometime in 2028, which is five years away...
Starfield is the next Xbox-exclusive game from the developer of The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim and the Fallout games, Bethesda. However, the truth has been revealed; Starfield was originally planned to release for the PS5 as well. Documents recently made public (via Twitter) as part of today's trial between Xbox/Activision and the Federal Trade Comm...
In 2021, Bethesda and MachineGames announced that they were making a new Indiana Jones game. It was previously slated for a multi-platform release but is now confirmed to be an Xbox exclusive. During today's trial between Xbox/Activision and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Bethesda senior vice president of global marketing and communications...
Bad news for gamers, as Microsoft has announced that they are officially increasing the prices of the Xbox Series X and the Xbox GAme Pass subscription service in all countries except for the US, Japan, Chile, Brazil, and Colombia. Speaking to The Verge, Xbox head of communications Kari Perez said: “We’ve held on our prices for consoles for...
This July, Microsoft will showcase indie games to the gaming community through its ID@Xbox Showcase, in partnership with IGN. This latest instalment will feature fresh trailers, announcements, and reveals on new and upcoming independently-developed video games for consoles and PC. After the ID@Xbox Showcase, IGN will host a special edition of "U...
During the Starfield Direct (which takes place after the Xbox Games Showcase), Bethesda unveiled a 45-minute-long showcase of gameplay from the upcoming game. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMOPoAq5vIA&ab_channel=BethesdaSoftworks They also revealed that a Starfield Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Wirel...
The annual Xbox Games Showcase took place earlier today and it was full of game announcements. The biggest reveals included our first look at gameplay from Xbox exclusives such as Fable and Avowed, the release date for Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty, and more. Check out all the games and our full coverage below: XBOX UNVEILS FIRST LOOK AT T...
On the 1st of June, I had the pleasure of attending a collective panel of amazing women across Malaysia on Women Moving Forward in Healthcare, Sports & STEM. It was a very last-minute decision for me to attend so I was extremely nervous. The panel session was held at Microsoft's office which was surprisingly colourful and cozy. I arrived an ...
One of gaming's biggest acquisitions might be happening after much contesting. The European Commission has approved Microsoft's planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard (and King too); ditto Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Serbia, Chile, Japan, South Africa, and Ukraine. According to Video Games Chronicle, as long as Microsoft complies with a number of ...
Platform(s): PC (version played), Xbox Series Genre: Borderlands-slash-Destiny clone from Arkane When I first saw Redfall, I thought wow, this reminds me of Buffy the Vampire Slayer but with guns, co-op, and loot galore. Quaint neighbourhood inhabited by vampires? Sounds like my kind of game. I am fortunate that I got this game for free sinc...
Is Xbox's direction focused too much on PC and less on consoles? Turns out that the answer is a bit more complicated. Microsoft's head of gaming said that the company needs to focus on the wider gaming market if it wants to be successful, despite the Xbox console being the core of the brand (it's in the name). That means more than just making gr...
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