Xbox and Microsoft Flight Simulator are immersing gamers worldwide in the captivating world of Arrakis, commemorating the highly anticipated release of Dune Part Two. Enthusiasts can anticipate a free game expansion for Microsoft Flight Simulator launching. Two prominent stars from the movie, Timothée Chalamet, por

It looks like Microsoft might be allegedly planning to launch Starfield on the PS5 later this year. According to a report from XboxEra, their sources claim that Microsoft will release Starfield for the PS5 after the launch of the upcoming Starfield Shatter Space expansion that's coming to the Xbox Series X/S and PC.

Video game companies are experiencing a string of brutal layoffs lately, including Microsoft, which has announced that 1,900 of its employees will be let go. The cuts will affect various roles within the company, cutting 8% of its gaming division which stands at around 22,000 employees in total. These include Activi

Microsoft has unveiled the latest updates for Xbox in November, focusing on enhancing the gaming experience for PC enthusiasts. A standout feature in this update is the introduction of Compact mode in the Xbox app for PC. Microsoft describes it as a user interface enhancement catering to smaller screens, where the s

Only several hours after the UK’s Competition And Markets Authority (CMA) officially approved Microsoft Xbox‘s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, it is now one hundred percent complete. Microsoft Xbox owns Activision Blizzard. The console wars have shifted. The official statement from Xbox CEO Phil Spence

The UK’s Competition And Markets Authority (CMA) has officially approved Microsoft Xbox‘s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This is after the CMA was originally against the deal back in April 2023. An official statement from Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick reads: Team, Today the CMA, the regulatory au

Capcom's top brass is pretty clear on this: they're not out hunting for new studios, and they're definitely not up for grabs themselves. Capcom's COO, Haruhito Tsujimoto, recently had a chat with Bloomberg, and they got right into the nitty-gritty of mergers and acquisitions. Now, you might think that with all the b

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

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 larg

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 D

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 t

Working with Warner Bros. Pictures and Mattel for the upcoming Barbie movie, Microsoft has revealed a Barbie-themed Xbox Series S, Xbox Barbie dolls, and Barbie-themed cars for Forza Horizon 5. The film sees Barbie hit the road in a classic 1956 Chevrolet Corvette EV Corvette — painted her signature pink hue, of c

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

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/Activis

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

During Xbox Games Showcase, Asobo Studio announced that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will launch for the Xbox Series X/S and PC sometime in 2024. In addition, in partnership with Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment, Microsoft Flight Simulator has created an authentically detailed House Atreides Ornithopter.

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 Micros

So, Microsoft's plan to acquire Activision Blizzard for a whopping US$69 billion has been blocked by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over concerns that it would harm the growth of cloud gaming. This comes after the CMA provisionally opposed the deal in February due to similar concerns about cloud gamin

Halo's top brass position isn't looking so good with this recent newspiece. Halo Infinite head of creative Joseph Staten, who also wrote and directed the cinematics for Halo, Halo 2, and Halo 3, will be leaving Microsoft according to a recent tweet (via IGN). "Hey folks, I am indeed leaving Microsoft. I’ll have m

As part of Microsoft's slow-but-steady expansion to Southeast Asia (save Singapore, since they've been there since the 2000s), Microsoft will be bringing in its Xbox accessories and Xbox Wireless Controllers to the region on an official capacity. According to Microsoft Asia Business Director Jeremy Hinton (via Lowya