Microsoft Gaming head honcho Phil Spencer says 'I don't like expansions that are manipulative... like, the third level you cut before you launched'
Microsoft Gaming chief Phil Spencer has been doing a few interviews as 2024 draws to a close, celebrating Microsoft's ...
How AI Technology Is Finally Making Online Gaming Less Toxic
Online gaming communities can often fail to make players feel safe and included due to toxic text and voice chat lobbies. AI ...
One of the next big first-party Xbox games is coming to Battle.net, and it's getting a special steelbook edition
After being delayed out of 2024 due to a stacked lineup of games launching close together, Avowed is now launching on Feb. 18 ...
Avowed is selling 5 days of early access, and in a surprise twist fueled by Xbox buying everyone, Obsidian's RPG is coming to Activision Blizzard's Battle.net
Obsidian's long-awaited fantasy RPG Avowed is now technically launching on February 13, 2025 after a delay pushed it to next ...
It's official: Spyro Reignited Trilogy is coming to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. When will Activision's collection be available to play at no additional cost?
After hinting at its release, Xbox and Microsoft have just confirmed the arrival of a highly acclaimed game from Activision ...
Microsoft’s Gaming Chief Phil Spencer Is Still Open to Acquisitions After Activision Deal
Following the Activision acquisition, Xbox cut more than 2,500 jobs and closed three game-design studios. With the company ...
Call of Duty’s anti-cheat can remove cheaters before they play or before they win
The Ricochet anti-cheat system for Call of Duty games can block cheaters before they play or as they play a match and before they can win.
Warcraft returns: Blizzard updates all three classics with high-res remasters, upgraded Battle.net features
Newly updated editions of Blizzard's first two Warcraft titles are now available on Battle.net, along with a substantial update to the company's critically panned remake of ...
Xbox is testing a handheld device, but it’s a long ways off
Xbox calls this a "refresh" in the announcement post on its website, and indeed it doesn't change up a lot in terms of design ...
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World of Warcraft Classic returns to Pandaria in 2025
The expansion has been teased for WoW Classic and will be available in the game sometime in 2025. Activision Blizzard shared ...
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Despite Buying Activision Blizzard for $69 Billion Just Last Year, Microsoft Is Still Looking at Even More Video Game Acquisitions
Microsoft is still in the market for acquisitions despite having splashed out $69 billion for Call of Duty maker Activision ...
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ZeniMax QA workers to strike over concerns about return to office mandate and outsourcing
Hundreds of employees from ZeniMax Studios are striking today in response to its remote work policy and outsourcing of ...