Xbox prices to go up in US, UK prices to be confirmed
by Simon Brew | May 02, 2025 | Gaming, News
The price of video games continues to go up, as Microsoft increases the cost of Xbox Series S and Series X hardware and software....
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2023: simultaneously a great and terrible year for video games
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 26, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
This year has seen the release of some truly incredible games, but 2023 has also been rocked by wave after wave of job losses. What can it all mean?
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal has finally closed
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 13, 2023 | Gaming, News
After months of drama and bits of paperwork flying around, Microsoft now officially owns Activision Blizzard....
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal close to being cleared by UK regulator
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 22, 2023 | Gaming, News, Uncategorised
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority previously blocked Microsoft's Activision deal, but it's now happy with a revised proposal.
Documents reveal that Microsoft's next-gen Xbox in 2028 will be a 'hybrid'
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
The Microsoft leak shows the company has plans for a 'next generation hybrid game platform' that will leverage cloud computing.
Huge Microsoft leak reveals redesigned Xbox Series X with no disc drive
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
Leaked documents show two new Microsoft consoles and a brand new Xbox controller, as well as hints of a handheld.
Xbox Game Pass £1 trial disappears ahead of the launch of Starfield
by Lewis Packwood | Aug 29, 2023 | Gaming, News
Microsoft ditches its long-running £1 trial for Xbox Game Pass: from now on, new users will pay full price straight away.
Microsoft will hand over streaming rights for Activision Blizzard games to Ubisoft
by Lewis Packwood | Aug 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
If Microsoft's takeover goes through, it has agreed that Ubisoft will handle the streaming of Activision Blizzard titles like Call of Duty.
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard reportedly working on an extension for their deal
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 18, 2023 | Gaming, News
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard's $69bn deal was supposed to conclude today, but the firms are reportedly in talks to extend the deadline.
Xbox Live Gold is dead, but here comes Xbox Game Pass Core
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 17, 2023 | Gaming, News
Xbox Live Gold will become Xbox Game Pass Core, Microsoft has announced. The revised service will launch with new games on 14 September.
Microsoft wins in its court case against the FTC
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition now looks more likely to happen, as a US court rules against the FTC's attempted injunction.
GTA 5 | Why does Microsoft want you to know it’s now on Game Pass?
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 07, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
GTA 5 is one of the most played game in the world. So why did Microsoft fight so hard to get it on Game Pass? Vikki has a few thoughts…
Activision Blizzard | South Africa "unconditionally" approves Microsoft deal
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 04, 2023 | Gaming, News
South Africa has "unconditionally approved" Microsoft's proposed purchase of Activision Blizzard.
Microsoft CEO would "love" to end console exclusives – and he's not the only one
by Vikki Blake | Jun 30, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Microsoft's boss may say he'd "love" to end console exclusives, but who benefits from them, anyway? Not us gamers, Vikki writes...
Call of Duty | confidential data revealed in second admin blunder
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 29, 2023 | Gaming, News
Call of Duty's PlayStation revenues and other confidential data has emerged thanks to another bout of poor redaction with a black pen.
Upforce Arena | Mystery project from Dead By Daylight devs
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Internal Microsoft documents mentioned a "current project" at Dead by Daylight developer, Behaviour Interactive. But what is Upforce Arena?
Bungie's new IP, Matter, could emerge in 2025
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
A new IP from Bungie - potentially the secretive Matter - is "expected to launch in 2025", Microsoft documents suggest.
Microsoft once had plans to buy Sega, court documents show
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Internal documents appear to show that Microsoft came close to buying Sega in 2020, and had numerous other big-name studios on a list of potential acquisitions.
"Xbox has lost the console wars" says Microsoft
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
Defending its proposed purchase of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft has said, "Xbox has lost the console wars," and its rivals will "continue to dominate."
Sony wouldn't "risk" sharing PS6 info with Activision if it were owned by Microsoft
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
Microsoft's acquisition deal would turn Activision Blizzard into a competitor, so Sony wouldn't share information about the PS6 if it happened, says Jim Ryan.
Microsoft is increasing the price of Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Series X
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
The Xbox Series X will cost another £30 from August, while Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is increasing to £12.99 a month.
Activision Blizzard | FTC says Starfield and Redfall exclusivity is 'powerful evidence' for blocking deal
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
In its latest filing, the Federal Trade Commission points to Microsoft withholding Bethesda titles from PlayStation.
Activision Blizzard deal | FTC injunction granted by US court
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 14, 2023 | Gaming, News
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard buyout has been halted after an injunction filed by the FTC was granted in court....
Activision Blizzard deal | Microsoft's grounds for appeal detailed
by Ryan Lambie | May 30, 2023 | Gaming, News
The CMA made "fundamental errors" when it blocked Microsoft's proposed Activision Blizzard deal, the latter's appeal document states.
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal approved by the EU
by Ryan Lambie | May 15, 2023 | Gaming, News
The European Commission has waved through Microsoft's proposed bid to acquire Activision Blizzard, it's been announced....
Activision Blizzard deal: Microsoft hires Boris Johnson's partygate lawyer for appeal
by Lewis Packwood | May 10, 2023 | Gaming, News
Microsoft has appointed Lord Pannick KC to helm its appeal against the CMA's decision to block its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
What Microsoft's blocked deal means for gamers
by Vikki Blake | Apr 28, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
The CMA blocked Microsoft’s planned Activision Blizzard buyout, saying it would have lasting harm on the industry - but what do you think?
Blocked: Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal. What happens now?
by Lewis Packwood | Apr 27, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
The CMA has blocked Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal. Lawyers explain how it could still happen, and what could be the likely outcomes.
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard purchase blocked by UK regulator
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 26, 2023 | Gaming, News
The UK's CMA has blocked Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, claiming it could lead to "less innovation and choice".
Xbox hardware revenues are down 30%
by Lewis Packwood | Apr 26, 2023 | Gaming, News
The latest quarterly earnings report from Microsoft reveals that sales of both Xbox games and hardware fell year on year.
XBox Home: Microsoft scraps planned changes to dashboard
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 17, 2023 | Gaming, News
Microsoft is "pausing" its plans to give the Xbox Home dashboard a design overhaul following community feedback. ...
Sony has "monopoly" on Japanese games market, say US members of Congress
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 28, 2023 | Gaming, News
has a "monopoly" and engages in "unfair trade practices" in Japan, Members of Congress tell the Biden administration.
